Spring has sprung, and with it comes the traditional big clean! It’s the perfect time to sort out your bits, spruce up your living space and adopt more environmentally responsible practices. This big clean doesn’t stop at organising your rooms; it also includes actions in the interest of the environment and your personal wellbeing. Clean and well organised surroundings have a direct impact on mood and wellbeing. By adding that environmentally responsible element to your home, you’re helping to protect the environment while creating a healthier space to live in. Follow our advice for an efficient, environmentally respectful and relax spring clean.
1. Responsibly sort out and adjust the insured sum of your furniture
Sorting out your things doesn’t just mean decluttering your space, it also means reassessing the value of your insured goods.
Give away and recycle: Sort out useless items and send those that are in good condition to collection points in Luxembourg (Red Cross, recycling centres, etc). Also think about properly recycling used items (paper, plastic, clothing, electronic devices).
Check your home insurance contract: Adjust the insured sum of your furniture based on the items you keep or new purchases. A regular inventory prevents underestimating or overinsuring.
2. Use environmentally friendly maintenance products
Efficient cleaning does not necessarily mean mass use of chemical products.
Prioritise using biodegradable products with an eco-label.
Reduce the use of chemical products that are harmful to the health and dangerous for the environment.
Opt for natural solutions like white vinegar or bicarbonate soda.
3. Improve the air quality and your living environment
A clean home means healthier air!
Air your rooms regularly to prevent the build-up of internal pollutants.
Incorporate some depolluting plants to improve the air quality, such as the Areca palm, English ivy, spathiphyllum (moonflower) or Boston fern.
Prioritise the use of sustainable and recyclable materials throughout your home.
4. Get the whole family involved
Spring cleaning can be a motivating and fun family activity!
Organise a family challenge to make cleaning more fun!
Delegate the right tasks to each member of the family.
Praise good practices by highlighting the outcomes.
By adopting a more environmentally friendly approach to your spring cleaning, you can create a healthier and more pleasant living environment while reducing your environmental impact. You're also getting your family members involved in a positive and sustainable approach.
So are you ready to freshen up your home while working for a more sustainable world?