11 Benefits to having a clean home

Having a clean home has many great benefits which can help our health, our home life, and outside life. Cleaning your home may seem like an annoying chore, but just like the end result, the act of cleaning also has some great benefits. Plus, once you get the habit going, cleaning will become less of a chore and more something you do instinctually. To help you get started here is a list of 11 amazing benefits which cleaning your home will have.

1. Increased productivity

Whether you are at home or at work, having a clean environment will make you more productive. Reduced clutter and cleaner environments allow you to focus on the task at hand, minimising distractions, so you can be more productive. Interestingly, this benefit continues when you leave for work. Having a clean home will also impact your productivity in the office. Countless studies have shown that people who live and work in clean environments are more productive. So, create some good habits and get cleaning to improve your productivity.

2. Promotes charitable giving

Purging your home of unwanted items regularly gives you an opportunity to give these items to someone in need. You can hand the items over to local charities like Vinnies, or the Salvation Army. Alternatively you could sell each item in a garage sale or on Gumtree to give yourself some extra money. If neither of these are a great option be sure to take your items to the local tip and get them recycled and disposed of properly.

3. Reduce stress

Cleaning can often be a calming and therapeutic activity. It provides you with a moment to slow down, relax, and give yourself some self-care. It is a great activity for mindfulness, allowing you to relax and destress. Get started by washing your dishes for a reduced heart rate and stress levels.  

4. A sense of accomplishment

When you clean something you accomplish something. This is a win for your day, which can go a long way. Ticking items off your to-do list and achieving something will help improve your confidence, and energy, which makes you feel great and happy too. Often, this is the reason why the military requires soldiers to make their bed perfectly every morning. It means that they have accomplished their first task of the day. Then, even if they have had a bad day since then, they come back to a freshly made bed. Clean your home, accomplish tasks, then even if you have a bad day, you can come home to a clean home.

5. Reduce allergies

Dust and dirt is a major trigger to some of the most common allergies. Cleaning regularly ensures that dust, dander, dirt, and other allergens are all removed from the home. This can go a long way to helping those who suffer from asthma or allergies to find relief from their symptoms. A regular vacuum, dusting and sweeping will help eliminating these irritants.

6. Get some exercise

Its no secret that cleaning can work up a sweat. It’s a great way to get some exercise while also making your home a cleaner, more comfortable space. Simply vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, and even hand washing dishes can work up a sweat and give you some great exercise on the side. Its made even better with some music and dancing. So dance around with your vacuum cleaner to your favourite song, and burn off those calories.

7. Reduce safety hazards

If you go some time between cleans, often things will pile up. These can include loose items like toys, books, stacks of boxes, and more. Each of these can be a risk to you or your family, especially your little ones (or furry ones), if they fall or are slipped on. Keeping your house tidy reduces the risk of these items becoming a hazard. So, minimise clutter to reduce the risk it can impose to those in your home.

8. Hosting events are now easier

You never have to fear guests dropping by unexpectedly, or at short notice again. Instead, your home can always be ready to go for when you want to have guests over and spend the night partying. No longer will you feel embarrassed about your clutter or the mess, as your home will be in good condition. Host impromptu events without worry at a moments notice at your clean home.

9. Support minimalism

Minimalism is a great way to reduce the stresses and pressures in your life. The concept involves cutting down on the items you own, taking a less is more mindset. Clean and tidy homes tend to have less items, as you regularly purge items you no longer need. So, cleaning your home provides you with an opportunity to embrace the minimalism mindset. Overtime you will begin to remove more items as you see the benefits of minimalism.

10. Feel calmer

Make your home a calm, clean, tranquil space, which allows you to escape from the chaos of the world outside. Having this space of calmness and peace allows you to rest, and relax properly so you can feel as close to 100% as possible when you step outside.  

11. Improve your mental state

As a society we have begun to become more aware of our own mental health and the impacts that may have on our lives. There are many aspects to having a clean home which can benefit our mental health. Firstly, having a home free of clutter and clean can do wonders for our anxiety. You will be able to find any item you are looking for, will be able to rest and relax free of clutter in your way, and you can focus on reducing your stress instead of cleaning. Secondly, cleaning is therapeutic. This was touched on in a previous point, but it is important to mention again. Being able to go around cleaning, accomplishing something, can go a long way to helping you feel better about yourself. Finally, it promotes exercise. Exercise is great for those suffering with mental health issues. It can be a great stress reliever as well.   

Conclusion

Regularly cleaning your home is one of the best habits you can get into. It has so many benefits which could really transform your life. The benefits of creating a habit is that eventually the work load would decrease immensely. As you clean instinctively as you go, and reduce the mess you do create, the need for big cleans will reduce, allowing you to avoid these frustrating, and time-consuming major cleaning times.

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