A clean house is a happy home

8 Reasons to Clean Regularly

Keeping your home clean and organised is important. But sometimes it can feel like a chore, and you might not want to spend an extra day cleaning your home after a long working week. In instances like these you may even wonder "why am I doing this?".

Today we will discuss the importance of keeping a clean home. So that next time that little question pops into your head you'll have all the answers you need.

1. Dust is incredibly unhealthy. Long term exposure to dust can really harm your health. In fact it has been linked to respiratory, lung and heart issues. Dusting regularly will keep you, and your family safe and decrease the likelihood of these issues. In fact you should be dusting at least once every couple of weeks in reachable areas and doing a deep clean every three months. Another terrible thing about dust and dirt is that it’s known to attract mould, bugs, and various unwanted pests.
   

2. No one likes dirt.If you're someone who enjoys having friends over, or perhaps hosting dinners and events, cleaning should be of top priority to you. People are happier in well cleaned, organised environments. If someone comes over and the house is unkept, dirty and there's dust floating about making them sneeze; Chances are they won't want to come again. Besides, the look of your home can reflect negatively on you, we often imagine people who keep themselves and their homes clean to be more organised, productive and generally more likeable. You wouldn’t want people to think the opposite of you.
   

3. Organisation is key.Have you ever found yourself looking for something when you could’ve sworn you left it somewhere obvious, or struggling to find that one thing you really need right now. We’ve all been there. A clean home is an organised one. Something as simple as colour coding could help you find things twice as fast when you need them. Imagine the freedom of knowing where everything in your house is. It’s an absolute luxury.
   

4. Better Sleep. Experiencing sleeplessness? A survey by The National Sleep Foundation found that even something as simple as making your bed can make the quality of your sleep much better. Your sleeping environment is vitally important to the quality of your sleep. An organised, clean smelling, comfortable bedroom can change everything. A well slept mind is a healthy mind, and a well rested person is a happy one. Cleaning your room is the first step to a happier, more fulfilling life.
   

5. Less Stress.The last thing you want when coming home from a long day at work is to step into a dirty house. A dirty environment can make you agitated, stressed and tired out. A clean house is one you can relax in, a clean environment is a happy one. Besides, it's one less thing to do. When chores stack up they can become overwhelming and can cause a lot of stress. Cleaning on a regular basis can help prevent the buildup of chores and give you more time to wind down, relax and do something more fun.
   

6. Cleaning is an exercise.That’s right! Cleaning can help you get rid of calories. After all, you’re up and moving, you’re reaching out to dust, bending down to hoover under tables and cupboards. When you think about it it’s like a session at the gym! Next time you’re cleaning, put on some music on the speaker and turn it into a fun workout. By the end of it you will have danced, exercised and cleaned your house. Now that’s what I call multitasking!
   

7. It has a number of benefits for your children.Keeping your home clean, and having a regular cleaning schedule can teach your children good habits for when they grow up. Getting them involved in the cleaning once they’re old enough can save you time and teach them essential life skills for their own homes one day. For younger children, having a clean house is about safety. If things are well organised there is less of a chance of them grabbing something they shouldn’t, if there’s no dust and mould there’s less of a chance of them developing certain allergies. A clean home can be amazing for the whole family, it can be a place where you all find happiness and where your children can grow up safely with good memories.
   

8. Killing germs. Cleaning up and reducing the mess in your house can kill germs and stop the spread of anything harmful. This also means that you won’t get sick as often and when you do you’ll be sure it wasn’t from your house. Wiping down spills, doing the dishes, hoovering and wiping down condensation are all simple things you can do to kill germs in your home. Cleanliness is essential to your health so clean regularly and the difference will be incredible.