Spring cleaning is something most of us have to get in the mood for. I love having a clean house (for a few days anyway!!) and love opening all the windows, which I use as motivation for my annual deep clean.
I find that turning on a good play list always helps me. Are there specific songs that get you in the mood to clean? I listen to a lot of either classic rock or 90s rap!
Here are five tips to help you get that spring cleaning done easier!
1. Make a schedule and figure out which areas of your home could use the most work. Those are the best places to start.
2. Before tackling the cleaning, take the time to de-clutter! Spring cleaning is a perfect opportunity to get rid of the “stuff” you can live without. Removing excess clutter will make it easier to clean. If you don’t love it, toss it. Donate usable items to local shelters.
3. Always work from the top to bottom. The last thing you want to do is re-vacuum because of the dust that came off your ceiling fan.
4. Don't forget to wipe down walls and windows. These are often overlooked, but dust and grime can settle on those surfaces too.
5. Diffuse lemon! Lemon is refreshing and invigorating, making it the perfect scent to accompany your spring cleaning.
My absolute favorite cleaner is Thieves cleaner. I can literally clean my entire house with it. Floors, counters, toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, ALL THE THINGS. I use Thieves because it is plant based. No toxins. Cleans well. Smells awesome!!
I stopped using common cleaners because I got tired of coughing in my windowless bathroom. And then I found that out that common cleaners can cause or contribute to:
Asthma
Irritation to eyes & airways
Headaches
Dizziness
Poisoning
Bronchitis
Skin irritation
Hormone imbalances
and others….
Then the other reason I use Thieves?! It is CHEAP. Diluted 1:30, one bottle of Thieves Household Cleaner will make for than 28 – 450 ml bottles of cleaner. That is less than $1 a bottle!
You don’t have to use my cleaner! But a little tip - how do you keep your home clean without all the hazardous stuff? Simplest way – check the labels. Products can be greenwashed, meaning they have packaging that advertises as “green” or “natural” but sneak unwelcome ingredients into their formulas.
Check out my graphic for a helpful cleaning list. Happy Spring cleaning!
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