3 Steps to Greener Cleaning

It can feel overwhelming wondering how to keep your home sparkling without breaking the bank or adding artificial cleaners to your every surface. Fortunately, there are a few easy ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle – or use products you already have in your kitchen to help your living areas shine. Here are three simple ways to make some changes.

Getting Rid of Paper Towels

Using roll after roll of disposable towels can be wasteful and unnecessary as you toss them in the trash when they are dirty. Instead consider using t shirt rags to wipe down counters, windows, or brass and simply run them through the washer and re-use them next week. You will cut down on how much paper you are wasting immediately!

Scrubbing the Grime

Instead of running to the store for a thousand different cleaners, all formulated for a specific use, it can be much less wasteful to make your own out of everyday products. White vinegar, in particular, is a multi-purpose base which can be diluted with alcohol or scented with lemon to clean floors and stains.  

Deodorizing Everything

Instead of hoping for the best as you scrub your fridge or wipe down your … Read more