Spring cleaning is a great way to refresh the entire look of your home and, most of all, to contribute to a healthy living environment. If you have other priorities or problems standing in the way, you can always hire a professional cleaning company. However, if you decide to do the cleaning yourself, here are some tips that will help you organize your work and help you remember the basic things that you have to do in order to freshen up your home.

• • Wipe the dust from every room, clean or replace the air conditioning filters, clean all pipes and vents to reduce exposure to pollen and other allergens. Vacuum the ceiling, the carpets, the tapestry, the mattresses and the areas hidden under the furniture, for dust, pollen and cobwebs.

• • Wash and remove stains from fabrics and surfaces.

• • Organize your shelves and cabinets. Throw away old and unnecessary things, clean the remaining objects with a soft damp cloth and use your imagination to arrange them aesthetically.

If you put it to a vote, 9 out of 10 people will admit that they care about cleanliness in the home. That leaves a minority of people who don’t really know or understand the importance of a clean home. Perhaps, they would prefer a clean and tidy house but haven’t enlisted the help of a professional maid service, nor do they have the time to take care of household cleaning. Well, regardless of your reason, we are here to tell you why it’s important to maintain cleanliness in the home. Read on!

1. Good Hygiene

Many areas in your home can become unsanitary, and quickly! Bathrooms and kitchens are the most common places that are prone to bacteria if not cleaned regularly. In order to maintain good hygiene (and good health), it all begins with a sanitized living space. Sinks, floors and other surfaces need to be cleaned regularly to ensure that you and your family aren’t living in an unhygienic home.

2. Reduces Stress

Not only can a clean home reduce stress, it can also be a stress buster for many. It’s undeniable; when you walk in to a home that is neat and clean, you instantly feel a weight lifted off your shoulders. A dirty home, on the other hand, causes mental stress that you’ve probably been dealing all day at the office. When it comes to our house, we all want to genuinely feel like there’s no place like home; well, keeping it clean plays a major role in that!

3. Avoid Allergic Reactions

For asthmatics and those who suffer from dust allergies, cleaning is of utmost importance! It’s virtually impossible to keep dust out of your house; hence, cleaning regularly is the only solution. Dust left on your floors and furniture is enough to cause allergies to flare up. Some of us try to avoid touching dusty furniture without realizing that being around dust is just as bad! Remove dust from your home regularly and observe the positive impact it has on your health.

4. Allows You to Entertain

You may enjoy hosting dinner parties but refrain from doing so because your house is in a mess! What’s worse is when you have surprise visitors at your door and are forced to welcome them into a house that hasn’t been cleaned in days. Yes, this can leave you and your family rather red-faced. Entertaining guests, on the other hand, means having to clean the entire house which can be a turn off if you haven’t done this in a while. Hence, a clean and tidy home motivates you to call friends over and show everyone a good time!

5. Helps Develop Good Habits

Cleaning on a daily basis or regularly can help you develop more good habits at home. If you’ve become accustomed to leaving clothes lying around and not wiping spills and dust from your furniture, chances are that you ignore bigger household chores that are crying out for attention! Daily cleaning instills good habits in you while setting an example for other household members to pick up after themselves. It can also lead to the development of other good habits in your day to day life outside the home.

Now, for busy people, keeping your home clean regularly may pose a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, there are professional cleaning services you can call when you feel you have too much on your plate.