Spring is just around the corner, signifying longer days and warmer weather. Goodbye darkness and hello sunshine, and cleaning. Yes, spring is a time to absorb more vitamin D, but the blooming flowers mean that it’s also time to deep clean the home. Unfortunately, having a clean and green home is oxymoronic. 

Once you make the commitment to finally spring clean your home, what happens to all those chemicals from the cleaning products you used? Well, they remain in your home, polluting your indoor air and negatively impacting your respiratory system. This is not good news if you or anyone you live with is prone to respiratory infections. Thankfully, having a clean and green home is possible if you use DIY, chemical-free, non-toxic cleaning products. 

This sounds difficult, but it’s actually very easy. In fact, you most likely have a lot of the necessary ingredients in your home. It’s possible to purchase non-toxic cleaning products from reputable companies, but they can cost you a pretty penny. Use the natural cleaning recipes in this article to spring clean your home without leaving any toxins behind. 

7 Non-Toxic Cleaners

DIY Natural Bathroom Disinfectant Spray

The bathroom disinfectant spray in this article has three simple ingredients. You know what they are and understand how they work. There is no need to search the Internet for definitions on ingredients that you can’t even pronounce.

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DIY Non-Toxic Reusable Cleaning Wipes

There are a lot of problems with disposable cleaning wipes. Besides the fact that they received a “D” health score, they may also contain ingredients that don’t receive sufficient testing for potential health risks. Plus, it’s so easy to make your own that are incredibly eco-friendly.

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Zero Waste DIY Citrus Cleaning Spray

Not everybody wants to clean their home with vinegar because the smell can be off-putting. That’s the beauty of using citrus peels to freshen your vinegar-based cleaning spray. Vinegar is a great cleaning agent for windows, washing machines, and more.

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DIY Homemade Oven Cleaner

When you inhale the fumes from chemical oven cleaners, they can enter the lungs and cause light-headedness, breathing troubles, throat swelling, and even abdominal pain. Fortunately, you don’t have to harm your body if you want to keep your oven clean!

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DIY Natural Dusting Spray

If you want to clean dust off wooden furniture in your home, all you need is a few natural ingredients. Some argue that a microfiber towel and water does the job, but this doesn’t really clean the surface. If you fall into that way of thinking, that’s perfectly fine, but please understand that using a DIY dusting spray can help repel dust for a lot longer.

Click here to make the dusting spray.

DIY Disinfectant Spray

Some people are loyal to name brand disinfectant sprays. Are they also loyal to polluting their home with toxins? It’s actually much safer and healthier to use a disinfecting ingredient like isopropyl alcohol, but you have to make sure that the alcohol content is 70 percent for proper disinfection. 

Click here to make the disinfectant spray. 

DIY Scented Vinegars For Natural Cleaning

White vinegar is the most acidic of all vinegars, which makes it a powerful cleaning agent. It’s a great ingredient to have if you plan to make a lot of non-toxic cleaning products. Keep in mind that it can be a little powerful for certain surfaces, but you can always dilute it with water. 

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With spring just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about giving your home a good old-fashioned deep clean. If you’re a messy person, you know deep down that, even if it goes against your core beliefs, cleaning needs to happen. It doesn’t have to be a painful experience that involves days upon days of scrubbing, sweeping, and getting rid of things. We’re not saying that cleaning is the most enjoyable experience, but you don’t have to dread it either. There are ways to make spring cleaning work for you.

Many people give advice about spring cleaning, but the general gist is, “Just do it.” Listening to your favorite songs doesn’t make the process easier, but it does make you want to sing and dance, putting you in a better mood. A naturally messy person won’t necessarily be inspired to clean from a song, though. That’s why you need advice from messy people who have risen from the ashes of their own mess and transformed their livings spaces. We gathered those tips and you can continue reading to see what they are. They’ll definitely make spring cleaning your home less painful and a whole lot easier.

Declutter The House

No matter if you live in a studio apartment or four-bedroom house, it’s possible to accumulate clutter. Before you even get out the cleaning spray and the broom, you should get rid of excess clutter. When you have too many miscellaneous junk items and you’re trying to clean and organize, you burn out and get exhausted. The clutter makes it more difficult to organize and to clean. It’s hard to get rid of things, but you’ll feel lighter and happier when you do. Clearing out a space to make room for the necessary things will make spring cleaning a breeze. 

