Smart Senior

There comes a time when you just can’t stand the mess anymore. There is a word for people who can’t keep up, but that isn’t you. Still, you might be teetering on the edge.
You probably never thought that your lifestyle could be jeopardizing your health and well-being, but it is. I’m not just talking about the big stuff like smoking or alcohol consumption, but other cleans, like a clean house.
Housework is a chore that everyone dreads. You want your living quarters to be nice, but it is so much work, and it never lasts. It’s a never-ending battle.
Before you know it, slovenly behavior becomes an accepted part of your life. How many times have you refrained from inviting friends into your house because you are embarrassed by the mess?
You feel that you can’t afford a cleaning service, but if you think about it, isn’t a clean house more important than buying a designer coffee or lunch out? Toss those extra $$$ into a rainy-day jar and get help.
It isn’t until you get older that you recognize that hiring a little help along the way would have been a good thing, and not just for selfish reasons.
Equate clean with health and wellbeing. How often do you clean your fridge? Last year 80,000 people suffered from some sort of food poisoning.
Washing up? A sink full of dirty dishes not only causes friction in the family but it is breeding ground for bacteria.
Cleaning. Kitchens can be a haven for germs. Toilets and bathrooms, yuk. They need to be cleaned often.
The laundry. Ugh. Clothes should be washed regularly. Dirty closes smell and the buildup of dead skin is a feast for mites.
Think of keeping a tidy home as a form of self-care. Cleanliness is calming, and calm is good.
Save your pennies and have someone come in to give your home a good scrubbing as often as you can afford. A clean house, whether you are young and working or older and retired, is the best way to combat mental and physical exhaustion.