subject: Natural Cleaning Products Make It Fresh, Now Make It Bright And Eco Friendly [print this page] You've taken the care to use natural cleaning products. This tells us you care about the freshness of your home, and the environment. Shouldn't your home also say you care about the general feel it gives to anyone spending time there?
A bright home puts out a positive, happy vibe. A dark, cramped home can make people feel down, no matter how clean it is.
We're not saying that you need to have bright colors assaulting visitors, or spotlights glaring at your family on a daily basis. But consider a using light and colors in a way that says welcome, smile, and make yourself at home.
Let there be light
Creating a bright and fresh home atmosphere may begin with using natural cleaning products. The next step is the use of light.
Using an eco-freindly bulb means using a higher powered flourescent bulb. They use less energy and don't give off heat like regular incandescent bulbs do. Economically they make more sense. CFL's, or compact flourescent lights last longer.
One note though, be sure to properly dispose of CFL's. Breakage can release trace amounts of mercury gas. Here is an article on safe disposal from eHow.
Reflection
The use of mirrors is a great trick to brighten a darker room. If you don't have a lot of windows to let in natural light, strategically placed mirrors can help. Placing them across from a light source helps to bounce, or reflect that light across the room.
Brush on the brightness
Colors are great, but nothing says bright and clean like the right paint colors. Scrubbing your home with natural cleaning products is the smart, green way to clean your home. Now try some environmentally friendly paint to freshen the look of your home.
The best color for brightening your home is white. There are many shades of white. Find one that may have a few drops of the color you like best to give it a slight tint. Even light grey or beige will not only make a room feel larger, but will make it feel lighter.
Even yellow tones can brighten your living space. It reflects light well, and creates a cheerful feel.
Clean and Bright
Since you care about the chemicals used in your home (you do use natural cleaning products, right?) so use non-toxic paints too. Here is a great resource from eartheasy for identifying paints that fit this category. There are also tips on the keeping the painting process green.
Creating a fresh, clean, bright home that is eco-freindly can be easy. Use natural cleaning products, well placed 'green lights, and non-toxic paints and you will have a happy atmosphere for all who enter.
