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Home maintenance is the last thing you want to worry about in the summertime. To prevent heat, humidity, dust, grime, and pests from taking a toll on your home, employ these summer cleaning tips for both indoors and out.

Ceiling fans can stir up dust and pollen if the blades aren't cleaned regularly. Before you turn on the fan this summer, remove all the dust and debris using an old pillowcase. Spray the interior of the pillowcase with an all-purpose cleaner and slip it over one of the blades. As you wipe, grime gets trapped inside the pillowcase instead of falling on furniture or floors. After cleaning, reverse the direction of the blades so the fan brings cold air downward instead of pushing warm air around the room. This is a one of a kind type of hack!

To prevent mold or mildew in your bathroom, we suggest using a few speed-cleaning tips.
First, clean the shower while you're showering, using an eraser sponge and a squeegee. Swish a brush around the toilet bowl daily; use a pumice stone to remove rings and stains. Wipe mirrors with a finely woven microfiber cloth, which won't leave streaks or lint, and use one sprayed with vinegar to wipe down countertops. Clean sinks with an eraser sponge; shine sinks and faucets with a microfiber cloth. Wipe floors with a damp towel or mop. And, since it's summer, hang wet bath mats and damp towels outside to quick-dry in the sun.

Kneeling to garden, sliding into first base, and simply relaxing on your lawn are likely to result in grass-stained clothing. Because of the chlorophyll in grass and plants, these stains may be difficult to handle if left to set. As soon as possible, brush away debris and treat grass stains with a prewash spray or a solution of 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water. Let the solution sit for 5 minutes. Machine-wash the stained clothing in an enzyme detergent and hot water. That is important!

With patio and deck furniture, summertime playthings, and grilling gear moved outside for summer, your garage may need an upgrade. Throw out or donate unwanted tools, building materials, and other no-longer-used items. Wash windows and give the floor, walls, and ceiling a good sweeping. Put up racks and shelves to stow practical and recreational trappings. Ensure you know where everything is and keep in your discipline to put everything back where it belongs.

Start handling these cleaning tasks at the start of the season so you can spend the rest of summer enjoying the warm weather and sunshine!