Tips
Welcome to my cleaning corner, where I share 18 years of wisdom gathered from countless hours of scrubbing and shining! Discover fun tips and tricks for using your own brooms, as well as expert advice while using pristine purification products right at home. Join me on this journey to make cleaning enjoyable and effective as well as making your space a sparkling sanctuary!
PRODUCT TIPS
How to get the most out of your pristine purification products
The disinfectant spray is the “Robin” to the cleaning Foamer “Batman” . They work so well together especially on the grime of a bathtub. Let them sit together on mold, mildew or soap scum to work their magick. Highly recommend using a scrub brush to get a good lather with the Paste!
The purification room spray makes a great travel companion for those who are sensitive to the energy residue left behind by previous tenants of the space you find yourself in.
The disinfectant and stone cleaners make for a great window, mirror and chrome cleaner. If you or someone you reside with does the tap tap taparoo to clean their toothbrush or flick tooth crud while flossing then your mirrors look like mine. Both of these cleaners will ease your mind that your mirrors aren’t just surface level cleaned but are disinfected from those mouthy germs!
The hawk tail Whisk broom is a great hand held broom to clean up after gardening. If you're anything like me then you look like the Swedish chef throwing dirt just to repot one plant. My handy hawk tail whisk broom is amazing in the greenhouse or anywhere to sweep up potting soil.
In every home there is a well used entrance. Whether you have an apartment with one door or a home with many we all have one that is the highest trafficked area. This is where I recommend keeping a cobweb broom. Great to sweep away the cobwebs and dust that gathers from the constant flow of activity. I have one hanging in our entry way and anytime I spot a cobweb or dust bunny it’s taken care of instantly thanks to the convenient location of the broom. It also doubles as a decorative conversation piece!
CLEANING TIPS
Best practices from nearly 2 decades of cleaning experience
Setting intentions before you begin cleaning is a very empowering practice. You are the creator of any space you reside. If it feels chaotic I encourage presence, roll up your sleeves, crack the knuckles, maybe a little shadow boxing…. Ok this is all a bit dramatic but you get the point. If you are dreading cleaning day then make it fun for yourself! Convincing yourself it’s a miserable task will create a miserable task. I encourage you to make it productive play time. Blast some hip shaking or In my case the awkward shoulder shaking music. Your space is a reflection of your own energy so create the happiest and most purified of sanctuaries!
I highly recommend using microfiber rags with all of my cleaners. The wax on (one wet) and wax off (one dry) is the best way for a streak free surface. Not only can they be washed and reused but the color coordination makes it so there are no worries about using a toilet rag on the counter! I recommend using 3 different colors one for dusting, kitchens and bathrooms.
I am a giant supporter of filling your home with plants. Some purifying plants are Peace Lilly *clears throat* That is the reason for the peace Lily Logo. Snake plants, Philodrendon and so many more. The best part is that most of the purifying house plants like the ones listed, are low maintenance plants. So no excuses to the self proclaimed plant murderers. Purify the air all while creating a beautiful plant/human relationship.
I find opening the windows while cleaning is helpful for fresh air. I say this as someone in the north east, our winters can be brutal and yet I still do this in the dead of winter. Make sure to close those windows after you’re done though! I take no responsibility for high utility bills. A house with air flow leaves the space feeling so much lighter almost like the house gets a chance to breathe!
It's natural for oils to settle on the surface of the cleaners and room sprays, shaking all products before use distributes the essential and/or fragrance oils evenly before spraying. This way you keep the fresh scent with every spray.
INTUITIVE TIPS
This tip has nothing to do with cleaning yet I know is helpful. “Say what you mean, mean what you say, don’t be mean when you say it” simple yet wise words from good ol Dad! Annoying to hear as a kid but packs a punch as an adult!