With everything going on in the world, maybe the last thing on our minds is the environment—but green thinking and cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore! Simple swaps can go a long way when it comes to living an eco-friendly lifestyle.
Just in time to celebrate World Environment Day, we wanted to share small changes that you incorporate within your home that can make a big impact for the environment. There are many ways to tidy up for a cleaner, and greener household. One way is to use green cleaning products during your cleaning regimen. But finding what works best for you and your household dynamic is the first step toward sustainable living.
Below, we have outlined different eco-friendly swaps you can make at home, along with printable recipes for DIY all-natural cleaners.
Use reusable cloths to clean up
When scrubbing down dishes or wiping up spills, grabbing a disposable sponge might be your first instinct. Instead, consider a microfiber cloth.
Microfiber cloths have many eco-friendly perks such as:
Naturally attracting dirt, grease, and oil
Stain removal
Two-sides to scrub different surfaces with the same cloth
Durable and guaranteed to last around 300 washes
Declutter monthly
Make efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Schedule a time to throw away trash and unwanted items to a local recycling site or donation center. Recycling and donating clutter will allow you to maintain your home and protect the planet.
Benefits include:
Lowering the risk of allergies in your household
Giving back to the community
Having a healthier lifestyle
Focusing on being clean and organized
Being mindful of materialistic items
Switch to all-natural surface cleaners
Opting for natural cleaners with organic elements isn’t just eco-friendly but friendly to yourself, pets and children as they are non-toxic. Eco-friendly cleaners are often stored in recycled containers as well. Although, it’s important to keep in mind that stronger cleaning products are the best defense against germs and viruses such as COVID-19.
Get the kids involved
Making eco-friendly products can be easy and fun—even your kids will be into it! And even better, unlike products with loads of chemicals, it will be safe for them to use, too. Many green cleaning products will quickly replace commercial cleaning with toxic ingredients.
Looking for all-natural cleaning recipes? Create DIY cleaning products with these fun printables. Under your supervision, this will make for a great afternoon activity, but will also contribute to a cleaner household.
Cleaning tips and tricks:
Following a weekly cleaning schedule will make your house tidy and organized while you use eco-friendly materials. Cleaning smarter, not harder can be accomplished by:
Tackling a different part of your house each day instead of rushing to scrub every surface in sight
Switching to non-toxic surface cleaners
Choosing water safe cleaning options
Opt for eco-friendly bathroom cleaners
