When Spring Cleaning, Make it ‘Green’ and Clean
Some things to consider before beginning your spring cleaning:
- Store winter clothes with an organic, green dry cleaner, so that those heavy coats, sweaters and woolen garments are not treated with chemicals when they are returned to the closet.
- Toss out all of those harsh, toxic cleaning products and replace them with green ones instead:
- If you don’t want to invest a lot of money in green cleaning products, at least purchase an all-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent and dish-washing liquid to begin cleaning everything in the home from bedding to dishware with non-toxic, chemical free, organic cleaners.
- For washing wood and tile floors, try ECOVER floor soap.
- White vinegar and warm water also works great on tiled surfaces, as well as wood floors.
- If you want to make the bedding smell as fresh as outdoors and aren’t quite ready to replace all of the linens with organic ones:
- At least replace the pillow cases and sprinkle with one or two drops of essential oils in rose or lavender fragrances.
- Each week place the pillows in a hot dryer for at least 10 minutes to kill dust mites and throw in a lavender scented natural dryer sheet for an added soothing fragrance.
- Check the bathroom:
- Replace the soap, body washes, shampoos and conditioners with organic products that are chemical-free.
- If your towels are worn and ready to be replaced, consider buying organic towels that are free of toxins. They are extremely soft and feel great on the skin.
- In the kitchen:
- Cutting boards are great places for toxins to dwell and bacteria to form.
- Only use serving and cutting boards and platters that are made from 100% recycled glass or bamboo.
- To eliminate odors, toss a lemon in the garbage disposal for a clean citrus scent.