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A new national survey by Opinion Research Corporation for The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) looked at the cleaning differences between parents and children and the changes in cleaning habits over time. The survey found that what and how we clean have changed significantly over the years, thanks in part to the introduction of several new product categories that have made cleaning easier and more convenient than ever.
High-Tech Cleaning Products Make Housework Easier Than Ever
SDA National Cleaning Survey 2000
The survey also found that housework is becoming more of a shared family responsibility -- but not enough for the many moms who'd like the housework vacation that they enjoy on Mother's Day to happen more often. Relationship expert Sandra Beckwith suggests giving mom more days off with a Vacation from Housework Certificate, and SDA has a cleaning "cheat sheet" for kids and spouses to use when mom is "on vacation."
Mothers Come Clean About Their Special Day
How to Help Out Mom on Her Vacation Days
Vacation from Housework Certificate While dads are pitching in more with the cleaning, the survey found that their contribution isn't registering with their children. Parenting expert Kate Kelly says that the guidelines in Cleaning 101 can empower dads to show how the household runs more smoothly when housework isn't a one-person chore. Dads Win Admiration from Kids This Father's Day . . . For Their Ability to Avoid Housework
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