Once you have children, having clutter is a very common occurrence. Be it items of toys, books, food or items of clothing, things don’t remain in one place with kids around. An animal can prove to be clutter challenged too. But even when there are no kids or animal pets involved, sometimes just due to the busy lifestyle, it is very difficult to find time to keep things back in their respective place.

But did you know that clutter can not only lead to mental stress but also cause accidents and falls.The whole story can be found at http://thesimpledad.com/2011/05/12/take-the-first-step-toward-a-clutter-free-home/ Especially if there are elderly people around. Slipping or tripping over something can be the cause a serious accident. Children themselves are as vulnerable as the elderly and can easily trip over a tiny toy, especially if it has wheels. If your house has a staircase, make sure it is always unobstructed.

Loose wires are not only an easy target for a fire hazard, but if on the floor, can also be the culprit for a fall. Keys, stack of papers, loose nails, food boxes, anything with a rolling surface such as a bottle or a slippery one, such as tissue or plastic, a loose mat, broom, mop, to name a few, when out of place, cause clutter and therefore accidents.