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India Today
06-07-2025
- General
- India Today
Are you cleaning right at home? A closer look at everyday hygiene
It's no secret that Indian households take cleaning seriously. Whether it's the daily mop before breakfast or the weekend deep scrub, cleaning rituals are part of everyday life in most homes. But what if all that effort isn't delivering the hygiene we expect?To understand how modern Indian homes clean—and where things might be going wrong—India Today spoke with Tim Hare, Dyson Engineer, as the company released its Global Wet Cleaning Study 2025. The report reveals surprising insights: from how often Indians clean to the hidden hygiene risks of traditional methods like reusing mop water or relying solely on being one of the most cleanliness-conscious nations, India's preferred cleaning habits may be spreading more germs than removing them. The question is no longer how much we clean, but how METHODS MAY BE WORKING AGAINST US Despite this dedication, the tools commonly used—mops, buckets, and clothes—might not deliver truly clean results. Many Indians reuse the same bucket of water for multiple rooms, with 49% admitting they don't change the water after each room, potentially spreading dirt and bacteria instead of removing it."Frequency doesn't guarantee hygiene," says Tim Hare. 'Traditional methods, when used with dirty water or inefficient tools, can reintroduce dirt onto surfaces.'CLEANING TAKES TIME—AND EFFORTThe study found that nearly 1 in 3 households in India spend more than 2 hours on routine floor cleaning, with about 35 minutes of that time devoted solely to wet common frustrations include:Slippery floors after moppingStruggles with edge or corner cleaningPhysical discomfort due to bending or repetitive motionDifficulty removing stubborn stainsInterestingly, only about a third of Indian respondents believe that clothes or sponges are effective for cleaning hard AWARENESS ABOUT MODERN SOLUTIONSDespite the popularity of traditional tools, India ranks lowest in APAC for awareness of modern wet cleaning devices. This indicates a gap in access or information around tools that could ease the process and improve said, many Indian households know what they want from an ideal wet cleaner:Easy maintenanceDurable build qualityEfficient emptying and refillingEffective stain and debris removalThese priorities reflect a need for better design suited to the specific challenges of Indian homes—particularly the dust-heavy, spill-prone PEOPLE NEED FROM FUTURE CLEANING TOOLSThe report highlights how current methods often require double the work—sweeping before mopping, and sometimes repeating the process due to unsatisfactory results. This routine can be especially tiring for busy urban families with limited missing is an easy, efficient, and hygienic solution that:Cleans thoroughly in one goDries floors quickly to prevent slipsReaches corners and under furnitureMinimises manual effort and physical strainREIMAGINING THE FUTURE OF FLOOR CLEANINGadvertisementAs Tim Hare points out, the future of home hygiene lies not just in cleaning more—but in cleaning smarter.'Cleaning habits must evolve with living spaces. People deserve tools that save time, reduce effort, and improve hygiene,' he explains. 'Modern technology can separate debris from water, reduce passes needed to clean, and help floors dry faster—offering a cleaner home and more time for what matters.'The study reinforces a vital takeaway: cleaning frequency isn't enough. Effective cleaning with dyson washG1 depends on method, tools, and hygiene awareness. While Indian households are among the most diligent in their cleaning routines, the findings suggest a need for safer, more efficient, and time-saving solutions that address the unique challenges of Indian better awareness and access to thoughtful cleaning tools, everyday routines can be transformed—from tiring chores to healthier habits.- Ends
Deccan Herald
29-06-2025
- Deccan Herald
Gadgets Weekly: ViewSonic M1X, M1 Max TV projectors and more
DH's Gadgets Weekly edition lists the latest personal technology products to keep you abreast of everything happening in consumer electronics. ViewSonic M1X and M1 Max ViewSonix M1 series. Credit: ViewSonic Sony BRAVIA 5 XR Mini LED TV Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Combo washing machine Samsung Galaxy Buds Core Samsung Galaxy Buds Core. Credit: Samsung Asus Chromebook CX14 Poco F7 Poco F7. Sony Alpha 1 II camera Google announces Gemini CLI AI agent Google announces Gemini CLI AI agent. Credit: Google OnePlus offers doorstep device pickup and delivery service in India Samsung opens pre-reservation window for customers to book next-generation Galaxy foldable phones Dyson releases Global Wet Cleaning Study 2025 Tim Hare, Dyson Engineer. Credit: Dyson
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Indians spend 35 minutes each day wet cleaning their floors, says Dyson's study
Indians are much more passionate and proactive about cleaning. On average, people in India spend about 35 minutes each day wet cleaning their hard floors, noted Dyson's Global Wet Cleaning Study. On contrary, it revealed that the cleaning habits in South Korea and Australia is quite reactive. They would only clean after making a mess, like spilling something on the floor, rather than making it a regular routine. Globally, Dyson found that most people still have hard floors, but over half are still using traditional methods like a mop or cloth. Many are dissatisfied with the results these methods provide. 'We found that traditional methods like using a mop and cloth have a major drawback: you're often cleaning with dirty water. You have a bucket of water, you keep dunking the mop in it, and instead of actually removing dust and grime, you're often just spreading it from room to room,' it said. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) Dyson discovered that only 49% of people in India changed their dirty water when moving between rooms. This means that, even if dirt or grime isn't visibly present, our research showed that a fine layer was still being spread across the entire home, which is not a very hygienic method. In the survey, Dyson said that 62% of Indian respondents thought a vacuum cleaner with wet functionality would be the most effective method, yet they see that adoption remains quite low. Tim Hare, Dyson engineer, said, their technology is optimised for greater efficacy. 'Our machine pumps clean water from a separate clean water tank and delivers it precisely to the floor through our hydration points. The second step is the absorption and extraction of dirt and debris. We have a dedicated dirty water tank that remains completely separate from the clean water tank. By doing this, you're isolating and removing contaminants, which results in higher performance than traditional cleaning methods.' On adoption of automated wet cleaners by Indians, Tim said that culturally, it still seems ingrained for people to use traditional methods, but we would like to see a shift toward automated wet cleaners that offer better hygiene, easier maintenance, and importantly, save time as well. The study was conducted over 20,000 participants across 28 countries, including India, to understand people's cleaning habits, the types of floors they have, their pain points, and what they look for in a wet floor cleaner.
