Freshen up your home with a springtime clean and de-clutter

by Natalie Buffa, Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine
Healthy Life Liverpool

Having a big clean out and getting everything organised is a great way to enter a new season. There's no need to spend a fortune on cleaning products or risk a chemical overload; bicarb, vinegar and a good application of elbow grease are generally all you need.

Put a Spring in your step with these spring cleaning classics
Air doonas, pillows and mattresses leave outside in the sun for 3-4 hours to kill dust mites and mildew.

Beat out rugs hang on a clothesline outside and beat to get rid of sneeze-inducing nasties.

Wash windows your rooms will feel lighter and brighter with less dirt and grime clouding your view. Use 1/2 cup vinegar in warm water and some scrunched up newspaper. For best results choose a cloudy day (so the sunshine doesn't dry your cleaning solution too quickly and cause streaks). Clean frames and screens before glass.

Clean walls use a dry sponge, clean broom or vacuum to get rid of dust build up on wall surfaces. Pay special attention to the corners where spiders' webs like to gather.

Wipe down paintwork make your own mild-all-purpose cleaner using 4 tablespoon bicarb soda in a litre of warm water. Dip a soft cloth or sponge in the solution and use to clean painted doors, window frames and skirting boards. No need to rinse, this will deodorise as you go.

Resource: healthylife.net.au