Seven Reasons that I Love Having a Clean Home

A Clean Home is Safe

Having a clean home means that I no longer have objects strewn around the floor that are dangerous for my baby to get into. And having a clean home means that there are less objects for my poor husband to trip over as he gets ready for work at 4:00 in the morning in the dark. 

A Clean Home is Healthy

Having a clean home means that there are no longer festering dishes in the sink, bacteria growing on the counters, and mold in old containers of food next to our fresh food in the fridge. It means that I feel confident putting my baby in the tub or sink for her bath without having to scrub it for an hour beforehand. 

A Clean Home is Happy

Since I struggle with depression, a dark home filled with clutter and dust can sink my spirits and make me even less likely to be able to clean. A clean home, however, can make me dance alone in the kitchen when I wake up in the morning. And my daily routines give me a jump start on the mornings that depression attacks me because I know that completing these easy tasks will help me feel better and get me out of bed. 

A Clean Home is Maintainable

Since I’ve put in the hard work for a year to toss things I don’t need, declutter the closets and cabinets, and establish daily routines, it only takes a few tasks per day to keep the house looking beautiful. 

A Clean Home is Beautiful to Wake To

I am excited to wake up on the mornings that I know my kitchen sink is sparkling. I have a fresh set of clothes waiting for me to put on, a clear pathway to the baby’s room, and a predictable plan. Taking care of my home is now a joy because it is doable, and no longer takes all day.

A Clean Home is Hospitable

I am no longer afraid of having people over because I know that my toilet is always sparkling. I no longer have to spend hours before a guest comes over. 30 minutes max, and it’s guest ready.

A Clean Home is Time-Saving

I spend less time looking for lost items, and more time dancing with my family in the living room. I spend less time cleaning, and more time baking. I spend less time laying in bed feeling overwhelmed, and more time relaxing on the couch with a clear conscience and a restful spirit. 

Our home may be just a one-bedroom apartment, but it’s where my child learned to take her first steps, and where I learned to take my first steps as a homemaker and a mommy. I am thankful for my home because it is comfortable, cozy, and clean!