Who is most likely to do spring cleaning?
Generation Y is taking the lead as the group most likely to initiate a spring cleaning session this year. Eighty-two percent of Generation Y (our nation’s group of people ages 18-29) has done or plans to do spring cleaning in 2011. There’s a discrepancy between why men and women choose to clean, and what they will do for spring cleaning as well.
According to the Housekeeping Channel, “While the priorities rank in the same order for men and women, a greater number of women prioritize the importance of each job. Seventy-seven percent of women (versus 66 percent of men) say that even just the change in the weather makes them want to clean up.”
Women focus more on organizing space, removing clutter and items not in use, disinfecting surfaces, cleaning windows, and cleaning under furniture. Men are more interested in cleaning of electronics like cell phones and computers, with the interest to clean sparked by the residence appearing dirty or someone commenting on the lack of cleanliness of their home. Women are, generally, more motivated to clean and do so routinely. They are motivated by visitors arriving, free time, a feeling of disorganization or just being fed up with the dirt.
“When it comes to doing the “dirty work,” 30 percent of Generation Y men agree that if it wasn’t for spring cleaning, they probably would never clean. In fact, when it comes to most day-to-day cleaning chores, men are taken to task by Gen Y women.” (HC)
So what should be included on our to-do list for spring cleaning?
The American Cleaning Institute shares the ABCs of Spring Cleaning:
A is for Asthma and Allergy Triggers
During this challenging winter, many of us were snowed in with our pets whose dander is one of the most common triggers. Compound that with a few months of everyday dust and the tiniest unwelcome guests who seek shelter in our homes during cold weather, and it’s time to do away with the "A."
Have an allergen control plan. Clean one room at a time, starting with where an asthma or allergy sufferer sleeps. Wash their bedding and curtains. Dust surfaces and vacuum the carpet clean the window sills and frames. Wet mop floors.
B is for Bacteria
From the front door knob to kitchen counters, the telephone and remote control, ACI recommends giving every surface in your home the thorough cleaning it needs with the goal of reducing the likelihood that bacteria stick around for spring.
Prevent mold and mildew from accumulating in the bathroom by using a daily shower cleaner. Mold and mildew remover products are effective if you have to use them. Use a disinfectant to kill the mold and mildew.
If you’re in the kitchen, give the surfaces a good cleaning and disinfecting. Make sure you allow enough time for the germ kill, per the product label instructions.
C is for Clutter
Sort it out: Take everything out of the closet, dressers, shelves, under the bed and off the furniture. Put stuff in separate piles. Separate out what you don’t need anymore and donate if you can.
Keep similar items together so that children know where to find things. Put items inside drawers, closets, covered boxes or plastic containers so dust can’t collect on them.
While the furniture surface is clear, use an electrostatic dust sheet or furniture polish or wipes to take care of a winter’s worth of dust.
Below are our 5 Benefits of Spring Cleaning that we distributed this year.
1. Healthy home, healthy body. Clean out the allergens and bacteria that have been lurking in mischievous locations this winter.
2. Organized space leads to an organized life.
3. Start anew. Spring is bout new beginnings, so even if 2011 has been a messy year so far, take this opportunity to clean up!
4. Do a good deed. While you are sorting through your clutter, place aside items you no longer need then donate to a local charity.
5. A clean fridge will keep those healthy veggies and fruit fresh longer – encouraging you and your family to eat them everyday!
So, when do you plan to start spring cleaning?
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