1. You can enjoy the magnificent wallpapers that you have installed clearly.
2. The new versions of the Windows operating system have search box in the Start menu, so it is easy to find and launch the applications quickly.
3. In case you are using the earlier versions of Windows, that lack the search box in Start, you still have the third party options like AutoHotkey, Google Desktop and Launchy to open the apps and files using keyboard.
Ultimately, removing the icons from the desktop without any organized system is like having a clean workplace with crammed draws. In order to clean the computer desktop properly, you need to organize your files properly.