A Clean Bee

Not sure what to organize in your home before the winter season officially starts? In this episode I'm talking about the things I'm re-organizing in my home right now from our entryway, to weather and safety gear, our kitchen, our budget, and more.Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: @acleanbee TikTok: @acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

Considering making the switch to cloth napkins, but not sure where to start? Cloth napkins are a beautiful alternative to paper napkins, but lots of people feel intimidated by the idea of added laundry! In this episode I share my family's system for storing, cleaning, and investing in cloth napkins.Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: @acleanbee TikTok: @acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

There are so many utilitarian items we store in our bathrooms that we look at every single day. From toilet brushes and plungers to shaving razors to body wash and shampoo bottles, waste bins, etc... Very few of these items are purchased with "beauty" in mind - but why not?In this episode I focus on ways to upgrade the bathroom products and tools we touch, see, and use all the time.LINKS:Amazon Shop: Bathroom Stuff Show Notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/024-swap-out-ugly-bathroom-stuff/Podcasts:#19: Ugly Laundry Room Stuff#9: Bathroom Cleaning Tips#4: Sustainable Cleaning ToolsBlog Posts:Stylish bathroom trash cans under $30Easy Zero Waste Bathroom SwapsWebsite: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: @acleanbee TikTok: @acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

Do you want to celebrate a festive Halloween holiday without the unnecessary waste? Listen to this episode for ideas on how to decorate with natural, compostable, recyclable, and reusable decorations. I'm also sharing ideas for how to source or create your own Halloween costumes without succumbing to poor quality, polyester store bought versions. Lastly, I'm sharing ideas for alternative “treats” that don't involve candies individually wrapped in plastic.Show Notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/023-clean-halloween/Download my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

I am talking about sustainable ways to decorate for the holidays. I discuss which disposable decorations to avoid, where to thrift decorations, decorations made from compostable or natural materials, and more. My hope is that you finish this episode feeling inspired to get creative with your own holiday decorations this year!Show Notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-022-sustainable-holiday-decor-ideasDownload my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

We are in the calm before the storm! Use this time to declutter before the holiday season is underway. Determine what you are willing to allow into your home, what you can let go of in anticipation of what's coming in, and ways to set up your home to accommodate your decisions. In this episode I'm going to share the 8 categories that I think are most important to declutter right now before the holiday season.Show Notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-21-pre-holiday-season-decluttering/Related Blog Posts:Recycled Gift WrapDownload my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

Are you a good candidate for a robot vacuum? In this episode I am discussing what types of people, floor plans, and budgets are great for robot vacuums. I also discuss what robot vacuum features to consider before making a purchase, which vacuums I invested in, and more.Show Notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-20-robot-vacuums/Related Blog Posts:Robot Vacuums 101Robot Vacuums under $200Download my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

My personal greatest motivation for maintaining a clean and organized home is beauty. I love existing in a beautiful space (indoors, outdoors, anywhere). I feel inspired, energized, and focused when I'm in a room that looks and feels beautiful to me. So, when I'm tasked with a chore that I'm normally not very excited about, it helps me to invest in high quality, beautiful tools and an organized system for storing said tools to make the job easier and more pleasant… maybe even enjoyable.In this episode I focus on ways to upgrade the laundry tools and products we use every week or for some of us every single day. If you're feeling like you fully dread the trek to and from your laundry room or laundry area then I hope that this podcast episode sparks some inspiration for you to create a laundry space that you enjoy using. Show Notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-019-swap-out-the-ugly-laundry-room-stuff/Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbeeDownload my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

Kids are officially back to school, but it is never too late to get school supplies organized, new routines locked in, and get everything labeled properly! In this episode, I am sharing back to school organization tips both from personal experience, as well as from the advice of other more experienced parents. I'm talking about the back to school “stuff” that is helpful to have on hand throughout the school year. Then I focus on how to keep it organized. From labels, to bins, to systems and routines, packing lunches, color coding, and more. My hope is that you finish listening to this episode with a handful of helpful ideas that you can use in your home to make the back to school transition a bit more smooth for your family.For links to products and resources mentioned plus extended show notes, visit: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-018-back-to-school-organization-tips/Download my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

