Maidstone business owner Kelly Moore is sharing her best, non-toxic tips for anyone looking to freshen up their space this spring.
.With the longer days finally here, there's something about the arrival of summer that makes us all want to fling open the windows and give the house a good going-over. But if you're not sure where to start, or you just want to make sure you're doing it properly you're in luck.
Kelly Moore, the Maidstone entrepreneur behind the eco-friendly company Cleaning With Meaning, is sharing some of her tried and true non-toxic tips. Her practical, no-nonsense advice has been featured in House Beautiful, Apartment Therapy, Good Housekeeping, Ideal Home and Country Living, but it’s just as relevant for homes here in Kent as anywhere else.
Here's what she suggests for getting your home feeling fresh and spacious this summer.
1. Declutter Before You Clean This might sound obvious, but it's the step most of us skip. Kelly is a firm believer that a thorough declutter should always come before a deep clean. If surfaces are crowded, you're not really cleaning. You're just moving things around.
Her advice? Go room by room and be honest with yourself. If you haven't used it since last summer, you probably don't need it. Charity shops across Maidstone and the wider Kent area are always grateful for donations, and you'll be amazed how much bigger your home feels once the clutter has gone.
2. Think Eco — It Works Better Than You'd Expect One of Kelly's biggest passions is helping households move away from harsh chemical cleaners towards gentler, greener alternatives. At Cleaning With Meaning, every job is done using eco-friendly products, and she offers free eco-audits to her clients to help them do the same at home.
Simple swaps she recommends include white vinegar for glass and mirrors, bicarbonate of soda for scrubbing baths and sinks, and a good quality reusable microfibre cloth instead of disposable wipes. Not only are these better for the environment, they're also kinder on your surfaces, and your wallet.
3. Don't Neglect the 'Hidden' Areas When we clean, most of us focus on the obvious spots like worktops, floors, and the bathroom. But Kelly points out that it's the areas we overlook that tend to harbour the most grime. Think:
• Behind and underneath large appliances such as the fridge and washing machine • The tops of kitchen cupboards and wardrobes
• Skirting boards, light switches and door handles
• Extractor fans and oven vents
• Window tracks and door frames
A quick once-over of these spots a couple of times a year makes a real difference to the overall cleanliness and freshness of your home.
4. Build a Routine That Actually Fits Your Life One of the things that sets Cleaning With Meaning apart is how well Kelly understands that real life is messy, in every sense. Rather than a rigid cleaning schedule that falls apart after a fortnight, she encourages clients to build a simple routine around their existing habits.
For example, wiping down the kitchen after each meal, doing a quick bathroom tidy every couple of days, and setting aside one morning a fortnight for a more thorough clean. Little and often is far more effective (and far less daunting) than one enormous monthly scrub.
5. Know When to Call in the Professionals Sometimes a task is bigger than it looks, like when you’re facing an end of tenancy clean, post-renovation mess, or simply a home that has got on top of you during a busy period. That's exactly what Kelly and her team are there for
Kelly Moore, the Maidstone entrepreneur behind the eco-friendly company Cleaning With Meaning, is sharing some of her tried and true non-toxic tips. Her practical, no-nonsense advice has been featured in House Beautiful, Apartment Therapy, Good Housekeeping, Ideal Home and Country Living, but it’s just as relevant for homes here in Kent as anywhere else.
Here's what she suggests for getting your home feeling fresh and spacious this summer.
1. Declutter Before You Clean This might sound obvious, but it's the step most of us skip. Kelly is a firm believer that a thorough declutter should always come before a deep clean. If surfaces are crowded, you're not really cleaning. You're just moving things around.
Her advice? Go room by room and be honest with yourself. If you haven't used it since last summer, you probably don't need it. Charity shops across Maidstone and the wider Kent area are always grateful for donations, and you'll be amazed how much bigger your home feels once the clutter has gone.
2. Think Eco — It Works Better Than You'd Expect One of Kelly's biggest passions is helping households move away from harsh chemical cleaners towards gentler, greener alternatives. At Cleaning With Meaning, every job is done using eco-friendly products, and she offers free eco-audits to her clients to help them do the same at home.
Simple swaps she recommends include white vinegar for glass and mirrors, bicarbonate of soda for scrubbing baths and sinks, and a good quality reusable microfibre cloth instead of disposable wipes. Not only are these better for the environment, they're also kinder on your surfaces, and your wallet.
3. Don't Neglect the 'Hidden' Areas When we clean, most of us focus on the obvious spots like worktops, floors, and the bathroom. But Kelly points out that it's the areas we overlook that tend to harbour the most grime. Think:
• Behind and underneath large appliances such as the fridge and washing machine • The tops of kitchen cupboards and wardrobes
• Skirting boards, light switches and door handles
• Extractor fans and oven vents
• Window tracks and door frames
A quick once-over of these spots a couple of times a year makes a real difference to the overall cleanliness and freshness of your home.
4. Build a Routine That Actually Fits Your Life One of the things that sets Cleaning With Meaning apart is how well Kelly understands that real life is messy, in every sense. Rather than a rigid cleaning schedule that falls apart after a fortnight, she encourages clients to build a simple routine around their existing habits.
For example, wiping down the kitchen after each meal, doing a quick bathroom tidy every couple of days, and setting aside one morning a fortnight for a more thorough clean. Little and often is far more effective (and far less daunting) than one enormous monthly scrub.
5. Know When to Call in the Professionals Sometimes a task is bigger than it looks, like when you’re facing an end of tenancy clean, post-renovation mess, or simply a home that has got on top of you during a busy period. That's exactly what Kelly and her team are there for
Based in Maidstone and serving clients across Kent, Cleaning With Meaning offers domestic cleaning, commercial cleaning, deep cleans and end of tenancy services. All are carried out using eco-friendly products, with the kind of care and attention you'd hope for from a business that truly means what it says.
Kelly Moore is available for interviews and insights.
Media Contact:
Danielle Windecker-Hilton
Sycamore Communications
danielle@sycamorecommunications.co.uk
07704 763269
Media Contact:
Danielle Windecker-Hilton
Sycamore Communications
danielle@sycamorecommunications.co.uk
07704 763269