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India Today
06-07-2025
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- India Today
Are you cleaning right at home? A closer look at everyday hygiene
It's no secret that Indian households take cleaning seriously. Whether it's the daily mop before breakfast or the weekend deep scrub, cleaning rituals are part of everyday life in most homes. But what if all that effort isn't delivering the hygiene we expect?To understand how modern Indian homes clean—and where things might be going wrong—India Today spoke with Tim Hare, Dyson Engineer, as the company released its Global Wet Cleaning Study 2025. The report reveals surprising insights: from how often Indians clean to the hidden hygiene risks of traditional methods like reusing mop water or relying solely on being one of the most cleanliness-conscious nations, India's preferred cleaning habits may be spreading more germs than removing them. The question is no longer how much we clean, but how METHODS MAY BE WORKING AGAINST US Despite this dedication, the tools commonly used—mops, buckets, and clothes—might not deliver truly clean results. Many Indians reuse the same bucket of water for multiple rooms, with 49% admitting they don't change the water after each room, potentially spreading dirt and bacteria instead of removing it."Frequency doesn't guarantee hygiene," says Tim Hare. 'Traditional methods, when used with dirty water or inefficient tools, can reintroduce dirt onto surfaces.'CLEANING TAKES TIME—AND EFFORTThe study found that nearly 1 in 3 households in India spend more than 2 hours on routine floor cleaning, with about 35 minutes of that time devoted solely to wet common frustrations include:Slippery floors after moppingStruggles with edge or corner cleaningPhysical discomfort due to bending or repetitive motionDifficulty removing stubborn stainsInterestingly, only about a third of Indian respondents believe that clothes or sponges are effective for cleaning hard AWARENESS ABOUT MODERN SOLUTIONSDespite the popularity of traditional tools, India ranks lowest in APAC for awareness of modern wet cleaning devices. This indicates a gap in access or information around tools that could ease the process and improve said, many Indian households know what they want from an ideal wet cleaner:Easy maintenanceDurable build qualityEfficient emptying and refillingEffective stain and debris removalThese priorities reflect a need for better design suited to the specific challenges of Indian homes—particularly the dust-heavy, spill-prone PEOPLE NEED FROM FUTURE CLEANING TOOLSThe report highlights how current methods often require double the work—sweeping before mopping, and sometimes repeating the process due to unsatisfactory results. This routine can be especially tiring for busy urban families with limited missing is an easy, efficient, and hygienic solution that:Cleans thoroughly in one goDries floors quickly to prevent slipsReaches corners and under furnitureMinimises manual effort and physical strainREIMAGINING THE FUTURE OF FLOOR CLEANINGadvertisementAs Tim Hare points out, the future of home hygiene lies not just in cleaning more—but in cleaning smarter.'Cleaning habits must evolve with living spaces. People deserve tools that save time, reduce effort, and improve hygiene,' he explains. 'Modern technology can separate debris from water, reduce passes needed to clean, and help floors dry faster—offering a cleaner home and more time for what matters.'The study reinforces a vital takeaway: cleaning frequency isn't enough. Effective cleaning with dyson washG1 depends on method, tools, and hygiene awareness. While Indian households are among the most diligent in their cleaning routines, the findings suggest a need for safer, more efficient, and time-saving solutions that address the unique challenges of Indian better awareness and access to thoughtful cleaning tools, everyday routines can be transformed—from tiring chores to healthier habits.- Ends
Economic Times
03-07-2025
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- Economic Times
Dyson releases 2025 global wet cleaning study: Key insights revealed
Dyson has announced the findings of its inaugural Global Wet Cleaning Study 2025, uncovering critical insights into cleaning habits, tool frustrations, and the gap between effort and actual hygiene in homes worldwide. The study reveals a surprising disconnect: despite frequent wet cleaning routines, particularly in Indian households, traditional tools and techniques may be spreading dirt instead of removing it potentially leaving homes less hygienic than intended. India's Obsession with Clean Floors, At What Cost? In contrast to countries like Australia or South Korea where wet cleaning is more situational wet floor cleaning in India is a daily ritual. With 94.5% of Indian homes featuring hard floor surfaces like tiles, stone, or wood, regular mopping is essential. However, the tools in use may be doing more harm than good. Key Findings from the Study: Cleaning takes time: 1 in 3 Indians find wet cleaning too time-consuming. 