Maintaining the cleanliness of your home is essential to staying healthy and well. Whether you’re in need of a deep clean or a routine home refresher, Obsessive Cleaning is here to check a clean home off your to-do list. After all, a clean home is a healthy home!
A clean home is a germ-free home
Reduce the amount of exposure to dust, allergens, germs, bacteria and all the tiny critters that cause you to get sick by keeping your home clean. Areas of dusty upholstery, carpeting, and bedding can trigger and exacerbate asthma and allergies. Vacuuming and dusting can help keep the air you breathe fresh and free of allergens.
A clean home is a stress-free home
We all know how stressful and busy life can get, and cleaning your home may be the last thing on your mind. However, research shows that when you’re distracted by clutter and chaos, you’re less likely to be productive, adding more burden to your plate.
When you’re home is clean, you’ll have less stimuli competing for your attention and you may be more motivated to get things done, especially if you work from home. Simple things like a sparkly kitchen and a bed that is made will keep you from feeling unnecessary stress.
A clean home is a pest-free home
Insects, rodents, and other household pests thrive in dirty, damp, and dusty environments. These pests can not only infest your home very quickly, but can be a mental and financial hassle to exterminate.
They can spread bacteria and germs from your kitchen and garage to the rest of your house, now becoming a health hazard. These infestations are very attracted to garbage and food remains, and can be eliminated by keeping your home free of trash, organized, and sanitized.
Physicians around the world have found that pests can even lead to chronic diseases. For example, cockroaches are a well-established cause of asthma and can carry and spread germs and parasites that may cause gastroenteritis.
Bed bugs are a terrible infestation that can cause painful and hard to treat skin conditions but can be avoided with a clean and sanitized home.
A clean home makes for better sleep
When it comes time to sleep, you may be distracted and anxious about the state of your home, especially your bedroom. Maintaining the cleanliness of your bed and bathroom can make getting in bed and going to sleep much easier.
You’ll feel at peace knowing you can wake up to a pest-free, freshly cleansed home in the morning. Better sleep quality also leads to a more productive and stress-free day.
A clean home makes for healthier food choices
When you come home to a clean and organized kitchen, you’ll be more inclined to prepare healthy home-cooked meals. Unorganized pantries, dirty counters, and piles of dishes will subconsciously lead you far from your kitchen, making you more prone to high-processed and nutrient deficient food choices.
A study was done to show how chaos and disorganization can impact your food choices. Test kitchens were set up, one clean and one full of clutter, both stocked with unhealthy and healthy food choices. The research found that those cooking in the cluttered kitchen were consuming twice as many calories in sugary snacks than those working in a clean kitchen!
Obsessive Cleaning is well equipped with the tools and dedicated cleaners to maintain your home and help keep you as healthy as can be!
