August 31, 2024
| As we navigate through August, a month that can often bring challenging air quality, CleanCa is committed to ensuring your home remains a cool, serene oasis amid the seasonal heat. Our focus this month is on improving indoor air quality, providing you with essential tips and strategies to keep you and your family breathing easily despite the outdoor conditions. Here are some natural ways to enhance indoor air quality: 1. Natural Air Purifiers: Invest in eco-friendly air purifiers that can naturally enhance the air quality in your home. 2. Use Houseplants: Indoor plants can naturally purify the air. Spider plants, snake plants, peace lilies, and Boston ferns are known for their air-purifying abilities, helping to remove toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and ammonia from the air. Remember to keep plants healthy and free from dust for optimal air purification. 3. Maintain a Clean Home:Regular cleaning reduces dust, pet dander, and other allergens. Use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter to effectively capture fine particles. Dust surfaces regularly with a damp cloth to avoid dispersing dust into the air. 4. Control Humidity Levels:Use dehumidifiers to keep indoor humidity levels between 30-50%. This helps prevent mold growth and dust mites.Indoor plants like Boston ferns can also naturally help regulate humidity levels. 5. Use Natural Fragrances:Instead of synthetic air fresheners, use natural options like essential oil diffusers, beeswax candles, or simply simmer water with cinnamon, citrus peels, or herbs for a pleasant scent. Be mindful of indoor pollutants from incense and some candles. Opt for natural, non-toxic options. 6. Reduce Chemical Pollutants:Choose cleaning products that are eco-friendly and free from harsh chemicals. Avoid smoking indoors, as tobacco smoke is a major indoor pollutant. Be cautious with the use of paints, solvents, and varnishes inside the house. Look for low-VOC or VOC-free products. 7. Improve Bedroom Air Quality: Wash bedding regularly to reduce dust mites and allergens. Opt for hypoallergenic pillows and mattresses, or use allergen-proof covers. 8. Be Mindful with Cooking: Use your range hood when cooking to remove cooking fumes and particles. Opt for cooking methods that generate less smoke, such as steaming or baking instead of frying. 9. Incorporate Salt Lamps and Beeswax Candles: Himalayan salt lamps are believed to help clean the air by attracting and absorbing contaminated water molecules from the environment. Beeswax candles burn cleanly and can help reduce indoor pollutants. 10. Reduce Clutter: Clutter can trap and accumulate dust, pet dander, and other allergens. Keeping your home tidy can improve air circulation and reduce potential air quality issues. Implementing these natural methods can significantly improve the air quality in your home, creating a healthier and more comfortable living environment. Post-Vacation Home Refresh: Returning from a summer vacation to a clean, organized home is the perfect end to a relaxing break. Let us take care of the post-vacation cleanup, so you can extend your relaxation a little longer. “Martina and her team are incredible! I flew into Vancouver to close on an apartment downtown. It was supposed to be handed off cleaned so my painter could start painting the walls and cabinets but the apartment was filthy! And I had to fly back home the next day! And I already gave my spare key to the painter! Martina arranged her team to came on short notice and turned that mess into a gorgeous LIVEABLE space! I feel bad the painter will probably make dust since they made it so spotless! But I fully intend to hire them to clean after the painting is done and before I move my furniture in. I would 100% recommend CleanCa to anyone who is serious about having an incredibly clean place by a super hard working, thorough, and friendly people. I WILL hire her in the future! And so should you!.” Jennifer T |