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Your Guide to Keeping House Cleaning Under Control

From Quick & Easy Cleaning

(Continued from Page 3) By Emily Lapkin
Special to HGTV.com
BEDROOMS
"The less clutter you have in your bedroom, the better it is," says Cobb. The problem: Clutter catches dust, and bedrooms are notoriously dusty, making them fertile ground for dust mites, a major allergen. Aside from laundering your sheets and comforters regularly, here’s what you can to do to keep your boudoir dust free.

Bimonthly
Vacuum under your bed at least every other week, says Cobb. (If you have allergies, keep carpet out of the bedroom altogether to minimize the problem.)

Monthly
For the mattress: Vacuuming your mattress once a month helps discourage dust mites, according to Cobb.

For the mattress pad: Wash in hot water every month.

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