America's cleanest states REVEALED: This is where residents are the most meticulous when it comes to keeping their houses tidy

• Recent poll of 100 Americans from each state investigated their cleaning habits
• It found residents in Idaho and Maine spend the most time per session cleaning
• But that isn’t the only statistic revealed – and the results might surprise you

Have you ever wondered where homeowners are the most meticulous when it comes to keeping their houses clean and tidy?

Well, it seems that the cleanest residents in America live in Idaho and Maine, according to research.

A recent poll of 100 Americans from each of the 50 states investigated their cleaning habits and found that respondents in Idaho and Maine spend the most time per session cleaning their homes (59 minutes).

But that isn’t the only statistic that the survey revealed – and the results might surprise you.

It seems that the cleanest residents in America live in Idaho and Maine, according to research (stock image)

America’s least favorite cleaning tasks 

1. Cleaning the shower (30 per cent)
2. Wiping down the bathroom (19 per cent)
3. Mopping (18 per cent)
4. Cleaning windows and glass doors (17 per cent) 

Elsewhere, the survey revealed which state can get the most done in the shortest amount of time – New York.

It seems that residents in the Big Apple spend the least time per cleaning session on average and will knock out their chores in 45 minutes.

According to results, the average American cleans their home once per week and declutters their house three times per year.

The most time is spent cleaning the kitchen (50 per cent) and America’s least favorite room to clean is the bathroom (36 per cent).

Conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by Maid Brigade, the survey also looked at least favorite cleaning tasks and found that cleaning the shower (30 per cent), wiping down the bathroom (19 per cent), mopping (18 per cent) and cleaning windows and glass doors (17 per cent), are all things respondents would rather not do.

The most common parts of the cleaning process, according to respondents, are cleaning one room at a time (52 per cent), turning on the tunes (52 per cent), pacing themselves and taking breaks (40 per cent), showering after cleaning (33 per cent) and even getting distracted (22 per cent).

So what do Americans’ bedrooms look like? These rooms need a little more love when it comes to tidying up, as results showed that respondents’ bedrooms are some of the least-cleaned rooms (23 per cent) along with garages (26 per cent).

However, more than half (52 per cent) of respondents believe their homes are cleaner than others. And more than a quarter (26 per cent) of Americans judge others for having messy homes.

Elsewhere, the survey revealed which state can get the most done in the shortest amount of time – New York (stock image)

America’s most common cleaning processes

1. Cleaning one room at a time (52 per cent)
2. Turning on the tunes (52 per cent)
3. Pacing themselves and taking breaks (40 per cent)
4. Showering after cleaning (33 per cent)
5. Getting distracted while cleaning (22 per cent) 

‘Whether or not the cleanliness of someone’s home influences your opinion of them, the state of your own living space can affect your personal well-being,’ said Raychel Leong-Sullins, president of Maid Brigade.

‘A clean and uncluttered space tends to be more calming, whereas, an untidy area tends to feel more chaotic.

‘With all our commitments related to work, family, and social events, it can be difficult to find time to keep the house orderly, unless we have some help.

‘It can be very stressful trying to “do it all,” and that stress can take a toll on how we interact with others.’

According to the study, three-quarters (74 per cent) said that clutter in their home increases their mental clutter.

And of those who prefer clutter-free homes for clutter-free minds, people from Minnesota (85 per cent), Montana (84 per cent) and South Carolina (84 per cent) are most likely to be the clutter police, taking extra care to make sure their space is clean.

Twenty-seven percent agreed that having a clean home improves their mental health and one in ten respondents (nine per cent) put a high price tag on a clean house when they admitted they’d trade a family member in exchange for having their homes regularly cleaned by a professional.

Nearly half (44 per cent) believe they’d have more time for the things they love doing if they didn’t spend as much time cleaning.

Regarding cleaning specifics, more than three in five (63 per cent) say it’s important to use natural cleaning supplies when cleaning their homes, but, surprisingly, almost seven in ten (69 per cent) say they’re likely to use the same cleaning materials, like mops and cloths, across different rooms in the home.

The most time is spent cleaning the kitchen and America’s least favorite room to clean is the bathroom (stock image)

‘While the majority of women in relationships are the primary decision-makers regarding housekeeping, let’s not forget about those [men and women] that are single – they have the same burden of keeping their homes clean,’ said Leong-Sullins.

‘If we could wave a magic wand and have our homes transformed into neat and comfortable living spaces, I think most of us would be wielding that wand daily.

‘Think about how good it feels to walk into a hotel room that first time – there’s almost an immediate emotional and physical response, a relief or unburdening to be in a serene space.

‘To have that same feeling when you walk into your own home is priceless, so it’s important to find a cleaning routine that fits your lifestyle or get a professional to assist.’

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