Spring cleaning trends

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 percent of Americans plan to spring clean this year, which is a more than a 10 percent increase from just 3 years ago.

What are the most dreaded spring cleaning tasks?

• According to ACI’s survey – conducted by Wakefield Research – Americans say that cleaning spaces that are hard to reach or access (49 percent - think behind or underneath furniture or appliances) and places that are filthy (38 percent - bathrooms, vents, basements) top the dread list.

While not everyone may enjoy their cleaning chores, it is better than some other seasonal activities.

“According to the American Cleaning Institute’s 2024 National Cleaning Survey, 80 percent of Americans would rather spring clean than fill out their tax forms,” says Brian Sansoni, ACI senior vice president of Communications and Outreach.

“Spring cleaning is a great way to help achieve a safe and healthy home while getting rid of a winter’s worth of dust and clutter.”

For many Americans who engage in the annual ritual of spring cleaning, it’s a marathon rather than a sprint. 45 percent say it takes three or more days to spring clean (23 percent 3-4 days, 22 percent 5 days or more). But this shows that Americans are prepared to deep clean to create a healthy and safe environment for themselves and their families.

Check out spring cleaning resources from the ACI here.