7 Daily Habits to Keep the House Clean

Everyone wants to come home to a clean and comfortable space where they can relax, feel at ease, and unwind after a long day. But it’s hard to let loose in a place that’s cluttered, dusty, and crawling with disease-causing germs. 

Having good indoor air quality is critical to maintaining a clean and hygienic home, especially given that, on average, Americans are indoors about 90% of the time. Furthermore, according to the EPA, some pollutants are two to five times more concentrated indoors than outdoors. 

Various types of indoor pollutants can affect the cleanliness of the home, such as:

Hardly anyone looks forward to doing chores but keeping a clean home doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Follow these simple everyday habits to help you maintain a comfortable and tidy home. 

7 Everyday Habits to Keep Your Home Clean


So, what are some practical ways to keep your home cleaner?

1. Track the State of Your Fabrics 


Have you washed or vacuumed your curtains lately? When was the last time you changed your bedding and linens? How’s your carpet looking? Fabrics inside the home can collect dust and pet dander, and they become a breeding ground of disease-causing germs if left unchecked. 


Wash your bed sheets, blankets, and pillowcases once a week. Some people might think that’s too much, but here’s the thing. Our bodies expel dead skin cells, hair, and bodily fluids (let’s be real: lots of people drool when they sleep) when our minds are in dreamland, and they accumulate on your pillows and sheets. 

2. Keep Damp Areas Dry


Certain parts of the house are frequently exposed to water — such as the kitchen, laundry room, and bathrooms — making them vulnerable to mold growth. Excessive exposure to mold spores can lead to many negative side effects, ranging from mild symptoms like a stuffy nose to severe conditions like lung infections. 


Prevent mold growth by reducing the moisture level indoors. Wipe damp surfaces like shower walls, sink tops, and kitchen counters after use, or open a window to allow surfaces to air dry. But if there are no windows, explore the possibility of installing an exhaust fan to ventilate the space. 


During wet seasons, proactively check your pipes and drainage system for leaks or damage. If water seeps into the walls, floor, or carpet, fix these ASAP, before mold develops and spreads through it. 

3. The Vacuum is Your New Best Friend


If you sweep regularly but still frequently find pockets of dust and dirt, don’t worry because you’re not alone. Most people don’t realize that, typically, sweeping with a broom just disturbs the dust particles. You might find that more dust kicks up into the air rather than ending up in the dustpan. 


It’s more efficient to use a vacuum to reduce particle pollution in the home. Consider vacuuming high-traffic areas like the living room or dining room every two or three days, especially if they have carpet flooring.


Additionally, minimize dust buildup indoors by regularly dusting and wiping surfaces with a microfiber cloth. This type of fabric can pick up tiny particles, so the dust and dirt will stick to the cloth rather than float into the air and land somewhere else.

And keep in mind that if you have pets, you should be cleaning more frequently. Fur and dander can build up quicker than you imagine — not to mention the germs that your pets are bringing inside.

4. Use an Air Purifier


You can’t completely avoid having airborne particles indoors as they drift in with the wind and cling to our clothes and bodies when we can enter the home. But a powerful air purifier at home can go a long way in preventing these allergens, pollutants, and pathogens from remaining in the air and potentially harming your health. 


Choose an air purifier equipped with a true HEPA 13 filter, which is tested to capture even microscopic particles in the air. Provided that the air purifier is proportional to the room it’s situated in, an effective model can greatly reduce the presence of physical pollutants like hair and dust, as well as minuscule particles invisible to the naked eye.


The Sans air purifier is designed with a medical-grade HEPA 13 filter that traps at least 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns in size, and even 99.95% of particles 0.1 microns in size. Considering that most bacteria are approximately one to two microns, and viruses range from 0.02 to 0.2 microns, this type of air filter can prevent many kinds of sickness-causing pathogens from entering the body. 


5. Tidy Clutter as You Go


Identify which areas of the home tend to develop clutter the most, and the fastest. This may the entryway, where people chuck off their shoes, umbrellas, coats, and keys; the living room, where family members tend to forget personal belongings after binging a show; or the kitchen counter, where people leave small items before and after meals. 

Develop the habit of cleaning as you go because, if left unattended for several days, clutter becomes a landing ground for airborne pollutants. The fewer items you have lying around, the fewer you’ll have to wipe down, disinfect, and put away. 

6. Give Your Pets a Bath


Anyone who owns a fluffy pet knows how inconvenient it is to have pet hair randomly sticking to your skin, clothes, and furniture. But pet dander is naturally occurring in animals with hair, fur, or feathers, such as cats, dogs, birds, and rodents.


Give your pets regular baths to help reduce the amount of dander being shed. Keep them out of your closets and bedrooms to avoid getting pet hair on your bedding and clothes. Regularly use a de-shedding tool to help keep their coats under control.

7. Reduce the Dust Coming Inside


One of the best ways to keep the house clean is to prevent germs from coming inside in the first place. Use a doormat to wipe your footwear before entering the premises. This will reduce the amount of dirt stuck to the soles of your shoes and carried into the house. 


Avoid conducting any smoke-producing activities inside the home, whether it’s lighting a fire in the fireplace, cooking on an open flame, or smoking. These can generate pollutants like soot and smoke which may cause negative effects if inhaled in unhealthy amounts.

While life is already busy, making these practical lifestyle changes can make for a much cleaner home. Equipped with a three-stage air filtration system and internal UV-C sterilization, the Sans air purifier can help keep your home clean and safe from all sorts of pollutants and disease-causing germs. Shop the Sans air purifier today!