It’s that time of year again, when owners start fleeing the city and filing into The Cottages to prepare for the summer ahead. The site of brooms on the front porch and the scent of freshly cut grass is a sign that the season for cottage living has arrived, so here are some eco-friendly tips and tricks to consider adding to your Spring cleaning routine.
Over a long winter it’s normal for the air in your cottage to lose the vivid smells of summer, especially if you haven’t visited in awhile. Don’t worry, it’s nothing a quick trip to the grocery store can’t fix.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add your choice of citrus fruits (grapefruits, oranges, lemons, limes, etc.). Steam from the citrus will rejuvenate the air and fill every room with the bright and memorable smells of summer.
- Another simple and natural way to freshen up the air in your cottage is to place canisters of vanilla extract and/or cinnamon throughout your cottage. The result is a refreshing scent of baking, and possibly hunger pangs.
Get those showers, sinks, and tubs sparkling like new with this little known concoction:
- Mix Dawn dish detergent in a squirt bottle with 8-12ounces of white vinegar. Heat the white vinegar for 1 minute in the microwave and add to squirt bottle with Dawn. Slowly shake the bottle back and forth to gently mix. Spray down your bath tubs, showers, and sinks and let soak as long as necessary.
Here’s a great, all natural alternative to traditional glass cleaners:
- Pour ½ cup vinegar and ½ cup of water into a spray bottle.