6 Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning Tips to Refresh Your Home

Get yourself a good old-fashioned rag for wiping down surfaces. Whether you prefer microfiber cleaning cloths that will pick up every last iota of dirt or reusable towels that mimic paper towels, there are a lot of sustainable options that don’t pile up in the trash.

A few common ingredients are all you need to engineer your own non-toxic cleaning products. Vinegar and lemon juice can cut through tough dirt, baking soda can remove lingering odors, and essential oils can fill your home with lovely scents.

As you clean out your drawers and cabinets, don’t throw all that “junk” into the trash. Instead, find a local shelter, nonprofit or government agency that will take in your gently used items to find them new homes.

Don’t run to the tap every time you need a little water. Instead, fill a bucket to wash down an entire room. You can even use the leftover “gray water” to water your plants. Spend a bit of your cleaning time fixing up your water system too, tightening leaky pipes and faucets to reduce waste. And if you’re washing clothes before donating or repacking them, be sure to wait to run the washer until you have a full load.

Spring is the perfect time to clean house because the weather is so nice. Instead of relying on air fresheners, just open all the doors and windows on a nice day.