Clean Room By Room

The house is an intimidating beast to tackle when it comes to cleaning. It can be overwhelming and cause a person, who may not be inclined to clean, to give up altogether. The best way to clean a house is to clean room by room. You don’t have to clean all the rooms in one day; rather, focus on a room and complete it before you move to any other part of the home. Cleaning a house takes time, and there’s no reason that you have to rush through it in one go. Take your time and do it steadily. 

Get Everything Off The Floor

A common theme between messy people is that the floor serves as the ultimate miscellaneous drawer. Dirty clothes, wrappers, dust, hats, books, headphones, pens, and all sorts of things find their way to the ground. When you see all of that on the floor, it’s easy to feel intimidated. Before you attempt to clean, get everything off the floor and place the items where they should go. Once everything is in its right place, cleaning will feel more approachable and you’ll have to exert a lot less effort. The important thing is to not put everything on the bed and then put it back on the floor once you’re done cleaning.

Entertain Yourself While You Clean

A lot of people advise putting your favorite show on while cleaning. You’ve watched, rewatched, and then rewatched all the seasons again. More often than not, you end up doing more watching than cleaning. That said, it can be beneficial to listen to podcasts, audiobooks, or music while you clean. They don’t involve visual cues, so your attention can remain on the cleaning tasks at hand. 

Top To Bottom And Left To Right

This tip can be used in conjunction with the room by room tip. Once you select your room and enter it, turn to your left, look up, and start cleaning. Work your way around the room, scanning from top to bottom as you move left to right. Once you finish the perimeter of the room, direct your attention to the floors and the center of the room. The most messy areas tend to be on the perimeter, so this is where you’ll most likely direct the majority of your time and energy. 

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With 2026 just around the corner, plans are coming together to create one final memory of 2025. You don’t have to give 2025 a grand farewell because going out on the town isn’t for everyone. In fact, it can be quite irritating and tricky to coordinate, especially if your plans involve a lot of people. Not to mention, creating a plan that pleases everyone is always a difficult feat. 

You can end 2025 on a happy note without attending a large party or special event. Some people like to see comedy shows or concerts, while others enjoy staying home. If you fall into the latter category then this article is for you. Here are some unique ways to welcome 2026!

Midnight Yoga Session

Are you a fitness geek? Is your goal to add more fitness into your life in 2026? Pledge to make 2026 a fruitful year for your health by starting it with a midnight yoga session. Consider coordinating this plan with a few friends, or bust a solo mission, but a group can provide more support and encouragement. Take your mats out to a garden area and begin your session when the clock strikes midnight. Alternatively, end your session with corpse pose to ring in the new year. Yoga helps to relieve stress and restore balance to prepare you for a good night’s rest.

Outdoor Movie Night

Make New Year’s Eve memorable by organizing an outdoor movie night. Transform your backyard, or the backyard of a friend’s house, into a cozy cinema setting. Set up a projector, hang some fairy lights or string lights, and get out some comfortable chairs and cozy blankets. Consider making a large batch of a warming beverage, such as hot cider, hot chocolate, or even a large batch of chai tea. Poll a few movie options between your group and see which one prevails. There’s nothing like a little slice of nostalgia to ring in 2026. 

Starry Night Picnic

If the weather permits (and this also applies to the above suggestion), welcome 2026 with a starry night picnic. Pack some delicious snacks, some warm drinks, and cozy blankets and jackets. You can plan this picnic in several unique ways. Head to a nearby park and watch the fireworks, remain in your backyard, head to the top of your building, or make a weekend out of it and visit a national park. If you choose the last option, the night will be quiet and stars should be in full view. Bask in the serenity of the peaceful night and gaze up at the stars with the one(s) you love. Spending the night solo isn’t a bad move either!

Time Capsule Tradition

Organize some friends, family, or even some neighbors to celebrate a time capsule tradition for New Year’s Eve. Encourage people to contribute letters or mementos and bury your time capsule at a designated spot. It’s up to you when you choose to open the time capsule next. Perhaps you dig it up in a year, five years, or 20 years! Opening your time capsule often creates a beautiful and sentimental tradition of celebrating the passage of time. 

