As the saying goes, “Out with the old, in with the new!” The New Year is the perfect time to freshen up your home, making it cleaner, safer, and healthier!
OUT: Ditch the clutter
How much more stuff did you accumulate over the past year? So much stuff leads to packed cabinets and drawers, making it hard to find those items you use the most. Paring back on stuff you don’t use, don’t need, or don’t love means less dust and less risk of an accident. Bonus, less physical clutter means less stress: similar to what multitasking does to your brain, physical clutter can overload your senses, making you feel stressed and impair your ability to think creatively. Recycle or donate items that are no longer useful.
IN: Add greenery
Live houseplants not only brighten your space but are an easy way to purify the air. One large plant can purify approximately 100 square feet, or get the same effect with two smaller ones. Not sure about your green thumb? Succulents are a terrific choice for beginners.
OUT: Same old set-up
You’d be surprised what a small change to your environment can do to improve your mood and even encourage productivity! Re-arranging your furniture to optimize your rooms for better use of space. Change things up by swapping furniture from one room into another. A fresh arrangement can give you a fresh outlook.
IN: Create a zen space in your home
2020 saw many people implementing a work-from-home environment. Some people had the luxury of creating a home office, others had to make do with the dining room table. If you have a place to work at home, also considering creating a space to relax. It doesn’t have to be an entire room. A small corner in the living room or bedroom, outfitted with a few pillows is sufficient to provide you with space specifically intended to promote calm and relaxation, to escape work and stress for just a little while.
OUT: Dust, dirt, and grime. Why wait till spring? January is the perfect time to tackle every room in your home, really going deep to clean baseboards, light switches, and cabinets. Nothing will put a smile on your face faster than a clean home and the satisfaction of a job well done.
IN: Small touches that make you smile. Treat your newly cleaned space to fresh bathmats or bright kitchen towels.
January is a great time for fresh starts and if you’ll be spending time at home again in 2021, you’ll thank yourself for freshening up. Don’t feel quite up to tackling a thorough cleaning yourself? We can help! Our Top-to-Bottom Deluxe Cleaning hits every room in your home, removing cobwebs in top corners, dust bunnies in bottom corners, and everything in between! Call Always Sparkle Cleaning today for your FREE in-home estimate. 410-571-4701
