Now that spring has officially sprung, where are you in your spring cleaning process? If you haven’t yet started, don’t worry — there is still plenty of time!
Remember, when it comes to spring cleaning you’ll want to start small. Dedicate your energy to one room or space at a time — it’s always easier to tackle smaller tasks than an entire home in one shot.
As you start clearing the clutter, below are five items you can certainly look to toss!
- Magazines. Do you have a stack of magazines accumulating somewhere in your home? If so, chances are you don’t need them. If you can’t remember the last time you flipped through the pages, it’s time to drop the pile off at your local recycling center.
- Clothes. Instead of throwing out a perfectly good pair of jeans just because your child outgrew them, go the donation route. Goodwill happily accepts new or gently used items or consider scheduling a pickup with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. Someone in need will thank you!
- Toys. Similar to the above, if you have any gently used toys your kids no longer play with — donate them! However, if you have broken toys or games with missing pieces, it may be time to retire them completely.
- Expired Items. From food to medicine, check expiration dates and toss anything that cannot be used. From there be sure to take inventory of missing items and add them to your next shopping list.
- Old Toothbrushes. We’ve hit the three month mark! If you replaced your toothbrush this New Year, now is the time to change it (again). Remember, old bristles hold on to bacteria and aren’t as effective in cleaning teeth.
Instead of just throwing out your old toothbrush, repurpose it! They make a great cleaning tool! Save a toothbrush to use for cleaning your delicate jewelry and another for cleaning those hard to reach spots in the bathroom.
How do you repurpose old toothbrushes? Share with us on our Facebook Page!
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We say it all the time, brushing for two minutes twice daily is your best defense for keeping mouth monsters at bay. But what did people do before they had their trusted tooth tool? Turns out, the concept of a toothbrush has been around for longer than you might have thought.
Check out our infographic for a brief history of the toothbrush below!
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Happy Earth Day! Today we’re reminded of just how important it is to follow those three important rules: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! According to a recent article on About.com, about 50 million pounds of toothbrushes are tossed into American landfills each year. That’s a whole lot of toothbrushes! Since replacing your toothbrush regularly is important for your dental health, here are some great ways to go green and reuse your old toothbrushes:
Toothbrush, or conveniently sized scrub brush? An old toothbrush is perfect for scrubbing at those hard to reach places in your home. Whether it’s cleaning out the grout in your bathroom, or getting every last speck out of your coffee grinder, a toothbrush will do the trick!
Vegetable cleaning is a breeze! Just use your recycled toothbrush as a tool to give your fruits and veggies a quick scrub before cooking. The soft bristles of the brush help to wash away dirt and pesky pesticides. Have you ever been frustrated trying to clean all of the silk off an ear of corn before cooking? An old toothbrush can help with that too!
Keep your mouth clean, and your wardrobe fresh! An old toothbrush is great for scrubbing the soles of your favorite pair of sneakers. It also makes for an excellent agent for stain removal when paired with your preferred laundry detergent. Have a hard time cleaning your favorite piece of jewelry? A toothbrush can help reach into all of those tiny crevices.
Get crafty! Are you in touch with your artistic side? FaveCrafts.com suggest using an old toothbrush to aid in your creating. A toothbrush makes for a great tool for splatter painting or adding texture to your masterpiece by dabbing and sweeping the bristles along the surface.
Remember, reduce your amount of toothbrush waste by reusing and recycling your old toothbrush for help with everyday duties and creative crafts!
Can you think of anymore great ways to reuse and reclaim an old toothbrush? Share with us on our Facebook page or let us know during your child's next cleaning!
