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Why Does it Matter?

Name: Bio-One
Brand: Bio-One
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Is having a disorganized home such a big deal?
Why not let people live how they want to live?

Having a clean, comfortable home affects people in different ways and is a huge factor in our quality of life—making a clean, well-organized home well worth the effort!

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Why Does it Matter?

How Clutter Impacts Us

Physically

Metally

Emotonally

Socially

Physical Benefits

Reduced chance
of illness

Improved sleep

Reduced allergy and
asthma symptoms

Reduced chance of illness

Keeping a clean home reduces the risk of illness-causing pathogens being passed to residents of the home.

Improved sleep

People with cluttered homes are more likely to experience insomnia, and cleaning up clutter can help you get a better night’s sleep.

Reduced allergy and asthma symptoms

Allergies and asthma attacks can be triggered by dust, pet hair and dander, and mold. Keep up on the cleaning and all these allergens fade away.

Mental Benefits

Improved focus and
productivity

Reduced stress

Sense of order
and control

Familiarity and
consistency

Improved creativity

Improved focus and productivity

A clean, uncluttered space helps our minds stay on task without distraction.

Reduced stress

Maintaining a clean, organized space can reduce stress and overwhelming feelings.

Sense of order and control

When you are able to make your space look and
feel the way you want it to be, you feel a
sense of accomplishment.

Familiarity and consistency

When your home is constantly in good condition, you can depend on it as a place to relax and feel at peace.

Improved creativity

Creativity needs margin and blank space to grow.
When your space is not distracting, your brain can focus on new ideas.

Emotional Benefits

A better mood

Increased
mindfulness

Better emotional
regulation

A better mood

When you’re in a clean, comfortable environment, you feel better emotionally.

Increased mindfulness

The act of cleaning itself offers an opportunity to practice mindfulness, according to one study.

Better emotional regulation

When your home is less cluttered, you are better able to attend to your emotions and find peace.

Social Benefits

Friends can visit

Family can stay
with you

You don’t have to worry
about losing your home

A better mood

Cleaning up can create a welcoming space for you to spend time with those you care about.

Family can stay with you

When your home is clean and uncluttered, there is space for family to come and stay.

You don’t have to worry about losing your home

In severe cases, disorganization and lack of cleanliness can lead to structural issues, possibly leading to eviction.

Keeping a Clean, Uncluttered Space Improves Your Life

Everyone can improve the state of their homes—we all struggle to keep things clean and hang on to only the possessions we really need. However, when we take the necessary steps to tidy up and declutter, we can see benefits in many different areas of our lives: physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.

If you’d like tips and tricks for decluttering your home, check out our Ultimate Home Cleaning Guide.

And if you’re still overwhelmed, we’re the cleanup crew that can make a difference for you.

At Bio-One we clean messes. We’re not talking about just messy houses—we’re talking about cleaning up after crime scenes, deaths, infestations, hoarding, molds, viruses, bacteria, and more.