Spring has sprung and it’s time to take part in the tradition of spring cleaning your home. You will find that the multiple benefits outweigh the time and effort spent when you find yourself feeling less stress, enjoying a better mood, not ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management
The glow of the sun, longer days, and flowers in full bloom announce that spring has arrived. One of our favorite seasons is here, and for many, it's a time for thorough cleaning of our homes. But why not "clean" our diet as well? Here are some ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
As the chill of winter begins to fade and the warmth of spring approaches, it is time to start thinking about spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition that has been practiced for centuries. It is the perfect opportunity to ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
While you are cleaning out closets and airing out your home this spring, don’t forget to prevent dust build up. Lead found in paint (homes pre-1978) and older items (imported, antique, etc) in your home crumbles over time into dust. Lead ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension
By Brenda Marty-Jimenez, UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, Extension Agent IV Chris Kilbride, UF/IFAS Extension, Emeritus, Martin County, Extension Agent IV Spring is in the air, time to clean and refresh your surroundings! ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Spring has officially started. Have you started your spring cleaning yet? If not, it is time to start thinking about cleaning up and clearing out for a healthy and refreshed home. The tradition of spring cleaning began back in the days ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
For those of you like me waiting for spring to arrive, get excited because it’s just over a month away! The problem is, of course, that it is still winter which means we are not past the chance of a hard freeze hitting our already hard-hit ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesThe "Do It Yourself" Approach Have you ever wondered whether what you use to clean your floor or your kitchen sink is environmentally friendly? If you’re concerned about the impact of your spring cleaning on the planet, you may want to ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, WaterSpring cleaning of one’s home is a tradition dating back centuries that is tied to the vernal equinox – the first day of spring. At the spring equinox, days are approximately 12 hours long with day length increasing as the season progresses. ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life