4 Money-Saving Spring Cleaning Tips

Are you in the middle of spring cleaning efforts? Or have you even started yet?

It’s never too late to clean and freshen up your home. And while you’re cleaning, make sure you take care of these to-dos that will also save you money along the way:

  1. Get Your Sponges Ready:
  2. Those cheap synthetic sponges don’t have to have a short life span. You can make them last a longer if, after a few uses, you soak them in a tub of water and a cup of bleach. This will kill any lingering bacteria on the sponge and will make it smell better. Just make sure you don’t get bleach on any clothing you care about while doing this task.

  3. Change Your Air Filters:

    According to the U.S. Department of Energy, replacing a dirty or clogged air conditioner filter can lower your air conditioner’s energy consumption by 5% to 15%. We all know that using more energy equals spending more money. Save money by following energy-saving measures.

  4. Air Dry:
    Now that the weather is getting nicer, fight that urge to use the dryer and let your laundry items, like rugs, towels, sheets, curtains, etc. air dry outside.
  5. Dust Off Your Light Bulbs:
    We know that CFL light bulbs are more energy efficient, but did you know that by wiping down dusty bulbs, you can increase the amount of light in a room? This simple task can help you to use less light if you can get more light from just one bulb.

Check out more tips over at Living on the Cheap’s 5 Spring Cleaning Tips That Can Save You Money.