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Spring Cleaning Takes On a New Meaning with Berkshire Cleanse & Clean

By Jen Lyon, Owner of Berkshire Cleanse & Clean March 24, 2022

My name is Jennifer Lyon and I'm the owner of Berkshire Cleanse and Clean. We are a residential and commercial cleaning company with an energy twist. We currently offer cleaning, reiki sessions, energy clearing of spaces, and organization & feng shui services.




Reiki is a 3000-year-old Japanese technique used for relaxation and stress reduction. It's a natural and safe option that includes moving energy throughout the body and encourages emotional and physical healing. Physical illness first starts in the energy system and then moves down into the body; when we receive reiki we can unblock our chakras. Sometimes when we clean our space, there may still be a heavy feeling, it could stagnate energy from accumulated negative situations, illness, or negative energy from other people. After a home is cleansed from sage, singing bowls, reiki, salt, etc. it will feel lighter, and more welcoming. If we can cleanse and balance our chakra energy system in our body and use energy cleansing rituals for our spaces, our lives can flow with ease.

My cleaning career started at a young age when my mom would bring me with her to her cleaning jobs. In 2010, I was introduced to a whole new world of spirituality from my good friends; Marlee Tyska, owner of Berkshire Greenleaf & Wellness, and Heidi Raymaakers, owner of the spiritual boutique, Soulful Intentions (54 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield). Meditation, inner work, and attuning to different levels of reiki opened up a whole new mindset that helped me remove myself from environmental toxicity. While in college, I was raising my two children and working for two different woman-owned cleaning businesses. Soon after, I began picking up my own jobs. After partnering up in 2020 with a business venture called, "All Around Cleaning," I decided to officially go solo and opened up Berkshire Cleanse and Clean. We currently have a strong team of female employees and our mission is to help others clean their homes and businesses, as well as cleanse the overall vibration of their space. We currently service Berkshire County Area and surrounding areas.

Kicking off spring with a big clean can help get you out of the winter blues and excited for a fresh start! Energy gets stuck in our spaces from being closed up all winter or just from turmoil within the walls. A messy space can lead to a cluttered mind and negatively affect our lives, moods, and relationships. Keeping our spaces and energy in check is beneficial to our lives in so many ways!

Here are 3 steps to help kickstart your spring cleaning:

  1. De-clutter

Clear out overflowing closets, basements, attics, etc. Donate, resell or recycle unwanted or unnecessary items that do not serve you anymore. This opens up space for energy to flow and will give your house a calmer feeling.

2. Deep Clean

Begin with one room at a time and don't take it all on in one day! Start small by dusting high, and making your way down to the baseboards, dusting surfaces, etc. 

3. Cleanse with Sage or Smudge Stick

Open up windows and doors. This will allow negative energy and smoke to leave the house. Light your smudge stick for about 30 seconds, rotate to enable a smoldering ember. Newer sticks may take a  while to light. (Use caution). I begin by moving the smoke top to bottom, side to side, and around each corner of the room while drawing Reiki symbols in the air. As I do this, I repeat intentions, pray, and in some instances- ask spirits to leave the building. There are many different rituals for cleansing a space and coming up with your own unique approach is just fine. *Sage smoke is also believed to have antimicrobial properties that can help kill bacteria, viruses, while also working as an insect deterrent.

Do you need a fresh start this spring but don't have the time or energy to make it happen? Call Berkshire Cleanse & Clean for a free estimate! (413) 770-8049.

Berkshire Cleanse & Clean, Pittsfield. (413) 770-8049