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Spring Cleaning and Organizing tips

Hey everyone!

It’s Jennifer from Blissfully Ever After and today I want to share with you some simple, practical, and effective Spring Cleaning and Organizing tips!

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Wow, I cannot believe it is already the end of March! Good thing we have been getting our Spring Cleaning done right? It is almost time to start playing outside …you know, yard work, gardening, bike rides, walks, playing with our kiddos/grand kids. I am really looking forward to the beautiful sunny days. My son is almost 6 months and so I cannot wait to show him all that nature has to offer and to take him swimming, boating, and just to be able to lay out on a blanket with him on the grass. Wahoo! I have a feeling he is going to love it. But, until the sun starts peaking its head out at us a little more, I am sticking inside to get the rest of my spring cleaning done. How are all of you doing? Are you staying focused and accomplishing your goals? I hope so!

If you are just joining us, here is what we’ve completed so far:

5 Best Ways to Remove Dust

Spring Cleaning Checklist

How I Prepare for Spring Cleaning

Laundry Room Organization

The following post is a re-post from last year but it is exactly what I do to get my bathroom sparkling clean!

Today, I am going to show you how I clean and disinfect my bathroom naturally. My go-to products I use are Basic G, Basic H, Scour Off and the Microfiber Window, Cleaning cloths and Sponge.
{This is all I use to clean my entire house….but today we will be focusing on just the bathroom}.

Here is my bathroom mirror. When cleaning this I use only 2 drops of Basic H per 16 oz. spray bottle to make window cleaner and then I use this spray along with my trusted Microfiber Window Cloth and tada tada, sprakling clean! No streaks, film, or annoying particles from paper towels.

I use 1/4 tsp of Basic H mixed with 16 oz. of water to make an all-purpose cleaner and I use this along with my Microfiber Cleaning Cloth on my granite countertops, cabinets, light fixtures, mirror frame, tile backsplash, light switches, and faucets. {There are 1,000 different uses for Basic H…so really the cleaning opportunities are endless}. Basic H is the best cleaner to use on granite countertops. Our countertops are brand new and I wouldn’t trust any other product on them besides Basic H.

To clean my sink, I use Basic G and Scour Off together with my trusted Microfiber Sponge. Basic G is a disinfectant made from natural surfactants and kills 99.9% of germs on contact and the clean lasts up to three days {bleach only lasts for up to one day} and is registered with the EPA to be used as an effective formula to kill germs, bacteria, and viruses. Scour off scrubs any hard water spots or caked on gunk and leaves my sink sparkling clean {plus it smells like cherry bubble gum}. All of the Get Clean line products are safe to use on surfaces, will not dull, stain, discolor or harm finishes.

I also use these two products to clean my toilets and showers. The combination is powerful yet safe for my family and I. I love that I can clean my entire house with the Get Clean line without having to use gloves, open windows {unless I want to} or turn on fans like I used to have to when using bleach, Comet, Windex, etc. And my house is the cleanest it’s ever been! Don’t you want a clean and safe house too?!!

I also use 1 oz. of Basic H and 1/2 oz. of Basic G mixed with 1 gallon of hot water to mop my bathroom floors. I am telling you, NOTHING cleans my floors better! They look brand new every time I use this stuff!!

So, there you have it, a look into how I clean and disinfect my bathroom. It feels so good to have a clean bathroom and the best part is, I love knowing that I’ve used products that are natural, powerful, and safe.

Here is a little more information about each product I used today:

The safest disinfectant on the market! Nonflammable, Biodegradable & Non-toxic. Cleans, Disinfects & Deodorizes in 1 Easy Step! (Once mixed, use in 30 days)

Mix 3/8 teaspoon to 16 oz spray bottle.

Mix 1 tablespoon to 1 gallon of water.

Because it is so concentrated, a little goes a long way and saves you $$$!

Basic-G has a 3 year shelf life. Its residual effectiveness lasts up to three days after application. Chlorine (bleach) used as a disinfectant is effective no more than one hour. Great wherever disinfectants are used! Kills up to 99% of bacteria.

Great to use for: Toilet, showers, sinks, countertops, door knobs, garbage cans, diaper pails, pet areas, cutting boards {but not around food}, and it can also be used as a weed killer which you can read in my post here.

Basic H is not only the best selling cleaning product on the market, it is the CHEAPEST and the SAFEST!!

