Striving for a Healthier Lifestyle

Copyright © AJ Aldridge, helping in your quest for a healthier lifestyle

Every home needs to be cleaned and any home with kids seems like it is never cleaned. House cleaning is not the most fun that anyone has ever had but it is something that has to be done. There are many reasons that this particularly dull and somewhat time consuming chore should be completed on a regular basis.

The main and biggest reason is that it is important to the occupants health, you and your family. Mental and physical health are affected by the cleanliness of the house. Germs, viruses, bacteria and molds can easily creep into any dwelling. Knowing that these are kept at bay with a regular cleaning schedule is quite a comforting thought. There are many benefits to the drudgery of house cleaning, so think positive because it only reaps rewards.

Taking the time to clean can help with stress. Take the aggravations of the day out on a stain in the carpet or the grease that has built up on the stove. Vacuuming the couch instead of sitting on it is better exercise and everyone know that regular exercise is great at maintaining stress. They key is to not think about the why or how the house has gotten dirty in the first place but how it is getting cleaner now. Add a little music to keep you moving and distracted from thinking about stressful things.

House cleaning helps you stay on top of the clutter in your home. If you have only 15 minutes a day to clean it is more efficient to have that area already picked up before you start your task. Extra items lying around take away from the time you have to actually clean. Less clutter also equals less stress.

House cleaning can also save money. Although it all starts with having a straightened and a somewhat of an order to the home, it will be easier to find things. Keeping a regular schedule for cleaning can add to the the lifespan of many items, even the high priced items. Just as changing the oil in the car can help the engine, keeping the dust off the back of the fridge allows it to run more efficiently. This can save from buying a new fridge sooner than you need to and also keep the electric bill from getting any higher than it should.

After a hard day's work of cleaning now you can totally relax. Or at least fall out from sheer exhaustion. But if small portions of the house cleaning chores are scheduled though out the week, and even the year, then your home can continuously have a relaxing atmosphere. The nicest thing about a clean home is that you can take a deep breath and know that the mental and physical health of your family will not be hindered by the place that they call home.

AJ Aldridge is a work at mom of 4. She owns her own business and is willing to help others on their quest for a healthier lifestyle. Check out Success Quest Online to get you started on your quest for success.