Sweep more, vacuum less

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Summary

Using a vacuum to clean floors unnecessarily consumes energy. Instead, consider opting for sweeping, which achieves the same result while saving energy and potentially improving your well-being.

Description

When those crumbs spill onto the floor or dirt gets tracked inside, it can be oh-so-tempting to whip out the vacuum and clean up that mess. However, sweeping can accomplish the same task without eating up energy and save a little money.

The act of sweeping isn't just for old-time's sake. The physical act of cleaning is relaxing. Tidying up your home can help you feel better and can improve your mental health. And for some of us, the whirring of the vacuum may not have the same mind-quieting ability that traditional cleaning methods can.

Tips

• Believe it or not, there are websites for the best techniques to sweep a floor. You just might pick up a couple of ideas to improve your approach.

• If a vacuum is a better tool for a particular job then go for it. This action is simply about considering sweeping a little more than you might have otherwise.


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