Virtual Countdown Party

The beautiful thing about technology is that it can easily connect you to other people, relatives, and friends spread out around the globe. Host a virtual countdown party in the era of global connectivity! As a result of hybrid or work-from-home settings, your virtual connectivity game should be strong! Create games, share your resolutions, and countdown to the beginning of 2026 together.

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Winter can seem like a very romantic time because something about cozying up seems romantic. There are various activities that seem to exclude single people, and there’s no fun in seeing everyone couple up. You don’t have to let couples enjoy an entire season while you sit it out and let your emotions get the better of you.

Regardless of your relationship status, you should always date yourself. That can mean different things for different people, but the general gist is enjoying alone time and treating yourself right. You don’t need to rely on anyone else during this alone time, which can often help relieve stress. There’s nothing like the winter season to start dating yourself. Continue reading to learn where to begin.

Go Ice Skating

As a quick note: don’t go ice skating on a questionable lake by yourself in the middle of nowhere. Ice skating at a holiday rink or on a public frozen pond can seem like a winter date idea, but it isn’t just an activity for couples. Going alone can be just as fun and you don’t have to worry about your skill level, so there is less pressure to “be good.” No need to impress anyone, so bundle up and head to the skating rink, get out on the ice, get in some exercise, and enjoy a hot beverage when you’re done. 

Take Yourself To A Show

You don’t have to spend your night in the house just because it’s cold outside. You can enjoy a night indoors and leave your house, too! Take yourself to a concert, show, comedy show, or movie. You can enjoy it with a friend or date, but there are many perks to attending shows alone. You don’t have to worry about abandoning anyone or worrying whether the person is enjoying it or not.

Teach Yourself Something New

One of the best ways to occupy your time and engage your brain is to learn something new. Consider learning a new language with an app or sign up for a drawing or pottery class. You can also take the time to learn a new instrument. There are so many informational tutorials for beginners and experts alike. You can teach yourself via these online videos or courses. The great thing about learning a new skill is that you might learn something new about yourself in the process!

Have A Nostalgia Night

Do you remember the days of living room forts and staying up all night watching TV or playing games? Adulthood doesn’t mean that you have to give up on those nights! Keep your memories alive and make new ones by building a cozy adult fort with pillows and blankets. Spend the night revisiting old TV shows and movies you love. If you have a record player and vinyl records, have a night where you enjoy a glass or two of wine and just listen to your favorite records from front to back. Make some snacks or go out and buy a few favorites from your youth. The possibilities on a nostalgia night are endless!

Cook A Fancy Dinner

This doesn’t just have to be a wintertime activity because you deserve a fancy dinner whenever you want one. Most fancy dinners are labor intensive, so you may not want to go through the effort all the time. That said, consider taking yourself out to dinner if you don’t have the right ingredients or culinary tools on hand. Preparing a quality meal from scratch, while it requires time, often delivers a great sense of accomplishment. Not only will you feel proud of yourself for pulling the dish off, but you’ll also make your taste buds happy.

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Finding the right gift for special people in your life can prove challenging. That is especially true for those fitness enthusiasts, who seemingly have all the hottest gear and gadgets related to fitness and exercise. You want your gift to be thoughtful and made to last, and it should help the person reach their fitness goals. Remember that your gift should also be the appropriate size for the person you have in mind. It should fit them or it should fit their space. 

In order to help you give the best fitness gifts to your fitness friends, we have compiled a list of helpful ideas. Some gifts are directly related to working out, while others are integral to proper recovery. Keep your budget in mind when perusing items from this list, as you don’t necessarily need to blow your bank account to make someone’s holiday season. 

Fleece-Lined Leggings

Rain or shine, snow or wind, active people are typically determined to exercise no matter the weather. Cold weather can be a big deterrent for some, but not if they have the right gear. Fleece-lined leggings allow for ease of movement, all while keeping the wearer warm. Great for morning jogs or steep winter hiking trails. There are probably some that are moisture-wicking or water resistant, which could benefit those who live in rainier climates.

Dherbs Active Hoodie

Perfect for the fit woman in your life, the Dherbs Active Hoodie is currently on super sale. It is a cropped, lightweight hoodie made for casual wear and active lifestyles. It has cuffed wrists, a small logo on the chest, and comes in gray and black. The hoodie offers a trendy, flattering silhouette that pairs beautifully with high-waisted leggings or jeans. Click here for more info about the hoodie. 

