5 Environmentally-Friendly Spring Cleaning Tips
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
It’s that time of the year again --
yes, it's spring cleaning season!
Spring cleaning offers a sizzling opportunity to stay on top
of the cleanliness of your home after winter-long neglect. Call it the holy
grail of cleaning; this is also the best time to declutter, spruce up your
living spaces, and breathe a new life into your home.
Want to up the ante? Try the following eco-friendly tips to
take your spring cleaning to a whole new level.
#1. Buy and Use Eco-friendly spring
cleaning products
If you are a green living champion, you might as well start
off with products that will not dump oodles of toxic substances into our
environment. Even better, if you are up to a DIY challenge, you can whip your
own homemade cleaners, disinfectants, and whatnot. Here are a few eco-friendly
techniques to get you started:
Floors: to make a homemade floor cleaner, blend about a gallon of hot water
with 4 cups of distilled vinegar (preferably white). If you are looking to add
a touch of sweet scent, infuse a few drops of lemon oil or fresh peppermint.
Mop your floor as usual and feel great for giving the environment a new lease
of life.
Glass/Windows: mix a quarter cup of vinegar and a quart of
water and put the mixture in a spray bottle.Clean your glass items with a lint free cloth or old newspaper.
Bathroom tiles & granite countertops: those messy
kitchen countertops and bathroom floors/walls can look spin and span with the help
of vinegar, water, and baking soda mix.
Toilet bowl: little baking soda can go a long way to making
your toilet bowl sparkle and while you are at it don't forget to stock up on your organic bathroom tissue WHOLEROLL.
Mildew or mold: try straight vinegar and a little lemon oil
for that waft of heavenly scent
#2. Infuse a little greenery into your
living spaces
Add a few houseplants this spring cleaning; they’ll give
more beauty, elegance, and functionality to your rooms. Peace lilies are my
favorite.
#3. Dry-Hang your Laundry
If you are going all out this spring cleaning, the chances
are that you’re going to do a ton of laundry. Drying your laundry using the gas
or electric dryer isn’t just hard on your lovely clothes, but also bad for the
environment. Instead, hang dry your clothes if the sun is out.
#4. Declutter Your Closets
The chance is that you’ve amassed plenty of items you don’t
need in your closet. Recycle if possible, purge those that can fetch few bucks
or donate to nearest Salvation Army or Goodwill store.
#5. Invest in a Reusable Mob
Rather than spend lots of cash on single-use Swiffer pads,
try a buying a strong, reusable mob.
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