Health Benefits Of Decluttering Your Space

Reduces Allergens And Toxins In The Home

Cleaning and organizing items in your home can improve your physical as well and mental health. Cluttered homes are much harder to clean, and they accumulate bacteria and other substances at a much faster rate. There's so much more to clean in a cluttered home, and it can be very time-consuming as a result. Individuals with children and pets have even more of an uphill battle keeping their home free of toxins and allergens. Surfaces have to be dusted and cleaned. Children can be especially messy, and pets shed hair and release dander into the air.

The combination of all these factors can create an unhealthy environment and increase your risk of illness. Most homes are equipped with an HVAC system, and this system can gather and redistribute a variety of substances throughout your entire home. Decluttering reduces allergens and toxins in the house and your risk of illness. Regular filter changes and a vacuum with a HEPA filter can also help.