03.17.24
The fourth Sunday in March kicks off National Cleaning Week – a designation aimed to raise awareness about using cleaning products in homes and communities safely and effectively.
With this year’s theme being, “Cleaning For Well-Being,” the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) demonstrate the link between cleaning and mental health.
Less Mess, More Clean in 2024
According to statistics pertaining to a recent nationwide cleaning survey conducted by the organization, 80% of US households plan to engage in spring cleaning this year.
Over half of spring cleaners said they plan to clean and organize more this year than in previous years.
Forty-nine percent of survey participants said “dreaded tasks” were defined as cleaning hard to reach places, with 38% saying dreaded tasks include cleaning places that can be get "really dirty," like bathrooms; 31% dread outdoor cleaning.
Clean Homes = Better Moods
However, when all is said and done (or, in this case, picked up!), 87% of survey respondents agreed having a clean home helps them feel their best, both mentally and physically.
Seventy percent of survey respondents said that having a clean home gives them a sense of accomplishment; 66% said it offers a mood-boost, while 47% said having a clean home helps them focus and 38% said it helps provide a better night’s sleep.
Sixty percent of survey respondents said clean homes decrease stress and anxiety and feel more attracted to a partner that cleans.
Social Media Campaign
ACI encourages cleaning enthusiasts – both current and would-be – to show off their cleaning habits in a social media campaign.
Businesses and the public can participate by adding ACI’s National Cleaning Week sticker to their own graphics, resources and content pertaining to this year’s theme.
They can share the aforementioned survey stats with their own messages or graphics using the hashtags #CleaningForWellBeing, #SpringCleaning and #NationalCleaningWeek.