Tersus Cleaning Tips

A clean home will benefit your mind and body. Your family will be healthier, you will find more opportunities for hospitality, and waste less time if you make an effort to put things away right after using them. You’ll also experience less guilt during your downtime because once you finish all of your cleaning, you will have extra time for relaxing.

Indoor plants make a positive difference in the air of your home. A stagnant or dry indoor environment can create a buildup in pollutants that might make you feel a number of bothersome symptoms when you breathe them in. Here are a few different houseplants that make breathing easier and provide better air quality:

• Garden Mum
• Spider Plant
• Dracaena
• Ficus and Weeping Fig
• Peace Lily
• Boston Fern
• Snake Plant/Mother-in-Law’s Tongue
• Bamboo Palm
• Aloe Vera

These plants remove pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, and more.

There are so many different quick cleaning hacks out there for you to help keep a clean home. Here are a few of our favourites!

• Clean rugs with a shower squeegee. The rubber edge glides smoothly along the rug, drawing hair and fur from the carpet that normally wouldn’t be picked up as easily with a vacuum cleaner.
• Use newspapers to combat spills in your garbage bins. Place the paper at the bottom with a plastic bag underneath. This lining will soak up any leaks from your trash, and you won’t have to clean out the bin later.
• Get out tough marks on your upholstery with standard white shaving cream. Use a small amount with a damp cloth to gently dab onto the spot and let sit for 30 minutes. Dab with another damp cloth to get the mark out.

Do you live with a dog who loves the outdoors? Homes with dogs have a greater variety of bacteria than those without. Keep your home clean and sanitary with the following tips!

• PAWtizer: this is a pet spray that can be used to prevent transmission of dangerous germs. It can be applied safely to the paws before the dog comes back into the house.
• Earth Bath Hypo-Allergenic Grooming Wipes: these wipes can be used on your dog’s paws and coat to remove dirt, odor, and toxins.
• Disinfecting Paw Mats: both dogs and human feet can be disinfected before entering into the home with these mats.
• Dog Boots: if your dog will allow it, dog boots can help keep yucky germs or other unwanted materials off of their paws and out of your home.

A clean office is key to a positive work environment and productivity. We recommend the following tips:

• Get rid of clutter! Keep your space clean and organized. Invest in different bins, folders, and other items that boost organization. Dust and bacteria can gather in cluttered spaces, which causes poor air quality that can make you feel sick.
• Look into lighting ergonomics. Natural light is the healthiest type of lighting, but you can try a range of other things such as removing glare and shadows. This will reduce eye fatigue and headaches.
• Get comfortable. The human body is not typically designed to spend 8 hours a day sitting in one spot, and unfortunately, this is a regular thing for many people. If you are an employer, consider investing in ergonomically correct chairs and functional desks. Encourage movement and small breaks away from the desk.
• Find a work/life balance. It is important in managing stress to have a healthy amount of both work and life. Making time for doctor appointments and other crucial parts of your life is crucial in the quality of your work.