If you have a client who is looking to improve their mobility and become more active by doing some light exercise, why not clean their house together? At Lifestyle Homecare, we are going to be sharing a light cleaning routine to help your patient feel more comfortable and healthier within a clean home.
Light cleaning can be considered as tidying things away and cleaning surfaces. This is the perfect way to get your client doing some light exercise and gives you both the opportunity to organise the living space.
Some things that light housekeeping includes
- Changing the bedding.
- Cleaning surfaces.
- Vacuuming.
- Cleaning the bathroom.
- Organising wardrobes, draws, and cupboards.
- Laundry.
- Clearing trash and emptying indoor bins.
- Clearing clutter.
- Labelling baskets to make finding things easier like medications or dietary-specific foods.
In the kitchen, tasks such as deep cleaning the sink, washing dishes, clearing trash, and sanitising worktops are classed as light cleaning.
In the bathroom, we recommend lightly washing and rinsing the bathtub/shower area, thoroughly disinfecting the sink and toilet, replacing towels, and organising the bath and shower products.
Within your patient’s bedrooms, you should consider keeping the room at a comfortable temperature, washing the bedding and replace with fresh linen, adjust the curtains or blinds, and sanitize the touch points.
Simple tasks can make a huge difference and having your patient help you out will not only make the process quicker to complete but also it benefits their health mentally and physically. The saying ‘A clean home is a happy home’ couldn’t be more true!
Reasons for having a clean-living environment
- Reduces stress.
- Stops hoarding.
- Reduces dust which can affect your physical health.
- Avoids spreading germs.
- Stops mould growing.
- Keeps out insects and pests.
- Allows more natural daylight to shine through.
- Organising everything makes it easier to obtain important items i.e., medications or bills.
At Lifestyle Homecare, we have a team of expert carers who are nothing but kind-hearted and dedicated to looking after every patient that we see. A part of the job is tailoring to people’s needs and should a client wish to be more physically involved in the upkeep of their surroundings
For more information about our homecare services, visit our website or give us a call.
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