Cleaning takes time that most of us would rather use doing more fun and important things. The average adult spends about 10 hours a week just keeping up on regular cleaning. That’s more than one full work day! If that number seems unrealistic, time yourself doing cleaning tasks in just one day. Here are just a few surprising averages for cleaning chores that most people do:
- Washing/Doing Dishes: 2.5 hours weekly
- Sweeping/Washing Floors: 1 hour weekly
- Laundry: 2.5 hours weekly
- Beds: 1.5 hours weekly (those 10 minutes per bed really add up)
- Cleaning the Bathroom: 40 minutes weekly
- Vacuuming: 1 hour weekly
You can cut most of the time you spend cleaning by scheduling Executive Residential Ceaning (a professional cleaning company) to do the work for you.
Cleaning facts and tips
- Your kitchen sink has more germs than your toilet seat, and scrubbing won’t get rid of them.
- When you are cleaning the kitchen, start by clearing off countertops and emptying the sink. Spray the sink and countertops first and leave them wet while you do other tasks. By the time you return to the sink, the cleaner will have killed the germs and started to loosen the more stubborn grime.
- The longer a stain sits, the harder it is to clean. That’s common sense!, But did you know that you’ve probably got one of the best stain lifters in your refrigerator or on your bar? A bottle of club soda makes a great emergency spot cleaner. As soon as a spill happens, grab the bottle, shake it up and aim it at the spot to keep the stain from setting. Next, tackle the stain with a stain brush and blot (DO Not RUB) with dry paper towel or soft cotton cloths.
- The least favourite job in the house? Believe it or not, it’s not cleaning the bathroom. It’s sweeping the stairs! Keeping the outside stairs clean can literally save you hours of work by keeping dirt OUTSIDE where it belongs. A good utility brush with a curved, comfortable handle may not make anyone LIKE the job, but it will certainly make it easier to do.