When you think about having a home that you’re proud of, you probably almost always will think about how it looks. And that’s okay because we all do. How our home looks is hugely important to us. It can often be the sole decider for how happy we are in it. But it doesn’t have to be.

By being house proud, you probably also care a lot about how clean your house is. Just like caring about how it looks, this is another factor that can really make a difference to the overall look and feel of your home. In fact, having a clean home can instantly make it all the more healthier and, in turn, you’ll start to feel even happier in it.

Clean Everything: First up, one of the most obvious ways to go about achieving a perfectly clean home is to actually clean it. You might clean most things on a regular basis, but to ensure that your home is super clean, you’re going to want to do everything. It’s easy to forget to clean certain things or in specific areas, but by making sure that you go over everything every now and again, the people in your home will stay a lot healthier for longer.

Stay Fresh: Next, you’re going to want to make sure that the physical elements of your home are, in fact, healthy. It can apply to things like your walls and floors, utility systems, and even your roof. Damp can get into you home quite quickly, especially if you’re not clued in on how to prevent it. So, you might want to check your walls and make sure that you have no flaky paint or mold growing. The same goes for your flooring, too!

Have A Schedule: Even if you’re a regular cleaner and your house feels spotless, you’re going to want to stay on top of things in a more organized fashion. Having a cleaning schedule can help with that. You might have made up your own system, and it might work for you, but it will help to know exactly when things should be cleaned. Also, when you create your own schedule, you won’t feel like you’ve forgotten anything, or that you’re overwhelmed, as everything has it’s set time and day.

Get Fresh Air: When your house is feeling cleaner than clean, there still might be something wrong. Whether you’re a smoker (or spend a lot of time around people that do smoke) or don’t ventilate the house as much as you should, you might find that the air in your home can feel a little stale. When that happens, you might need a Breath of Pure Air. Investing in an air purifier can be a way to combat that and ensure that your home is clean and healthy.

Stay On Top Of Pets: As much as we love our pets, they can be a bit of a hindrance when it comes to having a clean and healthy home. So, it’s important to make sure that you stay on top of their cleanliness, too. You might bathe your dog as much as you can and groom your cat, but you have to think about the effect that they’re having in your home a little more. Hello, pet fur everywhere! When you do, your house will feel a lot healthier overall.

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