The days are slowly growing longer, and more pastel flowers are slowly blooming. It’s that time of the year when it’s still chilly and rainy, but you’re at least getting a bit more Vitamin D into your day. Yes, it’s springtime, and honestly, this is the best time to hit that reset button. Chances are, there are things around your house that are just stressing you out, so what better way to kick all of those to the curb than some resetting?
You deserve to breathe new life into your home. As the days grow longer and the flowers begin to bloom, there’s no better time than spring to hit the reset button and breathe new life into your home. While the thought of tackling a deep clean may seem daunting, boring, and maybe a little overkill, it’s really not.
Spring cleaning is a thing because it works, it’s actually beneficial, and besides, that one year of deep cleaning is probably more than enough anyway (taking regular chores out of the question). So, is spring cleaning actually worth it? Absolutely, it is, and here’s why!
You’re Decluttering
You don’t have to go full-on Marie Kondo, but there’s nothing wrong with decluttering. Actually, this is a good thing! Have you ever been in a cluttered space and just felt fully uncomfortable? Well, this is a trait that essentially everyone has. Clutter can have a profound impact on our mental health, contributing to feelings of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm.
Your space needs serenity, and usually, removing what’s not needed (and not shoving these in a closet) is for the best. It’s important to let go of items that you have absolutely no need for; you’ll feel a weight lift off your shoulders, leaving you with a renewed sense of energy and vitality.
Can Improve Air Quality
It’s no secret that UK homes, especially older houses, lack ventilation. The air quality is usually not good at all. While yes, it would help to have an air purification system within your home, this shouldn’t be the only thing either. You have to keep your house dust-free when you can, and over time, those more hard-to-reach areas will only accumulate more dust.
Such as behind and/or under large pieces of furniture and appliances. Even rugs and carpets can accumulate so much dirt and dust that you’ll need carpet cleaning services. Air quality is important to your health and your lungs; you can’t breathe in dust, and the same is true for your family. You need to dust regularly but keep in mind that some areas accumulate dust, and you need to clean them regularly.
The Sense of Accomplishment is Unbeatable
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of completing a thorough spring cleaning and stepping back to admire your handiwork. Sure, when you clean up your house when it’s time for regular chores, that already feels great, but this sense of accomplishment is on a whole other level that deserves its own recognition.
Spring cleaning is basically a pretty big project, and the results can be pretty empowering, too. You tackled this (as insufferable as it might be in the process), but you did it, and you’ll be confident that you can take on other things, too!