Why Can't Dirt Stay Outside?

Yay! The sun is shining, the air has warmed up and we can finally enjoy the outdoors! Boo! The dirt from outdoors is now all over our clean house! Do we give up and stay inside? No! Here are some tips to enjoy the outdoors and a clean home too!

• Many homes have a welcome mat outside of their front door. Nice. It lets friends and family know that they are welcomed into your home and hopefully they will take a moment to swipe the dirt off of their shoes before they enter. Good start, but why not double up? Place a nice mat or rug in front of the door on the inside as well and double the chance for dirt to be contained. Don't stop at the front door either. Place mats by all doors that lead outside. Don't forget the door from the house to the garage. The garage may not be outside, but it's floor is certainly not as clean you want your home to be!

• Ensure that grass clippings are removed from the lawn after each mow.

• Planning on gardening or doing an outdoor project? Line the path from the door to the bathroom and kitchen with a sheet or something similar. Not a pretty option for every day use, but for a day when you may be dirty and in and out of the house it can make clean up a breeze!

• This one is a bit controversial. Have people remove their shoes upon entering the house. Maybe not when entertaining, but perhaps your family members can do so on a regular day.

• Instruct children to use one particular bathroom when they play outside. This limits the dirt from being tracked throughout the house.

• Blow or sweep driveways, patios, decks, and walkways frequently to limit the amount of dirt and debris that can be picked up and tracked inside.

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