Have you ever had a friend stop by unexpectedly? You probably immediately stressed out that your home was a wreck and likely over-explained why your house looked that way. You start wondering how it happened and what the quickest way to clean it up is going to be – major anxiety overload! Don’t misunderstand, no one expects to keep a perfect home in case of unexpected visitors, but a generally clean home managed by the ease of daily pick up makes a world of difference on our family life and our health. Kalyn Brooke and Romana D'Souza, lifestyle bloggers, give us Eight reasons keeping a clean home keeps you happy and healthy. Burns Calories
Cleaning your home may not seem like much of a workout, but you can actually burn about 200 calories an hour while cleaning. Some of the top calorie-burning chores include mowing the lawn, sweeping/mopping, washing and drying dishes and scrubbing. Lowers Stress Levels It feels good to live in a clean, clutter-free home, but the process of cleaning can also relax you by reducing stress and anxiety levels. According to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, twenty minutes of cleaning activity reduces anxiety and stress by as much as 20 percent. Improves Concentration and Productivity A cluttered, messy home can distract even the most focused among us. Without huge stacks of papers and laundry strewn all over the place, research shows you will be able to focus better on the task at hand. According to Jeff Goins, "Clutter is the enemy of creativity." This is so true! Keeping a clean home give you literal and metal space to work and allows you to focus exclusively on the task at hand. Keeps Allergies and Infection under Control Cleaning a house frequently reduces the amount of dusts and allergens floating about. We all recognize the allergies irritate your eyes, throat and nose making it hard to just breathe. Further, using disinfectants to clean your home, gets rid of microbes, viruses, fungi and mold that are capable of making you very sick. Less Maintenance and Repairs By keeping your appliances in good condition, you'll spend less money to repair or replace them. And how do you do that? By cleaning them! It might not sound like a big deal, but I'm all about avoiding unnecessary costs, even if it means a little extra attention to keep things like my dishwasher running smoothly. If you're not sure when you'll find time to do all the extra stuff when you're barely keeping up with laundry and dishes, try to establish a regular cleaning schedule first. Stop Wasting Time I know it sounds super simple, but taking just a few minutes to put items away right after you're done using them has an amazing effect. Not only will you have less of a mess to clean later, you'll easily find an item within seconds of needing it. This in turn, saves time, and time is just as important as saving money! Less Guilt about Downtime If you have ever felt guilty about watching Netflix or reading a book because there is still cleaning to do, read on! Spread out all cleaning tasks throughout the week: Monday, tackle the master bathroom, Tuesday, the guest bathroom, and so on. Once you get that day's task completed, you are free to relax and enjoy time with family, friends, or just by yourself. More Control The next time you feel like your life is spiraling out of control, take a good look around your home. What do you see? Is it full of toys? Clutter? Stains? Crumbs? Those things might be a huge cause of anxiety and frustration. The thing is, you have control over those things. We can choose to sweep or vacuum crumbs off the floor, wipe down the counters, and get rid of clutter, which has an immediate effect on our mood. The final result of your new cleaning attitude: A Sense of Accomplishment One quick glance over your clean and tidy home, and you will get warm fuzzies whenever you think about all the hard work you've done. It also encourages you to continue the habit in the weeks, months, and years to come. For ideas and tips on cleaning and organizing, jump to Kalyn or Romana's blogs.
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3/29/2021 01:46:59 pm
It's cool that you mention that having a clean home can help make your life less stressful. I've been feeling stressed out lately, so I'm thinking about hiring a maid service to clean my house for me. I'm going to search for a good maid cleaning service in the area that I can hire.
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6/15/2021 09:36:49 pm
I appreciated it when you shared that it is important to have a clean home that can give you proper space to work while allowing you to focus exclusively on the task at hand. My mother just mentioned the other day that she is tired of having to deal with a lot of mess in the house as she has been busy with work and she does not have the time to clean it. I will suggest to her hiring a reliable service that can help to clean it so she can have a neat and tidy place to work.
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6/16/2021 12:20:11 am
I do believe it is important for us to have a clean house for the sake of our health. My wife mentioned she has been feeling ill often. I will look into hiring a cleaning service to help have our house cleaned.
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7/19/2021 02:17:41 pm
My mom can't stand to live in a dirty home, and she would really like to get it cleaned every week, but she doesn't have the time to do it herself. She would really like to get some help from a professional to make sure that the work can be done better. I liked what you said about how they can get rid of microbes, viruses, fungi, and mold by using the right disinfectants.
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8/11/2021 09:48:36 pm
Thanks for pointing out that a clean house can improve productivity and concentration. As you said, without clutter, we will be able to focus better on the task at hand. My husband and I are very busy with work so we do not have the time to clean our property. I guess we should look for a house cleaning service on Monday that can thoroughly clean and disinfect our house every month.
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9/30/2021 02:35:03 pm
Thank you for sharing the house cleaning can be good for our health as it helps us to burn calories. The other day my mom mentioned she would like to hire a house cleaning service since she lacks the energy. I will remind her to choose a reliable service with a team of professionals.
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12/6/2021 02:53:01 pm
You must be doing the home cleaning all your life but at times, you just want to delay it to the time it gets late, no? To get rid of this thought, you need to know the really important reasons as to why the house should remain clean.
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1/29/2022 07:03:10 am
It is a very nice post. Thanks for sharing wonderful information about the benefits of house cleaning. Keep writing these kinds of informative information. It's Appreciated.
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3/5/2022 01:58:44 am
Cleaning the house is often seen as a chore, but it turns out that it has some surprising health benefits. For one thing, cleaning the house can help to improve your mood. It can also help to reduce stress levels and improve your overall mental health. Additionally, cleaning can help to improve your physical health by reducing the amount of dust and allergens in the air. Finally, cleaning can help to keep your home healthy and free of bacteria and viruses.
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5/17/2022 02:17:29 am
I am glad that you talked about how house cleaning could reduce a homeowner's stress levels. We just had a party two days ago and now our house is all cluttered and messy. Cleaning all the mess seems to require a lot of effort so it might be better that we hire house cleaning services instead.
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