Spring is in full swing and feels like a true fresh beginning to the new year. Now is the time to tackle those dust bunnies and freshen up your space. No need to go all out if you are strapped for time. A good solid deep clean is sufficient enough.Using non-toxic products is safest for your health and the people living in your home. The air truly is fresher and lighter when sticking with non-toxic cleaning supplies.
Here are the best tools to simplify those cleaning tasks and leave you with a truly freshened up (non-toxic) clean home.
1. Cleaning Caddy
This modern minimalist storage caddy will keep all your cleaning supplies organized and easy to bring around your home.
2. Microfiber Cloths and Streak Free Cloth
These multipurpose cloths can tackle any cleaning task. Say goodbye to strong smelling glass cleaner. With a streak free cloth you can simply spray a 50/50 ratio of water & vinegar and wipe with the streak free cloth for squeaky clean glass.
3. Non-Toxic Cleaning Solution
Branch Basics is a simple product to use and cleans almost any job very well. It’s nice being able to use a product and know it is not leaching toxic chemicals you’re your skin or into the air. It’s safe enough to allow young toddlers to assist with cleaning jobs as well.
4. Long Extender Dusting Brush
Easily reach into those out of reach areas with this bendable extender wand.
5. Vacuum with HEPA Filtration
A vacuum with HEPA filtration is the absolute best for your health and should be the gold standard. Without a HEPA filter, particles can be released right back into the air as soon as they are picked up. Many Dyson cordless vacuums are suited with a HEPA filter and trap 99.97 percent of microscopic particles leaving the air clean after vacuuming. If your home has many room with carpet, I would opt for a corded vacuum with a bit more power.
6. Microfiber Mop
This floor mop with a refillable sprayer reservoir reaches into small spaces with a 360 degree rotating mop head. Three washable microfiber mop pads allow you to swap pads throughout the house. For luxury vinyl flooring- simply add ¼ tsp of BB or 1 drop of dish soap with water to the reservoir.
7. Fragrance Free Dish Soap
Dish soap is an underrated multipurpose cleaning solution. This can be used to clean most spaces in your home. A fragrance free and non-toxic dish soap will leave you with a clean space sans the chemicals.
8. Shower Hose Attachment
This shower hose will cut your shower cleaning time by a lot. If you prefer to stay mostly dry while cleaning the shower this attachment will truly improve your life. It fits shower heads up to 4 inches wide and attaches in seconds.
9. OXO Good Grips Deep Clean Brush Set
This little multipurpose brush gets into all those little crevices that need a little extra attention- window/shower tracks, stubborn grim around sink hardware, inside the washing machine, grout, and more.
DIY Cleaning Solutions
If you prefer that route- These recipes come from Melissa Maker at Clean My Space and work quite well if your home is cleaned regularly.
All purpose Spray: Fill a spray bottle with 2 cups water and 1 tsp of fragrance dish soap. This can be used on almost any surface.
Toilet Cleaner: Mix one cup water, ½ cup baking soda, ½ cup fragrance free dish soap, and ¼ cup hydrogen peroxide together for a non-toxic power house toilet cleaner. Pour into this bottle for easy cleaning.
Happy Spring Cleaning! These tools will simplify your cleaning and get you on your way to a fresh, non-toxic home.