5 Unexpected Health Benefits Experts Say You Can Get From Spring Cleaning

We all know that spring cleaning our homes is good for us, both mentally and physically. The same goes for donating unused and no-longer-wanted items, especially in the age of overconsumption. However, it can be difficult to get started on spring cleaning. Fortunately, there are many unexpected health benefits that you can reap from spring cleaning, which can motivate you to get up and clean. "Mess and clutter are likely to breed stress and anxiety, but with a neat home comes ease and control," says Dr. Paul Daidone, medical director at True Self Recovery. To find out exactly how spring cleaning can benefit our health, we sought the insights of experts. 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 UCLA Center on the Everyday Lives of Families found that clutter-related stress can actually be measured. The study tested for high levels of diurnal cortisol in partici ... Read full article.