Time to do the neverending list of spring cleaning chores. Hopefully on the list 1st is airing out the house. Open all the windows and let sun and fresh air in. Depending on where you are living of course. If the humdity is high already then leave the windows closed but leave in some sun anyway. Mold does not grow in sunlight.
The fresh air coming from outside is much less polluted then that chemical, biological congtmainated air in the house. Sit outside a bit and maybe doink around the yard and get some fresh air yourself. Plan what you are going to plant to further clean the air. While you are outside, rake the rest of the leaves away from the foundation of your home as they will get moldy and blow into the house. Dump any standing water. Make sure those gutters are clean and get the one that loves working on the roof to inspect it. Spring can mean high winds and roof damage. That is for sure, ownining a home is constant work.
Now for the inside. Go through every room and clean like a real machine. Wipe down all the walls with Borax mixture or just Borax and a bit of dishsoap. When dry, hepa vacuum all surfaces even the ceiling and get all those dirt blobs hanging from the ceiling you cannot reach. A commercial hepa vacuum is great for standing on ladders and cleaning high ceilings. Pitch the unnecessary stuff because you will have to clean it and that is just more work. Spring pitching. Have a Goodwill box to go. Mine is full and I am ready to start another one.
Make sure the basement has the dehumdifier for basement running. If the temperature is too low at night you may need a bit of heat at night. Clean the basement the same way. Through out any porous materials like paper and cardboard boxes. No carpeting as there is no way to keep it from getting moldy.
Keep the allergy air purifiers running and make sure the filters are cleaned or replaced of needed.
Look for anything that is leaking and always take care of that before you start cleaning. Keep your house clean once you have done this in every room. This is a lot but makes a big difference over your general health.
Consider if you need to run any more dehumdifiers. Do this by making sure that the humdity is below 50%. Use a hygormeter. They are cheap to buy.
If you have any questions, shoot me an e-mail at stopmoldcold@gmail.com
have a good one. See You tomorrow.
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