Let’s delve into some cleaning statistics. Brace yourself, as what I’m about to share will likely be as eye-opening for you as it was for me.

On an average scale, Americans dedicate about 30 days per year to household chores. Yes, you read that correctly—30 days. That adds up to a staggering 720 hours annually! To truly grasp this, let’s step back for a moment. If we allocate 30 days (or 720 hours) each year to these tasks and consider the average life expectancy of 78 years, it translates to roughly 56,160 hours spent cleaning in a lifetime.

A significant 20% of individuals admit that household chores have intruded upon the quality time they could have enjoyed with friends and family. Remarkably, these people confessed to devoting twice the amount of time to chores compared to bonding moments with loved ones.

The average time spent weekly on household chores by Americans is approximately 14 hours. Conversely, these very individuals only manage to allot a mere four hours for relaxation, 98 minutes for physical activity, and 50 minutes for outdoor enjoyment. In essence, the bulk of their time is consumed by cleaning.

One out of 25 respondents acknowledged that cleaning adversely impacted their relationship with their significant other. True contentment and a thriving life hinge on how one utilizes their time. If cleaning absorbs substantial portions of your time, a happy and wholesome lifestyle may be compromised.

The task that garners the most disdain is scrubbing the toilet. Few would readily admit to finding joy in kneeling on grimy floors to scrub a toilet.

As a common practice, Americans frequently postpone chores for a good three days before tackling them. Of this group, 27% expressed a wish for assistance.

Now, what’s the takeaway from this array of figures?

Rather than investing additional time—both personally and professionally—on cleaning, let Daigle Cleaning Systems shoulder this responsibility for you.

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Note: These statistics and insights were collated by OnePoll for an online labor service.