Decluttering Ideas and Eco Cleaning Products from Celtic Sustainables
Posted by Sarah, Celtic Sustainables on 18th Mar 2025
Over the past few months, the time spent indoors has made our living spaces feel cluttered, dirty, and in need of some care. Organising and cleaning our homes during this season allows us to fully enjoy the freshness it brings, free from the stress of dirt and clutter. We all know how to reduce, recycle and reuse, but a reminder never hurts! This article discusses how to maintain a green home year-round by using nontoxic and biodegradable cleaning products.
But before we proceed, I just wanted to tell you a bit about product development from Eco Solutions. A product formally known as Grime Go! Has changed to Painters Prep, Surface Cleaner and Degreaser.
Formerly known as Grime Go! - Why the change? The new name, Painters' Prep™, better represents what the product is designed to do—prepare surfaces perfectly before painting. While the name is different, the product’s quality and effectiveness remain the same.
Same trusted product: It’s the product you know, just with a new name that highlights its primary use.
Eco-solution products are undoubtedly the safer choice for both the environment and our health when it comes to paint strippers and grime cleaners. We have personally tested these products in our homes. For instance, I used 'Grime Go!' to clean my oven and the PVCU Cleaner for my porch's window frames and doors. It puts me at ease being able to do this without worrying about toxic chemicals around my little ones!
The Importance of Sustainable Spring Cleaning
Focusing on sustainability during spring cleaning is a great way to reduce our ecological impact while creating a clean and cosy home. Let’s make a positive difference this spring!
Quick Steps for eco-friendly cleaning tips ✅
1. Practice Water conservation
Water conservation is equally important in eco-friendly cleaning. Small adjustments, like using a bucket instead of running water and turning off the tap between cleaning tasks, can lead to substantial water savings.
2. Responsible Disposal: For items that cannot be kept, consider the most environmentally responsible ways to dispose of them:
As spring cleaning encourages us to clear out the old and embrace the new, decluttering plays a key role in revitalising our living spaces. However, in the spirit of sustainability, decluttering should go beyond just throwing away unwanted items. Sell / Recycle and Donate! Clothes, books, toys, and furniture in good condition can find new homes
3. Banish mould from your walls!
Winter can be a challenging time for condensation mould to spread on walls and other surfaces. We tend to keep windows closed more often, which allows moisture to become trapped indoors. If you have condensation mould on your walls, consider using Auro Mould Stop and, if needed, Auro Anti-Mould Paint. Auro Mould Stop is highly effective at eliminating mould spores and preventing further spread. The very popular Auro Anti-Mould Paint has a high level of alkalinity due to its lime content and contains a biocide that actively kills mould spores on contact. It is both effective and odourless. You can find many reviews and informative articles about these products on the website.
4. Eco-Friendly cleaning Products and Packaging
When purchasing cleaning products, look for those with eco-friendly ingredients and minimal packaging. Consider switching to 100% recycled paper toilet rolls. Each roll of Quest TP is manufactured in the K from recycled paper, and the wrappers are biodegradable—it's a win-win all around.
5. Reducing Waste with sustainable cleaning
Reducing waste is essential for sustainable cleaning. Instead of disposable items like paper towels or sponges, use reusable alternatives such as microfiber cloths, which can be washed and reused multiple times. You can also repurpose old t-shirts or towels as cleaning rags.
6. Use energy wisely
Don't ignore the hidden ways your home wastes electricity—spring cleaning is your opportunity to fix this. Unplug unnecessary devices, use power strips to easily switch off electronics, and replace old-style light bulbs with LED lights.
7. Spring is in the air (and so is the pollen)
Winix Air Purifiers improve air quality using PlasmaWave
Technology. They effectively remove allergens, bacteria, viruses, VOCs, cigarette smoke, mould, and odours. These purifiers also capture hair and pet dander, getting rid of even the smallest airborne particles. With a three-stage filtration system, Winix Air Purifiers eliminate 99.97% of pollen, mould spores, dust, pet dander, smoke, and household odours.
8. Take your sustainable cleaning outside this spring, with Algon!
Algon organic patio cleaner can be used on nearly all exterior surfaces, it's non-toxic and requires no scrubbing or rinsing – how good is that? Treatment can last up to a year, depending on location, absorbency, and weather conditions
Conclusion
The ripple effect of small changes that make a big difference
Every person's action can make a big difference in sustainable spring cleaning. When more people use eco-friendly practices, communities start to focus more on caring for the environment. This change can encourage businesses and manufacturers to adopt greener practices and products, which helps the planet even more. It’s never too late to join in on community park or beach clean-ups! Highlighting sustainability during spring cleaning is crucial for reducing our ecological impact while keeping our homes clean and comfortable.
Other useful green spring cleaning articles we have posted
• Take your spring cleaning outside
• Clean paint brushes and rollers
• Cleaning with treatex floor care
• Spring clean without the chemicals
• All Indoor Air Quality Guides
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What are your favourite sustainable cleaning products for spring cleaning?
....Let us know!