Green Spring Cleaning

Today is the first official day of spring, even though it might not feel like it out side. For those of you out there who like me are an OCD cleaner and turns the start of spring into a full weekend if not week of non-stop cleaning. Then you are currently prepping and supply shopping. Unlike springs in the past my goal for this spring is to make my spring cleaning as environmentally friendly as possible.  This should be a goal for everyone not just for their spring cleaning but for everyday cleaning as well. Here are 2 simple tips for green cleaning that everyone can apply to there daily cleaning as well as spring cleaning.

Paper Towel vs. Cloth Towels:

Whether paper towels or cloth towels are more eco-friendly has been a debate among the world of going green. Some say cloth towels are about the same as paper towels because they have to be washed. But what it comes down to is how you use cloth towels. The average house hold washes clothes about once or twice a week depending on the house hold size. The goal of cloth towels is not to wash them as soon as they get dirty but to was them when you wash cloths, simply adding them to the towels that you normally wash.  For my household of four we can go through a roll of paper towel in about a week or two so using cloth towels saves not only money but trees. 

Green cleaners:

Green cleaning products generally fall into two category’s store brought and homemade. There are many green and organic cleaning products that can be brought right in your own grocery store.  When looking in stores for cleaners that won’t harm the environment make sure that the cleaner you pick is non-toxic, lacks man made fragrances, is biodegradable, and that the container that it is in is recyclable. Now in day organic and green cleaners cost about as much normal cleaners so you’re not spending more money that you normally spend. Many cleaning products can be made using products found right in your own home. Vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide are the basis for many homemade cleaners. Recipes can be found online for a wide range of homemade cleaners.

Don’t forget that this Saturday at 8:30 PM is Earth Hour. Turn you lights and electronics off for one hour in order to help the environment. For more information: http://zoocrewcampaign.blogspot.com/

Gabby

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