Spring Cleaning Your Home the Right Way
Spring Cleaning. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. It started a few weeks ago with cleaning out our pantry and refrigerator. It continued last week with emptying out of basement. And this weekend I deep cleaned our kitchen. But here is the interesting part. Before I started the “deep cleaning”, I “spring cleaned my cleaning products” first.
How did I spring clean our cleaning products? I partnered with Open Nature™ household products and our local grocery store, Pavilions in South Pasadena, to replace my cleaning products with safer ingredients for our home and family. For a while, I have been looking for products that will still clean a tough mess but also be safe for our environment. I can’t tell you how happy I am with what I found!
Last week I received a large box appeared on my doorstep with an assortment of the the new line of Open Nature household cleaning and care products. As you can see from the box, you can find these products not only at Pavilions but also at any of the Albertson’s Companies family of stores including Albertsons, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Shaw’s, Star Market, and Carrs/Safeway.
All of the Open Nature household cleaning products are dye free and never tasted on animals. They are biodegradable, fragrance free and perfume free, and are certified Safer Choice by the US EPA. Plus, all Open Nature products are made with 100% recycled paper.
The first thing I did to replace my old cleaning products was to empty out my vintage dishwashing soap bottle and fill it with the Open Nature fragrance free dishwashing liquid. I love the clear soap and love storing it next to our sink in my vintage bottle.
Doesn’t it look great here?
Of course the real test was how well the cleaning products worked. I spent about three hours cleaning the sinks, counters, cabinet fronts, and floor.
It was hard work but worth every second. And minute. And hour. I loved the lemon scent and the fact that my kitchen was not only super clean but it smelled amazing.
So I am completely convinced that these safer cleaning products are the way to go. I am only disappointed that it took me so long to make this change.
I hope you will seriously consider safer cleaning products for your home and family. Look for Open Nature household cleaning and care products at Pavilions or any of the Albertson’s Companies family of stores including Albertsons, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Shaw’s, Star Market, and Carrs/Safeway.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pavilions. The opinions and text are all mine.
Leslie,
Thank you for the review. I will look for the Open Nature products at my Albertson’s. What did you use to clean your wood floor?
Judith
Thank you so much for sharing this post! Practical and wonderful tips – I will definitely use this year.
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Leslie,
I never really thought about “cleaning my cleaning products” before starting a deep clean, but it actually makes a ton of sense to swap out the harsh stuff first. I’ve seen that Open Nature brand at my local Safeway/Vons-might have to give it a shot since finding stuff that’s actually biodegradable but still gets the job done is always a struggle.
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The Open Nature products really impressed me, making my kitchen super clean with a lovely lemon scent. I was thinking about my karmic tail calculator while sipping coffee, wondering how else I can improve my home life with such simple yet effective changes.
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Really liked your point about organizing before deep cleaning. Starting with spaces like the pantry and basement before tackling the kitchen makes spring cleaning feel much more manageable.
Deep cleaning in stages like this actually makes it feel manageable. The idea of starting with cleaning products themselves before diving into rooms is smart — it sets the tone for the whole process.
I don’t like tidying up my room; it’s just too tiring. I’d rather pay someone to do it for me.
This is such a refreshing take on spring cleaning! I love the idea of “spring cleaning your cleaning products” first—it’s such a thoughtful and intentional way to start the process. It makes so much sense to ensure that the products you’re using to clean your home are safe for both your family and the environment.
This is such a helpful reminder to focus on systems, not just stuff. I used to just shuffle things around, but last year I finally tackled one drawer a week using the method you described, and it made the whole process feel much less overwhelming.
I really appreciated your tip about starting with a decluttering plan before grabbing the cleaning supplies. I always jump right in and get overwhelmed. This year, I’m going to try the “one room at a time” method you suggested.
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I love the idea of spring cleaning my cleaning products first, and I’m planning to look for safer options for my kitchen too. The vintage bottle by the sink sounds like such a charming touch, and I’d love to try that with dish soap.
I always dread the start of spring cleaning, but your tip about starting with one small drawer was a game-changer. It made the whole project feel less overwhelming. I’m going to try the decluttering method you suggested for my home office this weekend.
Love this post! I’ve been meaning to get my home organized and this is the perfect time. I’ve been using Flower and Blue to generate beautiful blue flower images for my cleaning supplies, it’s really added to the spring vibe.
Love the detail about filling your vintage dishwashing soap bottle with the clear Open Nature liquid – such a simple way to make everyday cleaning feel more intentional. I spent a whole weekend deep cleaning my kitchen last month and completely relate to that “worth every hour” feeling. It’s encouraging to see products that actually work tough on messes while being safer for the environment. Thanks for sharing the specific store list too, makes it way easier to find them. Btw I been using SkyCine: Powered by SkyReels V4 (https://skyreels-v4.net/) for organizing my home project ideas and it’s been surprisingly helpful.
I really appreciated your tip about starting with a decluttering plan before even grabbing a cleaning cloth. I used to just dive in and get overwhelmed. This year, I’m going to try the “one room at a time” method you suggested.