Personal Massage Gun

The great thing about massage guns is how accessible and affordable they have become. About ten years ago, you’d be lucky to find a personal massage gun for $400, and it was likely loud. Now, they are very affordable, quiet, and come with a variety of attachments to maximize recovery. Got a friend or family member that goes a little too hard on leg day? The soothing percussive pulses help alleviate sore muscles. You can even get travel size ones!

Boxing Gloves

Do you know someone who regularly takes boxing or kickboxing classes? Get them a new pair of boxing gloves to encourage their workout hobby. Make sure to get ones that have thick foam padding and ventilation holes to provide airflow to stop sweat from building up during longer sessions. 

Essential Oil Diffuser

Add a touch of zen or beautiful aroma to the home with a small, stylish essential oil diffuser. It’s a great little gadget to have, especially if the person loves yoga, meditation, self-care, or just breathing clearly. Pair the diffuser with some high quality peppermint or eucalyptus essential oils and they will be breathing easy in no time! 

Running Gloves

First of all, you do not need gloves to run. The gloves help keep your hands warm if you run outside in cold weather. Many of these gloves have touchscreen compatible fingertips that can swipe, touch, or whatever you need on your smartphone or tablet. Most of these gloves have a budget-friendly price point as well!

Resistance Bands

These are perfect for any fitness enthusiast, regardless of their gym membership status. Resistance bands can be used anywhere and help intensify any workout. Make sure you read the reviews, though, as some are cheaply made and tear after minimal use. You can get short-length bands or longer bands that have handles. 

The Dherbs Athletic Package

Unlike our other cleanses, you do not have to follow a raw vegan diet. The Athletic Package is a comprehensive pack of herbal supplements that aim to encourage optimal athletic performance. They work to build and nourish the musculoskeletal system for anyone who is looking to get in shape. The complete five-formula regiment also works to support joint health and flexibility.

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When warmer weather arrives, so do the bugs. Insects like mosquitoes, flies, ticks, leafhoppers, hornworms, and more flock to your garden to infest your flowers and plants. If you’re sitting around the patio enjoying time with family, you don’t want to worry about bugs biting you every other second. The good news is that you can forget about trying to clap insects to their death mid-flight because there are plants that help repel bugs. 

If you don’t want to inhale the fumes of mosquito candles and torches all summer, you can plant a series of plants around your patio, pool, house, and fence to keep out unwanted pests. In addition to causing itchy bites, mosquitos and other pests can damage your gardens, crops and home. Using plants to repel insects is an eco-friendly solution to your problem. Plus, these plants add both beauty and fragrance to your home and garden. Here is a guide to many common plants that repel insects. 

Geraniums

Geraniums are quite common in patio planters, but you can also pot them or plant them in your garden to naturally repel mosquitos. These flowers not only beautify your garden, but they also release a strong fragrance that mosquitos, flies, and beetles despise. That helps you enjoy your patio or garden without worrying about bites or infestation of the fruits and vegetables in your garden. Plant some geraniums around your garden to keep those pests out. 

Mint

Fresh mint is a great plant to have in your garden because you can harvest some of it to use in culinary applications. It’s very easy to grow and has been proven to repel flies, ants, and mosquitos. It emits a wonderful fragrance and helps deter bugs from infesting other nearby plants. Planting mint near your windows or doorways can help keep irritating insects out of your house. 

Citronella

Don’t want to buy citronella candles or citronella-infused oil for tiki torches? Plant the real citronella plant in your garden or pots near your doors to keep the mosquitos out. The plant itself acts as a natural insecticide, repelling a variety of flying insects, including mosquitos. The plant can grow fairly large, so you may have to keep it under control with your garden scissors from time to time. 

Lemongrass

Similar to citronella, lemongrass gives off a powerful aroma that mosquitoes dislike. Lemongrass is tall, grassy, and ornamental, growing up to four feet tall and three feet wide in one season. Not only does the plant do a great job at repelling mosquitos, but it also adds beautiful greenery to your garden or patio. 

Lavender

Before we get into the insects that lavender repels, it is important to note that lavender blossoms can attract bees. If you are allergic to bees, planting lavender near your patio or doorways may not be the best idea. How does lavender repel bugs? It contains linalool, which is a compound that contributes to the plant’s natural aroma. Other plants also contain linalool, but lavender seems to have the highest content and is the most effective at repelling bugs. You can harvest your lavender and hang some bundles around your patio and indoors.

