With a new season upon us, it’s the perfect motivation to refresh your home with some of these must-have cleaning tips! Spring cleaning shouldn’t be optional, but rather a dedicated part of your yearly routine.
In addition to the physical benefits of creating a healthier environment by eliminating dust and other air contaminants that can exacerbate allergies, studies have shown that cleaning is also beneficial to your mental health. Having an untidy living environment can add unnecessary stressors to your life, making it difficult to concentrate on other essentials. Several studies have proven it can stifle your motivation to accomplish goals, linking cluttered living spaces to higher feelings of depression.
So this spring, make a move to create a happier, healthier home – inside and out!
4 Essential Spring Cleaning Tips for A Healthier and Productive Life
Before you start, make a schedule or checklist. This will allow you to take full stock of your home and determine the exact tasks you want to complete. Having your marching orders can help make things feel less daunting, and make spring cleaning an enjoyable and feasible pursuit.
Start with Decluttering
To successfully spring clean, phase out the items you no longer need. Not only will this open up space, but it will make cleaning less stressful. As you declutter, make sure you keep things organized and have a designated spot for each. This makes daily cleaning easier because each person can know where something is supposed to go.
By decluttering, you can properly clean your home, removing all dust and dirt that can easily hide within the clutter. Donate, recycle, or store items that are no longer seasonal.
Work From Top to Bottom
Always clean top-down, from ceiling to floor. This will ensure dirt and dust don’t redistribute in areas you’ve already cleaned, making your efforts wasteful and frustrating. When you clean top to bottom, the dust, and dirt that falls from the ceiling fan or counter to the floor will be okay since the floor is the last area you’ll clean!
Invest in Green Cleaning Supplies
Don’t rely on harsh chemicals to clean your home. Not only can they affect your health, but they can affect the environment. Investing in a HEPA vacuum can clean your home’s air by trapping invisible airborne particles. If you suffer from allergies, this can be a big relief. For sanitizing, use a steam cleaner, which only requires hot water vapor to clean hard surfaces and appliances.
Another option is to make your own natural cleaning solution, such as one using white distilled vinegar, baking soda, and water. You can add a few lemon or orange peels to the vinegar for a natural citrusy scent.
Don’t Neglect Air Quality
Touched on earlier, this is an essential part of spring cleaning. Having air full of dust and other contaminants can lead to sickness and encourage allergy symptoms, making your home unpleasant and less inviting.
Change your furnace or HVAC filters to one that has a high MERV rating. Doing so will catch the small, most irritating particles. Consider getting an air purifier. This will ensure the air is healthy and free of allergens, chemicals, and odors.
Another Way to Transform Your Home This Spring
Adding to these spring cleaning tips, reinvent your home with simple decorative changes. Change the bed linens and curtains. Add new plants and wall art to give your place a different feel. If you’re looking for a significant change, consider a new home.
At Craftmark Homes, we’ve been designing luxury homes in the most desirable locations for over 30 years. From townhomes to estate homes, we focus on sought-after features that are often add-ons with other builders. With us, you get the exact home you desire.
Contact us today to learn more about our homes and view our communities to see where your next spring cleaning project awaits.
