Only 10 days?!
A new study says the average person spends the equivalent of 10 whole days a year, or 237 hours, cleaning their homes.
The study also says those who clean spend just over four hours a week vacuuming, polishing, and wiping down surfaces around the house.
A further hour and 42 minutes a month is used changing bed sheets, cleaning the carpets, and scouring the oven.
Almost a third enjoy cleaning because it makes them feel less stressed.
While 41% of respondents said it helps them take their mind off other things.
More than half even admitted to cleaning things which don’t need sprucing up, just to alleviate stress or anxiety.
Vacuuming emerged as the most relaxing cleaning task, followed by wiping down kitchen surfaces, and doing the laundry.
They also found 90% of respondents clean spillages and unsightly marks as soon as they happen.
19% of those polled claim they enjoy it so much that they often find themselves losing track of time when they are cleaning, as they “get in the zone”.
