A recent study by Brabantia found that three quarters (76 per cent) of Brits see an improvement in their mental health when their home is clean and tidy. “When you spend time focusing on an activity, it has the power to take you away from your worries, which leads to lower stress levels,” says leading psychologist, Emma Kenny. ”After you have finished you have a visual reminder of how you have spent your time, and this automatically feeds back how efficient you have been.”