It is cheaper than using vinegar and it is organic! It is a concentrate so you add your own water. This helps save you money and cut back on your cleaning bottle wastes and product packaging waste.

1 bottle of Basic H²equals the cleaning uses of 5,824 bottles of 26 oz. Windex!!

Basic H² is all you need for thousands of household jobs

Ultra concentrated – 16 ounces makes up to 48 gallons of super powerful cleaner when mixed with water.
Versatile and powerful cleaner – removes dirt, grease, and grime from any washable surface, inside and out. Dilute according to directions.
No rinse, no residue, streak-free formula.

Use on any washable surface – indoors or out

Walls, Windows and Mirrors, Countertops, Floors, Appliances, Stoves, Sealed Woodwork, Pots and Pans, Furniture

Clean Credentials

Nontoxic
Natural
Doubly concentrated
Biodegradable Surfactants

Natural ingredients remove the toughest dried-on splatters and spills, burned-on grease, baked-on food, and sticky messes without hazardous chemicals or toxic fumes.
Scour Off is made from natural mineral abrasives and biodegradable cleaning agents. It does not contain chlorine, bleach, or dye.
Scour Off gently removes stains other cleansers can't and is great for cleaning tubs, ovens, sinks, and tiles.
It will even remove rust, and is great for cleaning these surfaces: copper, grout, cement, ceramic, and imitation marble.
Wide-mouth jar makes it easy to use.

Clean Credentials

Nontoxic
Natural abrasives
No harsh chemicals
Biodegradable surfactants
No phosphates

THIS IS THE BEST CLEANING PRODUCT FOR YOUR STOVES, SINKS, SHOWERS, TOILETS, ETC. It will remove hard water, baked on oven grease and food, soap scum, and it also cleans grout like no other product! You will be replacing a ton of your current toxic household cleaners by switching to Scour Off!!

Use these super absorbent, microfiber cloths and sponges for all purpose cleaning with Basic H²™. Leaves surfaces clean and lint free.

Cleans Virtually Everything:

Ridiculously absorbent
Lures dirt and dust and devours it
Safe on all your precious surfaces
Washable, Reusable, Remarkable

These are the BEST cleaning cloths and sponges I have EVER used! They can be washed nearly 400 times before they need to be replaced and make cleaning a breeze!

Happy Cleaning!

Check out my bathroom redo here

Spring Cleaning 101

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It’s that time again….Spring Cleaning time!!!! YAY!!! :)

Even though I clean my house regularly, every year I go through the whole house like a crazy person and clean and organize EVERYTHING!!!

And then, somehow after year (or less) it looks like I never did anything at all, so I have to do it all over again.

I use a spring cleaning schedule to make sure I get everything done. I always try to do my cleaning and organizing as part of my Lenten Promise. Then I have a clean house before Easter and I can relax and enjoy my summer knowing that everything is all clean.

Spring Cleaning Checklist

Dust walls, corners and ceilings
Wash all baseboards, door jams, window sills, doors and walls
Wash ceiling fans and vents
Wash all windows both inside and out
Dust and wash blinds or curtains
Clean television screens
Wash kitchen cabinets both inside and out
Deep clean your refrigerator and freezer
Deep clean your dishwasher
Deep clean your oven
Deep clean your microwave (if you have one…I don’t use one)
Wash behind your refrigerator, stove and all backsplashes
Deep clean all bathrooms
Organize master bath drawers and cabinets
Wash/Buy a new shower curtain
Touch up all walls with paint
Touch up and hardwood with furniture marker and clay stick
Touch up all furniture with furniture maker and paint
Wash all mirrors
Shampoo carpet
Shampoo the couch
Flip the mattresses
Vacuum/Wash all lamp shades
Dust/Wash everything including all frames and wall hangings
Go through/Organize every drawer and closet in the house
Go through/Organize every room
Go through/Organize basement
Go through/Organize garage
Disinfect all door knobs and handles
Make a garage sale/goodwill/trash piles
Power wash outside of house
Sweep and wash front porch
Touch up patio furniture with black spray paint
Make a landscape to so list
Make a summer project to do list
Get kids summer clothes organized

Getting started with this is the hardest part but after I am done I feel great.

Get started and good luck!!!

Here are some Spring Cleaning Parties that you can join this year for motivation!! :)

Blissfully-Ever After

Ring Around the Rosies

Have a great day! :)

Spring Clean with FREE Basic H

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Do you want FREE BASIC H?

