{"id":450491,"date":"2018-04-30T12:40:07","date_gmt":"2018-04-30T11:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/?p=450491"},"modified":"2018-04-30T15:11:00","modified_gmt":"2018-04-30T14:11:00","slug":"vorwerk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/vorwerk\/","title":{"rendered":"POWER UP YOUR VAC \u2013 BRITAIN PREPARES TO GO CLEANING CRAZY FOR SPRING. kobold.vorwerk.co.uk\/home"},"content":{"rendered":"

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POWER UP YOUR VAC \u2013 BRITAIN PREPARES TO GO CLEANING CRAZY FOR SPRING<\/h3>\n

Two-thirds of homeowners and renters planning a thorough spruce up
\nBizarre finds include secateurs and a wetsuit glove!
\nTips from Vorwerk ambassador and Channel 4\u2019s Lynsey \u2018Queen of Clean\u2019<\/p>\n

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Over one in eight (13%) homeowners and renters are planning to spend more than a day spring cleaning this year, research for home appliance maker Vorwerk<\/a> has revealed.<\/p>\n

As evenings get lighter, two-thirds (67%) of households will be gearing up for their big clean \u2013 with 45% reaching for the vacuum cleaner as their first port of call to give their homes a fresher feel and a new look during the spring season.<\/p>\n

Of the remaining third who will be side-stepping a spring clean, 25% say they are \u2018too lazy\u2019, according to the findings for Vorwerk \u2013 the creators of the iconic Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, deep cleaning has certainly paid off for 24% of households who have pocketed missing money during the housework. Others have also found a bizarre range of items including a pair of secateurs and wetsuit glove!<\/p>\n

UK\u2019s cleanest quarters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Northern Ireland homes are preparing to be the cleanest in the UK \u2013 with 77% planning on making their homes spotless this spring, closely followed by 71% in the North West, and 70% in the West Midlands and North East respectively.<\/p>\n

Yorkshire adults are the biggest culprits in the UK for shunning the domestic chores \u2013 with 20% saying they have never done a spring clean, ahead of 18% in the East Midlands and 16% of South West households.<\/p>\n

Women lead the charge for committing to a spring clean this year \u2013 with one in 10 more females (71%) planning on making their homes spick and span compared to 63% of their male counterparts.<\/p>\n

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Spring cleaning is deemed a high priority across the generations too \u2013 particularly for nearly three-quarters of 45-54-year-olds (71%) and 63% of 18-24-year-olds.<\/p>\n

However, more than a fifth (22%) of 18-24-year-olds admit they have shirked it altogether, and a further 37% say will be \u2018too lazy\u2019 to commit to a deep clean this year.<\/p>\n

Hygiene, home haven and a whole new look<\/strong><\/p>\n

Figures suggest that a clean house gives off a certain impression too, with 37% saying they would think the host was lazy if they lived in a state. Meanwhile, 28% say they judge the homeowner negatively and 13% would want to offer a helping hand to clean.<\/p>\n

Top five biggest turn-offs in the home<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dirty toilet
\n71%<\/p>\n

Strong smells
\n61%<\/p>\n

Messy kitchen
\n55%<\/p>\n

Unkempt bathroom
\n49%<\/p>\n

Pet hair all over
\n43%<\/p>\n

Home horrors<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s also 46% who would not even accept a drink in a messy home, nearly half (44%) would refuse food and 37% would avoid the bathroom. A third (33%) even wash their hands immediately as soon as they get home and 30% admit to cutting their visits short.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the findings, Vorwerk cleaning expert Thomas Henningsson, said: \u201cIt\u2019s refreshing to see that people still put value in a good, intensive spring clean to give their homes a new look following the unforgiving winter months.<\/p>\n

\u201cA clean home can provide a welcoming haven for friends and family and our research has found that a thorough clean gives off a good impression. It certainly pays off to go that extra mile too \u2013 as we\u2019ve seen with people finding all kinds of items whilst cleaning.\u201d<\/p>\n

Get organised<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vorwerk ambassador and Channel 4 star, Lynsey \u2018Queen of Clean\u2019 Crombie, added: \u201cA good plan goes a long way towards your spring clean and it can seem less daunting if you organise your routine into manageable chunks. You should take things room by room so it\u2019s achievable and doesn\u2019t seem like a chore.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople do judge you on your homes so it\u2019s great to see that many of us are planning a spring clean this year. I like that people do it because they are house proud \u2013 that\u2019s something I can relate to and will be spending the time to make sure my home is spick and span for guests and my family to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lynsey\u2019s 5 Spring Cleaning shortcuts<\/strong><\/p>\n

To deep clean your sinks, sprinkle some bicarbonate of soda over the plug hole, and then pour down some white wine vinegar. Follow this with some boiling water to flush out your drain and leave it smelling fresh<\/p>\n

To get rid of those stubborn water marks on shower doors and tiles, cut a lemon in half and rub it directly onto the marks<\/p>\n

If your glassware has stubborn water stains, gently rub over them with potato skins to remove the grime and rinse as normal. They will come up as good as new<\/p>\n

Gently rub a tennis ball over marks on paintwork and watch them disappear<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got watermark rings on your table, place some fabric on top of the mark and iron the surface on a low heat.<\/p>\n

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