Since cleaning the home can be a huge task that demands great effort, many people try to avoid it. Unfortunately, this leads to unclean homes that are a breeding ground for microbial pathogens that are a health hazard. These pathogens could gain access to our bodies since they exist in our living spaces. For example, many of these pathogens can be transferred by our hands. The CDC estimates that the hands spread about 80% of infections. Below are some ways that a dirty home negatively affects our health.

Dirty Bed Linens Can Cause Irritation

The importance of a clean bed for healthy skin cannot be overstated. This entails changing and cleaning your sheets regularly. Humans lose dead skin on our sheets during the night, and pets can shed dander and even filth on our mattresses if we allow them on the bed. Dander can also emit garbage and bacteria, causing allergies, contact dermatitis, and irritated skin. Bed linens and bedding should be laundered at a minimum once every two weeks to avoid this. A maid service can help keep your linens clean at all times.

Dirty Bathrooms Can Cause Disease

If you don't clean your bathroom regularly, germs are likely to present. Since it is a typically wet environment, mold and mildew can develop on the floor and walls. Dirty toilet seats can cause urinary tract infections, renal problems, diarrhea, and allergies. Furthermore, filthy bathtubs and flooring can also cause harmful diseases. Because dampness is the source of all bacterial growth, the bathroom must remain clean and dry. A maid service can help maintain cleanliness in the bathrooms.

Dirty Fridge and Expired Food Can Cause Food Poisoning

Food poisoning can occur if products spill in the fridge or food is left to decay in the drawers since food can become infected with E. coli or salmonella. Stomach discomfort, renal problems, and nausea indicate food poisoning. Remember to wash your fruits and veggies before storing them to prevent food poisoning. Make sure you organize your food according to the coldness of each location in your fridge. Also, wipe up fridge spills completely so that bacteria doesn't have a way in.

Ensuring that all parts of the home are kept clean is an effective way to promote a clean bill of health and prevent microbes from having a foothold in the home. Need a maid service to handle the cleaning in your home? Don't hesitate to get in touch with us here at A Maid to Order!