Boost Your Mood With a Seasonal Deep Clean

Boost Your Mood With a Seasonal Deep Clean

Deep cleaning involves more than just cleaning surfaces; it also entails cleaning fabrics, carpets, hidden corners, couches, walls, and furniture, and discarding items that are no longer needed. Clutter lowers productivity, increases stress, hinders relaxation, and impacts mood.

New seasons don't just usher in new weather. They're an opportunity to refresh your living space and reset your mental state! Consequently, you think more clearly, boost your energy, feel better, and sleep more soundly.

Setting small goals and celebrating each win or playing your favorite music can help boost your dopamine, making deep cleaning even more enjoyable.

Here's how seasonal cleaning works, why it's essential, and how you can do it without burning out.

What Is Seasonal Deep Cleaning?

Seasonal deep cleaning goes beyond weekly or regular cleaning; it's a thorough cleaning done once or a few times a year.

Think of it as an opportunity to clean the areas you often skip during your weekly or daily cleaning, such as under the furniture and beds, behind the refrigerator, the tops of cabinets, and inside cabinets.

You wash curtains, check systems such as filters and vents, sanitize high-touch areas, and deep-clean upholstery.

It's also a moment of decluttering, reorganizing, and refreshing your home and its environment.

Seasonal deep cleaning creates a renewed space, positively affecting and boosting your mental well-being and comfort.

For most people, seasonal deep cleaning occurs at key moments of the year:

• In the fall, to prepare for the colder months

• In spring, to clear away winter's heaviness

• Before major holidays, to make their homes ready and comfortable for gatherings

Why a Clean Home Can Improve Your Mood

Deep cleaning your space doesn't just spruce it up; it has enormous physical and psychological benefits that boost your emotional well-being:

1. Better Focus, Quality Sleep, and Mental Clarity

There are fewer chances of being sidetracked by clutter in clean, well-organized spaces. Consequently, you'll have better mental clarity.

A clean bedroom with clean, allergen-free bedding enhances sleep, improving sleep quality and boosting productivity, focus, and clarity during the day.

2. Confidence Through Accomplishment

Setting goals during seasonal deep cleaning is essential; every task you successfully finish within a given time inspires you to start the next one or treat yourself to a favorite juice or snack.

Every achievement boosts motivation and self-esteem.

3. The Science Behind Cleaning and Mental Health

Clutter has a significant impact on stress levels and brain chemistry. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, wives whose homes felt more stressed had flatter cortisol patterns over three days after a home assessment.

Cortisol is a stress hormone that increases stress and can exacerbate feelings of anxiety.

On the other hand, wives whose homes were more restorative had healthier, steeper daily cortisol across the three days.

Elevated cortisol levels make you constantly overwhelmed, increase anxiety, and make it difficult to unwind. Deep cleaning, organizing, and decluttering are small wins that trigger the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with motivation, reward, and pleasure.

Seasonal deep cleaning can also serve as a mindfulness practice. When you focus on the task, your mind lets go of constant worries, boosting clarity and calmness.

Combined with higher dopamine and lower cortisol, this results in better focus, less stress, and higher productivity—all sparked by a seasonal deep clean!

Step-By-Step Guide to a Seasonal Deep Clean

Start your deep clean by sketching a simple plan that encourages focus and boosts energy. Set priorities: start with the most enjoyable tasks to reduce stress and build momentum.

This keeps you motivated, productive, and focused until you have completed all tasks.

How to Plan and Prioritize Rooms

1. Walk Around Your Home

Walk through your home, room by room, and notice any neglected areas, dirt, and clutter. Check high-impact areas, including places where you spend a lot of time, such as your bedroom and living room.

2. Set Priorities

Decide which rooms to prioritize based on the following:

• The visibility of the area, such as the entryway.

• The amount of time you spend there

• Are there any health concerns related to a dirty bathroom or kitchen?

3. Schedule a Cleaning Window

Set aside a weekend or short sessions during the week when you're free to clean without rushing.

The best time for deep cleaning, however, is before the start of a new season, such as fall or spring, or before a special gathering.

4. Assemble Your Tools in Advance

You should have everything you'll need to deep clean ready, including gloves, cleaning agents, masks, and other tools, to avoid unnecessary movement that could cause stress and exhaustion.

