Why cleaning is good for you

A clean home can feel as good as new. Science says so. It’s because of a process called habituation, which is all about the ways in which our brains respond to our environment. Put simply, habituation is the process of your brain getting used to things (and therefore no longer noticing them). 

What does all this have to do with cleaning? Well, the brain is wired to focus on the new. So when you clean and declutter your space – and make it look different – you interrupt that habituation pattern, which triggers the neurones of your brain to recognise your space with renewed vigour. This increases awareness of your surroundings and has a positive effect on mental well-being and motivation. It’s just one of the reasons why a clear counter or sparkling floor can have such a strong effect on your mood.  

On the flip side, when we live in spaces that are cluttered or chaotic, our cortisol goes up. Our brains are not able to fully switch off. Mess registers like a visible to-do list and it can stop us being able to relax and feel calm. 

Just as cleaning is good for our minds, it’s good for our bodies. Most cleaning – especially physically vigorous jobs like mopping, sweeping, vacuuming and scrubbing during a deep-clean – counts as physical exercise. Manual labour brings with it the body’s natural mood-lifter: endorphins.

Cleaning floors is one of the most physically exhausting forms of cleaning, averaging heart rates around 132-134 beats per minute. Our new clean-water mop, UltraClean, allows you to clean an entire room on one tank, with no need to pause and refill the mop bucket. This means you get a seamless experience. The two tank system means dirty water is separated out, so you get the satisfaction of seeing the results of your work.

Cleaning is good for you both physically and neurologically, and it becomes even more rewarding with the right tools. Our CleanTech™ range of interchangeable tools offers a powerful tool for every surface, meaning your tasks – from floor cleaning to glass cleaning – become frictionless and even more gratifying. 

With the right tools and the right attitude, cleaning keep you productive, your mindset positive, and even helps your body stay physically fit. You can’t say fairer than that.