There’s a certain satisfaction that comes with wiping the final smear from a mirror or catching the last cobweb in a corner that’s good for the psyche, helping us impose a little order on the chaos of modern life. Do it on your own terms, as a way of taking care of your own space, and cleaning can become a calming and even creative act.
The therapeutic effects of a spot of spring cleaning are even greater, of course, if you feel good about the products you use. There’s been a green-cleaning boom in recent years with eco-friendly cleaning agencies, non-toxic dry cleaners and a flush of new books and blogs guiding us in lower-impact living. But perhaps the most visible change has been the upswing in earth-friendly products for everyday…
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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2019