Spring Cleaning Bash

 Spring is the perfect time to organize and de-clutter your house. You may have been prone to clutter in winter, but spring is the time to alter your old habits and start a new one.   Here are some ecofriendly tips of how to make your house squeaky clean and clutter free.jute best

1.      Let go of plastic bags: Make your home plastic free. Carry a reusable ecofriendly bag.  This can include jute bags or cotton totes for shopping. “Bring your own bag” should be the norm to reduce plastic waste. Use natural recyclable non-woven grocery totes at your every visit to the grocery store.

2.      Say No to paper towels: Gather some old cotton clothes or shabby towels and cut them to small reusable rags to clean the kitchen tops and the counters in your bathroom. Use a sponge or ecofriendly jute scrubber and reduce the usage of paper towels. By making your kitchen and bathroom paperless, you can save hundreds of dollars every year.

3.      Make your own cleaners: Avoid using the harsh, toxic chemicals and make your own cleaner by mixing half cup water, one cup vinegar and a table spoon of baking soda in a spray bottle. Spray it on your counter top, kitchen area, bathroom sinks for a germ free, stain free surface.

4.      Use reusable ecofriendly bags for organizing your home.  Jute bags make great, sturdy bags for organizing books, toys, sports gear, school supplies, or even personal belongings like clothes or makeup.  Get your bag customized and printed with your own design for a personal touch. These small, sometimes unmanageable goodies are kept safe, clean and organized.  Use reusable grocery bags as carriers and for handling school books.  These trendy reusable jute bags come in different colors, sizes and styles.

5.      Donate reusable bags to food pantry: For spring, donate your old used ecofriendly reusable cotton/jute bags which are in good condition to food pantry and homeless shelter or to other charitable institution. Stuff the ecofriendly reusable grocery bag with canned and dry food and donate them to people who are in financial distress.

By following the above simple tips for spring cleaning, you can save thousands of dollars from your family budget and make a healthy environment in your home. Not only these tips can reduce your expense, but they can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle year around.  Carry Green and look good while doing it!