Which areas of the home need cleaning? And the effects of cleanliness on mental health

For a better life, mental health is essential. One of the undeniable factors influencing mental health—both individually and socially—is environmental and building hygiene, which improves quality of life. Therefore, attention must be paid to environmental cleanliness, especially in residential, workplace, public, and recreational spaces.

Some environments where hygiene and disinfection are necessary include:

Residential and administrative buildings
Farms such as cattle or poultry farms
Manufacturing and industrial factories
Recreational places like hotels, restaurants, and amusement parks
Healthcare centers like hospitals and clinics
Across these locations, certain hygienic measures are universally important. Below are four key aspects of maintaining building hygiene:

1. Waste Management
Waste is categorized by its environmental impact and type—municipal, industrial, medical, and hazardous waste. Appropriate bins should be used for each type. Recycling is especially important today for environmental health.

A critical part of hygiene is disinfecting waste storage areas, which are the primary sources of contamination. These areas must be cleaned and disinfected.
Additionally, workers must disinfect their hands after handling waste. The use of sanitizing products and equipment is essential.

2. Cleaning and Disinfecting Restrooms
A clean restroom equipped with proper sanitary supplies is the best way to show staff and customers that you care about their comfort.
Restroom cleanliness and design strongly affect customers’ perceptions of your business. The restroom is often a reflection of your business.

Some tools for restroom cleaning and disinfection include:

• Scent and fragrance systems
• Proper hand dryers and faucets
• Automatic hand sanitizing systems
• Paper towel dispensers
• Air and surface disinfecting devices

3. Cleaning Floors and Surfaces
Cleaning surfaces and floors is crucial. Proper cleaning helps extend the lifespan of these materials, so using the correct methods is key.

Modern cleaning equipment like floor dryers, vacuum cleaners, and floor scrubbers are now widely used in various industries including retail, healthcare, hospitality, and commercial buildings.

When choosing surface and floor cleaning machines, consider:
Energy efficiency
Device longevity and uptime
Suitability for the surface type

4. Elevator Cleaning for Building Hygiene
One major source of indoor contamination is bringing in dirt from outside. Thus, regularly disinfecting elevators can be an effective preventive measure.

Users should sanitize their hands before and after using the elevator. Cleaning shoes before entering and routinely cleaning the elevator floor also helps reduce contamination inside the main building.
By following these simple hygiene tips, maintaining a clean building becomes much easier.