Simple Steps To Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning
Spring is here! Time to throw open those windows and wipe away the mounds of dust and grime that accumulated over winter. But don’t fill your house up with nasty chemicals while you clean. Get a green clean using these simple steps:
Declutter: Clean out the clutter by going from room to room and getting rid of stuff that you no longer need. (It’s just collecting dust anyhow!) Click here for info on donating everything from clothes to computers to eyeglasses.
Make Your Own Cleaners: I’m not sure when we became convinced as a society that we need to spend tons of money on toxic chemicals packaged in wasteful plastic bottles in order to clean our homes. Vinegar and baking soda make a cleaner so powerful it will cut through any grease and grime your kids can throw at it. And lemon juice is a natural disinfectant that will easy clean germs and other gunk from countertops, door handles, and toilet seats. Click here to learn more about making your own green cleaners.
Use Reusable Rags: Don’t fill up your trash can with paper towels and single use wipes. Use cloth rags, old dishtowels, or cut up a ratty t-shirt to get your cleaning done with less waste.
Want more green cleaning tips? Check out these previous posts:
Breathe Easier And Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Where To Donate Your Old Stuff
Cleaning House? What To Do With Your Old Clothes
This is not really topical of your post, but on ‘being green’ in general. I’m so frustrated our complex does not have recycling as part of its waste pick-up! I went to 2 different places the other day to drop off recyclables, and neither one would take them! They’re really starting to pile up in the garage. That’s where I’ll start my spring cleaning. (Huh – managed to make my comment topical after all
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One of my goals this spring is to switch many of my normal household cleaning products to more eco-friendly options. I’ve found some really effective green cleaning products at http://www.greencupboards.com. Definitely check it out!