The Case Against House Cleaning Services: Embracing the Benefits of DIY Cleaning
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Do you feel like it would be a dream, as a homeowner, to hire one of the many professional house cleaning services out there?
You go to work, or to the grocery store, and you come back in your home has a new level of cleanliness, without your having to lift a finger. Sometimes I wish I had full-time, live in, help to cook and clean so I wouldn’t ever have to worry about it!
There are tons of maid services out there. And it may be tempting, if you have a very busy schedule, to hire a professional cleaner. And I’m sure some of them are very high-quality house cleaners who will provide great customer service and happiness guarantee.
I need it if you have the money to hire someone to do regular cleanings, I think there are some really good reasons why you should consider upping your own cleaning game!
If you can shift your mindset to one of a cleaning professional, you might find that you reap some benefits beyond just having a clean home.
Let’s take a look at some benefits that being your own housekeeping service might bring!
Why You Should Never Hire House Cleaning Services:
Personal Touch and Pride of Accomplishment
Cleaning your home yourself allows you to invest your very own personal touch and care into every nook and cranny. DIY cleaning fosters a sense of pride and accomplishment, knowing that you’ve put in the effort to make your living space more comfortable and welcoming!
he satisfaction of seeing a spotless home, all achieved through your own elbow grease, can be immensely rewarding and boost your self-esteem!
I know when I just do a light cleaning to judge things up that, I feel an immense amount of relief and self satisfaction.
And you really can’t put a price on that, can you?
Better Knowledge of Your Own Home
Cleaning your own house helps you become intimately familiar with its pitfalls, dust magnets and cleaning needs. You’ll notice any potential issues or areas that need routine maintenance, enabling you to address them promptly. This can help prevent minor problems from escalating into costly repairs that you really can avoid!
Physical and Mental Exercise
Housecleaning can actually be a great form of exercise! If you don’t love to exercise intentionally, why not use cleaning your own home as an outlet.
Engaging in household chores like vacuuming, mopping, and dusting can burn calories and keep you active. And can you believe that cleaning has been linked to reduced stress and anxiety levels? I believe it because I always feel better after a session of cleaning my house.
It provides an opportunity for mindfulness, allowing you to focus on the task at hand and achieve a sense of mental clarity. Listening to music on inspirational podcast can also make the time fly by and before you know it you’re done!
Financial Savings (the biggest benefit of not having professional house cleaning services)
While housecleaning services may seem all that, they come at a pretty steep cost. By choosing to clean your home yourself, you can save quite a significant amount of money throughout the year.
Housecleaning services typically charge based on the size of your home and the frequency of cleaning, which can very, very quickly add up. By taking on the challenge yourself, you’ll have extra cash to put towards other home improvement wishes or maybe even cushion your emergency fund or add to that educational savings account for your kids!
Reduced Environmental Impact
Professional cleaning services often use a ton of cleaning products, some of which may contain harsh chemicals harmful to the environment. By choosing to clean your home yourself, you have total control over the cleaning products that you use.
By choosing eco-friendly and non-toxic home cleaners, you can significantly reduce your environmental impact and contribute to a greener planet!
Privacy and Security
This is a pretty big one for me!
I’ve never really felt comfortable having someone come into my home that I don’t know. Given them access to all areas of the house, without any kind of oversight, makes me a little bit ill at ease. Even if your cleaning services bonded, and does background checks, there’s never any guarantee that you’re precious and meaningful items won’t get broken or stolen.
Taking care of the cleaning yourself removes this potential risk and makes sure the safety and privacy of your personal space is protected!
When Might You Need to Hire House Cleaning Services?
Now I understand there might be some times that you do need to hire outside help. If there are areas in your home that you can’t reach, like ceiling fans, vents, light fixtures, you might need some extra help.
Maybe you need someone to come and do some carpet cleaning, or get down and do some really detailed cleaning like your baseboards or your grout. That is completely and totally understandable.
So when you need to have someone come in and help you, make sure you get a good reference so you feel comfortable with who you’re inviting into your home. We had a ice dam on one winter, and we had to have a professional deep cleaning service come to help us make sure that we did not have any mold or mildew grow because of any standing water that leaked into the hardwood or the drywall. And they did a great job!
Those situations are often unavoidable. Having professionals come to help you in an extreme situation is not just appropriate but it’s necessary.
Remember that when you do have to hire professional house cleaning services, make sure to get a free quote so you know how much you were going to need to spend.
If you’re just getting started and have a lot of clutter, you might want to hire a professional house cleaning service for a one-time gig.
How I can help
If the thought of keeping a sparkling clean home is overwhelming to you, I would love to invite you to download my affirmations and my tips for simple habits.
The biggest thing that has helped me over the years is to retrain my brain about cleaning. It used to be a drudgery, and now I can approach it with a better mindset. The work hasn’t changed, but my attitude toward it most definitely has!
