No matter if you rent or own your home, moving takes a lot of effort. All too often the stress of moving overshadows the joy of a new home and the new opportunities it can bring. So to help minimize the stress of moving, first order your FrogBox Moving Boxes, then follow these great cleaning tips from our friends at AspenClean and kick-start your life in your new home the natural way.
Dust, dust and dust again!
All homes share one thing in common and that’s dust! When dusting, don’t use a feather duster or similar as they will simply stir dust back into the air where it can be more easily inhaled. Instead try using a damp microfiber cloth. Rinsed frequently microfiber cloths will help you to actually remove dust rather than re-distribute it.
Vacuum and steam clean your carpets and upholstery before you move
Vacuum using a machine that has a HEPA filter that will trap dust and prevent it being redistributed back into the air like other vacuums. Vacuuming before moving in will help rid your new home of dust mites and other potentially irritating particles, keeping allergies at bay. Steam cleaning carpets and upholstery after vacuuming is also a great way of minimizing dust mites and will give your new home that deep clean, fresh start.
Consider the air quality
Rather than clean the air in your new home, most room deodorizers actually make it more dangerous to breathe without actually removing odors. While moving, try opening all windows as much as possible to let fresh air in (Not recommended in Calgary in the Winter ?). If a scented room is more your thing, try putting a few drops of your favorite essential oil such as lavender in a bowl of water and placing on a radiator or make your own natural air freshener by adding cloves and cinnamon to boiling water, simmering and placing in a misting spray bottle once cooled.
If you are really organized: Make your own natural cleaners before you move
This way you will have them on hand as soon as you reach your new home. Homemade cleaners work well and have the added advantage of being completely nontoxic. They are easy to make from just a few ingredients (vinegar, lemon juice and baking soda to name a few common ingredients), yet together they make powerful cleaners that should not be underestimated!
A healthy, green, clean home can be yours in no time with a few simple changes. You can find more natural cleaning tips plus recipes for our favourite natural cleaners here: https://www.aspenclean.com/natural_cleaning_recipes
Alternatively, if you would rather put your feet up and relax, call a local green cleaner. Our friends at AspenClean offer their eco-friendly, natural cleaning and maid services throughout the lower mainland BC and Calgary, Alberta and FrogBox customers receive $20 off a move in/out clean with the code FROGBOX20!