Spring Cleaning Facts
Spring has sprung, at least according to the calendar and it's time for spring cleaning. Yes, cleaning house is a boring chore but how much do we shirk the work and let the mess get to excess? According to a scientific survey with SC Johnson, the house hold cleaning products company. Here are some of the findings, based on responses from more than 1200 Americans:
- 72% would rather have a partner who's romantic than a clean freak, but 39% said no way could they love a slob. Surprisingly, the guys were pickier as 44% confessed they couldn't love a slob, while only 34% of the ladies said fuhgeddaboutit.
- 64% of female respondents prefer someone who is "rough around the edges," as far as housekeeping goes, compared to 50% of the guys feeling that way.
- 38% boasted that Martha Stewart would be impressed by their housekeeping skills.
- But another 38% admitted they only make their beds a few times a week, if that.
- 33% said they would rather lose 10 pounds than be free of housework, improve their love life or land a promotion.
- 54% believe that dog lovers are messier than cat lovers.
- 31% of Democrats get annoyed when the toilet seat is left up, compared to only 19% of Republicans.
- 73% called men the messiest and only 16% pointed the finger at women.
- 55% said that others consider them neat freaks, while 29% admitted being the biggest slobs in their home.
- 34% revealed that they tidied up before the maid arrives.
- 53% secretly tossed out something that another family member wanted to keep.
- 66% figured that football fans are messier than baseball fans.
- 74% cited money as the cause of most family feuds, while just 7% blamed housekeeping.
- 69% named hair in the bathroom sink as the number 1 thing that drives them bonkers but blobs of toothpaste ran a close second.
