Set Your Clocks Ahead One Hour
When
daylight saving time rolls around, set your clocks to "spring forward"
one hour. Remember to adjust any timers on household gadgets, indoor
and outdoor lights, and those regulating the thermostats on your
heating system.
Get Rid of Dust
When dusting, move around the room in a circle, starting with the highest points and working your way down to the floor, says cleaning expert Laura Dellutri of healthyhousekeeper.com, who suggests using Swiffer dusters, air purifiers, and vacuums with sealed HEPA filters to get the most thorough clean.
When dusting, move around the room in a circle, starting with the highest points and working your way down to the floor, says cleaning expert Laura Dellutri of healthyhousekeeper.com, who suggests using Swiffer dusters, air purifiers, and vacuums with sealed HEPA filters to get the most thorough clean.
Grow Herbs Inside
Start
kitchen herbs inside and transplant later in May. Basil, chives, dill,
parsley, and fennel can be started from seeds. Oregano, rosemary, sage,
savory, and tarragon do better if you start them from small plants or
cuttings.
Air Out Rugs
Air out throw rugs on a clothesline to freshen.
Clean the Deck
Clean
the deck to remove grime, pollen, fungus, and mildew. Scrub the surface
with a deck cleanser or this homemade cleaning formula: Add 1 cup of
powdered laundry detergent to a gallon of hot water, and add 1/2 cup of
chlorine bleach to kill moss or mildew.
DIY Bathroom Air Freshener
For
natural and continuous air-freshening, douse cotton balls with your
favorite fragrant oil and put one or two in corners and in the medicine
cabinet.
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