Make Living Naturally Second Nature at Home

Many families are interested in adopting a more natural lifestyle, especially when they’re met by life-changing moments, such as welcoming a new baby, adopting a pet, or buying a new home. According to a recent survey, however, while 78 percent of parents want their families to do more to live naturally, almost as many (63 percent) think that making changes would be difficult.

“Families don’t have to overhaul their entire lifestyles to go natural,” said Jen Singer, lifestyle expert, author and founder of Mommasaid.net, an online resource for moms. “Instead, you can take small steps that are easy, convenient and affordable. Even small changes can have a big impact on our homes and the world we live in.”

Singer offers the following five tips to help families live more naturally.

• Leave it at the door. Make it a household rule to kick off shoes when entering the home. Preventing outdoor pollutants and loose surface dirt from coming inside can save water and energy because it means less mopping and vacuuming.
• Conquer cleaning naturally and effectively. Try cleaning your home with natural cleaners, such as the new Nature’s Source line from SC Johnson. The products are powerful cleaners made with 99-plus percent natural and naturally-derived ingredients. What’s more, the products are affordable and available in many grocery and mass merchandise stores.
• Pull the plug. Unplug electronics that aren’t in use. If the phone charger is sticking out of the electrical outlet without a phone on the other end, it’s still using energy. Encourage other family members to unplug their phone chargers, laptops and handheld game chargers when they’re not in use.
• Carry a full load. Maximize the efficiency of appliances and conserve water and electricity by operating the washer, dryer and dishwasher with full loads. In some areas, electric companies may offer less expensive nighttime rates, so it’s possible to save money by running electrical appliances at night.
• Hang it to dry. In the long run, a dryer does more damage breaking down clothing fibers than the washer. Hanging clean laundry on a line will save energy and that favorite pair of jeans.

Using these savvy tips will make it easier to live a more natural lifestyle at home without paying a premium. For more tips to live naturally, visit www.NaturesSourceCleaners.com.