Marigolds

Marigolds add vibrant colors to your garden or patio planters. Ranging from red and orange to yellow, marigolds make the perfect additions to your vegetable garden bed. They help keep tomato hornworms away, so consider planting them next to your tomato plants. Marigolds are very popular summer plants that also deter plant lice, mosquitos, and even rabbits!

Chrysanthemums

The primary reason that insects avoid chrysanthemums is because the flower contains pyrethrin, a neurotoxin that kills insects. Don’t worry about your furry friends because it is safe for animals. According to research, the list of insects that these flowers repel is quite extensive, including  ants, roaches, silverfish, lice, fleas, spider mites, ticks, bedbugs, and harlequin bugs. Plus, the flowers are just stunning to look at!

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It was Frederick Douglas who once famously asked, “What to a slave is the Fourth of July?” To honor the anniversary of the freedom granted to enslaved African Americans, we pose a similar question, “What is significant of Juneteenth to the Black community?” To answer this question, we must first understand what Juneteenth is. 

What Is Juneteenth?

The name is a play on the date of June 19th, 1865, which is a significant date in American history and the African American experience. It was on this day that the enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned that they had been freed, which came as the result of the Civil War’s end, and two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. General Gordon Granger led the Union Army to Galveston on that day and told all the people of Texas that enslaved African Americans were free. 

If you know your history, then you know the Civil War ended in April of 1865. It took a while for freedom to make its way to the western most rebelling state: Texas. Enslavers were even aware of not only the Emancipation Proclamation, but also the end of the Civil War. You have to understand that border states existed, including Maryland, that still maintained slavery. The Reconstruction Amendments came to be after the end of the Civil War. Those amendments include the 13th Amendment, which finally ended slavery throughout the nation. The 14th Amendment provides citizenship, while the 15th Amendment provides the opportunity to vote and hold office. 

Is Juneteenth More Of A Day Of Remembrance?

It is very like Americans to turn a federal holiday, which usually equates to a day off work for most people, into a party or get together of sorts. For Juneteenth, it depends on what you want. There are many Juneteenth festivities rooted in cookouts and picnics. Black Americans originally celebrated Juneteenth as their true Independence Day, gathering with friends and family, many of whom had been separated. These gatherings were especially meaningful because they were free of restricted measures, which were commonly enforced in Confederate states. 

In 2024, the White House kicked off Juneteenth celebrations with a concert on the South Lawn. It was a mostly festive atmosphere that also celebrated Black Music Month. Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black vice president, danced on stage with Kirk Franklin. As of now, there has been no word of such a celebration or event under President Donald Trump’s second administration. The current administration banned diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) in the federal government. That has included removing Black American history content from federal websites. Additionally, Trump officials also discouraged some federal agencies from recognizing other racial heritage celebrations. 

What Public Celebrations Are Taking Place?

If you search online in your area, you will definitely find gatherings that vary in scope and tone. Some celebrations involve carnival rides and games and host a variety of food trucks, arts, crafts, and more. There are also concerts and fashion shows to highlight Black creativity and honor Black Music Month. The National Park Service is also making entry to all sites free on this holiday. 

Does Juneteenth Have Special Decorations Or Foods?

The red, black, and green African Liberation Flag, or Pan-African flag, is commonly displayed at both Black History Month and Juneteenth events. The red represents bloodshed and sacrifice of enslaved ancestors, black is for Black people, and green symbolizes the richness of the land in Africa. That said, more people tend to use the Juneteenth flag that activist Ben Haith created in 1997. 

Haith founded the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation. Similar to the American flag, the Juneteenth flag also uses red, white, and blue colors to indicate that those freed are also Americans. The five-point start in the center of the flag is a tribute to the birthplace of Juneteenth: Texas. A white starry line encircles the central star, and that line represents the spread of freedom. 

As for food, barbecues are very common, but the red-themed foods and beverages have remained constant at celebrations. Red symbolizes both the sacrifice and bloodshed of enslaved ancestors. Depending on where you live, you may see a variety of dishes at the Juneteenth table.

