Why Is a Clean House a Happy House?

Are you feeling a little down and out lately? If your answer to this question is a ‘yes’, is it possible that your living space reflects your internal struggles? For many people, messy rooms and unkempt homes are merely a reflection of their sadness and anxiety, but why is it so? It appears that the space around us not only reflects our feelings but it can also influence them. When you don’t feel very good, sometimes all it takes to lift your mood is a simple cleaning session. Curious to learn more? Dive in:

Why do we always end up in a mess

It doesn’t matter how happy, smart, and successful we are in our careers; we don’t always have time to deep-clean our apartments and houses. What is more, it seems that the more successful we are in our line of work, the less time we have to clean our homes. This is understandable, as professional success is based on the amount of time and effort you put into your work. When you’re working towards promotion or graduation, it’s easy to forget about dusting the shelves. Deep-cleaning and organizing our home takes the back seat, and after a while, you start struggling to find your bills and clean cups. This, sadly, often leads to dissatisfaction and even depression.

Why we should strive for cleanliness

How clean or how messy your house is, is definitely going to have a profound effect on more than your mood. It’s also important to understand that a clean house also affects the general well-being of your entire family, pets included. By cleaning regularly and keeping a clean house, you’re making huge steps in protecting your family’s health. A clean and healthy living environment for your family should always be your absolute number one priority. Cleaning regularly removes allergens, kills germs, and keeps other harmful particles away from you. If you find it hard to keep up with housework, you can always hire professional house cleaning services instead. A house that’s cleaned regularly has cleaner air, too, so you will improve air quality in your home even without an air purifier.

More plus sides of cleanliness

We already mentioned a few positive things that regular cleaning can do for you, but there are many more. If you (or someone in your family) suffer from allergies or asthma, regular dusting and cleaning will prevent flare-ups. This is because vacuuming, dusting, and wiping down surfaces removes mold, mites, and pet dander. Your immune system will be in better condition because it won’t have to fight allergens all the time. In addition to this, you will also remove bacteria, germs, and any possible pests since you certainly don’t want them spreading all over your living space.

Prevent accidents and sleep better

How many times did you think, “I’m going to break my neck one day,” while cleaning up your kids’ (or your pets’) toys? We guess – many because kids and pets always manage to make a mess with their toys, blankets, and pillows. And while that might seem absolutely adorable at first, there’s real danger lurking in the back: you might really fall down and break your neck (or arm, or leg, or a rib). With squeaky clean floors, you will be less likely to slip, trip, and fall, and definitely less likely to break something and end up in the ER. With clutter everywhere, accidents are a daily occurrence and not just for you but for your kids and your guests too. It’s always a better thing to be safe than sorry, and it’s best to keep your floors clear of clutter. In addition to keeping your bones whole, you will also sleep better in a clean house. Clean sheets, fresh air, and not tripping over something on your way to bed will definitely improve your sleep quality.

While it’s usually true that a clean house is a happy house, you shouldn’t be too hard on yourself if you’re occasionally struggling to keep your home clean and tidy. Housework is hard, especially when you live in a bigger house and have kids and/or pets. When you feel like you’re slipping up, don’t be ashamed to ask for help. It’s better to rely on others when things become too much than to struggle unnecessarily.