Because their ancestors lived in hot, arid regions, a natural preference for heat is hard-wired into their DNA.
—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Conversely, people who live in an arid climate might find that dust builds up quickly, especially around doorways and windows, which are common entry points for outside dirt, requiring more frequent sweeping.
After you’re finished cleaning, rinse with water and dry with a microfiber cloth.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Primary bathrooms, where hair and buildup from products like dry shampoo can leave floors a mess, are another high-traffic area of the house that can benefit from regular sweeping.
While urban areas like Los Angeles are under mandatory drought restrictions to reduce strain on state reservoirs, many rural residents reliant on groundwater wells are waterless.
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