06/10/2026
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Fact is- no one likes to clean. But maybe these cleaning facts and trivia bits will help bring a little levity to the situation (and maybe you can convince someone to help you).
Did you know that if you clean for 2 hours, you burn 200 calories?
The average person spends 87% of their time indoors; did you know that 70% of dust particles are made up of dead skin flakes? Either clean or get outside!
Most antibacterial cleaner must be left on surfaces for 30-60 seconds before wiping away
Running low on antibacterial spray? Lemons are a great disinfectant
Do you know the difference between cleaning and disinfecting? You donāt?!?!
(ahem) Cleaning is the action of removing dirt while disinfecting is destroying or preventing the growth of germs / disease-carrying micro-organisms.
Did you know that almost HALF of cohabiting couples argue about cleaning? (the other half pays for a service)
What do they fight about? 27% on who should clean, 24% on how often to clean, 34% on other issues like products & equipment, and 17% on how to clean something
Did you know the average woman cleans for 12,896 hours in her lifetime us. 6,448 hours for men.
Did you know that most people say their favorite room to clean is the BATHROOM?! I like the kitchen. Whatās yourās?
Speaking of kitchens, did you know that the kitchen sink has more germs than your toilet?
You can put more than just dishes into your dishwasher; toys, toothbrushes, combs, sponges. Just be sure to take the dishes out first.
Put ice cubes down your garbage disposal; it helps sharpen the blades and get rid of trapped grease
If your vacuum starts to smell a little musty, call your friend down the street with the do-Terra inventory to get rid of. A few drops of essential oil like peppermint or citrus in the canister or on the filters will help clear the olfactory offensiveness
Remove watermarks from wooden surfaces with a small amount of mayonnaise! or toothpaste on a damp cloth. (It works, I SWEAR!)
Lemon juice can be used for stains or rust on plastic furniture
Vodka! Use it on a soft cloth to shine up porcelain, chrome or glass. Put that desk bottle to good use, Mr. Draper.
And for the weirdest of the Fun Facts about Cleaning ā Ketchup can be used on tarnished or corroded brass will help bring back its shine.
Iām not sure I actually believe this one. Have you tried it? Did it work?