Do you hate coming back to a dirty house after a fun getaway? Does that scratch on your favorite suitcase drive you crazy?
New research has revealed some of the top cleaning habits of 2,000 US travelers ahead of the busy summer travel season.
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One thing is certain: it is important to prioritize cleaning your home before leaving – more than 75% of respondents said they prefer to clean their house before leaving.
In fact, the average interviewee starts preparing for their trip two weeks in advance.
Before traveling, people tend to focus on cleaning clothes, 77%, dishes, 66%, the bathroom, 58%, and sweeping and mopping, 56%.
Commissioned by Mr. Clean for the launch of its new Ultra line of magic erasers, and conducted by Talker Research, the study found that 66% are so excited about their next trip that it motivates them to clean up before they go.
While anticipation of an upcoming trip can be a great motivator for people to tackle their cleaning chores, it can also be a stressor for summer travelers.
Fifty-one percent said they “dread” the idea of having to clean when they return from vacation.
“Cleaning before vacation helps me relax and enjoy knowing I can come back to a clean home,” said Lydia Joo, brand director at Mr.
“But we’re busy, especially before the holidays, so it’s important to have an all-purpose cleaner that can help easily tackle tough messes throughout your home and beyond.”
In addition to cleaning their homes, travelers also take time to clean their most-used travel items, like luggage, 40%.
On average, respondents brought their luggage on a total of seven trips and up to 26% of respondents cleaned their luggage in the previous week alone.
Getting these items into shape is important as many felt “embarrassed” on vacation because some items they brought looked old or worn, including clothes, 20%, shoes, 19%, and suitcases, 18%.
To avoid this, 55% of travelers reported that it was a “high priority” to check the status of these items well before embarking on their trip.
While respondents make sure to clean their luggage, 40%, and travel bags, 39%, before traveling, the results revealed that even more travelers will clean them when they return home.
Things respondents clean before traveling
Top 10 Things People Clean Before Traveling
- Laundry – 77%
- Dishes/dishwasher — 66%
- Bathroom – 58%
- Sweeping/mopping/vacuuming — 56%
- The refrigerator – 49%
- Stove/kitchen countertops – 49%
- Dust – 36%
- Luggage – 24%
- Accessories (e.g. hat, sunglasses, etc.) — 20%
- Sports/outdoor equipment – 10%
According to a survey carried out Mr. Clean via Talker Research
They pay a lot of attention specifically to luggage, 47%, and other travel accessories, 21%, so they are prepared well in advance for future trips.
And although 79% said it was important for luggage to be clean during travel, 27% said it was the “most difficult item” to clean.
“Clearing luggage can be a challenge, and we all know the disappointment of retrieving a worn, dirty suitcase from the airport carousel,” said Maria Striemer, Senior Manager of Scientific Communications at Global Home Care P&G.
“For cleaning luggage, I recommend using a versatile cleaning tool like the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
“Using this all-purpose cleaner can remove scratches, dirt, grease and grime from your luggage, restoring it to its original condition so you can embark on your next adventure with confidence and style.”
This randomized, double-opt-in survey of 2,000 Americans who travel was commissioned by Mr. Clean between April 30 and May 6, 2024.
It was conducted by the market research company Speaker searchwhose team members are members of the Market Research Society (MRS) and the European Society for Opinion Research and Marketing (ESOMAR).
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