Results: Cleaning and Mental Health
1.
1.
Spring cleaning can feel like a chore, but some experts say cleaning may also have mental health benefits. Do you find cleaning or organizing calming?
Yes, definitely
21%
•
293 votes
Yes, sometimes
37%
•
515 votes
No, not really
23%
•
327 votes
No, I find it stressful
11%
•
150 votes
Not Applicable
8%
•
116 votes
2.
2.
Repetitive tasks like sweeping, mopping, and organizing can feel calming, provide a sense of control, and give people a clear feeling of accomplishment once the task is done. Do you personally find repetitive tasks like sweeping, mopping, or organizing calming or satisfying?
Yes
37%
•
521 votes
No
34%
•
474 votes
Undecided
19%
•
273 votes
Not Applicable
9%
•
133 votes
3.
3.
What type of cleaning or organizing do you find most satisfying? Clearing clutter
30%
•
423 votes
Vacuuming/sweeping
10%
•
139 votes
Doing laundry
11%
•
154 votes
Cleaning the kitchen
7%
•
104 votes
Cleaning the bathroom
3%
•
40 votes
Organizing drawers/closets
10%
•
136 votes
I do not find cleaning satisfying
17%
•
240 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
•
30 votes
Not Applicable
10%
•
135 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.55% | 7 | |
| all the above | 0.16% | 2 |
| all of the above | 0.16% | 2 |
| The technology break | 0.16% | 2 |
| 5 of the above | 0.08% | 1 |
| all cleaning types | 0.08% | 1 |
| all of the above mentioned | 0.08% | 1 |
| dusting | 0.08% | 1 |
| it depends | 0.08% | 1 |
| when you get finished | 0.08% | 1 |
| All of the above. | 0.08% | 1 |
| All of it. | 0.08% | 1 |
| Washing the floor | 0.08% | 1 |
| I find it satisfying when I've finished | 0.08% | 1 |
| Everything at once | 0.08% | 1 |
| all | 0.08% | 1 |
| Handwashing dishes. If I can t sleep I go into the kitchen and wash dishes until I am tired. | 0.08% | 1 |
| FRESH SMELLS OF PINE THROUGHOUT MY HOME | 0.08% | 1 |
| Doing Dishes | 0.08% | 1 |
| Getting rid of some of my mothers hoard | 0.08% | 1 |
| when its done | 0.08% | 1 |
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