As a Hampshire cleaning company based in Alton, we can safely say that a deep clean every Spring is exactly what your house needs. Not only does it get rid of those pesky allergens that have congregated in your home over the Winter months, but it is also provides you with the opportunity to clear out some of the clutter you’ve been secretly trying to ignore for the past year. But, sometimes the benefits of a spring clean go far beyond having a clean house…

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we thought we would provide you with some mental health benefits of a good old spring clean, that you probably haven’t even considered.

1- Time to get moving

 That’s right guys, you can’t possibly give your house a spring clean from the comfort of your own sofa! Spring cleaning is a physical activity and requires you to be productive no matter what stage of the deep clean you’re in. What’s the benefits of this I hear you ask? Well, whether you’re taking out the rubbish or giving your living room floor a much needed hoover, physical activity gets those happy chemicals moving around in your brain. Look at it this way, an activity that increases your heart rate and gives you a sense of accomplishment is your own natural remedy!

2- Reduces stress

 Clutter and stress go hand in hand. Sometimes looking at the clutter that has accumulated in your house can bring on anxiety of incomplete tasks, or make it even harder to accomplish your daily routine. Our solution? Tackle the clutter in your house one room at a time. Be strict with yourself and think about whether you really need those jeans you haven’t worn in 2 years, or whether they’d be better off with a new owner…

When you organise your clutter during your spring clean, you’re setting yourself up for a more relax, stress-free and even happier way of living.

3- A fresh start

 Your mental health is important, and we understand that mental health issues can be extremely overwhelming. Sometimes it seems almost impossible to break the pattern you feel you’ve fallen into, but, chucking out the old during a spring clean to make way for the new is a way of making you feel like you are getting a whole new fresh start. When your house is decluttered, clean and looks practically new, you’ll feel a greater ability to change the state of your mental health as well.

4- Bennetts Home Shine’s top tips

Spring is a great time to renew your efforts to live a much healthier lifestyle. Once you’ve successfully cleared all the dirt and clutter out of your life, you can then begin adding healthier habits to your everyday routine. You’ll be surprised how much even the smallest of changes to your physical surroundings can make such a big change to your mental well-being! Simply follow our top tips to make the most out of your spring clean.

  • Get up the same time each day to create a better routine
  • Get at least 15 minutes of physical activity in each day, whether you’re simply hoovering the carpet or taking out the rubbish, it’s important to get moving.
  • Cleaning shouldn’t consume your whole day! Take some time out to schedule in regular social activities.
  • Take time to reflect, contemplate and exercise mindfulness
  • Nourish your mind and body with a healthy diet
5- Still need help?

If you still feel like managing a spring clean is too overwhelming, please don’t panic. Bennetts Home Shine is a professional Hampshire based cleaning company covering the Alton, Alresford, Four Marks and Ropley areas. Simply give us a call on 01420 769101 or email us at Joanne@bennettshomeshine.co.uk to arrange your free quote today.