This statistic presents the average amount of time spent doing household cleaning during a typical week in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2019, by age. The results are based on responses in a study where respondents were asked how much time they typically spend cleaning from Monday to Sunday. Among respondents, those aged between 55 and 65 years spend the most time cleaning on average, with a mean score of approximately four hours and 17 minutes.
Average amount of time spent doing household cleaning during a typical week in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018, by age*
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* Respondents in the survey were asked: ' Thinking about how much time you personally spend on cleaning your home during a typical week from Monday to Sunday: On average, how much time do you spend cleaning?'. The figures shown are the mean scores of the responses received.
** Age breakdown of respondents is as follows:
184 respondents aged 18 to 24 years;
212 respondents aged 25 to 34 years;
211 respondents aged 35 to 44 years;
219 respondents aged 45 to 54 years;
182 respondents aged 55 to 65 years.
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Kärcher. (November 27, 2019). Average amount of time spent doing household cleaning during a typical week in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018, by age* (in minutes) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 22, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/878401/average-time-spent-cleaning-one-s-home-by-age-united-kingdom-uk/
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