75% spend over an hour daily cleaning, with about 35 minutes just on wet mopping. Effectiveness is in question: India leads in using mops, brooms, and cloths across APAC, yet only 33% find cloths or sponges effective on hard floors. Hygiene risks: 49% don't change cleaning water between rooms, potentially spreading dirt and germs from one space to another. Persistent problems: 45% cite stubborn stains as a major issue, and 31% worry about slippery floors after mopping. Hard work, little payoff: 29% struggle with hard-to-reach spots, and 28% say the process is physically tiring or uncomfortable—signs that current methods may be outdated for today's needs. Dyson's findings highlight the need for smarter, more hygienic cleaning solutions, especially in markets like India where cleaning is deeply ingrained in daily life but lacks the technological support to match.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Dyson releases 2025 global wet cleaning study: Key insights revealed
Dyson has announced the findings of its inaugural Global Wet Cleaning Study 2025, uncovering critical insights into cleaning habits, tool frustrations, and the gap between effort and actual hygiene in homes worldwide. The study reveals a surprising disconnect: despite frequent wet cleaning routines, particularly in Indian households, traditional tools and techniques may be spreading dirt instead of removing it potentially leaving homes less hygienic than intended. India's Obsession with Clean Floors, At What Cost? In contrast to countries like Australia or South Korea where wet cleaning is more situational wet floor cleaning in India is a daily ritual. With 94.5% of Indian homes featuring hard floor surfaces like tiles, stone, or wood, regular mopping is essential. However, the tools in use may be doing more harm than good. Key Findings from the Study: Cleaning takes time: 1 in 3 Indians find wet cleaning too time-consuming. 75% spend over an hour daily cleaning, with about 35 minutes just on wet mopping. Effectiveness is in question: India leads in using mops, brooms, and cloths across APAC, yet only 33% find cloths or sponges effective on hard floors. Hygiene risks: 49% don't change cleaning water between rooms, potentially spreading dirt and germs from one space to another. Persistent problems: 45% cite stubborn stains as a major issue, and 31% worry about slippery floors after mopping. Hard work, little payoff: 29% struggle with hard-to-reach spots, and 28% say the process is physically tiring or uncomfortable—signs that current methods may be outdated for today's needs. Dyson's findings highlight the need for smarter, more hygienic cleaning solutions, especially in markets like India where cleaning is deeply ingrained in daily life but lacks the technological support to match.
Hans India
27-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Traditional Indian Cleaning Methods Could Be Spreading More Dirt Than Removing It: Dyson Study
Dyson announced the results of its first Global Wet Cleaning Study, to investigate wet cleaning habits and behaviours, frustrations people face with their wet cleaning tools, and why our best intentions might not be delivering the hygienic homes we expect. The global study uncovers that despite frequent cleaning by Indian households, current tools and habits could be making homes less hygienic, not cleaner. The study finds that hard floors dominate Indian homes, with 94.5% of people having floors made of tiles, stone, or wood—materials that attract dirt easily and require frequent wet cleaning. However, popular cleaning methods, including traditional mops, buckets, and cloths, may be spreading dirt rather than removing it. Key findings from the Dyson Global Wet Cleaning Study 2025: In India, 49% of people don't change the water after cleaning each room. Nearly 1 in 3 Indian households spend over 2 hours on routine floor cleaning, far exceeding the global average. The use of mops and cloths for wet cleaning is highest among Indians in APAC. Top frustrations with existing methods include inefficient cleaning, slippery floors, edge-cleaning struggles, and time-consuming. Indians are obsessed with cleaning: Is that enough? Unlike South Korea or Australia, where wet cleaning happens more reactively, occasionally or for specific messes, in India, wet cleaning is part of the daily routine. Traditional wet floor cleaning methods remain the most preferred choice for many Indian households, with mops, cloths, or wet sweepers in constant use. Yet, despite their popularity, these tools bring their own set of challenges: 1 in 3 Indians say wet cleaning is simply too time-consuming. In fact, 75% spend over an hour on their cleaning routines, with nearly 35 minutes devoted to wet cleaning floors. In fact, 75% spend over an hour on their cleaning routines, with nearly 35 minutes devoted to wet cleaning floors. Indian use of mops, brooms, and wet cloths is the highest in APAC—yet only 33% finds cloths or sponges truly effective for hard floors. for hard floors. 