Spring Cleaning for Your Mind & Home: A Deep Reset

Spring isn’t just about cleaning—it’s about resetting. A cluttered home can contribute to stress, anxiety, and even poor sleep, while a well-organized space promotes mental clarity, relaxation, and better health. Let’s take a strategic approach to decluttering and cleaning in a way that truly supports your well-being.

Step 1: Deep Declutter with Purpose

Instead of tidying up the surface, focus on removing what no longer serves you—physically and mentally.

1. The “Touch It Once” Rule for Clutter: Pick a small, high-impact area (your bedside table, kitchen counter, or bathroom drawers). Handle each item only once and make an immediate decision:

   • Keep – If you use it daily or it brings genuine joy.

   • Donate/Sell – If it’s in good condition but no longer serves you.

   • Trash – If it’s expired, broken, or beyond repair.
     Example: In your bedroom, remove extra pillows you don’t actually sleep on, old receipts from nightstand drawers, or books you’ve “meant to read” but never will.

2. The 6-Month Rule for Wardrobe & Household Items: Ask: “Have I used this in the last 6 months?” If not, let it go.

   • Special cases:

     • Seasonal clothing: If you didn’t wear that sweater all winter, you won’t next year.

     • Kitchen gadgets: If your juicer hasn’t been used since last summer, reconsider its place.

3. Bedroom Detox - Strip it Down to Essentials: Remove anything unrelated to sleep (piles of laundry, work papers, electronics). Swap synthetic bedding for breathable cotton, linen, or bamboo to regulate temperature and reduce allergens. Vacuum your mattress and wash pillows to eliminate dust mites. This Mattress Cleaner helps clean what you can’t wash, using enzymes to break down organic waste like dead skin cells, body oils, and pet dander while helping remove unwanted odors.

Step 2: Upgrade Your Sleep Sanctuary

A clean, well-designed bedroom directly impacts sleep quality.

1. Air Quality Reset

   • HEPA Air Purifier: Removes dust, pollen, and toxins (the link is to the one I prefer)

   • Houseplants that clean the air: Snake plant, aloe vera, or peace lily.

   • Open windows for 10 minutes daily to increase oxygen and reduce indoor pollution.

2. Light & Sound Optimization

   • Replace blue light from screens with warm-toned lamps or red-spectrum light bulbs.

   • Invest in blackout curtains to block streetlights or early sunrise glare.

   • White noise machines or apps can drown out disruptive sounds.

3. The 3-Minute “Evening Reset”

   • Before bed, take 3 minutes to:

     • Put away stray items on your nightstand

     • Set out clothes for the next day

     • Spray bedding with a light calming or lavender mist for relaxation (easy to make on your own!)

Step 3: Detox Your Home & Body from Toxins

Many household products release harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds), affecting air quality and health.

1. Swap These Harmful Items Today:

   • SAY NO to artificial air fresheners & scented candles → SAY YES to essential oil diffusers or soy/beeswax candles

   • SAY NO to traditional dryer sheets (coated in chemicals) → SAY YES to wool dryer balls with essential oils

   • SAY NO to antibacterial soaps (disrupt gut bacteria) → SAY YES to castile soap or natural hand wash

2. Deep Clean High-Touch Areas:

   • Phone, doorknobs, and light switches: Wipe with a mix of white vinegar + tea tree oil, or use a Norwex EnviroCloth with just water to remove up to 99% of bacteria from a surface (when following proper use & care)

   • Showerhead & bathroom surfaces: Use baking soda + hydrogen peroxide to remove grime, or browse for other bathroom solutions

   • Kitchen sponges: Ditch the sponge for a Norwex Dish Cloth, a mesh cloth that dries quickly and reduces the ability to keep germs, odors or food particles in the cloth

Step 4: Digital Declutter & Mental Reset

1. Social Media & Inbox Detox: Unfollow accounts that drain you (negativity, comparison traps, or outdated interests). Set email filters. Unsubscribe from at least 5 junk emails today.

2. Phone-Free Mornings & Evenings: Charge your phone outside the bedroom and use an old-school alarm clock. Replace social media scrolling with a short morning stretch or deep breathing before bed.

Challenge: Pick ONE area today (your bedside table, inbox, or wardrobe) and reset it completely. Notice how it changes your mindset. Then, hit reply and let me know what you cleaned, swapped, or simplified. I’d love to hear how it makes you feel!

One thing I’ve learned—both personally and in working with my clients—is that a clean space equals a clean mind.

That’s what I help people with in my coaching—figuring out the small, simple habit shifts that actually fit into your life so you can feel better, have more energy, and reduce stress without overhauling your entire routine.

Spring is the perfect time for a reset—inside and out. By making small, intentional changes to your space, sleep environment, and daily habits, you’re not just tidying up—you’re creating a foundation for better health, deeper rest, and a clearer mind.

Declutter with intention. Remove what doesn’t serve you.
Focus on light, air quality, and organization to create a sleep-friendly home.
Simple swaps can remove more toxic products from your home.
Be mindful of digital clutter, and simplify.

I’d love to help you create a plan that works for your life. I have options that can help you take back control—without adding more overwhelm.

Want to talk about what might work best for you? Hit reply, and let’s chat!

Warmly,
Rebecca Lange
www.RebeccaLangeWellness.com