Although many areas around the country have seen warmer weather, we are still in winter. However, Spring is only a few weeks away. And, we love Spring. It's an exciting time of the year. The weather begins to warm to almost perfect temperatures, flowers begin to bloom and the skies are absolutely beautiful. 
Spring is also the perfect time of year to spend time gardening and the traditional "Spring cleaning." And, it's more important than ever to clean in a more eco-friendly fashion. Therefore, if you truly love your home and environment, then follow these simple tips for your spring cleaning.
· Freshen your home by opening your windows. This is the perfect time of year to air out your home with the freshest air available, so take advantage of it. By opening your windows, you will eliminate dirty air while cleaning your home's interior air.
· When it comes to cleaning, take advantage of nature's cleaning products. Vinegar is excellent for an all-purpose cleaner. Vinegar is an acid-based product and can be used to clean almost anything you need cleaned. Use it on windows, floors, countertops, sinks, tubs, carpe, and so much more. When mixed with baking soda, it creates a cleaning paste. Vinegar is a non-toxic substitute for cleaning.
· If you really like buying cleaning products out of convenience, be sure to purchase those that are vegetable-based. There are several vegetable-based cleaners on the market. These cleaners reduce your home's air pollution and toxins.
· Always avoid using any cleaner that contains bleach or chlorine. These chemicals are very harmful and toxic to us and our environment, especially when ingested or sent down our drains. Clorox now has a great line of cleaning products called Green Works. They contain no bleach or chlorine. In fact, the toilet bowl cleaner smells like limes.
· Last but not least, we can reduce our amount of waste by using rags to do our cleaning, not paper towels. Even using a reusable rag will be better than paper towels.
We hope these tips will help you do some great, successful Spring cleaning for your home the green way
