Springtime has long represented a time of renewal for cultures and people groups all over the world. In fact, the concept of "spring cleaning" is believed to go back hundreds of years and may possibly be related to the customs of Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Beginning sometime in the 11th century CE, the people of Iran and Western Asia would thoroughly clean their houses, purchase fresh flowers, and even buy new clothes in preparation for the start of the new year on the Persian calendar. (Typically, Nowruz falls mid-March.)
For those of you planning to freshen up your own homes--whether related to Nowruz or not--we've assembled a list of great sustainable cleaning products ranging from brooms, brushes, and cloths to cleaning solutions. Take a look below!
Full Circle Recycled Microfiber Essential Cloths
The Full Circle Recycled Microfiber Essentials Cloths is a set of five different microfiber cloths each featuring a unique texture so you can tackle all kinds of household surfaces without resorting to harsh cleansers. Made from recycled post-consumer plastic, these microfiber cloths are the perfect solution for cleaning glass, stainless steel, tile, grease, and dust. And perhaps best of all, they remove 99% of bacteria with just water; no harsh chemicals are needed!
Full Circle Clean Sweep Broom
The Full Circle Clean Sweep Broom's streamlined design features angled flagged bristles made from recycled plastic that pick up more dust and dirt, even in tight corners. It also has a sustainable bamboo handle and a hole for wall-hanging, so it's easy to put away once you're finished.
Full Circle Cleaning Starter Kit
The Full Circle Cleaning Starter Kit contains several must-haves for kitchen cleaning. The Bubble Up Soap Dispenser & Brush has a bamboo handle and a ceramic base that acts as the dish soap dispenser. The Cleana Colada Coconut Sponge is made from plant-based cellulose and recycled plastic and contains coconut husks for natural scouring power. For heavier scrubbing, it includes the White & Bamboo Be Good Dish Brush, which has a brush head and bristles made from 20% post-consumer recycled plastic. And corralling all of these items is the durable and beautiful Modular Ceramic Sink Caddy. For those looking to level up their dish washing game, this kit is a great place to start!
Blueland Clean Essentials Kit
The Blueland Clean Essentials Kit includes four cleaning favorites, including Multi-Surface Cleaner, Bathroom Cleaner, Glass and Mirror Cleaner, and Foaming Hand Soap. These cleaners are made without triclosan, parabens, phosphates, ammonia, chlorine bleach, phthalates, or VOCs, so you can feel comfortable using them all over your home. Each has a reusable glass bottle and refill tablets, so all you have to do is add water and you're ready to clean!
Blueland Laundry Forever Tin & Tablets
Like the Blueland Essentials Kit, the Blueland Laundry Forever Tin & Tablets is also free of harsh chemicals. The set includes 40 fragrance-free laundry tablets and a reusable dispenser tin, and it works with both standard and HE washing machines.
Ready to tackle your own spring cleaning projects? Check out the rest of our laundry and household cleaning products here!
