Results: Household cleaners and tools
This survey is to find out information about the number of cleaners are generally used in a average homestead, what kinds/brands are most popular, and what price range the public thinks is fair/appropriate for individuals/families to spend for a clean and sanitary home.
The tools that we use are important as well. This survey will let you voice your opinion on what is important when it comes to keeping a fresh and safe space for you and your loved ones
1.
1.
How often do you clean your home? Daily
19%
•
408 votes
Weekly
41%
•
907 votes
Bi-weekly
15%
•
337 votes
Monthly
11%
•
238 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
•
70 votes
Not Applicable
11%
•
240 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.97% | 19 | |
| As needed | 0.36% | 7 |
| Whenever | 0.15% | 3 |
| when I feel like it | 0.10% | 2 |
| when it needs it | 0.10% | 2 |
| As I see it needs it. Each and every day spot cleaning, etc. | 0.05% | 1 |
| randomly | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends on what it is to be cleaned in terms of the time intervals | 0.05% | 1 |
| sometimes | 0.05% | 1 |
| when I can | 0.05% | 1 |
| Whenever it bugs me | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on what you mean by clean, I do a load of clothes when needed, wash the dishes when needed, vacuum and sweep when needed and clean the toilet when needed. | 0.05% | 1 |
| it varies | 0.05% | 1 |
| Weekly by retirement home | 0.05% | 1 |
| as necessary | 0.05% | 1 |
| sporadically | 0.05% | 1 |
| When necessary | 0.05% | 1 |
| Every other day | 0.05% | 1 |
| I don't really clean my home. I just do touch ups to keep from doing any major cleaning. | 0.05% | 1 |
| When it looks dirty and I'm in the mood. | 0.05% | 1 |
| rarely | 0.05% | 1 |
| Don't know | 0.05% | 1 |
| Every other vacuum, daily touching up 2 cats and a wee dog) | 0.05% | 1 |
| On-going / as needed. | 0.05% | 1 |
| When I get around to it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| When it needs to be cleaned | 0.05% | 1 |
| When I get around to it! | 0.05% | 1 |
| Oh, are we supposed to clean it? | 0.05% | 1 |
| Whenever it needs to be | 0.05% | 1 |
| Varies | 0.05% | 1 |
| Different frequencies for different parts | 0.05% | 1 |
| When the moon is in the house of Jupiter. | 0.05% | 1 |
| My housekeeper cleans it biweekly | 0.05% | 1 |
| When it needs it -- I use a cleaning service | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on room | 0.05% | 1 |
| hardly ever | 0.05% | 1 |
| All of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| constantly varies | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends on the task. | 0.05% | 1 |
| My cleaning lady comes about every 5 weeks | 0.05% | 1 |
| I clean as necessary or depending on my mood or upcoming situations. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do it when the mood strikes! lol | 0.05% | 1 |
2.
2.
