The New Year has begun, and the post-Christmas reality has set in. The harsh and gloomy atmosphere of January can be hard on your mental wellbeing, and it can become difficult to keep up to date with everyday chores.
After the festive season celebrations, many of us may also find ourselves feeling the pinch as we enter January, but it’s important to dedicate time and funds to not only looking after yourself, but also your house.
With the darker and colder months keeping us mostly indoors, it’s vital to stay uplifted and remove the doom and gloom from the Winter season by keeping your surroundings refreshed. A clean and tidy environment can have significant impacts on your mood, whether it’s tackling the washing basket, or dusting around the fireplace, small steps to towards a cleaner home can make a big difference.
So sweep away the looming January blues and make way for a fresh start by taking a look at our budget-friendly top tips to uplift your home and wellbeing this Winter.
Home cleaning checklist for a tidy house and tidy mind:
Declutter
First things first, the task of removing clutter left over from past Christmas celebrations, such as festive decorations, boxes, cards and wrapping, is a quick and easy way to transform the appearance of your home ready for the new year ahead. Using storage cupboards or boxes are a great way to store clutter you want to save for another day, and keep your living space tidy and fresh.
Dust, vacuum and sweep
Dry air, low humidity and heating appliances can consequently lead to more dust settling on your surfaces, not to mention in the nooks and crannies of your Christmas decorations.
To combat this, remove unwanted dirt by dusting around areas of your home, focusing on areas such as window sills, tables and cupboards. Once this is complete, use a broom or vacuum cleaner to eliminate remaining dirt to keep your home looking clean and dust-free.
We love to tackle dirt and grime with Molly Maid’s All Purpose Surface Cleaner – the perfect way to restore your kitchen and surfaces across your home!
Fireplace
If you’ve been enjoying the warmth from a fireplace this winter, it’s easy to forget that it also needs a bit of TLC from time to time. Make sure you remove ash and debris from around the corners of the fireplace and clean the glass or gate.
Deep clean your kitchen
For budding chefs, or food enthusiasts, your kitchen can be a haven within your home, but keeping your kitchen clean can be an unwanted chore, especially during the aftermath of the Christmas Day dinner parties…
Brighten up your kitchen by scrubbing worktop surfaces and tables, mop floors, wipe cabinets and clean the interior of appliances such as ovens and microwaves.
Remove strong grease and grime from around your kitchen and replace the need for aggressive chemicals or solvents with Molly Maid’s Kitchen & Bathroom Degreaser. Plus, don’t forget to clean around your taps, kettles boilers and pipework to remove tough limescale build-up with Molly Maid’s sustainable limescale remover.
Don’t forget the fridge!
The inside of your fridge and freezer can often be neglected during a home clean, so it’s important to bare them in mind when tackling the kitchen to keep them looking shiny and gleaming. Refresh your kitchen to the max, don’t forget to check the inside of your fridge for spillages or forgotten food, and keep an eye out for those December best-before dates!
Disinfect and sanitise areas
It’s hard to escape the frenzy of colds, coughs and illnesses during the hustle and bustle of Winter months. To stop the spread of bacteria across your house and keep your physical health in top condition, it’s important to regularly clean surfaces and door handles with antibacterial products and disinfectants.
Molly Maid’s antibacterial surface cleaner is the affordable and eco-friendly tool for taking care of your home and health all year round.
Clean blankets, cushions and all things cosy
Who doesn’t love getting cosy slumped under a mountain of blankets and cushions throughout the colder months? We certainly do!
Pop the washing machine on and fill it with all of your cosy-must haves for the ultimate Winter clean feeling, keeping you warm, satisfied and boosting your mental wellbeing during the darker, shorter days. We also recommend washing furniture, such as sofas or chairs, to remove any lingering dust, or stains from food and drink from festive period celebrations.
Organise your office space
For those who often work from home, or students keeping on top of their studies, your desk and office space can rarely feel like an area for relaxation.
Enhance your productivity for the new business quarter and keep your office organised! A simple and affordable declutter of your desk or organisation of documents put the ease into those difficult back-to-work tasks, and help increase your mental wellbeing.
Reach out for an extra helping hand
Struggling to stay on top of home maintenance? Molly Maid’s friendly team of cleaning professionals are here to help. Dedicate your January budget to the things you deserve and get in touch to find out how we can help uplift your home for less.
