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Going green may be one of your New Year’s resolutions, or it may be an advocacy you’ve been meaning to pursue for a long time. It may be in the interest of shrinking your environmental impact, having healthier surroundings, or simply being more mindful about the way you live. Regardless, it is a noble goal that you can start on immediately—and there’s no better place to do so than your own home.
You can begin by being more eco-friendly in your home clean-up routine. To help you kick off an organised, resourceful, and energy-efficient approach, here are six practical tips.
Be Consistent about Waste Segregation
Instead of leaving rubbish around in large piles, sort it according to how it should be disposed of. Label designated bins as for food scraps, metals, plastics, or clean paper and enjoin your family members to follow the system. Once proper waste segregation is a habit for everyone, it will keep the house both free from clutter and in line with best environmental practices.
Hire a Skip Bin Service to Help You with Your Weekly Waste Management Routine
Look for a recommendation for reliable skip bin hire services in your area. You can do this either by asking a trusted contact or searching for skip providers online. A skip hire will allow you access not only to the containers themselves, but to the service of highly trained staff. They can help you and your neighbours dispose of large volumes of rubbish in a manner that’s both efficient and environmentally sound.
Conduct a Simple, Yet Thorough Uncluttering of Your Home
Set aside some time to conduct a thorough uncluttering session in your home. Ask your household members to assist you in sorting items that should be tossed, recycled, or given away. Feel free to be as creative as you like in repurposing your clutter. For example, you can reuse old newspapers or magazines to be part of your child’s art project. You can also ask your neighbours to join you in collecting old clothes so that you can put together a group donation to charity.
Make Your Own Cleaners and Deodorisers Out of Natural Ingredients
Bicarbonate of soda, lemon, vinegar, and salt all have natural whitening and deodorising qualities. You can search online for instructions on how to make your own deodorisers, floor cleaners, or tile scrubbing solutions using these ingenious ingredients. If you want to minimise your use of abrasive and strongly formulated cleaning products, homemade solutions are a great alternative.
Clean by Hand to Save Energy
You can do small cleaning tasks by hand instead of defaulting to electrical appliances. Though they may require a little extra time to complete, you will probably save a fair amount on your electric bill. Do bring out the broom and dust pan instead of the vacuum cleaner for small messes, and hand-wash clothing if it’s just a few items.
Use House Plants to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality
Consider putting a little more greenery into your home’s interiors. Place potted plants in your living room or near your windows, where they can get enough sun. They’ll do wonders to improve the natural odour and air quality inside your home. In addition, they’ll reduce your need to spray the air with synthetic air fresheners, which can cause allergies and respiratory problems. You will have enough breathing room, and a lot of natural colour in your home, thanks to your array of houseplants.
With these tips on hand, staying eco-friendly in your home shouldn’t be too difficult. It is just a matter of keeping up the habits and asking the rest of the household to help you. Here’s to the goal of nurturing a clean, green, and pleasant living environment together.
