Our top cleaning tips to help you restore your home after Winter Hibernation

The cold, dreary atmosphere of the Winter months often cause us to slow down, seek comfort, warmth, and a greater amount of sleep, mimicking the basic hibernation tactics we see throughout nature. The harsh lack of sunlight and warmth often leaves us Brits feeling a bit under the weather, and while us humans may not require hibernation the same way that animals do, our slower behaviour and distaste for the colder conditions can cause a drop in our overall productivity, and cleaning after hibernation season is far from desired.

While it may feel easy to behave like hibernating creatures until we see the Spring season begin to blossom, it’s also important take small steps towards looking after your home in the meantime.

In this blog, we share our top cleaning tips for restoring your home after the cosy winter hibernation season!

Set realistic cleaning goals

Setting realistic and achievable cleaning goals for the week, or even for the year, enables you to plan and prioritise the tasks that need to be completed in order to take the necessary small steps towards cleaning your home and maintain a tidy environment. Whether you’re aiming to declutter your desk, wash your bedding, or deep clean the kitchen, setting yourself realistic and manageable cleaning goals helps to make tasks less overwhelming, especially when busy schedules become chaotic.

Firstly, we recommend setting aside time in your morning, as and when possible, to begin cleaning your home. Completing small, yet productive tasks in the morning is more likely to increase your ability to exit hibernation mode, and is a positive way to begin the day! From bedrooms to bathrooms, kitchens and office spaces, ensure to set realistic goals that are personal to each room and priority.

Organise your home

When in doubt, throw it out! Clearing out your wardrobe and drawers is a simple, yet effective, way to kickstart your exit from hibernation mode and declutter around the home. Struggling to part with something you ‘might need’ one day, or hanging on to those preloved wardrobe staples that have seen better days? January is the best time to refresh your space ready for the year ahead and, as the days get brighter, a great way to bid farewell to Winter hibernation is to begin setting up your Spring wardrobe! While the days of multiple layers may still be upon us, getting a head start and preparing for the upcoming months will not only give you additional time in the future, but improve your mood in the present.

Why not step it up a notch and give your cupboards a declutter? From old letters to miscellaneous items and cupboard food past its best-before date (we’ve all been there!), a rigorous cupboard declutter, organisation, and clean can transform your home and ensure it’s ready for the upcoming seasons.

Give your kitchen and bathrooms a refresh

It’s important to tackle germs and grime that accumulate in your kitchen and bathroom areas. There’s no better feeling than seeing your kitchen and bathroom shine, so giving them a thorough clean is a great way to help yourself emerge from the Winter hibernation rut and make a difference in your life. Regular maintenance of your kitchen and bathrooms not only makes routine tasks easier to manage but also contributes to the overall cleanliness and tidiness of your home.

With Molly Maid’s Kitchen and Bathroom Degreaser and Limescale Remover at your disposal, cleaning your kitchen and bathroom areas becomes an effortless task, allowing you to enjoy a hygienic and spotless environment. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready for a brighter home!

Make your windows shine

The harsh weather of winter can really take its toll on our windows, from increased condensation inside, to substantial rain and mist outside, our windows can really take the brunt of woeful weather conditions.

Make way for the sunlight and blue skies on the horizon and brighten up your space ready for Spring with a mighty step that will make a big difference to your home! As it’s proven that sunlight plays a substantial role in hibernation behaviour, make sure to add more light into your mornings with a quick and easy scrub of the windows around your house. Not only will this help to add an extra beam of light into your home during an otherwise gloomy season, but it will also help you to embrace the great outdoors and get ahead of your Spring clean.

Don’t forget mirrors!

Add an extra sparkle to your home and leave your hibernation state by adding an extra glow to your mirrors! Much like windows, steamy and dusty mirrors can be the result of cold weather conditions and heating appliances within the home. A quick and simple clean of your mirrors will help open up the surrounding space and give it another touch of shine.

Dust and wipe

As we retreat into our homes for hibernation during the Winter months, the warmth from radiators and fireplaces can exacerbate the build-up of dust on various surfaces around the house. Dust is pesky and can gather anywhere from blinds, shelves, televisions, bedding and blankets, resulting in a constant battle to maintain a clean home environment, especially during this time of year.

Molly Maid’s All Purpose Surface Cleaner is the reliable product you need for tackling dust and dirt that accumulates around your home, ensuring a fresh and tidy living space to enjoy as we leave the winter season!

Check your radiators

Don’t forget to clean your radiators! As we mentioned in our previous step, heating appliances are often the result of large build-ups of dust particles around your home. As we slowly leave the cold behind and start to enter a warmer season, it’s important to also ensure your home is free of dust and dirt around these heating appliances, like radiators, as increased amounts can impact their efficiency. To enjoy maximum warmth and comfort, don’t forget to eliminate this excess, hidden and pesky grime!

Clean furniture/furnishings

Find yourself often living under a duvet or blanket during the Winter months? Give your home that fresh feeling by thoroughly cleaning your furniture and furnishings to remove any lingering dirt. Prioritise washing any used furnishings such as bedding, blankets and cushions, or even give your sofas and chairs a much needed bit of TLC!

For the ultimate clean feeling, who doesn’t love the idea of adding new and subtle touches to your interior?! Whether you’re in the market for a stylish new sofa, or simply a new comfy cushion or two, a bit of gentle retail therapy to your home can really uplift your space after a period of Winter hibernation. Giving our home a new look is the perfect way to encourage a fresh start.

Remove debris, mud, mould, and mildew

Nothing says Winter like poor weather! Debris and mud from miserable weather conditions can often follow you around your home, such as leaves, rainwater and snow. Remove the perils of Winter by making an effort to clean your doorways or entrance-halls of unwanted dirt and grime, especially when pets are present!

Also ensure a healthy start for your home and body this Spring with a thorough clean of any mould and mildew that may have formed due to harsh Winter weather. The combination of indoor heating and below-zero temperatures can often cause excess condensation on windows can result in an unwanted build up of mould and mildew around your home. This can not only effect the overall cleanliness of your home but, if left untreated, can also lead to negative health implications.

After a thorough and safe removal of mould and mildew, be sure to clean any remaining dirt and residue with Molly Maid’s Antibacterial Surface Cleaner, to give your home an extra shine and sparkle.

Work from home? Revamp up your office scenery!

While it may be ever so tempting to work in comfort during the midst of Winter, aka the comfort of your bed or sofa, taking time to tidy your overall office space can do wonders for improving your productivity and helps to ease the exit from hibernation mode and the decrease the step back into reality.

Spruce up your working scenery with a general organisation of your desk, removing clutter, sorting through documents, and tidying stationary to give your office space a new lease of life this upcoming year!

Sit back and relax with a professional home clean

January is the ultimate time of the year to slow down, rest, and enjoy the comfort that hibernation season brings. Winter cleaning can be a difficult task for many, particularly when time is of the essence and productivity is at an all-time low. Why not treat yourself or your loved ones to a Molly Maid professional clean? Our passionate team of cleaning professionals ensure your home is cleaned top to bottom and at the highest standard, for an affordable price.

So whether you’re seeking support leaving hibernation, or are looking to get a head start on your Spring cleaning, Molly Maid are here to help!

Contact us now or find your local Molly Maid service.

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