How many household cleaning tools do you use in a week's time? Check all that apply Brooms/dust pan
57%
•
1253 votes
Conventional mops e.g. cloth or sponge
35%
•
766 votes
Swiffer or swiffer-like sweeper
31%
•
671 votes
Swiffer or swiffer-like mop
27%
•
595 votes
Dusters
31%
•
671 votes
Dusting cloth
35%
•
765 votes
Toilet brush
61%
•
1351 votes
Paper towels
60%
•
1311 votes
Wash cloths/cleaning rags
48%
•
1065 votes
Scrubber pads
38%
•
837 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
•
82 votes
Not Applicable
12%
•
258 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| Vacuum | 0.26% | 24 |
| 0.14% | 13 | |
| Vacuum cleaner | 0.09% | 8 |
| Wipes | 0.02% | 2 |
| Dust Buster | 0.01% | 1 |
| Steam mop | 0.01% | 1 |
| Windex wipes | 0.01% | 1 |
| Lot of lysol cleaner. | 0.01% | 1 |
| vacuum, steam mop... | 0.01% | 1 |
| A big bucket of soapy water to scrub my floors | 0.01% | 1 |
| vacuuming tools | 0.01% | 1 |
| Steam cleaner, cleaning spray | 0.01% | 1 |
| scrub brushes | 0.01% | 1 |
| Scrub Brush with long handle. | 0.01% | 1 |
| Steam Shark | 0.01% | 1 |
| depends | 0.01% | 1 |
| vac | 0.01% | 1 |
| A vacuum | 0.01% | 1 |
| brush for scrubbing pots and pans | 0.01% | 1 |
| Disinfectant wipes, Comet cleanser, sponges | 0.01% | 1 |
| electric mop | 0.01% | 1 |
| Liquid cleaners and disinfecters | 0.01% | 1 |
| Clorox Wipes | 0.01% | 1 |
| Roombas! | 0.01% | 1 |
| Depends what I am cleaning | 0.01% | 1 |
| Bucket of water | 0.01% | 1 |
| Extendable scrub brush | 0.01% | 1 |
| every week? Isn't that a bit excessive? | 0.01% | 1 |
| Feather duster | 0.01% | 1 |
| Disinfecting wipes, furniture polish | 0.01% | 1 |
| vacuum cleaner, dust buster | 0.01% | 1 |
| Erasers | 0.01% | 1 |
| NUMEROUS rechargeable handy tools | 0.01% | 1 |
| Steam cleaner- pressurized. | 0.01% | 1 |
| Vacuum, electric mop | 0.01% | 1 |
| Magic erasers | 0.01% | 1 |
| vacuum & steam mop | 0.01% | 1 |
| Cordless mop | 0.01% | 1 |
| Sweepers | 0.01% | 1 |
3.
3.
How many different cleaning agents do you use in an average week? 1
9%
•
194 votes
2
29%
•
642 votes
3
29%
•
638 votes
4
12%
•
262 votes
5+
7%
•
146 votes
Not Applicable
14%
•
318 votes
4.
4.
Do you prefer disposable products to use when cleaning in general? Yes
47%
•
1030 votes
No
37%
•
822 votes
Not Applicable
16%
•
348 votes
5.
5.
When shopping for cleaning agents for your home, what factors do you take into account when choosing which brand/brands to purchase? Popular brand
9%
•
201 votes
Coupons
8%
•
177 votes
Price range
26%
•
566 votes
Strength/efficiency of the product
39%
•
867 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
•
85 votes
Not Applicable
14%
•
304 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.58% | 11 | |
| All of the above | 0.16% | 3 |
| ingredients | 0.16% | 3 |
| Organic | 0.11% | 2 |
| natural | 0.11% | 2 |
| Eco-friendly | 0.11% | 2 |
| All natural | 0.11% | 2 |
| Non-toxicity | 0.05% | 1 |
| Canadian product | 0.05% | 1 |
| scent free and safe | 0.05% | 1 |
| Natural? | 0.05% | 1 |
| I buy what my personal support worker recommends | 0.05% | 1 |
| product of Canada | 0.05% | 1 |
| natural as possible | 0.05% | 1 |
| Lightly or unscented | 0.05% | 1 |
| convenience of use and functionality | 0.05% | 1 |
| Melaleuca | 0.05% | 1 |
| Cruelty-free/vegan | 0.05% | 1 |
| pet safe | 0.05% | 1 |
| Ingredients. I use organic products as much as possible. | 0.05% | 1 |
| low scent, efficacy | 0.05% | 1 |
| Made in Canada!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| price, efficiency, history of using brand | 0.05% | 1 |
| ingredients and country of manufacturing | 0.05% | 1 |
| Make my own cleaning solution(s) | 0.05% | 1 |
| generic, organic, poisoness | 0.05% | 1 |
| past experience with the product | 0.05% | 1 |
| mix my own rendition - work just as well in most instances | 0.05% | 1 |