If you wash your clothes then it's likely you already follow some sort of laundry routine… but is it the ideal laundry routine? For years my laundry “routine” consisted of tossing all of my clothes (regardless of color) into a single cold cycle once a week and calling it a day. Now, many years, a marriage, two children, and countless loads of laundry later I feel very confident about the laundry routine I have finally landed on.In this episode I'm sharing every step in an ideal laundry routine:Create a laundry schedule you can stick toCreate a beautiful and organized laundry room (or laundry "area")How to properly prepare, wash, dry, and fold a load of laundryBlog post / detailed show notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/ideal-laundry-routine/Links mentioned in this episode (*includes some affiliate links): FREE PRINTABLE: Laundry Labels GuideCreate your customized laundry scheduleDryer BallsDetergent DispensersMulti-bin Hamper4-bin HamperStain Pre-Treatment: Puracy / Grove / Branch Basics / OxiCleanLaundry Bins: Plastic / Wicker / Cotton / Wire How to clean a washing machineHow to clean a dryerHow to clean your dryer lint screen Laundry Basics: Blog PostDownload my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed the week prior to leaving for a big vacation? Same... unless I am armed with a list to keep myself organized. In this episode I'm sharing a list of things to do at home before leaving for vacation. The hope is that completing the tasks on this list will enable you to enjoy your vacation without any lingering feelings of stress about how things are going at home. If you are a person who thrives with a proper checklist, I've created one for you! Visit the show notes / blog post linked below and grab a free printable PDF copy.For detailed show notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/things-to-do-before-leaving-for-vacation/Check out the Green Cleaning Blueprint for printable cleaning recipes, cleaning bottle labels, room by room cleaning checklists, cleaning instructions for every room in the house, and more. Save with promo code: PODCAST Follow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

Planning on entertaining outdoors this summer? In this episode I am sharing tips for how to create and clean an outdoor kitchen no matter your budget. I also discuss outdoor furniture and why it is so expensive, what to choose, and how to clean it. Lastly I talk about serving meals outdoors and how to choose sustainable options that don't require a TON of extra effort to clean.Detailed show notes: coming soonDry Farm Wines: https://www.dryfarmwines.com/acleanbee

Nightly cleaning routines set you up for a better tomorrow. If you are currently waking up feeling exhausted and stressed by the time you make your morning coffee then you will benefit from an evening cleaning routine.This routine doesn't have to be complicated, it just has to be consistent. Adding a few carefully chosen cleaning chores to your nightly routine will enable you to go to bed feeling calm and prepared for what's to come the next day. For detailed show notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-014-nightly-cleaning-routine/Check out the Green Cleaning Blueprint for printable cleaning recipes, cleaning bottle labels, room by room cleaning checklists, cleaning instructions for every room in the house, and more. Save with promo code: PODCAST Products and resources  mentioned in this episode:Robot vacuum and mop comboCordless vacuum Bissell SweeperCuban mopFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

Routines save time, minimize decision fatigue, increase productivity, and for me they lower stress. I find that my entire family benefits from consistent routines, especially morning routines. If you are craving a more consistently clean home, make cleaning part of your existing routine! In this episode I am sharing a list of cleaning tasks that can be easily incorporated into a morning routine... a morning cleaning routine! For detailed show notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-013-morning-cleaning-routine-ideas/Check out the Green Cleaning Blueprint for printable cleaning recipes, cleaning bottle labels, room by room cleaning checklists, cleaning instructions for every room in the house, and more. Save with promo code: PODCAST Products mentioned in this episode:OXO Good Grips Scrub Brush (Shower Brush)Follow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

If you are currently raising toddlers or young kids then this episode is for you! I'm sharing everything I have learned so far about cleaning with kids. I'm talking about ways to encourage kids to clean with you, developing cleaning skills in young kids, and setting your home up for cleaning success. For detailed show notes: link coming soon!Check out the Green Cleaning Blueprint for printable cleaning recipes, cleaning bottle labels, room by room cleaning checklists, cleaning instructions for every room in the house, and more. Save with promo code: PODCAST Follow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

I first learned the term “Habit Stacking” when I read James Clear's popular book Atomic Habits. To summarize the concept, habit stacking is attaching a habit that you want to have to a habit you already have. By habit stacking my cleaning routine, I clean more consistently with what feels like significantly less effort. Once cleaning chores become a habit then they're performed without much thought or added energy. Cleaning can become as routine as taking a shower or brushing teeth. In this episode I'm sharing cleaning tasks that can be easily stacked with universal daily / weekly habits. For detailed show notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-011-habit-stacking-your-cleaning-routine/Check out the Green Cleaning Blueprint for printable cleaning recipes, cleaning bottle labels, room by room cleaning checklists, cleaning instructions for every room in the house, and more. Save with promo code: PODCAST Follow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

