By Owner of Maids Over Austin

Your newborn bundle of joy means the world to you.  So, why would you take a chance on his or her health by cleaning your home with harsh chemicals and strongly scented deodorizing sprays?  That’s right, if you knew just how toxic some household cleaners are, you’d stop using them altogether.

So, how do you keep your baby’s nursery clean and sanitary?  It’s easy.  You rely on some old-fashioned concotions made from natural ingredients to disinfect, deodorize, and cleanse the changing station and crib.  It worked for your grandmother and now it can work for you!

Here are some ways that you can freshen up your little one’s room:

Check your baby’s crib every couple of days. Wash sheets and blankets and using a simple solution of soap and water, wipe down his or her waterproof mattress.

Air out the child’s room by opening the windows for 15 minutes at a time. Natural sunlight is great for killing bacteria and a cool breeze can help eliminate odors by ushering them outside.

Dust your baby’s room. Sometimes simple damp rag will do the trick. If you want things to smell really good, add a drop of lavender essential oil, which is known to calm and soothe.

Wash your child’s bath toys and bath tub.  A solution made up of mild soap and water is enough to eliminate grime and get these items looking new again.

Create a simple cleaning list for yourself.  Check items off once their complete so that you won’t miss anything.  Keeping your child’s room clean and disinfected will help reduce the amount of illnesses he or she experiences and it helps improve the appearance of your home as well.