Simple Ways to Turn Your Cleaning Routine Green

No matter if you live in the fanciest penthouse in Manhattan or a simple flat in Queens, one of the certainties of life is that your home needs to be cleaned. Whether you do it yourself, or you utilize a cleaning service, it can make a big difference what type of cleaners you use—not only to your home but to the environment too. We’ve put together a few tips that will make it easy for you to clean in an eco-friendly manner.

• Choose Eco-friendly Cleaning Products – There are more and more eco-friendly cleaning products on the market today. Not only are these products better for the environment but many are packaged in recyclable materials too.
• Consider Simple Solutions – Baking soda and vinegar are two of the best tools you have in your cleaning arsenal. Use baking soda to make things smell good or if you want something that “scours.” Vinegar is a great glass cleaner and can be used to remove mildew and bad smells. If you’re smart, you may seldom have to use commercial products.
• Avoid Paper Towels – Why use paper towels? Stock up on used towels that you can cut into “rags” to use for cleaning. Not only is this better for the environment, but it will save you tons of money in the long run.
• Reconsider Your Use of Antibacterial – Antibacterial products sound like a good thing. After all, we all want to be healthy. However, overuse of antibacterial products leads to the growth and prevalence of superbugs. When you can, use milder soaps and cleaners.

As you can see, there are many ways that you can make your cleaning routine more eco-conscious. If you decide to hire someone to handle your cleaning for you, feel free to contact us at Keep It Up. We offer eco-friendly cleaning for your home or business in or around Manhattan. We can’t wait to work with you!