Spring cleaning is a yearly task that often daunts many homeowners and gardeners. Tidying a litany of clutter is a struggling feat in our busy lives. Not to mention, many of us want to free up space in our homes. This year however, you can push yourself this year by doing good with your clean-up work by taking part in the Great British Spring Clean!
Here, we’ll highlight a bit more about this initiative as well as ways to contribute, offering solutions where we can to make this Spring Clean one to remember.
What Is The Great British Spring Clean?
Running its 8th consecutive year, the Great British Spring Clean is a clean-up initiative organized by Keep Britain Tidy. By collecting litter and waste, they help to clean and better preserve the environment.
The Spring Clean event runs from 17th March to 2nd April. From 23rd February, you can register to take part in an individual, group or school litter pick and do your part. Find out more over on the Keep Britain Tidy website.
The #LitterHeroes
This event has continues to showcase excellent results in the fight against pollution. The Great British Spring Clean has had a plethora of impressive feats over the years, including:
Spring Clean Your Cabin and Garden
Of course, this active charitable clean can coincide with your own spring cleaning. We have a full detailed blog post you can read hear about Log Cabin Maintenance.
As Spring approaches, here are some things to look out for with your Log Cabin:
- The weather starts getting warmer, meaning logs may warp and expand.
- You should also check the base levels of your Log Cabin around this time.
- On the other end, the wet Winter may form moss on the roof. Remove the moss to help heat your cabin.
- If you haven’t already, make sure your guttering is cleared out too.
On top of this, these are some good tips for Spring cleaning your surrounding garden:
- Pesky weeds need digging up to help keep your garden healthy.
- Pruning large shrubs, encouraging growth over the warmer months.
- Give your lawn a much needed mow (make sure you do this on dry days).
- Fresh compost where needed, especially top containers.
The Best Spring Storage Solutions
Whether you have a Log Cabin already, or are finding a use for one, we can confidently say that our cabins make excellent storage solutions as part of your Spring Clean. Not only can they be used to home outdoor and garden items, but become an extension of your indoor spaces. You’d be surprised with the extra space your cabin can give you for both your house and garden. Many of our log cabins also make for excellent, sturdy garden sheds.
Sustainable Cleaning
When you think of cleaning, you probably think of a mountain of chemicals and harmful products that need to be used in order to get the best results. Nowadays though, that could not be further from the truth, as there are many natural methods to cleaning that are more sustainable and less harmful to the environment.
Did you know:
- You can utilise concentrated refills of cleaning products using a glass bottle instead of buying a new plastic bottle full each time.
- You can buy more and more natural cleaning tools made of Bamboo, the fastest growing plant on the planet, meaning it easy to sustain.
- Several natural cleaning products are easy to obtain, such as vinegar, baking soda and lemon.
For more on ditching plastics entirely to natural cleaning products, find out about how to take part in Sustainable Household Cleaning!
Whether you take part in the Great British Spring Clean, or just spruce up your home, we hope this has helped to motivate you as we exit Winter!