5. Create a Workable Seasonal Cleaning Checklist

• Break your tasks into manageable chunks to easily see progress, which keeps you motivated. For example, under 'bedroom tasks,' include tasks such as washing curtains.

• Use cleaning templates for each room. A simple checklist could include:

• Deep clean high-touch surfaces

• Clean behind and inside the furniture and appliances.

• Declutter and donate or dispose of items.

• Dust from top to bottom, for example, from ceiling fans to baseboards

• Replace or wash fabrics such as bedding, curtains, and cushion covers.

• Properly ventilate the rooms to prevent mold growth and minimize exposure to cleaning products. Prioritize your safety by wearing protective clothing.

Deep Cleaning Tips: Floors and Room-By-Room

To ensure that every area of your home is clean, clean room by room, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathrooms. Finally, deep-clean the floors and carpets.

Below are specific tasks for each room to ensure your seasonal cleaning is mood-lifting and thorough.

Bedroom

• Clean the curtains/blinds, mirrors, windows, and refresh the soft surfaces such as sofas, throw pillows, cushions, and mattresses.

• Wash dirty bedding, including the throw pillows and mattress protectors. Flip or rotate the mattress. If you see stubborn stains or the mattress needs a thorough deep cleaning, contact Zerorez® for professional mattress cleaning services.

• Dust the surfaces, such as shelves, nightstands, behind wardrobes, and dressers.

• Vacuum under the bed and wipe baseboards for a refreshing feel.

Bathroom

• Scrub and clean the tiles, grout, showers/tubs, and bathroom fixtures to remove mold and mildew. Zerorez offers tile and grout cleaning services at an affordable rate. Consider contacting us, as grout is delicate, and a single mistake could result in the need to repair the entire flooring.

• Clean showerheads and mirrors. Sanitize sinks, switches, knobs, and faucets.

• Replace or clean the shower curtains/liners and mats.

Living Room

The living room is one of the most critical areas of your home, as it's one of the places you spend quality time resting and hosting visitors.

Refreshing your living room clears the visual clutter and creates a more relaxing and welcoming space for everyone.

Here are key things you need to do in the living room:

• Declutter surfaces such as the entertainment centers and bookshelves. Do also organize the coffee tables.

• Dust surfaces, including picture frames and electronics such as TVs, remotes, woofers, shelves, vents, and ceiling fans.

• Thoroughly vacuum rugs and floors, including under the furniture. Rotate the rugs for even wear.

• Vacuum chairs and sofas, including the cushions and crevices.

Kitchen

The kitchen requires extra care because it's one of the busiest areas in your home and is prone to clutter.

Here are the areas you need to attend to:

Cabinets and Pantry: Pull everything out, check for expired items, and dispose of them. Wipe the interiors and reorganize your spices, containers, and food staples for easy access.

Appliances: Deep clean your microwave, blender, oven, coffee maker, toaster, and stovetop, as well as any other appliances you have.

Counters and sinks: Sanitize the countertops, sinks, and faucets. Clean behind and under the items that sit on your counters.

Freezer and Fridge: Empty the fridge and wipe or clean the shelves. Sanitize them using a food-safe solution, such as a mixture of baking soda and mild vinegar with water. Discard expired food and then restock.

Carpets and Floors

• Sweep and mop non-carpeted floors, paying special attention to baseboards, under rugs, corners, and edges.

• Move furniture and vacuum underneath. Also, clean hidden spots.

• Seasonal carpet cleaning removes deep-set dirt, stains that regular vacuums can't fix, and allergens. For excellent results, consider professional carpet cleaning services; experts have the tools and safe products to refresh and extend the durability of your carpets.

Conclusion

Seasonal deep cleaning isn't only about a spotless space; it's also about space that boosts your mental productivity, clarity, and peace.

Refreshing your home is refreshing your mind.

Hiring a professional cleaner makes the process seamless, freeing up your time to rest, play with your kids, visit friends, or simply take a nap.

Besides, professional cleaning extends the freshness of your home, keeping it healthier and cleaner longer.

Call us today or schedule online, for an expert seasonal deep cleaning of your mattresses, carpets, floors, or entire home at a pocket-friendly price.