HANDY DANDY CLEANING TIPS
Does cleaning your home
seem like a never-ending
lineup of tasks? Create
a schedule for cleaning
and keep it on a dedicated
calendar, as this helps
organize your mind as
well: Vacuum on Monday,
shopping on Wednesday,
laundry on Saturday, etc.
Stick to it as closely as
possible! This helps ease the
mind and make more time
for other enjoyable tasks.
Everyone’s got a “messy drawer”!
Set an egg timer and only take 5
minutes to clean it – even once per
month. In a couple of months you will
have a lot less clutter – and more space
to fill it with new junk!
Clean your oven with baking soda:
Make a paste, spread it inside the oven
and let it sit for 20 minutes, then wipe
with a damp cloth. Done! No expensive
cleaners and toxic fumes required.
Clean your windows with cornstarch,
by combining two cups of hot water,
1/4 cup of vinegar and a tablespoon of
cornstarch in a spray bottle. You can
also add a couple of drops of lemon
essential oil for a nice, fresh scent.
Bye bye smelly Windex!
Vacuum your mattress!
Once per month, sprinkle
some baking soda on top of
the mattress, leave for 5-10
minutes, and then vacuum it
off to remove stuck on sweat,
dry skin and bacteria that
accumulate over time.
Did you know...?
Bamboo is the best material for a cutting board, as it’s
a highly dense wood, meaning resistant to absorbing
liquid so it’s less likely to harbour bacteria.
Since bamboo is such a hard wood, it will not scuff, crack
or dry up as much as other wooden cutting boards.
Since bamboo can grow at a rate of over 12” per month,
it is considered a highly renewable and sustainable
material – a great choice for the eco-conscious consumer.
The Dendrocalamus giganteus (Giant Bamboo) species
can grow up to 100 feet tall!
Many species of bamboo grow quite well in Canada,
making them a great choice for fences and decoratives.
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