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GET YOUR HOME HOLIDAY-READY: NATURAL CLEANING TIPS FOR A SPARKLING WINTER SEASON

The winter holidays are around the corner, which means it’s time to get your home looking its best for family gatherings, cozy nights in, and festive celebrations. But instead of filling the air with harsh chemicals, why not take a natural route to a sparkling clean? Natural cleaning not only creates a healthy space for guests but also helps you keep the season green, eco-friendly, and enjoyable.

Decluttering for a Clean Slate

Starting your holiday cleaning with a decluttering session makes a huge difference. With winter décor and gifts soon filling up your space, keeping things simple and organized will help everyone feel comfortable.

  • Start with common areas like the living room, entryway, and dining area, where people will gather most.
  • Organize items by making quick decisions: keep, toss, or donate.
  • Donation boxes are a great way to give new life to gently used items, whether it’s extra winter coats, unused toys, or holiday décor. Many donation centers appreciate contributions around the holidays, and it’s an eco-conscious way to give back.

Dust-Free Festivities: Dusting and Surfaces

With festive decorations soon to make their way onto shelves and mantels, dusting ensures they have a clean canvas to shine. Using natural dusting methods keeps the air cleaner, too!

  • Grab a microfiber cloth to attract dust without chemicals. For surfaces like shelves and counters, mix equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle, adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil (like lavender or eucalyptus) for a natural, fresh scent.
  • Work from top to bottom, dusting light fixtures and shelves first, and then tackling lower surfaces and floors. This helps capture dust using gravity as your superpower.
  • Don’t forget houseplants, taking the time to wipe dust from leaves with a clean microfiber cloth, mist and water the plant as needed, and prune away any debris.

Kitchen Deep-Clean for Holiday Cooking

With all the baking, roasting, and toasting around the holidays, the kitchen is bound to be a hub of activity. A good deep-clean will make holiday cooking easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

  • Degrease naturally with Pure & Gentle’s All-Purpose Cleaner at heavy-duty strength. For baked-in grease and foods, try letting it sit for a few minutes before scrubbing with a damp sponge.
  • Countertops and cabinets can be wiped down with a mild solution of Pure & Gentle’s All-Purpose Cleaner, diluted at a light-duty solution. Our All-Purpose Cleaner is gentle on surfaces and safe for food prep areas.
  • Tackle the fridge! Our All-Purpose Cleaner diluted for light-duty is also great for your refrigerator. Empty shelves and give them a wipe— it’s a natural, gentle cleaner when diluted for light-duty and will adds a fresh scent.
  • Dirty dishes don’t stand a chance. When you need to handwash delicate or porcelain dishware after a holiday meal, use Pure & Gentle’s Liquid Dish Soap. Our hypo-allergenic dish soap cleans the toughest grease with its gentle formula, without dyes, fragrances, or any harsh chemicals. All it takes is just one teaspoon per sink (1-2 pumps) with our ultra-concentrated formula.

Making Living Areas Cozy and Clean

Living areas should feel inviting and cozy—and fresh! Natural, eco-friendly cleaning can help you get rid of dust, odors, and unwanted buildup, leaving your spaces comfortable and guest-ready.

  • Couches and carpets can hold onto dust and odors. Sprinkle a light dusting of baking soda over fabric surfaces, let it sit for 15–20 minutes, then vacuum up. It’s a great natural deodorizer! For tougher stains or persistent odors, try Pure & Gentle’s Anti-Allergen Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner. Our all-natural, enzyme-based formula cleans carpet and upholstery while neutralizing allergens like dust mite waste, pollen, pet dander and mold spores.
  • Polish wood surfaces with a natural oil like olive oil and add a dash of lemon juice to restore shine and leave a natural scent.

Finishing Touches: Adding Natural Scents and Décor

Once your home is clean, it’s time for the final touches. Adding a few natural holiday scents and decorations bring warmth and coziness without synthetic fragrances or unwanted, unrecyclable waste.

  • Stovetop potpourri: Simmer water with cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange peels, or even a few sprigs of rosemary. Your home will smell deliciously festive and inviting to guests!
  • Eco-friendly décor: Try using pinecones, dried oranges, or fresh greenery as natural decorations. Not only do they look beautiful, but they’re also a low-waste alternative to plastic decorations.

With the right all-natural ingredients and products and a bit of time, you can get your home clean, fresh, and ready for the holidays in a way that’s better for you, your loved ones, and the planet. Let the season sparkle with all the things that matter—joy, togetherness, and a naturally clean space that feels like home.

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