Summer’s a season for slowing down—but no one tells that to the laundry pile, the sticky kitchen floors, or the BBQ that hasn’t been cleaned since last year. Luckily, you don’t need a cupboard full of products (or a whole day) to get your space back on track.
With a few smart tricks and natural cleaning habits, you can stay ahead of the mess—without harsh chemicals, single-use plastic, or that dreaded mid-clean meltdown.
Here are our favourite summer cleaning hacks to keep your home feeling fresh, not frantic.
☀️ 1. Tidy as You Go (It’ll Save You Later)
Summer mess is sneaky—wet feet on floors, juice spills that dry into sugar glue, and crumbs from every sandwich ever made.
Tip: Keep a reusable cloth and surface spray within arm’s reach in the kitchen or living space. The “tidy as you go” rule works best when you can actually... go. A quick wipe after lunch saves 20 minutes of scrubbing tomorrow.
✨ Try: Our Pink Grapefruit Anti-Bac Surface Cleaner. It smells amazing and lifts mess in seconds.
🧊 2. Sort Out the Fridge Before It Sorts You Out
Hot weather + leftovers = fridge smells you’ll never quite forget.
Tip: Give your fridge a five-minute reset each week. Toss anything suspicious (we see you, half-lemon), wipe down shelves with a damp cloth and a gentle cleaner, and pop an open tub of baking soda or coffee beans in the back to absorb odours naturally.
✨ Use our White Vinegar to remove stubborn smells and enjoy a fresh, natural clean instead of a chemical fog.
🧺 3. Tame the Laundry Before It Multiplies
Beach towels, sweaty clothes, picnic blankets… summer laundry doesn’t ask for permission. It just arrives.
Tip: Keep a separate basket just for “outside stuff” so it doesn’t pile up with your usual washing. Wash on a cool setting to protect fibres (and save energy), and hang dry whenever the sun’s out. This year, the UK weather has been spoiling us with sunshine, so it's easier than ever to keep your laundry clean and dry quickly!
✨ Try: Our Pink Dragonfruit & Orchid Non-Bio Laundry Liquid—tough on odours, gentle on skin.
🪟 4. Let the Sunshine In (Without the Smears)
Bright summer light is great… until it shows you every single smudge, dust, and pollen on your windows.
Tip: Clean windows in the early morning or late evening—sunlight can dry your spray too fast, leaving streaks. Use a lint-free cloth or a microfibre towel and wipe in long, confident strokes (like you mean it).
✨ Our Mint Window & Glass Cleaner gives you that crisp, clear view—without ammonia or weird fumes.
🍳 5. Clean the Oven Before You Avoid It for 3 More Months
There’s no “good” time to clean the oven and outdoor grill, but summer’s definitely the worst—especially during a heatwave. So do it now, before grilling season is in full swing.
Tip: Spray on your oven cleaner and let it sit while you do literally anything else (scroll, snack, sip a lemonade). Come back 10–15 minutes later and wipe. It’s all about patience, not elbow grease.
✨ Our Clementine Oven & Hob Cleaner smells like citrus heaven and breaks down burnt-on mess in one go.
♻️ 6. Create a Refill Station and Thank Yourself Later
Running out of cleaning spray mid-scrub? Painful. Trying to remember which cupboard the refill is in? Worse.
Tip: Set up a little refill corner with your go-to products—laundry, washing-up, surface spray—and your empties. It keeps your routine smooth, your supplies topped up, and your plastic waste to a minimum.
✨ Grab a few 5L Miniml refills and you’re good for the season. Plus, save costs-long term! Less faff, more freshness.
🌼 Clean Just Enough
You don’t need to blitz the whole house to feel on top of things. A few small habits, some non-toxic essentials, and the occasional “good enough” attitude will carry you through the season.
Enjoy your Summer!