Table 2.
Household characteristics and reported cleaning habits of participants in this study (n = 80).
| Household Characteristics and Reported Cleaning Habits | Frequency (n = 80) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from home to green area (m) | ||
| Less than 250 | 47 | 58.7 |
| More than 250 | 33 | 41.3 |
| Distance from home to surface water (m) | ||
| Less than 250 | 45 | 56.3 |
| More than 250 | 35 | 43.7 |
| Private garden (yes) | 68 | 85 |
| Age of the building | ||
| Before 1920 | 28 | 35 |
| Between 1920–1960 | 32 | 40 |
| After 1960 | 20 | 25 |
| Type of dwelling | ||
| Terraced house | 51 | 63.7 |
| Other | 29 | 36.3 |
| Floor of the living room | ||
| Below ground or ground floor | 63 | 78.7 |
| First floor or higher | 17 | 21.3 |
| Type of floor in the living room | ||
| Smooth (tiles, parquet, laminate) | 61 | 76.3 |
| Other | 19 | 23.7 |
| Insulated living room floor (yes) | 41 | 51.2 |
| Double glazed windows (yes) | 65 | 81.3 |
| Ventilation | ||
| Through a ventilation grid (yes) | 28 | 35 |
| Through an open window (yes) | 41 | 51.2 |
| Through an open exterior door (yes) | 50 | 62.5 |
| Mechanical ventilation system (yes) | 26 | 32.5 |
| Household conditions | ||
| Water damage or leakage (yes) | 7 | 8.8 |
| Mildew or mould spots (yes) | 16 | 20 |
| Smell of mildew or mould (yes) | 9 | 11.3 |
| Usage of cleaning agents (sometimes) | ||
| Bleach/chlorine | 60 | 75 |
| Ammonia | 18 | 22.5 |
| Acids, liquid descaler | 45 | 56.3 |
| Solvents | 35 | 43.8 |
| Furniture polish | 9 | 11.3 |
| Cleaning spray | 65 | 81.3 |
| Degreasing sprays | 52 | 65 |
| Polishes or wax for the floor or furniture | 48 | 60 |
| Multipurpose cleaner | 50 | 62.5 |
| High frequency of cleaning habits (more than 1x per week) | ||
| Cleaning in general | 49 | 61.2 |
| Vacuuming | 56 | 70 |
| Sweeping | 35 | 43.8 |
| Dusting | 30 | 37.5 |
| Wet cleaning of the floor | 21 | 26.2 |