It’s hard work to keep your home clean, and even more work when you are trying to do it in a humid climate like Texas. To combat the humidity, there are some important, climate-relevant things you can do to help keep the dampness (and the poor health it can bring) in your home to a minimum. Let’s take a look!
Why is humidity-smart cleaning important?
First, let’s take a moment to understand why cleaning with humidity in mind is so important. The humidity is not just in the air we breathe outside, after all. It also gets into our homes and can cause destruction and health problems.
If you aren’t cleaning your home with humidity in mind, you’ll be dealing with issues such as musty odors. This can make your home smell dirty even when it’s sparkling clean! You’ll also likely see warping. This can be in anything from furniture to doors and even windows. Warping can ruin your furniture and home over time, so it’s important to factor it in!
So, the practices that we go over below are going to help you clean your home while factoring in mildew and mold.
How to clean your home in a high-humidity climate
To give your home that true fresh clean feeling in the space as well as the air, here are some important humidity-conscious things you can do with no fuss!
Get a good dehumidifier
A dehumidifier is going to be essential for a Texas climate! Not only will it take that heavy “sticky” feeling out of the air, inside, but it’ll also help suck it out of your home’s furniture, door frames, and so on (as we mentioned above). Get a good quality one and maintain it as recommended for the best results.
Wipe down damp-prone surfaces
Any areas of your home that are likely to have dampness should be wiped down every week or more! These could be mirrors, shower walls, bathtubs, windows, sinks, and so on. This will help literally wipe away the extra moisture.
Deep clean carpets and rugs
Carpets and rugs (as well as other soft furnishings) will trap moisture naturally. So, invest in a cleaning service to deep-clean carpets, rugs, and even your couch cushions and mattresses! A professional cleaning service can help prolong the lifespan of your soft furnishings, too, as an added bonus.
Use mold-resistant products
Since Texas is all about the humidity, you’ll want to get Texas-proof products. In reality, this means products designed to resist mold growth. The more of these you use, the better you can protect your home against mold.
Clean air vents
Moisture loves to build up in air vents, dust lands on this moisture, and this means that mold and mildew can literally be blowing into your home. Regularly service and clean your air vents to keep your air fresh, clean, and clear of mold as often as possible.
Your home and your health will thank you when you take the best steps to keep your home clean with humidity front of mind. The proof is going to be in the difference in how your home looks but also feels on a regular basis! All you have to do is try it for yourself and see what we mean.
Contact DK’s Dustbusters for a deep cleaning service or get into our regular cleaning rotation and see the difference for yourself.
