5 Tips to Help You Get Your Home Ready for Spring

With Mother Nature's on-again off-again attitude, many of us are just ready for spring already. We're now officially less than a month away from the first day of spring. So it's time to start thinking about your game plan for spring cleaning. If you are spring cleaning this year, A B Pest Control & Insulation has 5 tips to help you get your home ready for spring!

1. De-Clutter Your Home
Decluttering makes you more efficient and keeps you organized. But more than that, clutter has psychological influences. It signals to your brain that work isn’t done. Studies have shown that a disorganized home adds to your stress level. The scientific implications of inhaling dust – combined with the psychological stress of coming home to a pile of unsorted laundry or cluttered desk – can take a toll.

Set aside some time to:

• Organize your closets
• Dust and organize your office
• Look through that dreaded junk drawer

You may be surprised how fresh you feel after you eliminate unnecessary stress from your life.

2. Get Your Air Ducts Cleaned

The air passing through the ducts is the same air your family breathes each day. Left unchecked, ducts can harbour allergens like pollen and pet dander, which can re-enter your living space through the supply registers. Having your air ducts cleaned will help improve air quality and keep your air free of airborne particles. Not to mention, A dirty ventilation system can lead to clogged air conditioner coils, contaminated blower wheels, and other issues that can result in costly household repairs. This simple tip can help reduce your energy bill and improve air quality in your home.

3. Clean from Top to Bottom
We know that the dreaded spring cleaning is on your to-do list. To make the most of your time and efforts with this task, it’s important to start from the ceiling and work your way down. This will force debris downward and keep you from having to re-dust or re-clean your space. If you have a vacuum with an extension hose, use it to get cobwebs and dust from your ceilings and fans first. Then, dust your furniture and other items before vacuuming all the dust and debris off your floors. It will save you time.

4. Pay Extra Attention to Your Kitchen
The kitchen is basically a big magnet for pests. Lower your risk of a pest infestation by keeping it clean and tidy and by making sure all food is kept in airtight containers. Wipe down counters, cabinets and cabinetry doors. Pull out the big appliances (ie: refrigerator, dishwasher, oven) and clean beneath them. Your stove top is a prime location for food spills that may not be visible to the untrained eye. Be sure to clean the cabinet sides butting up to the stove, and raise the stove top cover to clean drips and crumbs. Clean out your pantry and make sure you keep the floors clean to help keep pests at bay in your kitchen.

5. Call A B Pest Control & Insulation
Ensure your home is pest free by calling A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100. By having your home sprayed regularly by a pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks, you can stop pests in their path and lower your chances of having an infestation. Being proactive is the best way to make sure your home is pest free through spring and for every season!

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