SLEIGH BELLS RING, ARE YOU CLEANING?
SC Johnson Survey Reveals Some Holiday HostsHire Cleaning Help and then Take Credit for a Do-It-Yourself Clean!
RACINE, Wis.,– The new SC Johnson “Sleigh Bells Ring, Are You Cleaning?” Survey[1] reveals holiday hosts may be more worried about their guests finding a hidden stain than a hidden present. The survey discovered 71 percent of holiday hosts have dirty little cleaning secrets.
Secrets of the Holiday Host
From tossing dirty dishes to ignoring a few chores, the survey reveals holiday hosts may have a few tricks up their sleeves.
- Hidden Treasures. More than half of holiday hosts hide dirt and clutter (59 percent). They stuff things under the bed or in the closet (28 percent), hide items that don’t have a place in the garage or basement (26 percent), lock doors so guests can’t see what’s behind them (23 percent) and flip over couch cushions to hide stains (11 percent). Nineteen percent of holiday hosts skip the hiding and toss out items they don’t feel like cleaning or putting away.
- Missed a Spot. Seventy-eight percent of holiday hosts skip cleaning tasks all together, such as cleaning the following household objects: windows (43 percent), holiday china and dishes (36 percent), inside kitchen appliances (31 percent) and the bathtub (14 percent). Two percent of holiday hosts admit to hiring somebody else to clean their home and yet tell their friends and family that they did it themselves.
- Excuses. Some holiday hosts say they skip cleaning tasks because they are comfortable if their place looks clean even if it really isn’t (35 percent), they don’t think their guests would notice (29 percent) or they plan on keeping guests out of certain rooms (19 percent). The biggest reason for skipping cleaning tasks is the lack of time (60 percent).
Tips to Calm a Rushed Holiday Host
The time-saving tips below will help holiday hosts in a hurry.
- Decoration Duty: Put a twist on the cookie exchange party with a progressive decorating party. Invite friends and family over to decorate the house and bake cookies. After two hours, switch houses. Major tasks are checked off and more quality time can be spent together.
- Go For What’s Noticeable: Dusty furniture and dirty kitchen counters are the first things guests often notice and the two things most likely to need last-minute touch-ups. Make a great impression with Pledge Multi-Surface Clean and Dust products and Windex Multi Task Wipes with Vinegar. Also don’t forget the guest bath. Scrubbing Bubbles® Fresh Brush offers great cleaning convenience for the toilet while Scrubbing Bubbles® Automatic Shower Cleaner tackles the shower.
- Fake Bake: Had to buy baked goodies, but still want it to smell like you’ve been slaving away for hours? Then light an Apple Cinnamon- or French Vanilla-scented candle from Glade®. Thirty-seven percent of holiday hosts with cleaning secrets admit to lighting a candle to achieve a homey holiday aroma.
Throughout the company’s five generations of family leadership, SC Johnson has been helping families care for their homes daily and for occasions like the holidays. Innovative products from SC Johnson trusted brands make homes cleaner and better, quicker and easier, leaving more time for entertaining. When storing holiday decorations, Ziploc® Big Bags with the new Double Zipper Seal provide the tightest seal ever and a natural, flexible shape that can fit into places where storage boxes can’t. Tackling the bathroom can take some work and the new Scrubbing Bubbles® Fresh Brush MAX provides a heavy duty, disposable toilet cleaning system that cleans tough stains like hard water, limescale, rust and more. After sweeping away cookie crumbs, the Pledge® Multi Surface Floor Cleaner will be handy, as holiday hosts can safely and easily clean all types of floor surfaces with one product. And, there will be no need to fret over holiday spills because portable Shout® Wipes can remove it right away.
More information can be found at www.scjohnson.com
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