| locally made | 0.05% | 1 |
| Chemical smell | 0.05% | 1 |
| Disinfecting agent | 0.05% | 1 |
| no name brands | 0.05% | 1 |
| Coupons, price range, efficiency, and active ingredients | 0.05% | 1 |
| Price, what I know & trust. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I use natural ones. Most of them are toxic to breathe in. | 0.05% | 1 |
| natural ingredients | 0.05% | 1 |
| Natural/environmentally-friendly | 0.05% | 1 |
| ingredients, don't like to use chemicals | 0.05% | 1 |
| Septic safe | 0.05% | 1 |
| pet friendly | 0.05% | 1 |
| Safety of product, i.e., not harmful to me or my environment. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Scent | 0.05% | 1 |
| what my mother used | 0.05% | 1 |
| The second thru the fourth. | 0.05% | 1 |
| coupons, price and how well it works | 0.05% | 1 |
| health hazard | 0.05% | 1 |
| without harmf | 0.05% | 1 |
| SMELL | 0.05% | 1 |
| If the product is scented, or if I am allergic to it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| personal preference | 0.05% | 1 |
| The brand itself not just the popular one. | 0.05% | 1 |
| health | 0.05% | 1 |
| Good value | 0.05% | 1 |
| Natural products - no harsh chemicals | 0.05% | 1 |
| More natural and less harmful to the environment | 0.05% | 1 |
| Fragrance free, eco friendly | 0.05% | 1 |
| safe ingredients | 0.05% | 1 |
| Environmental friendliness | 0.05% | 1 |
| Toxicity | 0.05% | 1 |
| I always try to buy green products. | 0.05% | 1 |
| the ones we've always used | 0.05% | 1 |
| None toxic | 0.05% | 1 |
| ease of use | 0.05% | 1 |
| safe for pets | 0.05% | 1 |
| brands, coupons, price efficiency, etc, all of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| A combination of all of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
| Homemade only | 0.05% | 1 |
6.
6.
What is the MOST important factor from previous question to you when shopping for cleaning products Popular brand
6%
•
142 votes
Coupons
8%
•
165 votes
Price range
29%
•
630 votes
Strength/efficiency of the product
40%
•
887 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
•
56 votes
Not Applicable
15%
•
320 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.53% | 10 | |
| natural | 0.16% | 3 |
| Environmental impact | 0.11% | 2 |
| Eco-friendly | 0.11% | 2 |
| Safe for animals | 0.05% | 1 |
| Melaleuca | 0.05% | 1 |
| Lightly or unscented | 0.05% | 1 |
| Product of | 0.05% | 1 |
| 100% organic | 0.05% | 1 |
| Environementaly safe | 0.05% | 1 |
| scent free and safe | 0.05% | 1 |
| Product origines | 0.05% | 1 |
| Past experience | 0.05% | 1 |
| Made in Canada!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| ingredients | 0.05% | 1 |
| past experience with the product | 0.05% | 1 |
| locally made | 0.05% | 1 |
| If it makes me sick | 0.05% | 1 |
| have a cleaning service | 0.05% | 1 |
| Try not to have bleach, aphixiates me | 0.05% | 1 |
| active ingredients | 0.05% | 1 |
| What I know & trust. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Not toxins | 0.05% | 1 |
| Natural/environmentally-friendly | 0.05% | 1 |
| Their all important | 0.05% | 1 |
| pet friendly | 0.05% | 1 |
| Safety of product | 0.05% | 1 |
| What the product smells like | 0.05% | 1 |
| All natural. | 0.05% | 1 |
| without harmful chemicals, that would harm my cats | 0.05% | 1 |
| personal preference | 0.05% | 1 |
| Has to be a disinfectant, kills germs and viruses. | 0.05% | 1 |
| health | 0.05% | 1 |
| Scent | 0.05% | 1 |
| Natural products - no harsh chemicals | 0.05% | 1 |
| More sustainable | 0.05% | 1 |
| Fragrance free, eco friendly | 0.05% | 1 |
| Environmental friendliness | 0.05% | 1 |
| Non-toxic | 0.05% | 1 |
| safe for pets | 0.05% | 1 |
| Homemade only | 0.05% | 1 |
| natural ingredients | 0.05% | 1 |
| Safe for pets and people | 0.05% | 1 |
7.
