How to Keep a Germ-Free Home

Families are taking a more serious look at their homes and considering what they can do to reduce the spread of germs at home.
How to Keep a Germ-Free Home
It's important to schedule weekly decluttering sessions in addition to the weekly cleaning. Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock
Barbara Danza
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Maintaining a clean and clutter-free home is always a good idea. With the spread of the new coronavirus, families are taking a more serious look at the state of their homes and, beyond simply creating a pleasant place to live, are perhaps, considering what they can do to reduce the spread of germs at home.

I asked Tracy McCubbin, a decluttering expert and the author of “Making Space, Clutter-Free: The Last Book on Decluttering You'll Ever Need,” for her advice on maintaining a clean and safe home for your family. Here’s what she said.
Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is BarbaraDanza.com
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