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June is Pride Month, and it’s dedicated to celebrating the work of LGBTQIA+ activists who have changed the world. The gatherings that take place over the course of the month allow LGBTQIA+ individuals to celebrate who they are, and who they are proud to be. By going to Pride events, the community gets to celebrate who they are and who they love. The welcoming and accepting nature of these events relieves any person of fear they might otherwise experience in the world. 

What Is Pride Month?

Dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices, Pride Month celebrates LGBTQIA+ rights and culture. Throughout the month, there are many celebrations that take place, including parades, protests, live theater, memorials, drag performances, and more. Additionally, there are many celebrations of life that commemorate members of the community who lost their lives to HIV/AIDS. Part of the month is about political activism, while the other part focuses on celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and the victories it has achieved over the years. 

Why Is June Pride Month?

Early in the morning on June 28th, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York’s Greenwich village. Officers started hauling patrons outside and tensions escalated quickly. Patrons resisted arrest and a large crowd of bystanders began throwing coins, bottles, and other things at the officers. Fed up by the harassment by authorities, New York’s gay community broke out in neighborhood riots that lasted three days. 

The uprising served as somewhat of a catalyst for an emerging gay rights movement. For example, the Gay Liberation Front and the Gay Activists Alliance formed after the historic event. These organizations modeled themselves after the civil rights and women’s rights movements. Members of the organizations held protests, met with political leaders, and interrupted public meetings to hold leaders accountable. One year after the Stonewall riots, the nation’s first Gay Pride marches took place. 

What does LGBTQIA+ Stand For?

LGBTQIA+ is an inclusive term that includes people of all genders and sexualities. The acronym stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and allies. Each letter may stand for a specific group of people, but the term encompasses the entire spectrum of gender fluidity and sexual identities. Queer is an umbrella term for non-straight people, while intersex refers to those whose sex does not have a clear definition because of hormonal, genetic, or biological differences. 

Where Did Pride Come From?

According to historical accounts, many people credit Brenda Howard as being the “Mother of Pride.” She organized the first Pride parade to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. 

Where Did the Rainbow Flag Originate?

The rainbow flag, created by artist Gilbert Baker in 1978, is a commonly used symbol of LGBTQIA+ ride. Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S., commissioned Baker to make a flag for the city’s upcoming Pride celebrations. Baker, a prominent gay rights activist, used the stripes on the American flag as inspiration, but used the rainbow to include the many groups within the gay community. Many people don’t know that each color of the flag has its own meaning. Red symbolizes life, orange is healing, yellow is sunshine, green is nature, blue is harmony, and purple is spirit. The original eight-color flag included hot pink and turquoise. The former represented sex, while the latter represented magic and art. 

Pride events welcome allies from outside the LGBTQIA+ community. There are many opportunities to show support, observe, listen, and learn more about Pride during the month of June. See what your community has to offer via social media, news outlets, and more. Happy Pride Month!

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Whether you live in a six-bedroom house or studio apartment, you understand that a home can get dirty in a matter of days. In fact, it’s impressive how quickly dust, stains, or general grime starts to accumulate. It’s up to you to take action and keep the home clean. So what do you do? You go straight for the high-touch surfaces and make sure that they pristine. That is an excellent start, but there are so many neglected areas of the home that require cleaning. 

Spring cleaning has become a trendy movement, and people tend to go into somewhat of a frenzy. Some people decide that a furniture move is important or that getting rid of junk is the primary goal. Others seem to do a general once-over of the counters, fridge, floors, and carpets. This is wonderful, but spring cleaning is the perfect time to address those areas of the home that often go unnoticed. We are talking about every nook and cranny in the home. That means under the couch, the backsplash behind the stove, and the other parts of the home in this article. 

Remember, good health starts with a clean home. Start the spring season on a healthy note by including the following neglected areas in your cleaning routine. 

Base Of Toilets

When is the last time you cleaned the base of your toilet? Chances are that you neglect the base when you clean the seat and the bowl. If you don’t clean it, urine can accumulate, especially in a home with children. Leaving urine at the base of the toilet can harbor germs, while the moisture can increase the risk of mold, which can cause respiratory problems. Use an antibacterial cleaning agent to scrub the base of the toilet so that the porcelain sparkles.

Under The Couch

Unless you have a robot vacuum, chances are that you aren’t cleaning under the couch. Even the robot doesn’t get every square inch under there! Spring is here, which means that you need to move the couch, bed, or other furniture item and get in there. You may need a vacuum and a mop to complete the task. It’s not the most difficult thing to do, but it can be annoying. Get those spots clean once and for all, but don’t continue to neglect them from now on. 

