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Most Dreaded Tasks: Cleaning Hard to Reach, Filthy Spots
80% Would Rather Spring Clean than Fill Out Tax Forms! View the Survey Results
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ACI Launches its TikTok Channel Featuring Cleaning Tips and Tricks
Spring cleaning is a top priority for more Americans than ever, according to new consumer data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
The survey found that 80% of Americans plan to spring clean this year, which is a…
March 5, 2024
Handwashing
Q. How important, if at all, do you find frequent handwashing when it comes to preventing the spread of illness in your home?
66% said very important
27% said somewhat important
6% said not very important
1% said not at all important93% Important (net)
7% Not important (net)
Appliance Maintenance
Q. How familiar, if at all, are you with the manufacturer recommendations for cleaning and maintaining your home appliances, such as your refrigerator, HVAC, or washer & dryer…
March 9, 2022
2019 ACI National Cleaning Survey Stats on Laundry:
77% of People Frequently Read Tag Instructions Before Washing Clothes
52% Tend to Wash Clothes in Cold Water
Laundry is America’s favorite cleaning task, according to the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 2019 National Cleaning Survey.
Nearly a quarter of respondents to the survey, conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of ACI, picked laundry as the cleaning task they enjoyed doing most. Other items at the top of the list included…
August 1, 2019
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Q. Which of the following cleaning tasks do you enjoy doing the most?
(Top Ranked Response)
24% Laundry
21% Cleaning countertops
21% Vacuuming
17% Dishes
7% Cleaning Furniture
7% Wiping windows
4% Polishing floors
Q. How often, if ever, do you read the instructions on the tag for how to wash your clothes before washing them?
35% All of the time
42% Some of the time
16% Rarely
6% Never
Q. Approximately what percentage of the time that you do laundry do you use cold, warm…
August 1, 2019
Q. When you first moved to college, how prepared were you for cleaning on your own?
28% said completely prepared
35% said very prepared
28% said somewhat prepared
6% said not very prepared
3% said not at all prepared
Q. Which of the following, if any, are preventing you from keeping your dorm or room clean?
53% said lack of motivation
50% said lack of time
19% said roommate(s) get in the way
15% said they don’t have the cleaning supplies they need
9% said they don’t know the right way to…
July 22, 2022
70% of Americans find that cleaning gives them a sense of accomplishment
60% of Americans are more attracted to their partner when they take the initiative to clean their home
Learn More on ACI’s 2024 Cleaning Survey Results During this National Cleaning Week
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans (87%) feel their best, both mentally and physically, when they have a clean home, according to survey data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
During National Cleaning Week (March 24 – 30, 2024)…
March 20, 2024
Cleaning For Well-Being
Q. How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Having a clean home helps me feel my best, both mentally and physically?
Of all 2024 participants who spring clean:
62% said strongly agree.
26% said somewhat agree.
8% said neither agree nor disagree.
2% said somewhat disagree.
2% said strongly disagree.
Q. Please select all that apply. Having a clean home...Of all 2024 participants who spring clean:
70% said “gives me a sense of accomplishment…
March 5, 2024
American Cleaning Institute 2011 Parents’ & Kids’ Handwashing Attitudes & Behaviors Study Findings
The following questions were asked of 521 parents of children 8-17 years old and 512 children 8-17 years old. Children were not those of parents surveyed. The online survey was conducted by Russell Research between September 7-13, 2011, on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute.
Children’s Survey Highlights:
Which of the following are reasons that you don’t wash your hands as…
December 5, 2018
ACI has been conducting surveys on cleaning habits for decades.
Annual Spring Cleaning Surveys
2024 National Cleaning Survey Findings
2023 National Cleaning Survey Findings
2022 National Cleaning Survey Findings
2021 National Cleaning Survey Findings
2020 National Cleaning Survey Findings…
March 21, 2019
November 2003 SDA National Cleaning Survey: Survey Shows Half Have Never, Ever Read Laundry InstructionsMay 2003 SDA National Cleaning Survey: Clean Homes Catch A Buyer's Eyes, Survey Says2003 SDA Spring Cleaning SurveyFebruary 2003 SDA National Cleaning Survey: For Valentine's Day, SDA Advises Couples to Spread Love, Not Germs2003 SDA New Year's Cleaning Survey: Cleaning House Beats Renovation, Redecorating and De-Cluttering as Top New Year's Resolution for the Home2002 SDA…
December 5, 2018