Cleanliness is next to godliness, as they say.
However, that isn’t the only thing that a clean home has going for it – it can also directly influence your mental health!
One’s mental health refers to your overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Good mental health key to coping with the stresses of life, and your ability to function on a day-to-day basis.
It’s affected by all sorts of things, ranging from major life factors such as your career and finances, all the way down to the tiniest things such as – you guessed it – cleanliness.
Our cleaners in Melbourne have spoken before about the impact that cleanliness can have on your physical well-being – what we haven’t talked about is its influence on your state of mind.
It’s a major oversight – one we intend on correcting, right here and now!
So, how does cleanliness impact your mental health?
Increases productivity
Ever felt like you can’t get anything done because of how unclean everything is?
If so, you aren’t alone – science agrees. Cleanliness = productivity, simple as that.
Clutter increases distractions, which in turn leads to productivity taking a hit.
And as we all know, we feel our best when we’re being productive and getting things done. So in a way, the cleanliness of your workplace has an impact on your mental health and wellbeing.
Cleanliness is a great mood-booster
For some people, the act of cleaning has an almost therapeutic effect on us. While this isn’t universal, clearly it’s common enough to warrant mentioning.
The idea is that when cleaning, you enter an almost zen-like state, where your focus is purely on the task at hand and not on the other stressors in your life.
For many people, this brief respite can have a powerful effect on their mental health, not unlike meditation.
Not to mention, it feels heaps better to live in a clean home, or work in a tidy workplace. Cleanliness just feels nice – simple as that!
It reduces stress
Stress: public enemy number one when it comes to our mental health and wellbeing.
According to one particular study, respondents who lived in cluttered, messy homes were found to have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol, in direct contrast with respondents who lived in clean, tidy houses.
Because let’s face it, having a massive pile of tasks to do isn’t fun, and can leave you feeling freaked out and stressed – not good for your mental health.
Little wonder that people with messy homes often feel depressed and stressed out – anyone would be if they had to worry about cleaning their entire house from top to bottom.
With a clean house, on the other hand? Not an issue whatsoever. Cleanliness just means one less thing to worry about and stress out over!
Not to mention, a clean house means less time cleaning. That means more time to yourself, which you can spend unwinding and recharging your batteries – a crucial part of the mental health equation.
Improves your relationships
Yep, you heard us right!
Relationships are a crucial part of one’s mental health. They provide a support network, and give you that all-important social contact that we humans simply can’t live without.
Say you’re going on a blind date, and the guy/gal that turns up is a total slob. How likely are you to follow up with a second date in spite of that first impression? Not very.
Now extend that beyond your personal hygiene to the cleanliness of your home.
A messy and cluttered home affects relationships by creating conflicts and increasing tension.
By contrast, a clean and well-organised space decreases pressure on your relationships. And that means better mental health!
Helps you sleep and eat better
As mentioned earlier, a clean and well-organised home decreases negative moods and stress.
In turn, mood and stress both have a direct effect on your sleep and diet.
And both of those in turn have a huge impact on your mental health.
So in a roundabout way, cleanliness can affect your mental health!
According to research, there’s a direct link between what you eat, and how you feel, with certain foods contributing to depression. Turns out, you really are what you eat (in a manner of speaking, at least).
Furthermore, sleep also plays a role in your mental health – poor sleep can contribute to depression, while good sleep can help you cope with traumatic and stressful experiences.
And it all starts with how clean your house is.
While cleanliness isn’t the only determinant, it does have an impact. If you’re worried about your sleep or diet, cleaning up might be a good place to start.
Every little bit counts!
Enjoy a clean home that gives you good mental health with the help of the Masters!
Good mental health starts at the home – more specifically, it starts with a clean home!
Don’t have the time to do a clean on your own? Schedule too full? House too large to tackle on your own? Need a deeper clean than you can do on your own?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, there’s just one solution: a professional cleaner in Melbourne!
Don’t entrust your home to just any cleaner – hand it over to the Masters.
In addition to regular house cleans, our Masterful cleaners also perform a wide range of specialised cleaning services, including:
- Tile and grout cleaning
- Oven cleaning
- Air conditioning cleaning
- Carpet and upholstery cleaning
- Mould and mildew cleaning
Contact Master Cleaners on 1800 11 22 34 or fill in the form to get a quote from us today.
