Now that winter has passed, many people will want to spring clean their homes to prepare for summer. While it may seem quicker and easier to clean your home with chemical products, this may not be the best option. These days, there are many eco friendly spring cleaning alternatives available that are far safer for your family as well as the environment.

Use Organic Cleaning Products Wherever Possible

One of the most common causes of water pollution is chemical-based cleaning products. Not only do these cause severe harm to the environment; they can also pose serious health risks for your family. Those who suffer from allergies or compromised immune systems are especially susceptible to the effects of these chemicals. By doing a little research and choosing to purchase green spring cleaning products, you will be doing your bit in helping to preserve the environment as well as the health of those around you.

Invest in Reusable Cleaning Cloths and Other Supplies

These days, too many of us reach for the paper towels or single use Swiffer mop to complete our cleaning tasks. However, we would be able to engage in far more eco friendly spring cleaning if we were to use reusable cleaning supplies instead. Items such as microfiber cloths, mops and brooms can often be purchased quite cheaply and will last a long time. Clothing that is no longer wearable can also be used as cleaning cloths. Although it may seem unsanitary to use a reusable toilet cleaning brush, we should remember that many generations prior to ours used them and lived to tell the tale.

Use Indoor Plants to Clean the Air

Instead of spraying a variety of unsafe chemical air freshener products inside your home, why not consider investing in a few good quality indoor house plants instead? Not only will these plants improve the quality of the air in your home substantially; they will also make your home feel more welcoming. Should you need to get rid of unpleasant odors in your home, there are a variety of chemical-free air freshener products available. For those who are willing to brave the cooler spring temperatures, opening windows for a few minutes each day will ensure a flow of fresh air in your home.

Consider Spring Cleaning Your Possessions

While many of us purchase new clothing and other items during the year, few of us consider the idea of getting rid of items we already have but don’t need or use. One of the easiest ways to engage in green spring cleaning is to either recycle items you already have before purchasing others or to donate or sell items that you no longer need. Various thrift shops or charity organizations will be most grateful for any donations that will enable them to cover their operating costs. Once you have decided to engage in green spring cleaning, you will wonder what took you so long to get started. After all, you are not only safeguarding the health of your family by doing so; in many cases, spring cleaning and getting rid of unwanted items can help those who are less fortunate.