If you're feeling overwhelmed or unable to keep up with house cleaning then it might be time to consider outsourcing. In this episode I share tips for how to find, interview, and hire a reliable cleaning service. I also share my favorite cleaning robot that saves me HOURS of time every week. Lastly I share creative ways to effectively "outsource" (delegate) cleaning tasks to other household members. For detailed show notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-009-outsourcing-your-cleaning-routine/Check out the Green Cleaning Blueprint for printable cleaning recipes, cleaning bottle labels, room by room cleaning checklists, cleaning instructions for every room in the house, and more. Save with promo code: PODCAST Follow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

Learn how to clean your bathroom top to bottom using DIY cleaning recipes and my favorite time saving cleaning hacks. From cleaning routines to tackling mold I cover all of the basics in this episode about bathroom cleaning tips.For detailed show notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-008-clean-kitchen-habits/Download my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

The goal is a clean kitchen at night... every night. In this episode I'm sharing time and energy saving habits that enable me to end the day with a clean kitchen - even on days when I have little to no energy to spare!Plus, I'm sharing sustainable kitchen suggestions like commercial sponge alternatives, paper towel alternatives, and more.For detailed show notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-008-clean-kitchen-habits/Download my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

For anyone who wants to up their laundry game, this episode is for you. I am sharing tips about how to choose the right detergent for you, laundry sorting, wash cycles, drying options, and why taking care of our clothes is such a valuable habit and skill. For detailed show notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-007-laundry-basics/Download my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

Spring is the perfect time of year to level up your cleaning routine. After spending so much time indoors over the winter season, it feels good to deep clean the areas in your home that often go ignored. In this episode I share a list of all the areas that probably haven't been cleaned in a while (if ever) but deserve your attention.Detailed list and show notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-006-areas-you-havent-been-cleaning-but-shouldDownload my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

Interested in natural, gentle, eco-friendly cleaning solutions that actually work? In this episode I dive deep into the few ingredients I use to clean almost everything in my house. We are not sacrificing efficacy here! These are natural ingredients and cleaning recipes that work just as well as commercially manufactured alternatives. Detailed show notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-005-natural-cleaning-ingredientsShop the ingredients mentioned in today's episode: https://amzn.to/3t0VJjuDownload my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

If you're curious about more sustainable methods of cleaning your house then this episode is for you. I am detailing all of my favorite tried and true cleaning tools - most of which are made with renewable/compostable/recyclable materials. Detailed show notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-004-sustainable-cleaning-tools/Shop the tools mentioned in today's episode: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee?listId=9VL3U1CNPI1ODownload my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

After you declutter, you will be left with piles of stuff that you no longer want or need. You're ready to get rid of it, but how? In this episode I'm sharing responsible ways to sell, donate, recycle, and toss the stuff you no longer want to keep.You can find show notes and links to products and resources mentioned in this episode  here: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-003-getting-rid-of-stuff-the-responsible-way/Download my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

The more "stuff" you have, the more "stuff" you have to take care of. That means more time spent dusting, cleaning, maintaining, repairing, taking out, putting away, and organizing.In this episode I encourage you to evaluate the stuff you keep in your home. This is NOT an episode advocating for minimalism... simply step by step instructions for how to determine when stuff is worth keeping, and when it's time to let it go.For links to resources and more detailed show notes: https://www.acleanbee.com/episode-002-letting-go-of-stuff Download my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee

Keeping a home clean is hard! It requires effort, discipline and consistency - to stay motivated we need to have a solid understanding of why it's important to maintain a clean home.In this premiere episode I am discussing 8 reasons why a clean home is valuable that motivate me to keep going. Hopefully they will provide some inspiration and motivation for you as well.For complete show notes and transcription, visit: www.acleanbee.com/cleaning-motivationDownload my FREE Green Cleaning Toolkit PDF for a detailed list and ideas for how to compile a green cleaning kit for FREE by up-cycling products you already own: https://www.acleanbee.com/toolkitFollow for more:Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/Newsletter: https://www.acleanbee.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://instagram.com/acleanbeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acleanbeeShop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acleanbee