HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-05-08, Page 23No time to clean? Think again!
(NC)-If you're like most
Canadians, your life is jam-packed
with everything but spare time.
And when you do find some time,
who wants to spend it cleaning the
house? Finding time to do a
thorough home cleaning may be a
challenge, but today there are lots
of ways to make cleaning speedy,
effective, and above all,
convenient.
Timesaving methods, however,
should not lessen the effectiveness
of a clean-up. "It's important that
people still remember to
disinfect when doing touch-up
cleaning," says Joe Rubino, a
microbiologist and expert on
killing germs.
"Developing a fast, efficient
routine that cleans and disinfects
your home makes every minute of
your time count." Rubino offers
people-on-the-go the following
down-and-dirty tips to cut cleaning
time in half while protecting
hygiene.
• Let the sunshine in. Open
bathroom windows after showering
to help prevent the growth of mold
and mildew, which survive best in
dark, damp areas. Regularly airing
out of bathrooms will help prevent
build-up and keep rooms fresh.,
• Out, dirt spot! Dirt, grime and
germs linger on a wide variety of
surfaces, but you don't have to
tackle each one separately.
Simplify cleaning by relying on
products that can be used all
around the house.
Disinfecting wipes are ideal for
quick wipe-downs of doorknobs,
telephones, toys, countertops and
almost any other surface. Plus,
wipes kill bacteria like salmonella
as well as other odour-causing
germs that lurk in frequently
touched places.
• Call in the troops. Even kids
can lend a helping hand when it
comes to cleaning. Give children
responsibilities like regular light
dusting or tidying to help them
learn lasting cleaning habits.
Challenge kids to find the nooks
and crannies where dust collects,
and show them how to properly use
the cleaning tools that get the job
done fast.
• Conserve your energy. Save
time with products that don't
require scrubbing, wiping or
rinsing. Place a tablet in the tank of
your toilet to help clean and
sanitize your tank continuously for
an extended period of time. Some
products kill 99.9 per cent of germs
for three months. That's three
months of your time and energy
saved!
Cleaning and disinfecting
doesn't have to be a time-
consuming chore for you if you
find a routine that's easy and
convenient. After all, there are
more important things in life!
- News Canada
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2002. PAGE 23.
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