Go Green with these helpful Spring cleaning Tips!

Most people’s first choice for spring cleaning would be to hire someone to do it. Realistically we all know that it is something that we don’t like to do but just have to do!

I recently came across a few helpful tips for the job that are environmentally safe. Think about the amount of money a household could save during one year if you used these “Green” cleaning agents. The four essential cleaners are, white vinegar, salt, lemon juice and baking soda. The combination of white vinegar and baking soda, you can clean almost anything; mix 1 cup of white vinegar with ½ cup of baking soda to one gallon of warm water.

Did you know that you can scrub floors with a combination of baking soda and vinegar? Both of these “green” cleaning agents do the job, but there is no pleasant clean smell. Add a few drops of an essential oil, such as Lavender or Eucalyptus, for a fresh clean scent. To clean windows or mirrors, mix 4 tablespoons of lemon juice with a half -gallon of warm water and put into a spray bottle. Spray surface and wipe clean with newspaper or a clean lint free rag.

Soap scum and mildew can be removed from the shower head by placing some vinegar into a baggie and securing onto shower head with a rubber band. Kitchen cupboards can be cleaned with a mixture of white vinegar and water, when finished you can shine the wood by using a few drops of olive oil on a clean dry rag. There are so many great ideas to clean your house and keep your family safe from harmful chemicals. The internet can also be a wonderful source of information!

Good luck and Go Green!!!