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These Easy Cleaning Tips Will Help You Instantly Spruce Up Your Home
If you’ve been putting off giving your home the deep clean it deserves, now is the time. It’s time to open up the windows, air out your home and yes, get rid of all the accumulated dust and dirt.
Whether it’s a wardrobe refresh, the purchase of a new vacuum to help make your cleaning routine easier than ever or a swap to more environmentally friendly cleaning formulas and products, we’ve got you covered for the task at hand.
To help you tackle your cleaning list in the most efficient (and, dare we say, fun) way yet, we caught up with ENJO CEO Barb de Corti, who shared all the easy cleaning hacks you need to know about.
Her first tip? Make it less overwhelming by breaking your cleaning schedule into smaller, more manageable tasks and “delegate, delegate delegate”.
“Spring cleaning shouldn’t be on one person, so it’s vital to get everyone involved,” says Barb.
“You can split the chores and compete to see who does the best job or turn it into a game by timing who can mop or dust the fastest.”
“Start with the most important areas like the kitchen, bathroom and living room before moving on to bedrooms and the garage.”
The Biggest Cleaning Mistake to Avoid
The biggest cleaning mistake people can make? Cleaning around mess, rather than through it.
“Cleaning isn’t just about disinfecting the house; it’s about reassessing your priorities and lifestyle so that the way your home is set up works for you,” says Barb.
“I think everyone should start by decluttering each room so that when they get down to the business of cleaning, it’s a lot easier to do.”
It’s important to remember too, shares Barb, that cleaning is also about putting health first, and not just about clearing up the mess.
“Cleaning should be about protecting your family’s health over maintaining tidy spaces,” she tells Sitchu.
“This is an opportunity to rid the house of toxic mould build-up that has set in over winter, airing out the house, and sweeping out all the dust and dust mites.”
“Deep clean the house room by room with a focus on removing allergens like dust and dirt, and make sure you use fibre cloths to trap the dirt rather than just moving dust and debris around the house.”
Don’t forget about the areas of the home that rarely get touched by a dustpan or cloth, like windows, outdoor areas like alfresco and barbecue spaces and the pantry.
The Essential Cleaning Tool kit
“A cleaning toolkit should be kept minimal and basic – all you need is some fibre cloths and water,” Barb says.
“I do recommend investing in a floor cleaner and a telescopic pole for those hard-to-reach places.
“Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to cut down on your product use, and this not only will save you some money, it will help keep chemicals out of your home and the environment.
“Each room in the house should have a bundle of cleaning fibres – ENJO’s is colour-coded so you don’t get them mixed up.
“If you want the complete set, ENJO has the Ultimate Cleaning Bundle, which has everything you need to tackle the whole house for the next three years.”
Easy Cleaning Tips
As for cleaning techniques, Barb swears by the “wet-wipe-dry technique” to clean thoroughly. Always clean from top to bottom.
“Drying surfaces properly ensures bacteria and mould don’t proliferate and undo all your hard work. Working from the top to bottom, dust the corners of the house and finish with a good mop.”
And once the cleaning is done?
“After a job well done, reward yourself with a treat.”
Now that’s a cleaning routine we can get behind.
The Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products in Australia
Ready to start cleaning? Below are our favourite eco-friendly cleaning products that will make the task at hand easier than ever.
Our Top 3 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Go Nude Everything Surface Cleaner
Bondi Wash Bench Spray in Lemon Tea Tree & Mandarin
ENJO Kitchen Switch Bundle
Go Nude
Strip back the chemicals and start cleaning your home with Go Nude. Go Nude is free from harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals (which are commonly found in conventional cleaners and are linked to hormonal imbalances), so you can take care of your home and your health.
For less than $6 a bottle, you can get yourself a streak-free, mood-boosting, hormone-friendly formula made from Australian essential oils and high-performance concentrates. Not only is it great for the planet, but every spray leaves a mood-boosting scent that is designed to reset your space (and your headspace).
Key features:
- EDC-free formula
- Less than $6 a bottle
- Essential oils sourced from Aussie farmers
Bondi Wash
Inspired by the beauty and fragrance of the Australian bush, Bondi Wash combines the power of Australian botanical plants with truly natural ingredients to create products that are safe for you and the planet. All the products are 99-100% derived from nature, beautifully fragrant and formulated to harness the unique therapeutic benefits (think anti-inflammatory and insect-repelling) of botanical oils. The Bench Spray from the brand’s home range is a favourite; they also have a body care range, a baby range and a dog range designed for pets’ sensitive skin and system.
Key features:
- Extensive range of cleaning products for the home, body, baby, and pets
- Made from ingredients derived from nature
- Features Australian botanical plants and oils
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ENJO
With over 30 years in the healthy cleaning business, it’s safe to say ENJO knows what’s what when it comes to replacing chemicals and disposable products with reusable fibre technology. Embracing the concept of ‘kinder cleaning’, Australian founder Barb de Corti discovered ENJO on a trip to Austria and became determined to bring the company—and its products—Down Under. ENJO’s fibre technology helps water act as a solvent to loosen, dissolve, and weaken dirt particles, leaving you with a safer, healthier, better, and chemical-free clean.
Key features:
- Chemical-free, reusable cleaning products
- Features patented one-of-a-kind ENJOtex technology that lifts and removes dirt more effectively than chemicals
- Just add water to use
al.ive body
Combining product purity with designer aesthetic, al.ive body makes beautiful products that are Australian-made, vegan, cruelty-free and palm oil free. Founded by The Block winner’s Alisa & Lysandra, the range harnesses the power of essential oils and native botanical extracts.
Key features:
- Australian made
- Vegan, cruelty-free, palm oil free
- Features essential oils and botanical extracts
Available at:
Myer
Pillow Talk
Who Gives a Crap
Yes, the company did start out producing eco-friendly, recycled toilet paper which made a difference (50% of the company’s profits are donated to help build toilets and improve sanitation in the developing world), Who Gives a Crap has grown into so much more. There are now Forest Friendly Paper Towels and Tissues on offer, but it’s the Dream Cloths that catch our eyes when it comes to cleaning. One part sponge, one part cloth and “three parts marvellous”, these colourful cuties are reusable and washable and perfect for cleaning up spills or wiping down appliances and countertops.
Key features:
- Choose from a range of eco-friendly recycled toilet paper, reusable paper towels, dish cloths, recycled garbage or poo bags, and more
- Colourful and uplifting designs
- Subscription service available
Banyar Jagun
A trailblazer in the cleaning industry, Indigenous-Owned Banyar Jagun makes not just safe but remarkably effective products. Backed by groundbreaking human cell research for unmatched safety, the brand believes effective cleaning shouldn’t come at the expense of the environment or your health. Expect high-quality, plant-based ingredients that are tough on dirt and grime, but gentle on surfaces. The range includes an All Surface Cleaner, Bathroom Cleaner, Dishwashing Liquid, Disinfectant Spray and Floor Cleaner, as well as a range of Hand & Body Care products.
Key features:
- Indigenous owned
- Plant-based ingredients
- Range includes all surface cleaners, bathroom cleaners, dishwashing liquids, disinfectant sprays and floor cleaners, hand and body care products
Loving our spring cleaning tips and picks of the best eco-friendly cleaning products in Australia and keen for more home inspo? Check out our review of the robot vacuum cleaner that revolutionised our cleaning schedule, or refresh your bedroom with these gorgeous bed sheet sets.
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