Get Physical: Deep Clean Your Home
Deep cleaning is not just for Spring. I also like to scrub my house down before Winter sets in. It is inevitable that you’re going to be spending more time inside, and it's nice to hang out in a clean house.
It is great idea to get the dust out from those hidden spots you rarely sweep or dust, as is scrubbing down the walls and windowsills to get rid of any mold that might be growing. Cleaning up those common allergens can help reduce allergy symptoms, which is always a good thing.
So rally your partner, your hubby, or your house-mate and clean up your living space. Make your home a place you want to hang out. Make you house cozy.
To see how many calories you can burn cleaning, just read more
Here is an estimate of the calories you will burn per 30 minutes of each activity, if you weigh 140 pounds.
| Activity | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| Sweeping the floors | 79 |
| Washing windows | 149 |
| Scrubbing counters | 111 |
| Light dusting | 79 |
| Picking up and putting away toys, etc. | 95 |
| Making the bed (this should not take you 30 minutes!) | 63 |
| Folding laundry | 63 |
Fit’s Tips: If you are hosting the Thanksgiving Day meal, I recommend cleaning your home this weekend, so you can check it off your list and focus on the fun stuff like food shopping and cooking.
If you are looking for some ways to clean your house without using icky chemicals, then check out these ways to clean green.
