National Cleaning Week will next take place March 21 – 27, 2027.
About National Cleaning Week
Each year, starting on the fourth Sunday in March, we celebrate the annual tradition of spring cleaning. Spring is the most popular time for deep cleaning.
Everyone cleans, for many reasons, and one of those is for lower stress and greater piece of mind. Clutter and mess can lead to feeling overwhelmed and being anxious or unable to focus. Decluttering can reduce this anxiety and release endorphins. It can make your home a more healthy and safe environment. That's why this year's theme is about the connection between cleaning and well-being.
Origins of National Cleaning Week
Spring cleaning has been a time-honored tradition since ancient times for both religious reasons and practical ones. It provides an opportunity to remove dust, dirt, and clutter from the home coming out of the winter months. Find out more about the origins of spring cleaning in our blog post.
National Cleaning Week has been celebrated by the cleaning and cleaning products industry for many years and has been recognized by several state governments.
Spring Cleaning Statistics
Each year, ACI conducts a National Cleaning Survey to find out the latest home cleaning trends.
- 80% of American households engage in some form of spring cleaning at least once a year. (source)
- The top three rooms prioritized when spring cleaning are the kitchens (64%), bedrooms (61%), and bathrooms (59%). (source)
- When tackling spring cleaning, Americans find the dirtiest things in their home are the windows (65%), floors (64%), and the toilets. (source)
- 78% of American spending an average of six days spring cleaning their homes. (source)
Ways to Celebrate
Celebrate National Cleaning Week with ACI by sharing our materials, showing your appreciation to those who clean or getting started on your own spring cleaning plans.
- Commit to Clean: Find out why cleaning is such an important part of showing we care for one another and product loved ones and the community against the spread of infection and illness.
- Make a Plan: Our spring cleaning planning resources can provide a checklist and next steps.
- Show Appreciation: Cleaning professionals work hard to keep our spaces clean and this is a great time to show our support.
Resources
Safe Usage & Storage Guidelines for Detergent Pods
Do you know how to safely use and store detergent pods? Safety is simple with these guidelines:
From the packaging to the label to the pod design itself, detergent pods were created with consumer safety in mind. For example, manufacturers have worked closely with public safety experts to develop a safety standard for the cleaning industry that includes features like:
- Child-resistant packaging
- Warning and safety information on product labels
- Films that are bitter-tasting, hard to squeeze and have delayed dissolution when outside of your dishwasher or washing machine
While pods make laundry and dishwashing easier with their convenient design, it’s important to make sure you’re properly using and storing your pods – this includes critical every day tips such as:
- Always placing liquid detergent packets up high and out of reach of children, pets, or adults with cognitive challenges.
- Keeping products in their original container with child-resistant packaging, with the original label intact
Frequently Asked Questions About National Cleaning Week
In 2026, National Cleaning Week will take place from March 22nd until March 28th.
Spring cleaning has been a traditional time for cleaning for thousands of years. Getting started early means you can take your time and not be rushed, doing a little cleaning at a time. March marks the beginning of this spring cleaning season and when there is often an increase in household cleaning product sales.
Always store cleaning products up and out of reach of children. Assign children age-appropriate cleaning tasks. And follow all warnings and safety information on clenaing product labels.