Would you mop up in a cleaning contest?
take our quiz and find out
1 How often should you clean door handles and light switches?
a) Twice a week b) Once a year c) Weekly
2 How often should you clean your dishwasher filter?
a) Every day b) Once a month c) Weekly
3 When should you change your vacuum cleaner bag?
a) Full b) Half-full c) Two-thirds full
4 How often should you replace your toilet brush?
a) Once a month b) Three times a year c) Once a year
5 When should you replace your mop head?
a) Monthly b) Weekly c) Annually
6 What is the best way to get rid of stains in the toilet?
a) Bleach b) Coke c) White wine vinegar
7 How long should you keep dishcloths?
a) One month b) One day c) One week
8 How many times a year should you clean your curtains?
a) Once b) Twice c) None
9 What is the best thing to use to clean shower heads?
a) Soak in white vinegar and water b) Anti-bacterial spray c) Bleach
10 What should you do after chopping raw meat on a chopping board?
a) Soak in hot, soapy water for 10 minutes b) Scrub with bleach c) Rinse with boiling water
11 When is the best time to clean windows?
a) Lunchtime b) First thing in the morning c) Afternoon
12 How often should you clean your washing machine drawer?
a) Every day b) Once a month c) Every two weeks
13 Where should you spray furniture polish?
a) Directly onto furniture b) Directly on to a cloth c) In the air
14 What is the best way clean children’s toys?
a) Use a duster and polish b) Use anti-bacterial wipes c) Put them in the dishwasher on short cycle
15 What is the best way to rid trainers of bad odours?
a) Leave outside b) Put wet newspaper inside and freeze overnight c) Put dried-out teabags inside
16 What area should you clean most regularly?
a) Toilet b) Bedroom c) Kitchen sink
17 What should you do if you get an ink stain in the carpet?
a) Dab with hand sanitiser b) Call in the professionals c) Dab with white wine
18 How often should you get your carpets professionally cleaned?
a) Every four months b) Once a year c) Every three years
19 How often should you clean your oven?
a) Once a week b) Every three months c) Once a month
20 Along with a degreaser spray, what should you use to clean your hob?
a) Damp cloth b) Paper towel c) Sponge
21 What is the best month the check your gutters?
a) September b) May c) June
22 What is the best thing to clean a fabric lampshade?
a) Sellotape b) Lint roller c) Duster
23 How long should you keep your doormat?
a) Four months b) Three years c) 10 years