5 Hidden Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning, According to Experts

It's springtime -- the sun is out and that pile of donation clothes is still on your closet floor. There's no time like the present to do some spring cleaning. Not only does a springtime deep clean get rid of allergens and dust, but it also presents an opportunity to donate items and help them avoid the landfill. According to The True Cost documentary, global consumption of clothing is up 400% from 20 years ago. Why not take your finger off the "add to cart" button until you do an overconsumption inventory this spring? Perhaps most importantly, spring cleaning can provide you with expert-backed health benefits, both mental and physical. As Dr. Paul Daidone, MD, FASAM, and medical director at True Self Recovery, says, "Mess and clutter are likely to breed stress and anxiety, but with a neat home comes ease and control." 1. Reduce stress and anxiety You're not imagining it. Having stuff strewn across your countertops is stressful. In fact, a four-year study from 2001 to 2005 by the U ... Read full article.