January is a great time to hit the reset button and get ready for the year ahead. Take advantage of the new year motivation and the social lull of the first month of the year by giving your home a January refresh. Here are our top tips.

Deep clean and declutter

Once the Christmas decorations come down, take the opportunity to deep clean your home. Clean under furniture, take your sofa apart to give it a deep clean and wash any window fittings, such as blinds and curtains. Now is also a great time to declutter your home and get rid of things you no longer need or want so your home feels fresher and cleaner throughout 2023.

Tackle those long-neglected areas of the home where ‘stuff’ builds up and find organisational solutions to help keep them tidy. Improving the organisation of your kitchen cupboards and throwing away old food and unused items can not only help you feel better and more organised but can help you save money on your food bills. Always try to declutter responsibly by donating or recycling items wherever possible.

Tick off your to-do list

Aim to make January the month you start ticking off your home to-do list. Make a comprehensive list of all those little jobs and begin ticking it off, whether it is finally getting that broken light switch fixed or sorting out that faulty plug socket. Carry out some home admin too, including checking that all your fire alarms, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors are working correctly.

Look into getting your central heating and boiler serviced by experts such as MK Electrics Ltd so you can begin the year safe in the knowledge it is working as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Check the condition of your pipes and any existing lagging to ensure you will not get caught out in freezing temperatures.