5Tips for TacklingSpring Cleaning

RECYCLEGetting rid of stu� is a huge part of any successful spring cleaning. But remember, not everything belongs in the land�ll. Make sure things like hard plastics, glass, cardboard, cans and even green waste are properly recycled.

MOSQUITO PROTECTIONSpring 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.

WET CLEANING METHODWild 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.

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

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