Scrub a dub dub – time to get rid of winter grub!

BY: RACHEL WUMKES

The act of “spring cleaning” started years ago as a way to clean up winter’s mess.  Back then, people used fire to heat their homes, and doors were often kept shut to keep the heat inside.  This led to soot and grime all over everything.

And can you imagine the smell?

Yuck!

With the onset of spring often comes a burst of energy.  The days are longer.  The temperatures are warmer.  The sun makes everything in life seem just a bit better. People tend to get a little hop in their step.  We shake off the dreary cold after a long, North Iowa winter, and burst into spring ready to take on the world!

According to www.goodnet.com, here are 5 ReasonS why de-cluttering and spring cleaning are good for you!

  • Spring cleaning increases productivity.
    • It turns out, putting away items where they belong can save you time when searching for them later! Who knew?  The process itself of cleaning can also increase energy levels.
  • Spring cleaning is healthy.
    • Ridding your home of dust and other allergens is a good thing!
  • Spring cleaning makes you happy.
    • They say a tiny house makes people happier, and that the actual act of cleaning provides a sense of satisfaction and puts you in a good mood.
  • Spring cleaning reduces stress.
    • I can see this one when you’re finished. I will admit it’s nice to sit down when it’s done and marvel at my accomplishments.
  • Spring cleaning helps you focus.
    • Apparently, clearing out the clutter in your home actually clears out the clutter in your brain!

Now, even I have to take the above list with a grain of salt.  Not once in my adult life have I ‘Disney’d’ my way through a cleaning session in my house.  There’s no whistling a catchy tune and having woodland creatures gather to help me as I slave away.  And a stress reliever?  Um… no.  Typical cleaning sessions are filled with anger and rage as my family members are off living their best lives and I’m working my little tail to the bone.

Even just typing it out causes stress! 

Thankfully, these Chamber members are here to help!  Their knowledge and expertise of cleaning in their respective areas is second to none, and they would love to carry some of the burden on your spring cleaning this year!

Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning – serving the Mason City, Charles City, and Clear Lake, IA area since 2001. They offer low moisture or hot water extraction (steam cleaning). Call them today for a free carpet cleaning quote.

FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/HBMasonCity

WEBSITE: https://heavensbestmasoncity.com/

PHONE: (641) 423-1400

EMAIL: heavensbestmasoncity@gmail.com

Cardinal Cleaning – owned and operated by Debbie Anderson of Clear Lake. She has been in the cleaning business for over 24 years and specializes in deep and detailed cleaning weekly or as needed.

PHONE: (641) 357-1695

DIRECTORY LISTING: https://members.clearlakeiowa.com/list/member/cardinal-cleaning-6968

Swarty’s LLC – a small local company. They provide a range of services from Cleaning, Organizing, Light Handyman services.  In reality – they are really a jack of all trades, offering SO many services to the North Iowa area!

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Swartysllc

PHONE: (641) 231-1231

EMAIL: swartys.clearlake@gmail.com

Bio Security Services LLC – for a different kind of spring cleaning, now is a great time to eliminate all those pesky germs from your home or business!

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/VirusRemovalServices

WEBSITE: http://Biosecurityservicesllc.com/

PHONE: (641) 530-0506

EMAIL: biosecserv@gmail.com

Lake Country Window Cleaning & Elite Home Care – Indoor/outdoor window cleaning, plus power washing outdoors. Lake Country Window Cleaning has developed an Elite Home Care division that allows you to enjoy your lake home/summer home without the worry of maintaining it throughout the year.

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Lake-Country-Window-Cleaning-109464607135639

PHONE: (402) 889-5939

EMAIL: lakecountrywindow@yahoo.com

Midwest Duct Works – the ultimate in spring cleaning!  They offer duct work video inspection and cleaning of residential and commercial HVAC systems in the state of Iowa, Clean Dryer Vents, remove & blow in insulation, eliminate Bad Odors and do mold & Fire Remediation.

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/midwestductworks

PHONE: (515) 200-9111

WEBSITE: https://www.midwestductworks.net/

EMAIL: midwestductwork@gmail.com

Hallelujah for local companies who are here to help!  If you’re looking for the ultimate feeling of fresh and clean this season, I’m sure you’ll find help in one of the options above.

Happy cleaning!