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Posted on 17/09/2020

How to Make Your Cleaning Chores Greener

 

Earth is the home of humanity, and like any home, it is our duty to keep it clean. When it comes to your abode, you will spend hours each week, putting in all your effort to make things pleasant. You will wipe up and polish everything, remove litter and unwanted goods, sort items and remove any germs and dirt. All of this can be applied to the planet in terms of being eco-friendly. In order to make our lives greener, we will take steps to support our surroundings and taking care of nature, cutting down on emissions, recycling and so on. Much as we each do to keep our home clean, we can do the same for Earth. Installing solar panels, reusing old goods, driving a hybrid car, utilising energy-saving light bulbs, turning off appliances and more will help. Sometimes, taking care of the planet and your home can coincide, so read on to discover how to make your cleaning chores a little more green.

Cleaning your home can be tough enough. You will work endlessly each week, just to revert things to a pleasing level. As soon as any mess or dust is removed, it will reoccur and you have to begin again. This process can be challenging and so you may not be eager to add eco-friendly aspects to it as it can seem like more work. This shouldn’t be an issue though because a green clean can be performed simply and go hand in hand with your usual methods.

Recycling can be the first and most effective step op helping the environment while cleanings your home. Throughout the course of your life, you will have a litter, leftover foods, old goods, wrapping and so on that will all be thrown into the bin. Whoever, many of the things we dispose of can be reused and it can start by looking at what your local area provides. You may have a regular recycling service, in which you are given the appropriate boxes and bags to place things. Take time to put your unwanted items in the right containers and then they will be collected and recycled for you. If you lack this service or it doesn’t cover something you wish to recycle then there will be a depot or units in your area where you can take old clothes. These can include paper, cardboard, bottles, glass and clothes.

Recycling doesn’t necessarily mean items being made into new ones. It can also include simply reusing goods instead of throwing them away. If you have a box from one item, you can save it and use for another, clothes could be passed down to others and so on. If you have an item that is till in good condition but you no longer desire it, don’t trash it, but instead sell it, gift it to a friend, family member or colleague who can make use of it or you can donate it to a charity store. Getting your family involved in the recycling can help and everyone can do their bit.

Chemicals can play a large part in cleaning as they are used to disinfect areas and remove stains. These can be hazardous to the environment and even people so you should consider a greener approach. Use household items instead such as baking soda, which can do many of the same jobs. A steam cleaner can make you cleaning more effective without using any sort of chemicals.

A green clean isn’t hard work, so begin your journey to a cleaner home and planet.

Angela Robertson
Angela Robertson

Angela, a professional cleaner, demonstrates expertise in removing dirt and a wide range of stains using Eco-friendly methods. Her informative articles have assisted numerous people in achieving a clean and healthy home environment.