Room by Room Tips
for a Healthier Home

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Refrigerator

  • If your refrigerator supplies ice or cold water, check the water line for leaks by looking behind with a bright light.
  • Keep refrigerator coils dust free by vacuuming them periodically with a suitable attachment.
  • Pick one day a week to check the age of the food in your fridge. Keep this day and time in your schedule to check on a weekly basis (preferably before the weekly trip to the supermarket).

Stove

  • Use stove exhaust fans while cooking.

Cleaning

  • Create a homemade all-purpose cleaning solution by mixing: 1 tbsp ammonia, 1 tbsp liquid detergent, and 2 cups of water. User to clean countertops and sinks. Dry with a soft cloth.
  • Make sure to clean sponges and dish rags daily. You can eliminate odor and kill bacteria on sponges if you soak in diluted ammonia.
  • Never mix bleach with ammonia; this creates chloramine, a toxic gas.
  • Vacuum/sweep at least once a day to remove any food particles that have fallen on the floor. This can be a prime “hunting ground” for roaches and ants during the night time if not cleaned frequently.