If you asked a dinner party host how much time was spent cleaning during the evening’s event, most would say hardly any, according to Bobby Baylis, senior cleaning merchant at The Home Depot. That’s because clean as you go products have revolutionized how people are thinking about cleaning.
“That party host probably put the dishes in the dishwasher, ran it and did a quick wipe down of the table, but still may not register that time spent as cleaning because it was so simple,” said Baylis. “It’s the technology behind that Clorox wipe for the table and the dishwasher soap that lets you skip the pre-rinse that makes cleaning quick, effective and just as long-lasting as more time intensive cleaning routines.”
Technology Advances to Match Consumer Habits
Quick cleaning technology isn’t just changing how we conceptualize cleaning. It’s actually continuously evolving to meet changing consumer needs and habits. As consumers need to fit housework into a busier lifestyle, products continue to advance to provide more efficient solutions.
In the past, cleaning was an all-day event. From cutting the grass to mopping and wiping the whole house down with bleach, an entire Saturday could have been spent cleaning. But today, younger generations want their home to be as clean as their grandparent’s without spending a full day to make it happen. That’s where products like a magic eraser or carpet cleaner wipes come in to take the hassle out of housework.
“I think people get stuck in how they clean—it becomes an ingrained behavior,” said Baylis. “So, as quick cleaning merges with everyday life, the use of clean-as-you-go products will continue to grow, especially for the younger generation as they are establishing cleaning habits.”
Cleaning Quicker Means Cleaning Smarter
Most people don’t realize that not only are these products making cleaning quicker, but they’re also helping you to clean smarter.
Take EnduroShield for example. After one coat of EnduroShield on glass surfaces, places like your shower or windows will completely repel water, meaning your windows will be water stain free and soap scum can’t stick to your shower. It’s all about making the clean last longer, so that users are cleaning smarter with a clean that’s quicker and long lasting.
So what does this mean for your cleaning routine? Check out quick clean solutions to help you clean quicker and smarter this spring.
From top left to right: 1. Clorox Heavy Duty Citrus Blend Cleaning Wipes 2. ZEP Instant Spot Remover Towels 3. EnduroShield Glass Treatment Kit 4. HDX Disinfecting Lemon Wipes 5. Wipe New Pre-Soaked Cleaning Wipes 6. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Multi-Purpose Cleaning Pad 7. Cascade Platinum ActionPacs Dishwasher Detergent Lemon Scent 8. Swiffer Sweeper Lavender Sweeper Wet Cloths 9. P&G Swiffer Sweeper
