Britons in their forties are the most frequent cleaners-but those in their twenties are most likely to do the job thoroughly.

A poll of 2,000 adults found that people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s clean their houses on average five days a week.

But more than seven in ten admit that although they clean regularly, they usually wipe the surface quickly and comprehensively.

Although adults in their 20s only clean three days a week, in these situations they roll up their sleeves and fall into "deep cleaning."

Younger generations are most likely to take on the responsibility of cleaning the home alone because they do not believe that anyone else will meet their high standards and find that cleaning is more interesting or therapeutic than older peers.

It was also found that people aged 18 to 29 are the most environmentally friendly cleaners. They use more chemical-free cleaning products and are most concerned about harmful substances in sprays.

A spokesperson for Plenty Max Household Towels, who commissioned the research, said: "We are a country that prides itself on our families, but it's interesting to see generational differences in our cleaning methods-especially without chemical options.

"Although the older generation cleans more often, young people are most likely to perform'deep cleaning'.

"As the country adapts to life after the pandemic, cleaning habits are changing, and the environment and our health are becoming a bigger problem.

"We sometimes forget that only water can play a big role-if used with the right product, it can also play an equally good role in removing bacteria and keeping the surface fresh, clean and hygienic-reducing chemicals The number is used at home and near pets and children."

The study also found that people in their 20s are most likely to set aside a full day to complete their cleaning work, and nearly one-fifth of them even said they found it "interesting."

However, although more than seven out of ten people aged 40 and over will clean up the mess immediately, among those aged 20-29, this proportion drops to 50%.

Adults in their 60s spend more than three hours a week wiping and mopping the floor, while those between 20 and 29 need two and a half hours.

However, young people are showing their green certificates, 49% of people try to use products that do not contain chemical substances, while only 30% of people over 60 years old.

They are also twice as likely to worry about the chemicals in the cleaning products they use (54% for people aged 20-29, and 33% for people over 60).

Three-tenths (31%) of people in their 20s even use only water to clean as much as possible.

This research conducted through OnePoll also reveals the items and places in our homes that we often forget to clean, even though they are hot spots for bacteria.

Nearly four in ten people admit that they don't always clean their tea towels every week, and 41% said the same is true for their hand towels.

Only 30% of people clean the trash can every week, and only 25% of people wipe the TV remote control.

A Plenty Max spokesperson added: “In terms of cleanliness, we are paying more and more attention to the environment and want to do our part, while also ensuring that our homes are clean and tidy.”

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