Fall is one of the most beautiful of all the seasons we experience. However, it can be the dirtiest too! It marks the start to cold and flu season, allergy suffering, increase in depression and hundreds of airborne illnesses.
The most beautiful season may be stealing our sleep as well! This is mostly due to the increase in mold, pollen, and dust increases during this season. According to this RealAge article, 44% of allergy sufferers still feel groggy after a full nights sleep.
For non-allergenic folks, fall can be just as bad. The change of seasons and drop in temperature greatly increases the amount of time we stay indoors. Time indoors means more time surrounded by others, in closer contact; upping the odds you are going to catch a cold or other airborne illness.
How do you keep your full nights sleep and keep healthy? Wash up. Time to increase the amount of hand washings throughout the day! Also, consider a little home cleaning. While our clothes and bodies get clean with great regularity, think about the aspects of your home that go without such attention. Are you cleaning your sheets and counter tops enough?
Are you vacuuming the dirt and dust out of fabrics, floors and furniture? More so, how often do you clean your air? The atmosphere in your house is ever changing with whatever guests, family and friends may bring in from school, work and the outdoors. We are constantly surrounded by the air in our homes, yet rarely pay attention to it. Purchasing an air purifier can keep your fall and winter seasons pleasant.
The start of fall is a great time to clean all the air filters, heating ducts, and fans in your home. Get the dust out and start fresh!
Do you do any specific fall cleaning? What changes do you make at seasons around your home?
