There are many reasons why we should regularly clean our living room space. These include…

• It helps keep you organized:Cleaning your home regularly helps keep you organized. You know where all your things are and don’t waste time trying to find your keys or important documents.
• Reduces stress: Not only is it stressful having to search for lost items, but not cleaning increases stress. Just looking at cluttered spaces is stressful. It reminds you of all the things you need to do and makes your home seem smaller than it actually is. Instead of worrying about how you never clean your living room, avoid stress by cleaning weekly.
• It keeps you from collecting junk: By regularly cleaning your home, you get rid of unwanted papers, junk mail, and other items you don’t need anymore. Don’t let this stuff pile up – look through it every few weeks and get rid of what you can as soon as possible.
• Reduces allergies: If your house or apartment isn’t cleaned regularly, dust and other allergens will build up. Cleaning every week will help avoid allergies or other breathing problems.
• Avoid spreading germs: Keeping your house clean will stop the spread of germs and help keep you healthy. Cleaning up spills, vacuuming your carpets, and keeping your kitchen and bathroom clean will kill germs. Avoid getting sick by cleaning your home.
• Keeps out pests: Bugs and rodents are attracted to spills, food particles, and other sources of food. If you don’t clean your kitchen, dining room, and other place you eat, you have a higher chance of having pests. Not only are pests unpleasant, they also spread germs and allergens.

Reference: https://thecleanhaven.com/why-its-important-to-regularly-clean-your-home/

BUGS, MITES, AND RODENTS

A messy home is a perfect habitat for invisible mites, but also for bugs and in extreme cases rodents like mice and rats. When extremely messy homes are cleared out, rodent droppings are usually found underneath all of the clutter. And not only is living with bugs and animals gross, but it is also dangerous for our health. They carry diseases and bacteria that will survive on our surfaces, which we can then pick up and ingest.

POOR MOOD

We know that depression can lead to an untidy environment, but can a messy house cause depression? Yes! An unclean or untidy home can lead to a feeling of disappointment, low mood, and in extreme cases depression.

CONTAMINATED HEATING & COOLING VENTS

If all of a sudden you begin feeling extra allergenic or sick for no apparent reason, contaminated heating and cool ducts may be to blame. The Environmental Protection Agency explains that a little bit of dust in these pipes is normal and largely harmless, but in some cases mold and other debris can build up, wreaking havoc on your health. Experts are still trying to determine whether or not cleaning the ducts prevents these health problems, but the majority agree that removing mold and other toxins from pipes that have become highly contaminated is a smart move.

Reference:

1. https://cleanandtidyliving.com/what-causes-someone-to-not-clean-their-house/
2. https://www.thehealthy.com/home/your-messy-house-is-making-you-sick/

Remote controls

Remote controls for the TV, music, game systems, and ceiling fans are touched dozen of times every day. Did everyone in your house wash their hands completely each time before touching them? Remote controls and other electronic accessories like keyboards and earphones attract soil and bacteria. And if someone in the family is ill, there are even more bacteria just waiting to infect the next user.

Wall-to-wall carpet

Even if you are meticulous and vacuum every day, wall-to-wall carpet is a dirt magnet. But replacing older carpet with new carpet is not always the best solution. If you have wall-to-wall carpet, clean regularly with a vacuum that has a HEPA filter, have the carpet cleaned by a professional on a seasonal basis, and consider removing it and using smaller rugs that can be easily washed.

Heating and air conditioning vents

Heating and air conditioning systems are a must in most homes, but filters and vents can become full of dust. Filters should be changed regularly and a filter that captures fine particles is best. Vents should be dusted weekly, and ductwork cleaned yearly.

Pets

While we love and value our pets, they have the potential to make us sick. Just like humans, cats and dogs shed microscopic bits of dead skin called pet dander that can cause allergic reactions in some people. Pets can also bring in pests like ticks and bacteria from outside play and toilet areas.The best practice is to keep pets off upholstery and carpeted areas and in their own beds. If that's impossible, clean and vacuum regularly to prevent health issues.

Firewood

A basket filled with firewood is both convenient and decorative. However, stored firewood can introduce pests to a home. Leave wood outside until it is needed and promptly clean away fireplace ashes and soot.

Reference:

1. https://www.thespruce.com/dirty-areas-of-living-room-4172354
2. https://www.healthline.com/health/germy-places#home-office-and-living-room

Pets areas

• Using the H2O e3 to clean down areas such as pet crates and beds with the eActivator.
• We can also use the eActivator to freshen up pet beds in between washed as it is pet friendly and uses no harsh chemicals
• Scientifically proven to kill 99% of germs and bacteria

Remote controls

• Again we can use the eActivator here as a daily cleaner to wipe down remotes, gaming controls and TV buttons that are touched by the whole family.
• The e3 is safe for all the family including children and pets
• Scientifically proven to kill 99% of germs and bacteria

Cleaning carpets and upholstery

• Using the H2O HD to kill 99% of germs and bacteria
• Hand held unit to get into corners of the carpet that can harbour germs