Guest Post by Chloe Harris
Keeping your home clean and sanitised is essential in preventing allergies, skin problems, respiratory issues and many other health problems.
Max Funding’s head of finance Shane Perry says, “When you live in a dirty and untidy place, you are subtly aware of the undone chores, and your eyes don’t have a chance to rest. Too much clutter could lead to a lot of stress and exhaustion. Also, when things take longer to find or aren’t easily found, stress levels rise, and the risk of illness increases.” Perry also believes that a pleasant environment at home can help you make better financial decisions.
A Clean Home Makes You Eat Healthy Foods
Do you crave fast food when you’re stressed? It’s only your body’s natural response to stressors. Clutter, mess, and untidiness are stressful.
Cleaning up doesn’t only lessen health hazards; it also encourages you to make healthier decisions. In a study published in Psychology Science, people are presented with food options. Those who work in a clean environment prefer an apple, while those who work in an untidy environment choose a chocolate bar.
A Clean Home Eases Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
Whether you have seasonal outdoor allergic reactions to pollen or sensitivity to dirt, dust mites, pet dander, and fur, maintaining your home clean can minimise the risk.
Regular dusting and vacuuming, paying close attention to every area that is prone to microbial growths, changing bed sheets, and changing window curtains can all lessen your sick days.
A Clean Home Makes You More Active
Cleaning your house won’t burn as many calories as a full-fledged workout, but it is more challenging than sitting on a couch. Maintaining a clean home ensures that your body gets some exercise, thereby hitting multiple birds with one stone. First, your house is clean, then you get some exercise, you enjoy a clean space, and you get healthier. So grab that cloth, and wipe some counters.
A Clean Home Reduces Risks of Injury
Keeping objects out of the way will help minimise the risk of injuries. Leaving around loose items such as toys causes trips and falls. Stacks of boxes and enormous piles of objects can fall on someone and cause harm. Cleaning and arranging everything in the house will improve overall safety.
Are You Ready To Clean For Your Health?
Having a clean and organised place has many benefits, from keeping germs away to making you feel comfortable and less depressed. Not all of us have the time to perform a deep cleaning on a regular basis.
Hiring a professional house cleaner offers the best of both—a tidy, healthy environment without the hassle of cleaning it yourself—the benefit of having a clean home without work.