June 3, 2013

SPRING CLEANING

Yes, I know it's June...but still wanted to post these simple, great (and cheap) tips! A big part of feng sui is cleaning, so here you go. Have fun!!

6 AIR PURIFYING HOUSE PLANTS

Bamboo Palm  Removes formaldahyde; acts as a natural humidifier
Snake Plant  Absorb nitrogen oxides and formaldahyde
Areca Palm  One of the best air purifying plants for general clean air
Spider Plant  Great for removing carbon monoxide and other toxins or impurities. One of three plants NASA deems best at removing formaldahyde from the air
Peace Lily  Could be called the “clean-all” often placed in bathrooms or laundry rooms as they’re known for removing mold spores. Also know to remove formaldahyde and trichloroethylene
Gerbera Daisy  These gorgeous flowers remove benzene from the air, and are known to improve sleep by absorbing carbon dioxide and giving off more oxygen over night


CLEAN YOUR MATTRESS
Pour 1 cup baking soda into a mason jar and add 4 drops of lavender essential oil. Shake. Using a kitchen strainer, sprinkle the baking soda mixture all over the mattress & let it sit for an hour or so. Thoroughly vacuum the mattress. Bye-bye dust mites and other nasty things. The baking soda helps draw up any moisture & deep dirtiness. It deodorizes and leaves the mattress smelling fresh and clean.
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HOMEMADE FEBREZE ... ahhhhh
OK, talk about easy and cheap - can't wait to try this!
1/8 cup of fabric softener
2 tablespoons baking soda
Hot tap water
Spray bottle
















BAGUA MIRROR
Hang this somewhere outside to bring good energy and balance to your yard!  Help balance the negative energy from power lines and street cross walks near your property...bring good health to your plants and flowers, or promote good energy between your house and your neighbors. Of course you need to help create your own 'good energy' in your space/yard.
*I have not made one of these yet...and need to look up if there are specifics with the colors you use, etc.