We lead busy lives and it can often be challenging to find the time and motivation to keep our homes clean and clutter-free. However, making the time to regularly maintain a clean and organised home not only keeps things looking aesthetically pleasing, but it also offers several benefits for physical and mental well-being. In this blog post, we'll be discussing the top 5 benefits of keeping your home clean and free from clutter and how they can make a positive difference to your day to day life.

1. Create a welcoming environment for guests

Not only does having a clean home make visits more inviting and welcoming for guests, but you’ll also find that cleaning up before they arrive becomes less of a mad rush and more of a quick tidy.

2. Easier to manage frequent small cleans as opposed to infrequent big cleans

We all dread the ‘end of lease’ clean and the big cleans that we have to do when we leave our house to gather mess for a few months. Carrying out smaller cleans more frequently is a much better idea as it stops giving dust and clutter the opportunity to build up over time. You can set aside specific days of the week to do various touch ups like a quick vacuum or give the shower a once over while you’re in there.

3. Less clutter in your home, less clutter in your mind

When it comes to creating a relaxed and calming home environment, having items organised and reducing clutter is always a good place to start. Seeing clutter can often be a trigger for anxious and stressful thoughts, so removing it from view and putting items away in their designated places can help calm the mind.

4. Less chance of unwanted housemates (pests) moving in

We all know that dirt, dust and other mess can attract household pests like mice, rats, cockroaches and other insects. To avoid these unwanted housemates moving in, it’s a good idea to throw away old and expired food items, empty bins and vacuum regularly.

5. Feel more productive and organised

Do you ever feel really motivated and proud of yourself after you’ve spent time tidying your home? You can use these feelings to your advantage and tackle other tasks you might have been putting off while you’re in a productive mood after cleaning. Some people even choose to start every morning with a cleaning related task like doing the dishes or taking out the bins because it helps motivate them for the day ahead.

Whether you enjoy cleaning or not, it’s easy to see that there are plenty of benefits that come from keeping a tidy home!