When spring finally arrives, we are seized with a desire to fling our windows wide and clear out the cobwebs. Our annual drive to give our homes a good spring cleaning has deep roots for good reason. A deep clean improves our mental and physical well-being by ridding our environment of built-up allergens and stress-inducing clutter. While it's undoubtedly a chore, the effort we put in more than pays for itself, and there's no better place to begin than in the bedroom. Why Bedrooms Get Top Billing for Spring Cleaning When you consider the hours we're asleep and all the other activities of life, bedrooms are at the top of the list of rooms that see the most everyday use. Such heavy use can contribute to the build-up of allergens and other potentially harmful household toxins which, in turn, impacts our overall health and our quality of sleep. A good night's sleep contributes significantly to our quality of life by:
- improving concentration and productivity
- increasing immune system functioning
- helping to maintain a healthy weight
- decreasing the risk of heart disease and stroke
- supporting emotional health
- less stress
- improved mood
- increased feelings of effectiveness and life satisfaction
- more energy throughout the day