New Study Reveals Cleaning Has a Positive Impact on Mood

Washington, DC, April 15, 2019 — A recent study conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Mr. Clean reveals that the body responds to the act of cleaning the same way it reacts to watching race car driving, with a rush of adrenaline and improved mood. One hundred percent of study participants agreed that cleaning provides peace of mind and a sense of control over one’s environment, 82 percent liked to admire their work after a good clean, and 81 percent felt a sense of accomplishment when they finished the task. In fact, after cleaning, participants reported feeling more determined, inspired and proud and less jittery, nervous and hostile.
The Cleaning Rush Study measured the Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) and Heart Rate (HR) -- both automatic bodily responses that happen without control -- of study participants while they completed various cleaning tasks. With changes in both being driven by factors such as emotional enthusiasm and excitement, Mr. Clean determined that the act of cleaning results in an adrenaline rush, much like the feeling people have when watching a simulated, high-intensity activity or sporting event.

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