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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
Checkout American Cleaning Institute’s Spring Cleaning Guide
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
Consumers Maintain Higher Use of Hand Sanitizers, Disinfectants One Year Later
Survey Provides Insights on Potential Shifts in Cleaning Behaviors for the Future
Key Survey Data Available Here
A year after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, cleaning practices are still front-and-center for a strong majority of Americans, according to survey data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
A national online consumer survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of ACI show that 85 percent of…
March 16, 2021
Sustainability
Q. Approximately what percentage of the time that you do laundry do you use cold, warm, and hot water? Please consider the temperature used for the main wash cycle?
44% say they wash their laundry in cold water 50% or more of the time that they do laundry.
30% say they wash their laundry in warm water 50% or more of the time that they do laundry.
23% say they wash their laundry in hot water 50% or more of the time that they do laundry.
Q. How often do you rinse dishes in the…
March 6, 2023
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
74% of Americans Plan to Spring Clean at Least Once a Year
Washing Windows, Cleaning Behind Furniture, Washing Linens Top Americans’ Chore Chart
Checkout American Cleaning Institute’s Spring Cleaning Strategy Guide and Quick Spring Cleaning Tips
Dig Deeper on Cleaning Survey Results
Nearly three-quarters of Americans plan to spring clean at least once a year. And 45 percent of them plan to clean and organize more this year.
These are just a few of the findings from the American Cleaning…
March 6, 2023
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
69% of Americans Plan to Spring Clean This Year, Down From 78% in 2020
55% Say They’ve Been Cleaning More Than Usual Due to COVID
Statistics Recap Available Here
There may be less spring cleaning going on in 2021, but that may be due to millions of Americans being stuck at home for months during the pandemic, suggests the latest National Cleaning Survey from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
According to an online survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of ACI, 69% of Americans plan on…
March 8, 2021
Q. What areas in the home do or did you prioritize when babyproofing?
- 78% prioritize babyproofing the living room.
- 69% prioritize babyproofing the kitchen.
- 65% prioritize babyproofing the nursery/other bedrooms.
- 63% prioritize babyproofing the bathroom.
- 51% prioritize babyproofing the dining room.
- 50% prioritize babyproofing the laundry room.
- 50% prioritize babyproofing the stairs.
Q. How prepared do you or did you feel to properly and safely use cleaning products around a new…
June 26, 2023
More than Half of Americans Reporting an Increase in Cleaning Behaviors are Parents
Findings Support Continued “Cleaning is Caring” Trend to Protect Loved Ones Through Proper Cleaning and Hygiene Practices
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New data from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds a majority of parents report they will clean more through this year’s cold and flu season based on what they’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, 16-percentage points higher than non-parents.
In what many…
October 25, 2021
COVID-19 Cleaning Behavior Findings
Q. What hygiene or cleaning products are you using more now than before the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19?
Total
(N=1,005)
Sept. 2020
(N=1,005)
March 2020
(N=1,005)
Hand sanitizer
72%
72%
59%
Hand soap
60%
62%
69%
Disinfectant wipes
55%
48%
44%
Spray disinfectant
42%
40%
36%
Multi-purpose cleaner
35%
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Toilet or…
March 8, 2021