5 Tips for Tackling Spring Cleaning

1. 5Tips for Tackling
Spring Cleaning

2. RECYCLE
Getting rid of stuff is a huge part of any
successful spring cleaning. But remember, not
everything belongs in the landfill. Make sure
things like hard plastics, glass, cardboard, cans
and even green waste are properly recycled.

3. MOSQUITO PROTECTION
Spring cleaning is a good time to patrol the
inside and outside of your home to get rid of
any standing water where mosquitoes can
breed. To help protect yourself from things like
Zika virus, dump out standing water around
your home.

4. WET CLEANING METHOD
Wild mice can carry hantavirus that can be
inhaled through contaminated dust, feces, and
urine. If you have to clean up an area where
rodents have been, be safe: do not sweep or
vaccum. Use wet cleaning methods.

5. DEFENSIBLE SPACE
As we’ve seen, San Diego County is fire
country. Defend your home from fire by
creating 100 feet of defensible space. Remove
debris, including dry leaves, firewood stacks
and trash. Trim away tree branches that hang
and prune dried out bushes and plants.

6. HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE
We’ve all got them - from old household cleaners,
to paints, pesticides and batteries. Not only is it
illegal to dispose of these in landfills or down
storm drains, they also need special recycling
attention.