7.
Do you prefer scented products? Yes
42%
•
916 votes
No
31%
•
673 votes
Undecided
15%
•
335 votes
Not Applicable
13%
•
276 votes
8.
8.
Do you prefer concentrated chemicals over ready to use products for floor cleaners? Yes
26%
•
561 votes
No
34%
•
748 votes
Undecided
24%
•
530 votes
Not Applicable
16%
•
361 votes
9.
9.
Is "deep cleaning" something that is important to you in regards to your home? Rate level of importance Crucial
12%
•
262 votes
Very important
29%
•
634 votes
Somewhat important
24%
•
528 votes
Neutral
17%
•
365 votes
Not very important
5%
•
103 votes
Not important at all
3%
•
62 votes
Not Applicable
14%
•
317 votes
10.
10.
How much does you enjoy single use products for cleaning? Very much
14%
•
305 votes
Somewhat
27%
•
590 votes
Neutral
25%
•
555 votes
Not very much
12%
•
257 votes
Not at all
7%
•
153 votes
Not Applicable
17%
•
381 votes
11.
11.
What brands come to mind when thinking about purchasing cleaning products?
Box 1 -
Lysol
5%
•
108 votes
Most Popular Answer
Box 2 -
Lysol
3%
•
68 votes
Most Popular Answer
Box 3 -
Lysol
1%
•
30 votes
Most Popular Answer
Box 4 -
clorox
1%
•
14 votes
Most Popular Answer
Box 5 -
windex
0%
•
8 votes
Most Popular Answer
Overall
Lysol
2%
•
219 votes
Most Popular Answer
12.
12.
Do you feel like a store brand cleaner/sanitizer works just as well as the name brand? YES! Absolutely
27%
•
600 votes
NO! not even close
18%
•
393 votes
DEPENDS ON PRODUCT
52%
•
1143 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
•
64 votes
- More water added
- too darn long
- None
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 2.45% | 54 | |
| Na | 0.09% | 2 |
| ... | 0.05% | 1 |
| Make my own. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Use all natural homemade. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I make my own | 0.05% | 1 |
| N/A | 0.05% | 1 |
| I use organic products | 0.05% | 1 |
| Do not know | 0.05% | 1 |
| Too toxic | 0.05% | 1 |
13.
13.
What would you say is a good price for a quality tile cleaner? Under $5
19%
•
428 votes
$5 - $10
37%
•
820 votes
$10 - $15
16%
•
342 votes
$15 - $20
6%
•
134 votes
Over $20
2%
•
33 votes
Not Applicable
20%
•
443 votes
14.
14.
What do you feel is a fair price to pay for a quality bathroom multi surface cleaner? Under $5
25%
•
544 votes
$5 - $10
39%
•
848 votes
$10 - $15
12%
•
262 votes
$15 - $20
6%
•
131 votes
Over $20
2%
•
43 votes
Not Applicable
17%
•
372 votes
15.
15.
Are you willing to pay extra to have a more popular brand over a lesser known or store brand of equal or better efficiency? Yes
18%
•
391 votes
No
43%
•
942 votes
Undecided
23%
•
496 votes
Not Applicable
17%
•
371 votes
- None
- product with the natural ingredients is most important
- NO NEED TO PAY EXTRA
16.
16.
Is a cleaner that has multiple applications a priority when shopping for household cleaning products? Yes
42%
•
931 votes
No
19%
•
417 votes
Undecided
20%
•
442 votes
Not Applicable
19%
•
410 votes
17.
17.
Would you consider trying a new or different brand of your favorite cleaner if your were offered it free of charge? Yes
58%
•
1281 votes
No
9%
•
197 votes
Undecided
15%
•
333 votes
Not Applicable
18%
•
389 votes
- Always willing to try something new at no cost.
- None
- product with the natural ingredients is most important
18.
18.
