A Rubbish-free Bedroom In 7 Easy Steps

Tips for a Rubbish-free Bedroom

You want your bedroom to be a calm and relaxing sanctuary where you can unwind and relax before drifting off into a restful night’s sleep.  So, you want it to be free from clutter and nasty chemicals.  Here are a few tips on how you can start achieving Rubbish-free Bedroom.

7 Steps For A Wonderful Rubbish-free Bedroom

1. Furniture

Think of the essentials: a bed, a bedside table, a dresser and a wardrobe. Keep what has a purpose and donate what you do not require. Excess furniture makes the room look crowded and attracts dust which means more cleaning- we would all be happy with less cleaning in our lives! When you need to buy furniture, check out second hand or antique stores and buy items made to last. If breakages do occur, then try to repair or upcycle. Get creative! An old door or scrap of wood can be upcycled into a stylish headboard; there are great ideas online for making beautiful headboards and upcycling.

2. Use Natural Fibre Bedding

Many companies now produce organic and ethically made bedding. You can consider using organic, fair trade and GOTS certified cotton, source minimally processed fibres and support sustainable manufacturing processes.

If you do have man made bedlinen and you want to carry on using it until it wears out, which is absolutely fine, you might want to invest in a Guppy Bag for washing it.  

And don’t forget an added bonus with linen is it looks great without ironing so not only is it better for you it will save you time. This is a great thing you should have to make a rubbish-free bedroom.

3. Mattresses

The majority of mattresses on the market are made from synthetic fibres and foam, which do not biodegrade and can be a recycling nightmare. When you buy a new mattress, think smart. There are numerous organic mattresses on the market, but like everything nowadays, they are not always as environmentally friendly as they seem. Even if they’re labelled “green”, investigate. Some green mattresses are still laced with chemicals, only just less than a standard mattress.

4. Children’s Toys

A rubbish-free bedroom hates children toys. Why? Because many children’s toys are made from cheap plastics and can easily break. This is terrible for the environment as certain plastics also leach chemicals. However, we all want our children to play and use their imaginations. Recently there has been a rise in production of ethical and sustainable children’s toys. Try to buy toys that will last and can be passed down generations or through friends. Consider buying second hand storage containers/baskets made from natural materials to store your children’s toys. Let’s make your own rubbish-free bedroom!

5. Lighting Consider

Buying a second hand lamp or ensure that it is made from natural or recycled materials. Go for LEDs (light emitting diode) bulbs; they are energy efficient, long-lasting and cheaper in the long run. They are also easier to dispose of and create less of an environmental impact. They will not only make your space unique but also create a rubbish-free bedroom.

6. Clothing

Do we need all the clothes we own? We tend to wear the same clothes regularly and keep others in the wardrobe “just in case”. Textile waste is a massive environmental problem and our constant purchases of new fashion trends is just not sustainable. Consider these tips before buying clothes if you want to have a rubbish-free bedroom.

– Be sure to wear out and mend your clothes before thinking about getting rid of them.

– Sewing is simple and can increase the lifespan of your clothing. – When your shoes soles and heels are worn, take them to a cobbler.

– Old, damaged clothes can be made into rags for cleaning and donate wearable unwanted items so someone else can give them a new life.

7. Laundry

Man-made fibres release microfibers into our water system with every wash. To fight against this issue, use a mesh bag or a filter for washing machines to prevent microfibers being released into the water. Wash synthetic clothes less frequently and for shorter washes to save the environment and your water usage. Front loading washing machines are better than top loaders; researchers suspect the central agitator in the top loaders are harsher on clothing and therefore cause an increase in the shedding of microfibers.

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