5 Natural Remedies for Spring Cleaning Part 1

Spring cleaning can be a hectic time with all of the sorting, moving, packing, donating, and recycling. However when it comes to the actual surfaces in your home, like countertops and tables, there are hundreds of different cleaners to choose from. The following is a list of cleaners that are most definitely natural and/or safe for the entire family.

If you are interested in making your own homemade remedy, than the first two items on the list are for you!

1.   Homemade Deodorizing Cleanser

·       1 Part vinegar

·       1 part water

·       Floors, stovetops, appliances.

·       For surface stains: scrub with slice of lemon that has baking soda sprinkled on the sliced side.

2.   Homemade Spray Cleanser

·       2 cups of water

·       ¼ cup white vinegar

·       ¼ tsp tea tree oil

·       ¼ tsp lavender

Just as a warning, if you believe there to be harmful bacteria’s on your surfaces (due to raw meats, illness, etc)  then these homemade remedies may not be the perfect option because they cannot Guarantee that 100% of them will be eliminated. For a safe, natural, and commercially tested product, consider the products below, all of which given an “A” rating by the Environmental Workers Group.

3.   AspenClean All Purpose Cleaner

·       Price: $8.99 for a 12 Floz spray bottle

·       Vegan, cruelty free

·       50% recycled packaging

·       Made in Canada

·       Can be found at Whole Foods or online

4.   Attitude All-Purpose Eco Cleaner

·       Price: $4.95 for a 27 Floz spray bottle

·       Vegan, cruelty free

·       Hypoallergenic and carcinogen free

·       Made with 100% renewable energy

·       Made with 100% recycled plastic

·       Based in Canada

·       Available online only

5.   Lion Bear Naked Soap Co. Every Thing Cleaner

·       Price: $5.99 for 32 Floz Jug

·       Anti-bacterial/ Antiviral

·       Vegan and Cruelty free

·       No toxins or dyes

·        Available online