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I was reading a comparison book between the US and Japan.

In the US the average woman cleans 59 minutes a day, the average guy cleans 26 minutes a day. Yes, it's a bit unfair.

But in Japan the average woman cleans 3 hours and 1 minute a day ... and the average guy cleans only 9 minutes a day!!

LOL. And you know what? To add insult to injury to Americans, the average Japanese home is much, much smaller than homes in America!

I wish I would pay more attention to cleaning. My house is pretty clean, I guess. No clutter. But it isn't spotless. When I first moved in here and wasn't writing as much, I cleaned a lot every day. I noticed that I was paying a lot for cleansers. So we don't clean as often and save on cleansers. Just doin' my part to help the planet and save on our budget. That's my story and I'm sticking with it.

LOL that sounds like a great reason!

I am SO happy with my microfiber towels, speaking of saving money and the environment. I use them instead of paper towels and have been using FAR less paper towels now.

Since I use the Flylady system my house (now RV) is always just 15 minutes away from being clean. I just maintain by doing a little bit each day.

Having less STUFF helps a whole lot and that is something I still work on.

I don't know what would take three hours a DAY, in my estimation. What can get that dirty each day? What are those women DOING? Are they washing their sheets in the local river? :-D

Okay, I've heard about Flylady three times in three days. First heard about it months ago, but haven't gone to the site. Let me get over there right now! LOL.

I can tell you, Jilly! They wash what is already clean!!! They clean the nooks and crannies of everything, including appliances. They shine and polish!

sigh.

Of course, I do not do this. I'm a disgrace to my race.

I don't think that is true. I know many many Japanese women. Many Japanese women are not as neat as Americans think. Previous generations of Japanese were clean, but not young generations.

My daughter-in-law is Japanese and her home is always spotless. My son has been to Japan several times to visit with in-laws and he says their homes are always spotless and feel so clean and fresh.

Wow, I didn't know that. I need to catch up!

I imagine it might be that younger generations are finding other things to do (i.e. play Farmville ) and will keep less clean houses!