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EPA
Cleaning Chart
The Environmental Protection
Agency has conducted numerous studies on indoor air quality. Their findings
show that regular cleaning significantly reduces pollutants within a
structure. More frequent cleanings are recommended for homes where children
and pets are present.
CLEANING FREQUENCY GUIDELINE
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Environment:
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Normal
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Contaminated
Outside, Dusty
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Extremely Cold
Weather Climates
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High Humidity
Biogenic
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Day Care Center
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2 weeks
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1 week
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2 weeks
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1 week
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Nursing
Home
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1 month
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1 month
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1 month
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1 week
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Residence
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(2 persons, non-smoking)
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6-12 months
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2 months
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4-6 months
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4-6 months
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(2 persons, smoking)
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4 months
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2 months
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3 months
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4 months
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(young children)
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6 months
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1 month
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3 months
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4 months
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(young children with pets)
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3-6 months
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1 month
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2 months
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2 months
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Office Building
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(ground floor)
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3-6 months
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1-4 months
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2-6 months
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2-6 months
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(higher floors)
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6-12 months
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2-6 months
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3-9 months
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3-9 months
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Food Service
Establishment
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1 month
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1 week
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2 weeks
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2 weeks
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Commercial Building
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3-6 months
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1 month
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2 month
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2 months
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