Your Villa Magazine Desert Cities February-April 2021

D E S I G N + B U I L D Step 3: Kick off your shoes Wearing shoes inside the home can track in unwanted dirt and germs. Place a shoe mat or basket at often-used entryways to keep organized and to encourage visitors to remove their shoes. Additionally, a door mat both inside and outside of the doorway can keep mud, snow and chemicals like salt melt off floors. As an added touch, snag some comfy house slippers so visitors have no excuse to go shoeless. Step 4: Refresh and remodel with green materials With extra time at home, more people are tackling home improvement projects. Whether you are refreshing a space or embarking on a major remodel, look for eco-friendly options such as paint, flooring and other materials with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which will ensure healthier air quality. Step 5: Add plants Greenery not only improves the appearance of a house, but the right plants can also help clean the air. The NASA Clean Air Study tested plants' ability to remove indoor air pollutants. Peace lily, lady palm and snake plant (also called mother-in- law's tongue) are a few indoor plants that had a positive impact on indoor air quality. Place these in high use spaces, such as the living room and bedroom, to add to the health and aesthetic of the space. These five steps will help you revamp your home's health quotient so everyone can breathe easier. BrandPointContent.com edited by YourVilla Staff CLEANING | POLISHING | SEALING TONY TOMAS MARBLE CARE SINCE 1985 T T COMPLETE STONE & TILE CARE Marble Travertine Limestone Terrazo Mexican Pavers Tile & Grout Other Stones Indoor & Outdoor (760) 776-5878 tonytomasmarblecare.com FREE Estimates! 760-773-0079 www.wevegotitmaidcleaning.com Weekly • Bi-Weekly • Monthly • Annually • Move Out • Windows Licensed, Bonded & Insured 20+ Years In Business Locally Owned & Operated 3 yourvilladesertcities.com | 57