Attention all bloggers!!!

I told you here that Shaklee is trying to create 50,000 healthier homes in the next 6 weeks and I want to help!! :)

I love helping families get healthier!! That is one major reason why I am a Shaklee Distributor!

Well, I need your help!

I am looking for bloggers that want to help my mission!

I will give you a FREE Basic H Sample to try and review on your blog. You can even host a giveaway on your blog and I will give your readers samples to try too!!!

I only have a limited amount of samples so please email me at donahuewellness@hotmail.com with your name, your blog name, number of followers, reasons why you want to try Basic H and why your readers would be interested and I will send out your sample!

If you already purchased Shaklee from me and want to do a review on your blog, I can giveaway Basic H samples to your readers too! :)

Thanks so much in helping families get healthier in honor of Earth Day this year!!

This little 16 oz bottle creates an unbelievable 48 gallons of super-safe, really powerful, all purpose cleaner. We challenge you to use it up any time soon to clean everything from spilled milk, to bug guts on the window, to splattered spaghetti sauce.

Here are the directions on the Basic H (Organic Basic Household Cleaner) Bottle! You only need to use a little bit!

I am in love with their spray bottles!!! SO CUTE!

So clean and fresh looking! They make me want to clean, lol!

Check this out, you only need to mix 1/4 teaspoon of Basic H to 16 oz. of water to make an All-Purpose Cleaner!

Look, you only need 1-2 drops of Basic H in 16 oz. of water to make a streak-free window cleaner! (DO NOT ADD MORE THAN NEEDED!) I think it works best with THIS window cloth! :)

1 bottle of Basic H²equals the cleaning uses of 5,824 bottles of 26 oz. Windex. WOW!!!! To make a gallon of Shaklee Window Cleaner, it would cost you less than a PENNY!!!

This degreaser will clean any amount of grease!

This set will clean almost everything in your whole house...

while being toxic-free and money saving! :)

Please check out ALL MY CLEANING POSTS for 2010 for ways I used Basic H!

Clean Credentials

Nontoxic

Natural

Doubly concentrated

Biodegradable Surfactants

Top 10 Reasons to LOVE Basic H

1. Stop living in a toxic home

Some of the most questionable chemicals used regularly in household products are ammonia, chlorine bleach, phenol, butyl cellosolve, and formaldehyde—all of which can be found under your kitchen sink. Basic H2 is nontoxic and safe for your family.

2. Everything and the kitchen sink

Basic H2 cleans it all from kitchens and bathrooms to appliances, woodwork, mirrors, painted walls, and floors— it even does windows. So, toss those single-purpose cleaners like sink and tile cleaners. Mix ¼ teaspoon in 16 oz. of water in a Get Clean spray bottle for all purpose cleaning, and 2 drops in 16 oz. of water to clean windows.

3. Eliminate your ammonia-based window cleaner

Basic H2 cleans windows without streaking while being a great alternative to leading brands. Basic H2 window cleaner is equivalent in performance to Windex Original.

4. Removes the impossible

From lipstick on a linen napkin to crayons on a painted wall, full-strength Basic H2 comes to the rescue.

5. Great for cutting grease

Tough on greasy barbecue grills, ovens, and even oil spots on concrete. Mix 2 oz. per gallon of water for a superdegreaser formula.

6. Does odd jobs

One tablespoon of Basic H2 in a bucket of hot water lifts off old wallpaper. One and a half teaspoons in a half gallon cleans sticky paintbrushes. Just soak for 24 hours and rinse with hot tap water.

7. Saves money

One 16 oz. bottle of Basic H2 diluted per label directions makes 214 bottles (28 oz.) of ready-to-use all-purpose cleaner.

8. Camping and traveling companion

Take along a small size of Basic H2 to keep clothes, dishes, and everything else clean. And you’ll help by keeping the great outdoors unpolluted.

9. Easy on the planet

Biodegradable and environmentally friendly, Basic H2 handles even hard-to-clean jobs without phosphates, borates, nitrates, or other stuff the planet doesn’t appreciate.

10. Less in the landfill

Basic H2 is superconcentrated, so you’ll use fewer bottles of cleaning products throughout the year.

I know once you try it, you will fall in love like I did and some many others!!!!

GET SOME TODAY HERE!

BETTER TOGETHER with…

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