03.07.24
A survey published by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) found that 80% of Americans plan to spring clean this year, which is a more than a 10% increase from three years ago.
What are the most dreaded spring cleaning tasks?
According to ACI’s survey – conducted by Wakefield Research – Americans say that cleaning spaces that are hard to reach or access (49% - think behind or underneath furniture or appliances) and places that are “filthy” (38% - bathrooms, vents, basements) top the dread list.
While people may not particularly relish their cleaning chores, spring cleaning is better than some other seasonal activities, experts say.
“According to the American Cleaning Institute’s 2024 National Cleaning Survey, 80% of Americans would rather spring clean than fill out their tax forms,” said Brian Sansoni, ACI Senior Vice President of Communications and Outreach. “Spring cleaning is a great way to help achieve a safe and healthy home while getting rid of a winter’s worth of dust and clutter.”
Americans Prepared To Deep Clean
For many Americans who engage in the annual ritual, it’s a marathon rather than a sprint. Forty-five percent say it takes three or more days to spring clean (23% three to four days, 22% five days or more). But this shows that Americans are prepared to deep clean to create a healthy and safe environment for themselves and their families.
With spring cleaning’s arrival – and National Cleaning Week right around the corner (March 24-30, 2024) ACI has a new TikTok channel with online cleaning resources including a Spring Cleaning Plan and tips on how to clean windows; appliances; bedding; de-cluttering; and solutions for home cleaning problems.
For more cleaning advice and guidance go here.