#122: Spring Cleaning (Friday, May 1)

Admittedly it's a little late for spring cleaning, but better late that never. Here are some tips that I'm using to help my spring cleaning along:

1. I've committed to switching out at least 1 cleaning product for a greener/eco friendly alternative. Even if it's something as simple as switching from paper towels to reusable cleaning rags, it's a step in the right direction. If you're a parent, this is probably an even better idea: in 2004, traditional cleaning products were responsible for about 9% of the calls to poison control centers. Method Mint Window Cleaner is the new Windex. :)
   
2. I'm hosting another clothing exchange party at my house. If I haven't worn it in more than a year, it's going in the clothing exchange pile. If you can't make it to my party, check out organizations like Clothing Swap and Swap-O-Rama-Rama for adults; Swap Baby Goods and Zwaggle for babies; Paper Back Swap for books; and Zunafish for books, CDs, DVDs and videograms. And of course, there's always Freecycle.
   
3. I'm giving my old jeans which are no longer wearable to Habitat for Humanity. They'll use them as insulation in the houses they build.

What are you doing for spring cleaning?