MRS Hinch has admitted that her ‘mind is a mess’ as she shared an emotional therapy message to fans.
The cleanfluencer, whose real name is Sophie Hinchliffe, took to Instagram to open up about her love of cleaning, as she revealed that looking after her home is her ‘therapy’ and ‘always will be’.
Posting on social media, alongside a clip of her cleaning her home, the mum-of-two, who has amassed a staggering 4.8 million followers and is friends with Stacey Solomon, explained: “I’ve realised over the years that cleaning has a whole different meaning to me.
“I feel like it’s not uncommon for people to be dismissive or unappreciative of those who enjoy cleaning or those who work as cleaners.
“This is because they don’t see the importance of the job and often assume it’s just a menial task.
“But without those who clean our homes, our hospitals, our work spaces, our schools, in fact our everywhere, the world as we know it now… would be complete chaos.
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“So this is just a polite reminder to look around today and appreciate the importance of all the roles people play in our lives.”
In the short video, we saw Sophie cleaning her dishwasher and her kitchen cupboards.
She then mopped the floor and dusted her blinds and home accessories, before moving on to hoover her sofa.
Following this, the mother then used a Flash spray, from her Home Bargains range, which Fabulous recently tested, to wipe her mirror and her sink.
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To end the clip, we saw Sophie mop the floor in her toilet, before giving her home a freshen up with some room spray.
In the video, Sophie attached text that penned: “If she randomly starts cleaning everything… just let her.
“The home may not be a mess but maybe her mind FEELS a mess.
“She’s not ‘crazy’. Instead, give her a hug.
“Cleaning IS my therapy. And always will be.”
‘I CAN TOTALLY RELATE’
Social media users were left open-mouthed by Mrs Hinch’s post and were eager to share their messages of love and support for the content creator in the comments.
Whilst many praised her for opening up, others thanked her for the positive reminder.
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One person said: “Amen to that!! I have my own cleaning business and I love my job, it’s the first job I have ever had that I actually love. Cleaning is the foundation to everything.”
Another added: “Thanks, I needed to hear this today. I am a cleaner in a school and hospital and often am looked down on.
“I love my job and take pride in cleaning.”
A third commented: “You have changed millions of peoples lives and mentality with the way you think and do things and honestly it means everything.
“Cleaning isn’t just cleaning anymore. For some it’s a profession, for others its therapy.
Is cleaning therapeutic?
WHEN some people feel overwhelmed or stressed out, they might try yoga, mindfulness, or even a massage.
But for others, giving the shelves a quick dust, wiping down the kitchen, or even organising a cupboard can be just as beneficial for their mental health.
In fact, for some people, the simple sight of a clean and organised home can help them unwind and de-stress after an overwhelming day.
According to Very Well Mind, research shows that cleaning – or the lack of cleaning – can have a direct impact on mental health.
A study published in “Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin,” found that women who described their living spaces as cluttered, were more likely to be fatigued and depressed than women who described their homes as restful and restorative.
Researchers also found that the women with messy or cluttered homes had higher levels of cortisol.
Clutter and mess can create stress and anxiety, but by cleaning, organising, and reducing clutter, people are able to take control of their environment and create a more relaxing environment.
This then helps them to focus better on the more pressing issues in their lives, thus providing a therapeutic activity for those once feeling stressed.
“You have turned the mundane into something we actually enjoy, and most importantly you created a community we all didn’t know we needed.”
Meanwhile, someone else penned: “I can totally relate to this. Tidy home tidy mind.”
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At the same time, another fan of Mrs Hinch claimed: “You inspire me to do more cleaning! I love it when I do it and it makes me feel good!”
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