With Spring approaching, it is just natural to have a feeling for cleaner and more organized home. Why not open all the windows on a nice sunny morning and let the sun and fresh air in. And with all the fresh energy it is easy to get started.
Here is a list of my favorite cleaners and eco-friendly cleaning methods to keep you and your family safe from dangerous and unnecessary toxins and chemicals:
Baking Soda-my old time favorite, sprinkle in wet sinks, bath tubs and showers and scrub with wet sponge.
White Vinegar-great antibacterial cleaner and good on glass and windows too. Just spray and wipe off with rug or recycled paper towel.
Decloging drains-regular drain cleaners are generally the most dangerous chemicals we keep in our homes. As an alternative, use washing soda or baking soda, pour a cup down the drain, followed by cup of white vinegar, followed by boiling water. Do this once a month to keep the drains nice and clean.
Tea Tree Oil for mold-I have not tried this one yet, I usually clean mold with straight white vinegar, but will try it soon. A teaspoon of essential oil to a cup of water and apply the solution with a scub brush or with cleaning rug.
Our homes are not the only places that require regular cleaning. Spring is the perfect time to clean our body, mind and spirit. Have you considered a cleanse? I have a link to Petra Mercier, who is an excelent Nutritional Consultant and offers nice cleanse and many other food related, life couching options.
I also mentioned our minds. There is a proven connection between our minds and clutters in our homes. We usually feel anxiety, guilt and depression about the clutter in our homes.
One simple solution to declutter is to make three piles of:
things to DONATE
things for RECYCLING
and things to DISCARD
Why not start right away before the really nice weather is here, so you can get out and enjoy it with taking nice walks in your favorite park or forrests.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
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