Nearly half of Brits (45%) don't spring clean and a further 20
per cent clean with the same bacteria-infested dishcloth that
hasn't been disinfected for over a fortnight, according to new
research from germ-busting household disinfectant, Zoflora.
The annual deep-clean is avoided by 15 per cent of people
because their lives are too busy and a further 12 per cent also
need to clean up their act as they say they just can't be bothered
to spring clean and don't think it's necessary.
On a cleaner note, the survey of 1,247 people found that of the
55 per cent donning the rubber gloves for the spring session, 46
per cent were aiming to give their homes a thorough clean, 37 per
cent were de-cluttering to get organised and 17 per cent want to
freshen up their homes and get rid of those nasty lingering niffs
that can fester during the long winter months.
It also comes as no surprise that 85 per cent of women believe
they win the gold medal when it comes to spring cleaning. Only 15
per cent of men think they can handle the task better than the
fairer sex.
Dr Catherine Hood comments: "Some of the chores that you can
perform during your annual spring clean may actually improve your
family's health by eliminating bacteria and viruses. By following
simple hygiene tips, such as cleaning and disinfecting your home
effectively with Zoflora, you can reduce the risk of
cross-contamination, helping to protect your family from infections
and illness."
Zoflora's wide range of bacteria-beating products has been protecting
and disinfecting British homes for nearly 90 years and includes concentrated disinfectants
that can be diluted for large areas, such as floors and bathrooms,
as well as handy sprays. The household liquid disinfectant range
includes 11 beautiful fragrances which not only kill 99.9% of
bacteria and viruses, but also eliminate odours leaving a
long-lasting fresh scent throughout the home.