Tips for autumn cleaning – L'Écho

How to tackle fall cleaning...

Laura Harnett, founder of eco-friendly cleaning brand Seep, says: "Now is the perfect time to freshen up the house ahead of the colder months, declutter and basically get ready to nest and prepare for winter."

Which pieces should you focus on...

According to a study by Vypr, a consumer analytics company, most people focus on the kitchen, followed by the living room.

"The kitchen and living room are high-traffic areas that are cleaned regularly anyway. Therefore, I recommend focusing on thorough cleaning work during fall cleaning," advises Harnett.

"The best place to start is by looking at kitchen appliances and living room floors and windows.

In addition to replacing summer picnic utensils, outdoor plastic cups and other summer items for your slow cookers, winter blankets and blankets, etc.

It's easy to resort to harsh chemicals to clean an oven, but she says that's not necessarily the case.

Clean the ecological way…

It's easy to resort to harsh chemicals to clean an oven, but she says that's not necessarily the case.

"Simply mix baking soda and water into a thick paste and spread it on top.

"Let it sit in the dirt overnight, then scrub with an eco-friendly scouring pad," says Harnett.

"Don't forget the extractor hood and the hood attachment. Spray a mixture of white vinegar and water to remove grease and wipe the surface of the metal lids with a lemon to give them a nice shine.

Vypr's Sam Gilding says basics like white vinegar and lemons are so inexpensive that you don't have to resort to expensive store-bought cleaning products. Sam also recommends purchasing eco-friendly cleaning tools.

How to clean windows...

First treat the window frames with warm water and a drop of organic dishwashing liquid. Then wash off the soap scum and residue with clean, cold water. Second, mix one part white vinegar with one part water in a reusable spray bottle.

Start spraying at the top of the window and wipe with an eco-friendly multi-purpose cloth.

For a streak-free finish, bamboo multi-purpose cloths are ideal.

How to order…

Harnett opts for the 15-minute method: "I involve my children and each of us takes care of a room; Listen to our favorite songs and bombard the room for 15 minutes. I stock up on bags or boxes for life and ask the kids to save anything that can be donated to a charity, given to friends, or sold, and I make sure what's left has a place... and gets put away."

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