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April Porch.comProject of the Month

Looking for an inexpensive and non-toxic cleaning product for your home? Look no further than your pantry. It’s easy to create a few simple all-purpose cleaners that can be used throughout your home, safely and e�ectively. There are numerous recipes available but we’ve created a basic kit for you and your family to use every day. Like any new product, be sure to test a small area of the surface you plan on cleaning to ensure e�ectiveness. Caution: never use an acidic solution on natural stone as it will leave a mark. Even though these ingredients are non-toxic, keep them out of the reach of children and pets.

You’ll need: • baking soda

You’ll need: • vinegar • liquid detergent

You’ll need: • baking soda • liquid detergent• tea tree oil • vegetable glycerin*

You’ll need: • washing soda • liquid soap• your favorite essential oil

1. Empty a box of baking soda onto an oven-safe jelly-roll sheet2. Place it in a 400° oven3. Occasionally mix for even heat distribution4. You’ll start to see the baking soda transform into washing soda by noticing how it looks and feels. Baking soda sparkles and clumps and has a fine, powdery feel. Washing soda is dull, opaque, and the grains separate

1. Combine 1/2 tsp of washing soda + a dab of liquid soap + 2 cups of hot tap water + several drops of your favorite essential oil in a spray bottle2. Shake until the washing soda has dissolved3. Apply and wipe o� with a sponge or rag

You’ll need: • vinegar • baking soda (or borax)• tea tree oil

You’ll need: • baking soda • borax • kosher salt

1. Combine 1/2 cup of vinegar + 1/4 cup of baking soda (or 2 tsp of borax) + 1/2 gallon of water + 5 drops of tea tree oil2. Store and keep

1. Combine 1 cup of baking soda + 1 cup of borax + 1 cup of kosher salt in a jar2. Sprinkle on an area to be cleaned3. Wipe with a sponge and rinse

1. Combine 1/4 cup vinegar + 1 tsp of liquid detergent + 4 cups of warm water in a spray bottle2. Shake and use as you would a commerical brand

Use to clean glass or mirrors with a dry cloth or piece of newspaper. The soap in this recipe is important. It cuts the wax residue from the commerical brands you might have used in the past

This is the perfect recipe for cleaning the bathtub because it rinses easily and doesn’t leave grit

1. Pour about 1/2 cup of baking soda into a bowl and add enough liquid detergent to make a texture like frosting2. Add several drops of tea tree oil for a more thorough cleanse3. Scoop the mixture onto a sponge and wash the surface4. *Optional: add 1 tsp of vegetable glycerin to the mixture and store in a sealed glass jar to keep the product moist. Otherwise, just make as much as you need at a time.

Clean out the dust and allergens from your home with this non-toxic and inexpensive Spring Cleaning Kit

Glass cleaner Creamy soft scrubber

Scouring powder

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All-purpose spray cleaner All-purpose spray cleaner (alt)

Washing soda

Use on non-porous countertops and floors

Check and replace furnace filters every 3 months (schedule an HVAC professionalWipe down and dust surfaces (find a house cleaner)Turn over mattress every 3 monthsClean range hood filters, wash fan blades and housing (schedule a house cleaner)

Take down storm windows and reinstall original screens (schedule a storm window contractor)Check interior walls and ceilings for water damage (find a water damage specialist)Check your sump pump for proper operation (call a sump pump expert)Close your fireplace damper if you are done using it for the season (hire a chimney sweeper)

Clean pillowsSwitch out cool-weather bedding with warm-weather bedding (find a household manager)Vacuum and shampoo rugs (schedule a carpet cleaner)

Clean up leaves and debris in the gardenPlace growth supports next to top-heavy plantsRemove winter mulches from plantsSpray shrubs with dormant oil spray to control insectsSweep porch, deck and/or patioRemove winter-damaged ground coversStart fertilizing spring flowersWatch for and remove early spring weedsCheck irrigation system for leaks/malfunctions

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Interior Exterior Landscaping

Porch.comHome Maintenance Checklist

Stay on top of chores with these monthly tasks:

Check foundation walls and wooden areas for termites (find a pest control contractor)Clear debris from gutters and roof (call a gutter cleaning contractor)

Stay on top of chores with these monthly tasks:

April is the perfect month to:

Turn outside faucets back on (find a landscape manager)Wash windows and window screens(hire a window cleaner)

April is the perfect month to:

Use Porch’s online maintenance guide to find specific tasks based on your area:

If you have time, do this:

Clean siding with mild soap and water (schedule an exterior cleaning professional)Check wood surfaces for weathering; repaint if necessary (find an exterior painter)

If you have time, do this:

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