49% admit they don't change the cleaning water for every room. This means dirty water, and the germs in it, are spread from one part of the house to another, defeating the purpose of cleaning. This means dirty water, and the germs in it, are spread from one part of the house to another, defeating the purpose of cleaning. 45% cite stubborn stains as their top cleaning challenge, and 31% worry about slipping on wet floors. With hard floors so prevalent, this becomes more than a minor grievance. With hard floors so prevalent, this becomes more than a minor grievance. 29% struggle with cleaning hard-to-reach areas, and 28% of Indians find the process physically tiring or uncomfortable, reflecting the physical demands of wet cleaning. Moreover, traditional cleaning tools like mops and cloths simply aren't designed for India's mix of dust, stains, and spills. Tim Hare, Dyson Engineer 'Indians are among the world's most dedicated floor cleaners—almost 1 in 2 clean their hard floors daily, more than double the global average,' says Tim Hare, Dyson Engineer. 'But frequency doesn't guarantee hygiene. Traditional cleaning methods and tools could be spreading dirt and bacteria. Poor cleaning routines don't just cost time but may also impact health. Using dirty water repeatedly is unhygienic; it promotes the spread of bacteria rather than removing them.' Seeking Solutions: What Do Indians Want in a Wet Cleaner? Despite a strong cleaning culture, India ranks lowest in the APAC region in terms of awareness around modern wet cleaning machines. While 62% of Indians believe that vacuum cleaners with wet functionality are the best solution for floor cleaning, adoption remains low. With the country's cleaning frustrations exceeding global averages, Indians are clear about what they need: Easy maintenance (32%) Durable, high-quality build (28%) Effortless emptying and cleaning (25%) A machine that truly handles tough messes, stains, and spills (23%) Moreover, common tools like mops and wet cloths struggle to pick up larger or solid debris, often requiring brooming and mopping to be done in separate steps, doubling the cleaning time. For busy urban households, this extended time commitment underscores the need for a more efficient solution that seamlessly combines dry and wet cleaning. From Smear to Sparkle: How Dyson reinvents the way we clean our floors Blending decades of expertise in dust and wet science, Dyson introduced the Dyson WashG1™, its first dedicated wet floor cleaner, engineered to deliver a hygienic, barefoot clean. Designed to tackle both wet and dry debris in a single pass, the Dyson WashG1™ combines hydration, absorption, and extraction technologies to pick up spills, stubborn stains, and even hair, while automatically separating debris for more hygienic maintenance. At its core are two counter-rotating, highly absorbent microfibre rollers that clean on all sides, delivering a faster and more thorough deep clean. The machine removes stains in 30% fewer passes and enables floors to dry up to 80% faster compared to traditional mopping. Dyson's unique separation technology ensures dirty water and solid debris are kept apart, with debris trapped in the machine's head and wastewater directed to a separate tank. This means no-touch, mess-free disposal after every clean. Both clean and dirty water tanks feature wide openings for easy filling, emptying, and rinsing. And with the built-in self-cleaning mode, the machine saturates both rollers with clean water at high velocity, flushing the entire system to prepare it for the next use. For an all-in-one cleaning solution, the Dyson V12s Detect Slim Submarine™ is Dyson's first wet-and-dry cordless vacuum cleaner, engineered to offer users a multifunctional and versatile way to remove dust, spills, and debris. It combines Dyson's pioneering dust illumination, powerful suction, and anti-tangle technology with the Dyson Submarine™ wet roller head to tackle spills and tough stains efficiently. Powered by the Dyson HyperdymiumTM motor, the Dyson V12s Detect Submarine TM delivers powerful suction and a comprehensive deep clean. The machine includes interchangeable cleaner heads: the Fluffy Optic™ illuminates invisible dust, and the Submarine™ tackles spills, stubborn stains, and grime with ease. With its low-profile design and full-width brush bar enable smooth manoeuvrability under furniture, ensuring every corner, crevice, and hard-to-reach space remains spotless. Engineering smarter solutions for modern homes As homes and cleaning needs evolve, so must the tools we use. Dyson's commitment to engineering everyday solutions, rooted in its research, is reflected in its innovations, offering a smarter, more hygienic, and more efficient way to clean. Whether it's tackling daily spills or deep cleaning hard floors, Dyson's wet cleaning technology is designed to meet the demands of modern households, delivering high performance without compromise and redefining what it means to truly clean.