Rugs

Area rugs can accumulate a lot of dirt, dust, and more, especially if they are in high-traffic areas. If you have pets, their hair doesn’t come off with each vacuuming session either. For small rugs that are machine washable, read the directions and toss them in the washer. For larger rugs, you may need a separate piece of machinery or plan of attack to deep clean them. Check the material of the rug and research how to wash it before you just go for it. The last thing you want to do is ruin a rug and have to buy a new one.

Windowsills

It’s common to see dust on windowsills, but mold can easily grow in these areas. Unfortunately, many homeowners or renters don’t consider this when it comes to cleaning. Mold spores are very small, discolored areas on the windowsills. If you don’t regularly clean them, it’s possible to damage your windows and indoor air quality. People with mold allergies or respiratory conditions have a higher risk of experiencing symptoms in regards to mold accumulation. It’s best to clean mold and condensation from windowsills with bleach diluted with water. Be sure to wear protective gloves and a mask. 

The Curtains

Sure, curtains help to keep out the sunlight and the rest of the world from looking in, but they are dust traps. You could make the argument that a curtain’s sole purpose is to collect dust. Most people don’t realize how dusty they are until they give them a quick shake and see the dust linger in the sunlight. Depending on the type of curtains you have, you may want to have a professional do the job. Some curtains, however, are machine washable and you can clean them yourself. 

HVAC Filters

If you have central ventilation, heating, or an air-conditioning system in your home, you should change the filter regularly. Most filters should be changed every three months, so be sure to check if you are overdue. Filters work to catch particles that affect indoor air quality, including animal allergens, mold spores, and pollen. If you don’t change your filters, they can fill up and become less effective. 

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Get those harsh chemicals out of your home with a natural alternative to a classic toilet bowl gel cleaner. This homemade scrub is nearly as effective as store bought cleaners and it doesn’t plague your home with harsh chemicals. Made with borax and baking soda, this scrub may help you remove stains from a dirty toilet bowl. 

Cleaning a toilet is not necessarily the first thing on everyone’s to-do list. In fact, nobody wants to do it, but nobody wants to look into a stained porcelain bowl either. You want to keep that porcelain looking polished and as good as new. Many chemical cleaning products promise that they can keep your bowl looking as sparkly as ever, but seldom do they do the trick. The difference between those products and the DIY toilet bowl cleaner in this article lies in the ingredients. 

Borax

Borax, not to be confused with boric acid, is composed of oxygen, sodium, and boron. It is commonly used as a cleaner, mildew remover, flame retardant, and handful of other things. Because borax has a 9.5 pH, it is alkaline and forms a basic solution when combined with water. A basic solution has an easier time breaking down acidic, fatty, and oily substances. For example, borax can loosen the accumulated grime in a toilet bowl, but just know that it does not disinfect. 

Baking Soda

Baking soda has a lot of uses, both in and out of the kitchen. Due to its mildly abrasive nature, baking soda has an innate ability to clean and remove stains. Baking soda reacts with the grease in stains to form glycerol, a common ingredient in soaps. When you mix baking soda with vinegar, it creates carbonic acid, which is a weak base that boosts vinegar’s corrosive nature. Additionally, baking soda is a weak alkali, meaning it can neutralize acids in odor molecules, which can help eliminate strong smells. 

Castile Soap

The genius of castile soap is the fact that it is equally gentle and powerful at the same time. Created from saponified oils with moisturizing properties, castile oil is commonly used as a gentle, natural soap for the skin. That said, it is capable of fighting tough stains. In fact, you can use castile soap to clean just about anything. Just do not mix castile soap with acidic ingredients, such as vinegar, or else it may leave behind a sticky film on the surface you’re cleaning. 

DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Ingredients:

• 2 cups distilled water 
• 1/2 cup borax
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 1 cup castile soap
• 25 drops essential oil of choice (optional)

Instructions:

• Add all of the ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl and still until the borax and baking soda are dissolved. 
• Pour the mixture into a squirt bottle and use when ready. 
• Make sure to shake well before each use. Spray a generous amount of the cleaning solution on the toilet bowl and use a scrub brush to clean. Let it sit for 15 minutes before flushing.

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