Around this time of year, people are usually spring cleaning around in their homes, whether it is getting rid of some items or just moving some furniture around. With Earth Day coming up shortly, wouldn’t it be great that we did our spring cleaning in a fun, yet eco-friendly way? Well now you can! Here are some great examples on freshening up your dorm or apartment while getting your recycle on!
Love plants? Well now you don’t have to buy expensive flowers or pots to decorate your room! Depending on how much space you want to take up, the size of the bottle is totally up to you. All you have to do is buy some plant seeds and put it in soil. Don’t forget to give it the sunlight and water daily as well!
If you’re someone who loves jewelry and doesn’t have a proper place to store them, this idea is perfect for you! All you have to do is cut off about half-an-inch to an inch from the bottom up of a bottle. This will require drilling a hole in the center in order to insert a stand or you can have them completely separate, the choice is up to you. When put together, the outcome will look like this:
If you have some old jeans that you have no interest in wearing anymore, well now you have a new use for them! You can cut out the back pockets and use them a pencil case, make up case, or anything you would like to use them for. It’s so easy to make and doesn’t take up a lot of time!
When moving out, students usually tend to sell their old stuff, especially those moving out of the apartments. A couple of students don’t manage to sell what they don’t need and this is the perfect opportunity to not let a few things to waste! In this creative idea, you can take a drawer shelf and customize it to hold anything you want. All you have to do it nail it against the wall and paint it the color of your choice!
You are more likely to have jars of food because, well, hey we’re college students! If you are a lover of candles then you are in for a treat! All you have to do is remove the label from the jar and wash it. Then buy your favorite candle, put it inside the jar and bam! Automatic candle holder.
Have fun trying out these ideas and happy spring cleaning!