[header] How to use housecleaning to reduce stress [title] Focus on reducing clutter. [step] It has been well documented that a cluttered home can lead to stress. The simplest and perhaps most effective way to lower stress through housecleaning is by focusing on organizing your clutter. 
Adjust your cleaning routine so that you always tackle cluttered belongings before tasks like sweeping and vacuuming. This will allow you to maximize the stress-reducing benefit of your cleaning efforts.