One of the things I do is open all my windows unless it’s really windy out then I don’t. I wait about 10 min. and start cleaning. I am a cleaning nut….I start with vacuuming first, then dust, finally vacuum again along with using a shop vac to vacuum the entire perimeter of the room and all lamp shades. I wash all my curtains or thoroughly vacuum them if they can’t be washed. My final step is steam cleaning the carpets and furniture. Of course you spend a whole weekend doing this, so pick one that isn’t busy, which isn’t easy for most people.

I can say if you try to span those steps throughout several weekends you will be chasing dust for every and never feel your ahead. You could actually do one room a weekend, which I have done. Getting the whole family involved not only helps you, but gets your kids a sense of accomplishment. Let them know how important it is to keep the home clean, allergy free and germ free. Or, if you have kids that just look at you like your nuts then use a little persuasion and tell them no games, no computer time or TV until they help.

Good Luck to everyone and happy cleaning!