Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Spring Cleaning for your Attic

Neglect your attic, and you could have a dust and mold factory hanging over your head. Give it a good cleaning once a year, and you will not only remove a source of these irritants from your home but you'll also have a valuable storage space that you won't dread going into now and then.
Before you start-especially if it's been several years since you even went into your attic-you should gear up to protect Yourself. A disposable respirator is inexpensive and will protect your lungs from dust, spores, dander, and other nuisances. You may need an apron to protect your clothes, goggles to protect your eyes, and rubber gloves for your hands (latex gloves or something heavy-duty, depending on the extent of the job). If your attic is already used for storage, make sure everything is organized before you attempt cleaning. This means storing small items in labeled boxes, grouping together boxes that contain like items and opening up walkways so that you can get to any box in any part of the room.
To actually clean the attic, fire up the vacuum cleaner and star sucking up dust trom the top down-ceiling, beams, walls, and floor. (Wearing the disposable respirator is a good idea )
If your attic already has things stored in it, don't just clean around the boxes-clean under them, too. Once the major grime has been vanquished, you're ready to give the area a light once-over with a damp cleaning cloth dipped in a solution of water and mild dishwashing liquid.
As always, for more information or cleaning tips visit our web site at http://www.springcleaning.us/ or if you reside in the New York City,NYC area call Spring Cleaning Service at 212-962-6730.We are confident that you'll find Spring Cleaning Service to be the best resource for all your spring house,apartment cleaning needs in New York City,NYC.

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