Music Pumps You up For Spring Cleaning
Happy spring! We all love the idea of a freshly-cleaned and organized home – inside and out – but actually doing the work, not so much!
May we suggest adding some upbeat music to help you get in the mood to declutter, deep clean and prep your home for the season. Cranking up the tunes motivates and energizes so we get that sweeping and mopping, spraying and dusting, done in no time.
Scientific research shows that music can act on the brain similar to a psychedelic drug, triggering pleasure and immediate mental health benefits. Feel-good endorphins are released, which quell anxiety, boost productivity and get you in the groove.
We could all use some inspiration to get in the spring cleaning groove. Actually, 93% of us would rather do anything other than spring clean, according to a Molly Maid survey – 44% would choose to public speak over cleaning. Scrubbing tubs and toilets is no fun, and so too window washing and gutter cleaning.
Get groovin’ while removing grime
But the fact is mess creates stress – whether it’s indoors or outdoors – weighing us down, and cluttering us mentally and physically. A good cleanup lifts spirits and lets the sun shine in. It makes room for joy and a healthy and happy spring – so let’s get at it. Keep in mind, there’s always help to be had so it’s not overwhelming. Hit all the right notes with a helping hand from Custodia Home Management for all your yard work, repairs and seasonal maintenance needs.
So whistle while you work – or belt out a tune. Let the music move you to tackle and triumph over your annual spring cleanup. Get groovin’ while removing grime. Chores don’t seem to take as long when you’re listening to these energizing tunes:
- Find yourself Takin’ Care of Business with Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
- Take on the clutter with Eminem’s Clean Out My Closet.
- Spark laundry-room joy with Dolly Parton’s Washday Blues.
- Dust and refresh your bedroom with Dreams by Fleetwood Mac.
- Clean up those carpets with Beat It by Michael Jackson.
- Appliances will sparkle with Rihanna’s Diamonds.
- Bounce and bop as you scrub the kitchen with Housework by The B-52s.
- Vacuum up dust bunnies and you’ll be Walking on Sunshine with Katrina & The Waves.
Get pumped listening Spotify’s Happy Cleaning, Spring Cleaning Songs or Housework Hits! (Spotify Free operates with advertisements and limited controls).
No mess, no stress
Reap the health benefits of a healthy home. The phrase, “clean home, clean mind” is so true. It’s not only about keeping our literal house in order but it clears out and releases the clutter from our emotional, mental and physical houses too. Creating a well-maintained home brings peace of mind, calmness and happiness.
You’ll also breathe easier too when things are tidier and less cluttered because it reduces allergens. One big domestic irritant is the house dust mite which is a top source for lots of sneezing and wheezing. Another household contributor to inflammation and immune dysfunction is mold – it contributes to respiratory illnesses such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.
Clearing out the clutter that’s accumulated over the long winter months is a good place to start. If there are things, objects, clothes, books, furniture, etc., that don’t serve a real purpose in the present or very near future, or are things that are kept out of guilt, that is clutter. If you can’t say that you really want it or need it within three seconds, it is probably clutter.
Focus on a room by room review. Don’t get over zealous. Give yourself a timeline, and remember to be realistic with what you can achieve in your allotted time.
Changing your tune now will free you from facing the music later: Neglecting important chores and home maintenance tasks leads to stress, overwhelming clutter and unnecessary costs down the road.
So here’s to a new season and fresh start! Custodia Home Management is sweet music to all our ears and is always reading and willing to lend a helping hand.
Spring cleaning must-dos
Essential home tune-ups ensure living spaces are healthy and safe. A well-maintained home brings peace of mind, comfort and joy, and frees you up to focus on what matters most – the people we love and summertime living.
We’re pros at spring cleanup. Here are a few of our favourite things:
- Clean the duct work
- Do HVAC checks and change filters
- Cleanup yard and rake leaves
- Prune back tree branches and shrubs that are too close to the house
- Clear out drains and gutters
- Check outside for cracks in siding, roof damage and inside basement for water damage
- Tend to necessary house repairs
- Assess and eliminate tripping and fall hazards inside and outside
- Add handrails along all steps, and grab-bars and ramps if needed
- Repair deck and fence
- Check home’s smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Switch out old bulbs to LED lighting with higher brightness and even a dimmer switch
- Get windows cleaned inside and out
- Wash window treatments
- Vacuum up all those dust bunnies – even the ones under the appliances
- Get carpets cleaned
- Clean the oven
- Dust everything, including ceiling fans and lamp shades
- Clean the drawers in your fridge
- Throw out expired food from fridge and cupboards
- Go through your medicine cabinet and get rid of expired meds
- Rotate/flip your mattress
The top 10 most hated chores according to YELP:
- Carpet cleaning
- Gutter services
- Window washing
- Home organization
- Lawn mowing
- Upholstery cleaning
- Drain cleaning
- Junk removal
- Grout services
- Attic cleaning