Come get my full list of natural spring cleaning essentials for a toxin free clean you can FEEL! Spring cleaning is one of my favorite ways to reset my home going into the warmer seasons. Get all my favorite products in this post!
Why I Think Spring Cleaning is Important
As a busy, pregnant mom of two under two I will say my strategy around spring cleaning has changed a bit over the years. (Stay tuned for a post on this coming soon!) However, I do still find value in setting a specific time aside (particularly in the spring and fall) to fully and deeply reset my home. Here’s why I find this valuable in my life…
- It’s mentally refreshing. I’ll be honest, winter is definitely not my favorite. As the world starts to wake up all around me I find it so mentally refreshing to bring that feeling of alive-ness into my home by cleaning and resetting everything. It also just feels good to get things done with that warm sunshine and spring breeze floating in through open windows- clean windows!!
- It helps me stay on track. I don’t necessarily go by a certain schedule with home tasks. I find it much less stressful to just do things as I need to. However, this often leads to a few random tasks being forgotten. Having a seasonally clean where I do all the things helps me to know when these forgotten tasks were last done. It helps me stay on track with when certain things will likely need done again.
- The timing helps. Having a set time sandwiched between the busy summer season is great! This provides a deep clean after Christmas going into the warmer seasons. As well as a clean coming out of the warm months and into the holiday season.
Homemade Spring Cleaning Products You Can Make in Minutes
Along with trusted non-toxic brands and products that I’ll share in this post I also enjoy making my own homemade products. Cleaning products made from home give you reassurance that only natural ingredients have been added. They are also cheaper!
Homemade Mattress and Carpet Refresher. Cleaning mattresses and carpet are tasks that make it to the spring cleaning list. I like to vacuum out all the mattresses cracks, clean and refresh linens, and give my rugs a bit of TLC. You can learn all about how to make refresher and clean your mattresses in this post!
Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner. For a general, all purpose cleaning spray I prefer to just make one homemade. I typically use an equal ratio vinegar/water base then scent it with essential oils.
Citrus Vinegar. Citrus vinegar is another homemade cleaning product I have come to appreciate. You can make it by allowing citrus peels to ferment in white vinegar for several weeks. Strain off the peels and debris. The liquid that’s left over can be used to shine wooden cabinets, utensils, cutting boards, etc. It is also a great, all natural antibacterial spray.
Brands We Love
Here is a list of brands that I love and trust!
- Mrs. Meyers
- Thrive Market
- Seventh Generation
- Earthley
- Method
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All-Natural Cleaning Products I Use in My Home for a Deep Spring Clean
I have been cleaning our home with natural or homemade products for over three years now. I have tried a LOT of products in that time. Because of this I have a list of products we absolutely love!
This may be shocking but you do not need a cabinet under the sink completely full of cleaning products! Cleaning your home can be simple and the amount of products you actually need is minimal.
Here are the products we use on the daily and for a deep spring clean…
Basic All-Purpose Cleaner. A basic all purpose cleaner can be used to clean kitchen, dining, and bathroom surfaces. You do not need a special cleaner for these places. One basic all-purpose is enough. If I am not making this myself, my favorite brand of all-purpose cleaner is Mrs. Meyer or Seventh Generation.
Non-Chlorinated Bleach. It is bleach without the bad! I source mine from Thrive Market and use it for cleaning things like the bathtub, hard water stains, mold, etc.
Window and Glass Cleaner. It took me a while to find a natural glass cleaner that I actually love. Nothing seemed to beat the sparkle that windex gives! I eventually discovered Mrs. Meyers glass cleaner and it works so well! You can also keep it simple and use vinegar to clean your glass.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner. This is definitely not essential, however I appreciate a good toilet bowl cleaner that keeps things cleaner longer. I source this from Thrive Market as well! They have a great natural toilet bowl cleaner that fights stains for days after use and keeps things looking sparkly and bright.
Wood Cleaner/Polish. If you have a lot of natural wood surfaces like us you will want a wood cleaner and polish to brighten up those spaces. I love using citrus vinegar to clean wood surfaces. If you are looking for a natural product for polishing cabinets and other surfaces Murphy’s Oil Soap is excellent.
Tools for Spring Cleaning
Really all you need is some elbow grease and determination if we are being honest! However, I have some favorites for a good deep clean. Here’s my list!
- A good bucket
- A couple cleaning rags
- Electric scrubber for showers, tile, ceilings, and more! (This is a game changer for my pregnant ladies!)
- Sponges and wire scrubbers
- Microfiber rags for dusting and polishing
- Paper towels
- Vacuum cleaner
- Broom/dustpan
- Mop (manual or electric- I love my Bissell Crosswave for daily use in our home. Click here to check it out!)
- Toothbrush or small brush for tight space scrubbing
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