It seems simple enough. The house is neat, you've organized the pantry and the deep freeze, but do you REALLY have to polish the bathroom fixtures? Today we take as many shortcuts as we can, but when it comes to really cleaning your house, there's no shortcut around cleaning. And, yes, you do have to polish the bathroom fixtures.
Clutter clearing is important. Neat is nice, but clean is critical. Even while you are reading this the dust is building up on your baseboards. And, even though Martha doesn't live at your house, YOU DO. And, do you really want to live in a dirty house? Of course not. Most people don't, just like most people wouldn't want to go without bathing.
Imagine your house as yourself. Ok, so your clothes are neat and you know which pocket you keep your spare change in. Now, imagine that you didn't bathe today. Or brushed your teeth. Or trimmed your nails. Ick. Pretty disgusting, right? Well, imagine how you'd feel after a week of this. Or TWO. That's what happens every time you put off cleaning your house. The ick and grime keep building up.
Cleaning is the difference between a place to sleep and a place where you really live. That’s only one reason to clean. Here are some other reasons for cleaning:
1. Because it’s the RIGHT THING TO DO for your home.
2. Because you will FEEL PROUD of your home.
3. Because YOU FEEL BETTER in a clean home.
4. Because you’re NOT PUTTING OFF SOMETHING IMPORTANT.
5. Because it helps KEEP YOU AND/OR YOUR FAMILY HEALTHY.
6. Because you can have FRIENDS AND GUESTS OVER ANYTIME.
7. Because in feng shui, A CLEAN HOUSE IS A LUCKY HOUSE.
Stick around this BellaOnline site because you'll be reading more about clean -- the why's, the wherefore's, how to do it right, and WHY you should not avoid it. More than just a “how to get red wine out of white carpet,” the BellOnline cleaning site will focus more on the Zen of cleaning, tips on what takes priority, and how to clean today’s homes – from the all-glass shower stalls to smooth-topped cooking surfaces.
Come on. You know you want to live in a clean house. This site is going to help you do it!
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Kathryn Weber is the publisher of the Everydayclean.com Calender -- the calendar that helps you end the power struggle with your house. Keeping a clean home is about knowing what to clean when. Virtually everything that needs to be cleaned is on this calendar in a year-round cleaning schedule that helps you keep your house clean easier and faster. Click here for more information.
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