{"id":18647,"date":"2020-04-04T21:03:55","date_gmt":"2020-04-04T21:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/?p=18647"},"modified":"2025-09-04T00:13:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T00:13:27","slug":"5-green-spring-cleaning-tips-that-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenschoolsgreenfuture.org\/fr\/5-green-spring-cleaning-tips-that-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Green Spring Cleaning Tips You Need"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Now that winter is behind us and the weather is getting warmer, it\u2019s time to do some spring cleaning! Whether you are looking to do a deep clean or just wanting to sort through what you have, seize this opportunity to refresh your home.<\/p>

Staying clean and organized is not only good for our health but also it helps us feel better about ourselves. Researchers have shown cleaning can be therapeutic and help us emotionally. Doing housework can also be a good form of exercise.<\/p>

Here are 5 easy tips to do some green spring cleaning this year:<\/p>

1. Open the windows<\/b><\/h2>

Ventilating your home is key to maintaining proper indoor air quality. Otherwise, the air becomes stagnant and pollutants gather. If you are still using air fresheners that contain harmful chemicals, consider tossing them this spring. To keep the air flowing, simply open the windows and let the fresh air in.<\/p>

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2. Get a few plants<\/strong><\/h2>

NASA discovered that houseplants can absorb toxins from the air. They recommend putting 2 or 3 plants in 8-10 inch pots for every 100 square feet. Some recommended plants are spider plants, dracaenas, golden pothos, areca palms and chrysanthemums. Not to mention, houseplants are also good for decoration.<\/p>

Read this blog post for more on the best plants to purify the air<\/a> in your home.<\/p>

3. Donate or recycle your possessions\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>

Sorting through all the clutter in your house sounds terrifying and time-consuming, but it will definitely be worth it. Start going through your winter gear and any items piled up in corners. Gather everything that you don\u2019t need, use or want anymore. Once you’ve done that, see if there is anything you can recycle or donate to local thrift shops, organizations, or people you know.\u00a0<\/p>

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4. Use natural cleaning products and ingredients<\/b><\/h2>

Many commercial cleaning agents have toxic chemicals that pollute bodies of water and the environment. Long term exposure can lead to eye irritation, headaches, respiratory problems, infertility and even increase cancer risk. That\u2019s why you should switch to eco-friendly options that are made with natural ingredients.\u00a0<\/p>

There are few natural ingredients good for cleaning that you probably already have at home<\/p>