Eva Mendes Explains the Relatable Reason Her Home is Always Tidy – It's a Refreshing Reminder for Spring Cleaning Season
No one likes clutter, but the actress really hates it – she recently revealed the psychology behind her cleaning obsession, and it's surprisingly inspiring
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By mid-march, a familiar itch begins, and by the end of the month, the urge to declutter, purge, and scrub every surface is impossible to resist. Spring cleaning season is upon us. For those who need a little extra motivation, Eva Mendes is here to provide it.
The actress and founder of cleaning brand, Skura Style took to Instagram to share her philosophy on a tidy home, and it's oh-so relatable. From the countertop of her pink kitchen, she tells audiences: 'When there's clutter, in the kitchen specifically, but everywhere else as well, I feel like my brain just works harder to try to make sense, and therefore it's more on alert. It's not just about, like, I like things clean, no. I like how I feel when things are clean.'
As we begin building out our March cleaning checklists, the psychology behind the joy of cleaning is an important reminder of the rewards that come with the practice. We not only get a clean home, but the peace of mind that comes with it. To explore further, here's a peek inside Eva Mendes' kitchen, and an edit of the products she uses to keep her home squeaky clean.
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Eva Mendes' Skura Style cleaning supplies are essential to her regimen. Here are our editor's picks of the best pieces from her collection to try today, plus our favorite celebrity-approved cleaning spray.
This eco-friendly alternative to the traditional paper towel comes with Eva Mendes' seal of approval. Each pack contains three cloths with beautiful and unique designs.
Tough dirt doesn't stand a chance against these abrasive dish scouring pads. They are durable and designed to last through many cleanings.
These highly absorbent towels are perfect for drying dishes and countertops. The non-terry side is lint-free, so your glassware will sparkle.
These microfiber cloths are super absorbent and lint free. They're a workhorse wonder for every part of your kitchen, and you can use them multiple times.
If you want to try Skura Style but aren't sure where to start, this set is the perfect foray into the brand. It includes a 4-pack of SKRUBBY Sponges, two scouring pads, and a 10-pack of microfiber cloths.
A fresh-smelling spray is a spring cleaning essential, and this a definitive celeb favorite. Both Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston swear by the enchanting fragrance.
Eva's assertion is also a reminder of the way our emotions can be deeply connected to the state of our homes. From mood-boosting interior design, to uplifting scents, we can truly shape our environments to reflect the mental state we hope to be in. In the caption for her Instagram post, Eva Mendes explains: 'I feel like my mood is always connected to the condition of my surroundings at any given moment. So when I can control my environment, which is really only in my home, I do.'
Though spring cleaning might not fix all of your problems, as Eva makes clear, it can certainly make them feel lighter. Ultimately, that's the best we can all do.
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Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.
In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.
Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.