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    Why You Need to Regularly Purge Your Home of Clutter

    By Friends of Real MommaNovember 28, 2018No Comments3 Mins Read
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    As you grow older into your adult years, you’ll accumulate a lot of stuff. It’s not even that hard. You don’t have to be a hoarder; things will get more and more chaotic on their own. If you want to stay organized and on top of things, you’ll have to declutter.

    Many people are attached to their belongings. That is why they have a hard time getting rid of them even when they know that they need to. However, you do not want to hold on to clutter. Here are several reasons why you should declutter.

    Clutter Causes Stress

    There is a direct link between stress and clutter. Studies have shown that a person's cortisol levels are higher when they live in a cluttered environment. Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is released from the adrenal glands when someone is stressed.

    Relevant: Success.com

    Decluttering Can Help You Save Money

    There is a lot of truth to the saying, “One man's trash is another one's treasure.” You may have things in your home that are seemingly worthless, but someone else can use them. You can sell your items and potentially make a lot of money from them.

    Decluttering Gives You More Space

    Decluttering allows you to have more space in your home. Clutter not only crowds your physical space, but it can also crowd your mental space. It can be hard for you to think if your space is crowded. Clutter can be a distraction.

    Clutter Ruins Your Home

    Regardless of whether the clutter is inside or outside, it can ruin your home. Things like junk cars on your lawn can ruin the look and value of your home. Visitors may get the wrong impression if there is a lot clutter on both the inside or outside of your property.

    Source: The Clunker Junker

    Decluttering Saves Time on Cleaning

    Cleaning is something that most of us dread. However, you will be able to save time on cleaning if you remove the clutter. In fact, studies have shown that people who declutter can reduce their cleaning time by up to 40 percent.

    Decluttering Protects Your Health

    You may be putting your health at risk if you have a lot of clutter in your home. The items that you have in your garage, attic or the back of your closet can collect a lot of dust and dirt. They can also cause mold and mildew to grow. This can cause allergies and other health problems.

    Read More: PsychReg.org

    There is no reason to keep things that you do not need. Decluttering has a lot of benefits. You will be able to increase the value of your time as well as save time and money. Furthermore, you will be able to protect your health if you get rid of unnecessary items inside and outside of your home.

     

    Eileen O'Shanassy is a freelance writer and blogger based out of Flagstaff, AZ. She writes on a variety of topics and loves to research and write. She enjoys baking, biking, and kayaking. Check out her Twitter @eileenoshanassy.

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