Healthy Living

Cleaning season is here and homeowners are ramping up their efforts.   Nearly 80%   of the American population performs a major cleaning every spring. This figure is 10% higher than the prior year. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a renewed emphasis on sanitation. In addition to the everyday vacuuming and dusting routine, there are a number of other cleaning steps we should take in Spring cleaning. Here are five practical spring cleaning tips that you may find useful. 1. Clean Out Your Closets Over the course of winter, your closets take a beating. The vast majority of homeowners are removing and storing seasonal decorations from October to January. For many, these holiday decorations get shoved in a corner. Some people tend to hide clutter in their closets when hosting guests. The end result is an unorganized and messy closet. In addition to the  holiday onslaught , we also need to put away our winter coats and sweaters, ski apparel and boots, and bring out th...

  Spring is in the air! It’s time to be excited about warmer temperatures, fresh air, and beautiful flowers. Unfortunately, though, spring is also the season when allergies tend to flare up. Pollen counts are soaring, and noses everywhere are starting to run. If you or a family member suffer from springtime allergies, here are a few ways you can reduce symptoms and better enjoy the season. 1. Fill your prescriptions for allergy medications. If you already have a prescription   for an allergy medication, make sure you head to your local pharmacy and  fill the prescription  before symptoms flare up. If you use an over-the-counter medication, stock up on that, too. Don’t hesitate to  ask a pharmacist for advice  if you are not sure which medications will work best for you. 2. Wash clothing after spending time outdoors. When you spend time outside in the spring, pollen gets on your clothing. Then, you bring the clothing inside, and the pollen gets spread throug...