Are you involved/in charge of purchasing household cleaning products for any residence other than your personal home? Involved
22%
•
486 votes
In charge
24%
•
525 votes
I am only responsible for my own personal dwelling
30%
•
654 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
•
13 votes
Not Applicable
24%
•
522 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.60% | 10 | |
| Why would you ask that? | 0.06% | 1 |
| All my cleaning is done by my landlord | 0.06% | 1 |
| I am only responsible to myself, but did do some cleaning in my time working. | 0.06% | 1 |
19.
19.
Is keeping your loved ones safe from germs and bacteria a priority to you when choosing/purchasing cleaning products for your home? YES! It is top priority in my house!
29%
•
636 votes
I am moderately concerned about germs and bacteria
25%
•
554 votes
Indifferent
9%
•
195 votes
A little concerned, but, I don't usually think about it
11%
•
250 votes
NOT AT ALL CONCERNED
4%
•
98 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
•
9 votes
Not Applicable
21%
•
458 votes
- Yes don't want anyone to become ill.
- None
- product with the natural ingredients is most important
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.29% | 5 | |
| Yes, but not as great a concern as toxic chemicals. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I live alone | 0.06% | 1 |
| it's only me | 0.06% | 1 |
| Have a weekly house and she asks for the products | 0.06% | 1 |
20.
20.
If you ALWAYS use specific cleaning products for your home, why do you continue to purchase them/it? Please choose the answer that fits your opinion best Cleaning power
23%
•
515 votes
Fits my budget
20%
•
435 votes
Popular brand
5%
•
111 votes
Combo factor of multiple applications
9%
•
190 votes
Combo factor of cleaner plus sanitizer
7%
•
150 votes
Easier to use/ no complicated instructions
5%
•
116 votes
Eco-friendly
5%
•
103 votes
Convenient/ space-saving to store
1%
•
28 votes
Someone close to me has/had always used it/them
1%
•
22 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
•
23 votes
Not Applicable
23%
•
507 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.53% | 9 | |
| Habit | 0.12% | 2 |
| product with the natural ingredients is most important | 0.06% | 1 |
| Previous experience with the product | 0.06% | 1 |
| They have been proven effective by members of the household. | 0.06% | 1 |
| wife likes it | 0.06% | 1 |
| Pet friendly | 0.06% | 1 |
| use the same toilet cleaner, fits the handle | 0.06% | 1 |
| always use the same thing that works | 0.06% | 1 |
| Combination of above | 0.06% | 1 |
| more than one | 0.06% | 1 |
| wife buys whatever she buys | 0.06% | 1 |
| buy the cheapest | 0.06% | 1 |
| Budget & prior use. | 0.06% | 1 |
21.
21.
How often do you purchase cleaning supplies e.g. mops, brooms, dust pans, dusting tools Every week
5%
•
103 votes
Every month
15%
•
339 votes
Every 6 months
16%
•
360 votes
Only when it ABSOLUTELY NEEDS to be replaced
38%
•
829 votes
Every year
4%
•
83 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
•
21 votes
Not Applicable
21%
•
465 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.52% | 9 | |
| As needed | 0.12% | 2 |
| When needed | 0.06% | 1 |
| We're supposed to buy those things more than once in a lifetime? | 0.06% | 1 |
| Depends on which items need to be replaced. | 0.06% | 1 |
| When the old one breaks or wears out. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Longer than a year............. | 0.06% | 1 |
| whenever I need to | 0.06% | 1 |
| Depends on the item. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Just whenever I need to replace an item. | 0.06% | 1 |
| just when i need them | 0.06% | 1 |
| Whenever I need more | 0.06% | 1 |
22.
22.
What is your typical budget for cleaning supplies? Under $10
16%
•
351 votes
$11-$20
22%
•
485 votes
$21-$30
18%
•
400 votes
$31-$40
8%
•
176 votes
$41-$50
6%
•
135 votes
Over $50
4%
•
92 votes
Not Applicable
26%
•
561 votes
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