Spring Cleaning

It's that time of the year again to start thinking about spring cleaning, which means some serious decluttering, reorganization, scrubbing and polishing.

Back in the day, people kept their houses shut tight during winter. Before central and electric heating, homes were heated with coal, oil or wood. Over the course of the colder months, these heating methods created a residue buildup of soot, oil and dust throughout the home. Spring's arrival was welcomed as an opportunity to freshen up the home in preparation for the warmer season. All surfaces would be swept, scrubbed, dusted and washed.

These days, we probably don't need to go to such lengths, however the spring cleaning tradition continues. Whether you love it or hate it, there's no denying that a good spring clean is a worthwhile exercise. But did you know that it can also benefit your health and wellbeing?

1. Let's Get Productive
Many studies show that reducing clutter and mess can make us more productive and reduce negative stress. Making the effort to declutter and organise your home allows you to better focus on the tasks at hand, focus on the tasks at hand and be more organised in your day-to-to-day activities.

2. What was Lost, Will Be Found!
Sifting through cupboards, drawers and the 'safe place' hall console, means the possibilities of finding lost treasure. All those items you put in a safe place (and then promptly forgot about) resurface - the earring you thought you lost, the spare key to the car or the reading glasses you misplaced months ago.

3. Party Queen!
With the dust bunnies banished, the alfresco/BBQ area scrubbed spotless and that fridge smell erased (thank heavens for Scentsy Counter Clean), you're more likely going to want to show off your home and play hostess. In the southern hemisphere, Christmas isn't far away and this gives us incentive to celebrate the festivities at home.

4. Allergies Be Gone
Spring time is the time of rebirth, hope and joy. It's also the season of pollen, allergies and hayfever! Spring cleaning all the nooks and crannies combats dust buildup, which is a common allergen and irritant. Clearing out allergens from the home can make you feel healthier, especially during hayfever season. Pop on your Scentsy diffuser with your favourite oil afterwards to improve the air quality of your home.

5. An Attitude of Gratitude
De-cluttering gives the opportunity to enjoy the things you own and appreciate that you do in fact, have enough. Our busy society rarely gives us the space to slow down, revel in the happy memories that fill our homes and to be grateful for all we have. Gratitude brings happiness - don't we all want to be a bit happier?

And nothing makes a house feel and smell cleaner, than capping off your spring clean with fresh wax in your Scentsy warmers.

I'm not making it up when I say that Atlantic Air adds a layer of clean when warmed.

Make a plan, set aside some time and get spring cleaning!