Dust-Defeating Spring Cleaning Tips (NAPSA)—In with the new, out with the old—dust that is. For many, spring cleaning is the true start of the new year, a chance to chase away cobwebs and to open windowswide. The most efficient way to spring clean is to tackle one room or project at a time. Here are some room-cleaning tips to help: Improve your room’s outlook by cleaning your windows. Don’t forget to vacuum windowsills and molding. There’s no need to dry clean drapes if they’re just dusty. Just vacuum them while they’re still hanging. Start at the top of the room and work your way down. Use a vacuum attachment to clean fan blades and remove dust wisps hanging in ceiling corners. Attachments can help you dust picture frames and light fixtures effi- ciently—even lampshades. Dustall surfaces before cleaning thefloor. It’s important to start with the right tools. The right vacuum cleaner and its proper use can double or triple a carpet’s life expectancy. Built-up dirt acts like sandpaper, slowly wearing down a carpet. It’s also best to get a vacuum that hasan efficient filtration system. Experts such as Jeffrey May, author of “My House is Killing Me!,” prefers a vacuum with a HEPA(High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter such as those made by CleanStream filters. The filter captures all large particles and 99.97 percent of particles at 0.3 microns. Some highly efficient air filters can last through the lifetime of the vacuum cleaner. Made with a space-age polymer and engineered with composite membrane technology, CleanStream filters can stop particles at the surface of the filter while resisting permanent clogging. The particles can be easily tapped away clean from the surface of the filter, restoring likenew airflow and efficiency. These filters can last the life of the vacuum cleaner. The right vacuum can lift the carpet nap to the brushes to help it stand up properly and look newer. e After wooden floors are vacuumed, damp mop them lightly with plain water or water in which a small amount of suitable wood oil soap is dissolved. Don’t forget to vacuum upholstered furniture since dirt can grind into furniture and wear it down, the same way it does on carpets. For more clean hometips and information, you can visit www.cleanstreamfilters.com.
