This Simple Act Can Improve Your Relationship

Are you looking for an easy and inexpensive way to freshen up your relationship? A survey of 2,000 people, half of who are in a relationship, conducted by Talker Research for Swiffer Unstoppables' “Get Fresh” campaign looked into the simple act that can help improve your relationship.

“We know a fresh, clean space is an essential part of everyday happiness,” said KaNeeTa Kimble, senior brand director for Swiffer Unstopables.

The survey revealed that 69 percent of people say that the simple act of seeing their partner clean is a “turn-on.” Also, 67 percent of people said that a clean, fresh-smelling home would make them more likely to “get fresh” with a partner.

This is likely why 82 percent of survey-takers said they are likely to put extra effort into cleaning before bringing home a date.

They also looked into Gen Z and millennials' preferences. Their data shows that when it comes to relationships, it’s the little things that count. Gen Z and millennials would rather receive the gift of a clean house (17 percent) than an expensive gift (11 percent).

Additionally, they saw that twice the number of women find the smell of a clean home appealing than those who prefer the smell of flowers.

The survey found that 34 percent of those in relationships who have similar cleaning habits to their partner have been together for at least five years.

Sixty percent of those in relationships equally share household cleaning duties, crediting their significant other for helping them with laundry (51 percent), doing dishes (50 percent), and sweeping (46 percent).

However, women are more likely to feel the duties are not equally shared (39 percent vs. 27 percent).

Two-thirds of respondents said an unclean-smelling home would be an instant deal breaker in a relationship (68 percent).

Further, 43 percent of respondents would leave a date’s home if it didn’t smell fresh, and more than a third would even go so far as to end a relationship if their partner’s home wasn’t clean.

And if you’re looking to settle down, make sure you’re doing your fair share. Sixty-five percent of those surveyed said they’re less likely to move in with a partner with poor cleaning habits.

If that doesn’t convince you to grab a mop, the survey also found that those who clean for at least half an hour a day are likely to “get fresh” twice as often as those who clean once a month or less often.

The study also examines why a clean space matters even if you’re not in a relationship. Take a complete look at the survey here.