Spring Cleaning on a Budget: Tips for Saving Money While Tidying Up

Staying on a budget is crucial these days as prices continue to skyrocket on just about everything. Saving money is always a plus, including spring cleaning items as well as tidying up in year round ways. The thing is, if you use items filled with chemicals, or even the handy throw-away options, you’re also throwing away money along with affecting the health of our earth. And maybe yours, too! Those disposable, yet toxic, items can cause long-term illness which can cost you a fortune in numerous ways including doctor visits or hospital stays. Here, we will share some tips that will help you save in all areas…from healthier options to repurposing and keeping things clean for spring and all year!

Use the Reusable!

Storage needs organization, but plastic may not be the best option. Throwing away single-use plastic means it will eventually wind up in landfills or oceans. Plastic can trickle pollutants into our water supply. Though it may cost more upfront, over time you will save bundles when you switch to reusable storage choices. Opting for glass storage containers, reusable water bottles, and non-toxic, reusable bags will save space as you tidy up. Storing food properly prevents spoilage and food waste which saves you money at the market! Stasher bags are award winning, 100% food-grade silicone bags and a great place to start! Bees Wrap is also a sweet option for keeping your fridge and foods clean and fresh longer!

Throw in the Towel Then Use it Again!

There are always those towels or clothing that you hate to throw away but they aren’t good enough to donate. You’ll feel better when you add a few more miles to dish rags, bath cloths, mittens, beanies, and anything that is soft and absorbent. They will give you a free option from car washing to dusting and can be tossed in the washer and dryer for many more cleaning seasons ahead!

Wool Dryer Balls

Here we go talking toxic again, but those dryer sheets…most contain at least one potentially harmful ingredient. When it comes to spring cleaning, you know washing and drying…and lots of it…will be involved! Using wool dryer balls, each load will dry faster, which reduces your energy costs. With dryer sheets, it takes one or two per load to work well, while the dryer balls hold up for a minimum of 1000+ loads of laundry!

Take a Deep Breath and Enjoy the Clean!

When the cleaning is done, keep it that way! The air inside our homes can be 2-5 times and sometimes even up to 100 times more polluted than the air outside! Bamboo charcoal bags are a low-cost air purifying option to help absorb odors and toxins in closets, bathrooms, pet areas, and more. Plus, this activated charcoal is the same ingredient used in top-rated air filters! The tiny pores act like a sponge to trap odors, bacteria, and allergens and bamboo charcoal has been scientifically proven to reduce harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, ammonia, benzene, and chloroform gasses from paint, carpeting, chemical cleaners, plastic, and more! Now you can feel good longer after your spring fling of clean!

Don’t be a Doormat, Use One!

Again, once the cleaning is done, keeping it that way is the hardest part! The Doormat Study, (yes, that’s a real thing!) states that lead-contaminated soil can be tracked in and is the source of most lead dust inside homes. A simple doormat will reduce that dust along with other contaminants that creep indoors. Also, removing shoes at the door reduces lead dust by 60 percent, but using a doormat and removing shoes at the door provides a 98.5% reduction! This one is rated one of the top ten on BestProductsReviews.com, and an added bonus is…it’s washable to keep that dirt at bay!



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