Housecleaning Strikes A Chord

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

Housecleaning Strikes A Chord (NAPSA)—Cana good beat help keep your house neat? If you’re like more than half of Americans, it just might. A recent survey conducted by Penn Schoen and Berland Associates found that 59 percent of people feel listening to music while doing chores makes cleaning go faster. In addition, 94 percent of womensay they listen to music while they clean. Of course, when the music is on, how you clean can make chores seem like less work. Turn on the tunes andtry these tips for making housework seem morefun. Cut Clutter Take a day to reminisce with the family—andcut clutter at the same time. Go through old clothes, organize old photos and sift through old knickknacks. Decide which items you want to keep, which should be donated and which should be thrown away. Child’s Play Get the kids together and assign each one a simple cleaning job (dusting, using a Swiffer Duster duster). Then turn on the tunes and get to work. It can be a great way to spend time with the family—and have fun while cleaning. Splish Splash Put on some music andlet the kids take turns washing the pots and pans. Use a dish detergent like Dawn that creates a lot of suds to make doing the dishes more fun—just be sure the water isn’t too hot. Whether you’re tackling one room or scrubbing the house from top to bottom,a little musical inspiration can help liven up your cleaning routine. That’s the idea behind a program called “Take the Bore Outof the Chore.” Consumers who purchase any two of the following five household Clean Fun—A poll found 59 percent of people felt listening to music while housecleaning made the chore lessof a bore. cleaning products—Mr. Clean, Swiffer, Dawn, Cascade or Febreze*—can choose one of three compilation CDs free. The CDs, called “Cool Clean Classics,” “Fresh Clean Beats” and “Hip Hop: Uncluttered,” feature music from over 30 artists from various genres. Artists include Aretha Franklin, Queen Latifah and Sixpence Nonethe Richer. In addition to the CD, con- sumers can pick up the “Take the Bore Out of the Chore” tips book- let at retail locations. The booklet includes information and ideas that can help get the whole family involved in the cleaning process. The program is the result of a partnership between Procter & Gamble and Warner Strategic Marketing. “Whether you're a fan of rock androll classics or looking for something with a little soul, these CDs are sure to add some fun to your spring-cleaning routine,” said Aaron Eisel, Home Care Brand Managerat P&G. For more information, visit www.homemadesimple.com.

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