Hello!
It’s already late May,
and summer is just around the corner.
To stay comfortable during the hot season, air conditioning is essential.
Lately, it feels like summer arrives earlier every year,
so this year we had our air conditioner professionally cleaned in mid-April ✨
Now we’re ready to welcome summer comfortably 😊
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Air Conditioner Cleaning: Recommended Once Every 1–2 Years
It’s generally recommended to clean your air conditioner once every one or two years.
Depending on how often it’s used and the environment, a surprising amount of dust, pollen, and mold can build up inside.
Spring, before cooling season, and autumn, before heating season, are considered the best times for cleaning.
It helps the unit stay clean and run more efficiently.
I also feel that it’s easier to book cleaning services during those seasons.
We ask a company that uses gentle, soap-based cleaning methods that are kind to the body.
They carefully take the unit apart and clean it thoroughly inside, leaving everything fresh and spotless ✨
After the cleaning, we let the fan run for a while to dry the inside completely,
and the air felt so fresh and pleasant 😊♪
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Cleaning Staff Were Surprised by Our Minimalist Home
By the way, when the cleaner arrived, he asked in surprise,
“Oh! Did you just move in recently??”
“No, we’ve actually lived here for quite a while.” I answered.
“Wow… it’s so simple! This makes our work so much easier!”
The same thing happened when we moved.
People who come to work in our home always seem happy when there are fewer things around.
Minimalist living is surprisingly kind to service workers too 🤭
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Minimalist Living is “Gentle”
Minimalist living isn’t only gentle on service workers!
First of all, it’s gentle on the body.
With fewer things around, there’s less dust and mold, which can help reduce allergies.
Actually, the reason I first started reducing things was because of allergies.
I’ve always had sensitive lungs and used to cough frequently,
but after reducing the number of things in my home, the coughing completely disappeared.
Cleaning also becomes much easier,
which is another way it feels kinder to the body.
It can even reduce the risk of tripping over things indoors.
There are also surprisingly many chemicals used in everyday objects.
For example, wooden furniture may contain solvents or insect repellents,
so that’s something worth paying attention to.
Owning fewer things can reduce those risks as well.
Minimalist living is also gentle on the wallet.
Because we choose our belongings carefully, everything we own is something we truly love.
Naturally, we start focusing more on what we already have,
so unnecessary cravings for more things begin to fade.
You also need less storage space,
which can help reduce housing costs.
My husband and I live together in a small one-bedroom apartment.
With limited storage, it might feel cramped for people with lots of belongings,
but for us, it’s just the right size.
Cleaning is easy,
and there’s a comforting feeling that every corner of the home is well cared for.
Minimalist living is also gentle on the environment.
Buying less naturally means producing less waste.
And as you become more mindful about letting things circulate thoughtfully,
you also become more aware of reducing environmental impact.
And beyond all that, minimalist living feels gentle on the mind too.
I believe every object carries its own kind of energy,
and whether we notice it or not, we’re affected by it.
For example, I feel refreshed and clear-minded when I visit a shrine.
I’ve never seen a shrine overflowing with things,
and if it were, I don’t think it would feel nearly as peaceful.
In other words, objects can become psychological noise.
Having fewer things doesn’t just create physical space—
it can also reduce mental noise and emotional burden.
Of course, everyone’s idea of comfort is different.
Some people may feel happiest surrounded by many things.
I don’t believe minimalist living is the only right answer.
For me, it simply became the natural result of pursuing what feels comfortable right now.
Maybe in the future, a different lifestyle will feel right.
Discovering how our own values and sensitivities continue to change over time—
I think that’s one of the joys of life.
Thank you for reading until the end!
The temperature changes a lot this time of year, so please take good care of yourself 😊
