Not many people really enjoy cleaning and there are a lot of cleaners out there designed for those that like shortcuts, but the problem with these cleaners is that they can contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment.  Here are some great tips for staying green while cleaning out our Hamilton County, IN apartments.

Use the best four cleaners that you probably already have on hand: vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, and salt all work wonders in their specific applications and there are some amazing recipes online that will help you formulate each.

In a bind? Use a green cleaning service to help you get the deepest, greenest clean around. Professional green cleaners will be able to let you focus on other important things while they focus on getting your apartment looking great and helping out the environment at the same time.

Use old rags and t-shirts instead of paper towels. There is not easier way to avoid filling the landfills unnecessarily than using tons of paper towels. T-shirts and rags can be washed and if the stains do not come out it is no big deal.

Share any other green tips with fellow Carmel Landing residents in the comments below!

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