Oh, spring cleaning! It seems to take on even more meaning for us this year. Being confined to our homes almost 24/7, it's important that our home is a place where we feel good. With the arrival of spring, we are happy to share our favorite products to create an atmosphere that breathes fresh air into our daily lives. Because we feel so much better when the house is clean, don't we?

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Feeling good at home starts with cleanliness, but also with the atmosphere it exudes. That's why we're first introducing cleaning products from local businesses, followed by products to create the perfect ambiance, every time.

Household Products

• Attitude, a Montreal-based company, offers a wide selection of natural and eco-friendly household products: multi-surface cleaners, dishwasher tablets, eco-refills, air purifiers, etc. At home, we've always used their dish soap – they smell good, lather well, and cut through grease effectively.
• The Unscented Company is a fragrance-free line of household products, suitable for even the most sensitive skin. With an ecological concern, many of their products are offered in refill format at certain points of sale, helping to reduce waste. You can find all the household essentials there, for both the kitchen and the laundry room. The value for money is excellent, and the aesthetic of the products makes you want to leave them on the counter, in plain sight.
• Oli and Ely first attracted us with their eco-responsible and sustainable values. They are committed to reducing single-use plastic with a large selection of cleaning and laundry products that are vegan, biodegradable, and free of toxic ingredients.
• Planette Produits écologiques, whose reputation precedes it, is also a must-have. The 2-in-1 cleaning cream is our favorite product that acts like a magic eraser - THE all-in-one cleaner and degreaser! Ideal for reviving stained shoes and indoor and outdoor surfaces.
• KLIIN designs reusable paper towels in a multitude of sizes and colorful designs. Made from natural fibers, they can be machine washed up to 300 times, then decompose in 28 days. Practical, they can be used on all smooth surfaces and absorb liquids.
• Dans le sac is the company behind the book Minimal, filled with tips for decluttering our lifestyle and moving towards minimalism. It includes recipes for making our own household products, which is good for the wallet and the environment! On their shop, you can also get eco-friendly products: wooden dish brush, dish soap bar, vegetable brush, stain remover soap, and much more.
• Tanit is behind an innovative product: the Revolubar, an all-purpose cleaner in capsule form that dissolves in water. Easy to use and made with natural ingredients, it will leave a fresh scent on the clean surface you just washed.

What a joy when we finish this big clean! Once the house is spotless, all that's left is to fill it with a scent we love.

Ambiance Products

What better way to scent your daily life than with a gentle candle? Candles are a must in our home; they create a relaxing ambiance at any time. Here are our favorite candles:

• Dans la Prairie
• Savonnerie Saponaria
• Marée Chandelles
• 4 Elements
• Mimi & August

We also love room sprays, to spritz everywhere without limits! We have a big crush on these:

• La Marcotterie
• Mélia Miels d’Anicet
• Maison Lavande
  
  

An essential oil diffuser is a must-have for creating any ambiance we desire. While during the day we can opt for fruity or floral fragrances, evening is the perfect time to relax (with lavender or eucalyptus oil, for example). To find a diffuser and essential oils made in Quebec, check out these shops:

• Bleu Lavande
• La Maison Lavande
• Trois Fois par Jour

Finally, to create an atmosphere that invites spring to settle in, you need to add a little greenery! Whether it's plants, cacti, fresh or dried leaf bouquets, it adds a touch of color to our decor. Be careful, buying plants can be addictive (guilty here)!

Discover the Spring Box

We've put together a set of our must-haves to kick off the gentle spring that's approaching. You'll find a candle, a room spray, and a bouquet. Get your La printanière box, available for a limited time.

In short, let's bring fresh air into our home with these beautiful local products, as gentle for the planet as they are for us. Spring will thus be more beautiful and more welcoming.

Article written by Roxanne Moore in collaboration with Camille Labonté