A new national survey from The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) has revealed that cleaning is a major source of friction in relationships. In fact, almost half of all couples fight about cleaning, with arguments ranging from who should do the cleaning to how frequently the cleaning should be done.

Humorist and relationship expert Sandra Beckwith believes that recognizing that men and women look at housework differently can help bring couples closer to a cleaning compromise. She offers some practical tips for achieving housework harmony -- and SDA provides important cleaning tips to getting the job done.

The secret to a good relationship... keep it clean
SDA Survey Reveals Men and Women View Cleaning Differently...And That's Causing Strife in Relationships.

1999 SDA National Cleaning Survey
Key Findings

Clean Up Your Relationship
Cleaning tips from SDA

My Clean Commitment
A certificate for a little help around the house.

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