Fun Facts about Cleaning
The fact is that no one truly likes to clean.
But maybe these fun cleaning facts will help convince you to to clean. You could even convince someone else to help!

Did you know!?
If you clean for 2 hours, you can 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?
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
The average woman cleans for 12,896 hours in her lifetime us. 6,448 hours for men.
Most people say their favorite room to clean is the BATHROOM.
The kitchen sink has more germs than your toilet.
You can put more than just dishes into your dishwasher; toys, toothbrushes, combs, sponges.
If you 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, 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.
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.
And for the weirdest of the Fun Facts about Cleaning – Ketchup can be used on tarnished or corroded brass will help bring back its shine.

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