March 20th marks the first day of spring and that means one thing: Spring Cleaning!
Today's consumers are more educated than ever. They realize that toxic chemical ingredients are in everything from make-up and personal care products to household cleaners. We all want to eliminate the toxic load in our lives and cleaning alternatives are a great place to start.
Here are 5 Simple Ways that you can go greener with your spring cleaning today:
Today's consumers are more educated than ever. They realize that toxic chemical ingredients are in everything from make-up and personal care products to household cleaners. We all want to eliminate the toxic load in our lives and cleaning alternatives are a great place to start.
Here are 5 Simple Ways that you can go greener with your spring cleaning today:
| #1. Replace Your Toothbrush if You Haven't All Winter. Once you replace it, be sure to soak your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide solution (3% in 97% water), in a shallow bowl, once a week for 5 minutes to keep it clean. |  |
 | #2. Keep Non-toxic Shower Cleaner in the Shower. This is an easy fix - simply replace the peroxide bottle top with a spray nozzle from a dollar store spray bottle . Spray down the shower after every use and squeegee the walls and glass clean. |
| #3. Make Your Own Dryer Sheets Sprinkle several drops of lavender essential oil on a hand towel and throw it in your dryer when drying clothes. This will help the laundry smell fresh without the carcinogenic chemicals contained in store bought dryer sheets. |  |
 | #4. Refresh the Garbage Disposal A slice or two of lemon rinsed down the drain with the disposal running will instantly freshen the smell of the sink and help kill bacteria. |
| #5. Make Your Own Air Freshener Remove the metal ring from a small glass mason jar. Place a square of fabric inside the metal ring where the circular lid used to be. Fill the jar about an inch with baking soda and sprinkle your favorite essential oil fragrance into the baking soda, stirring it to mix. Secure the new permeable fabric lid top and place anywhere in the house you want it to smell nice! |  |
I hope these simple tips have showed you how easy it is to incorporate healthier methods into your spring cleaning routine, and that you'll try some of them soon!
To Your Health,