Hans India
27-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Traditional Indian Cleaning Methods Could Be Spreading More Dirt Than Removing It: Dyson Study
Dyson announced the results of its first Global Wet Cleaning Study, to investigate wet cleaning habits and behaviours, frustrations people face with their wet cleaning tools, and why our best intentions might not be delivering the hygienic homes we expect. The global study uncovers that despite frequent cleaning by Indian households, current tools and habits could be making homes less hygienic, not cleaner. The study finds that hard floors dominate Indian homes, with 94.5% of people having floors made of tiles, stone, or wood—materials that attract dirt easily and require frequent wet cleaning. However, popular cleaning methods, including traditional mops, buckets, and cloths, may be spreading dirt rather than removing it. Key findings from the Dyson Global Wet Cleaning Study 2025: In India, 49% of people don't change the water after cleaning each room. Nearly 1 in 3 Indian households spend over 2 hours on routine floor cleaning, far exceeding the global average. The use of mops and cloths for wet cleaning is highest among Indians in APAC. Top frustrations with existing methods include inefficient cleaning, slippery floors, edge-cleaning struggles, and time-consuming. Indians are obsessed with cleaning: Is that enough? Unlike South Korea or Australia, where wet cleaning happens more reactively, occasionally or for specific messes, in India, wet cleaning is part of the daily routine. Traditional wet floor cleaning methods remain the most preferred choice for many Indian households, with mops, cloths, or wet sweepers in constant use. Yet, despite their popularity, these tools bring their own set of challenges: 1 in 3 Indians say wet cleaning is simply too time-consuming. In fact, 75% spend over an hour on their cleaning routines, with nearly 35 minutes devoted to wet cleaning floors. In fact, 75% spend over an hour on their cleaning routines, with nearly 35 minutes devoted to wet cleaning floors. Indian use of mops, brooms, and wet cloths is the highest in APAC—yet only 33% finds cloths or sponges truly effective for hard floors. for hard floors. 49% admit they don't change the cleaning water for every room. This means dirty water, and the germs in it, are spread from one part of the house to another, defeating the purpose of cleaning. This means dirty water, and the germs in it, are spread from one part of the house to another, defeating the purpose of cleaning. 45% cite stubborn stains as their top cleaning challenge, and 31% worry about slipping on wet floors. With hard floors so prevalent, this becomes more than a minor grievance. With hard floors so prevalent, this becomes more than a minor grievance. 29% struggle with cleaning hard-to-reach areas, and 28% of Indians find the process physically tiring or uncomfortable, reflecting the physical demands of wet cleaning. Moreover, traditional cleaning tools like mops and cloths simply aren't designed for India's mix of dust, stains, and spills. Tim Hare, Dyson Engineer 'Indians are among the world's most dedicated floor cleaners—almost 1 in 2 clean their hard floors daily, more than double the global average,' says Tim Hare, Dyson Engineer. 'But frequency doesn't guarantee hygiene. Traditional cleaning methods and tools could be spreading dirt and bacteria. Poor cleaning routines don't just cost time but may also impact health. Using dirty water repeatedly is unhygienic; it promotes the spread of bacteria rather than removing them.' Seeking Solutions: What Do Indians Want in a Wet Cleaner? Despite a strong cleaning culture, India ranks lowest in the APAC region in terms of awareness around modern wet cleaning machines. While 62% of Indians believe that vacuum cleaners with wet functionality are the best solution for floor cleaning, adoption remains low. With the country's cleaning frustrations exceeding global averages, Indians are clear about what they need: Easy maintenance (32%) Durable, high-quality build (28%) Effortless emptying and cleaning (25%) A machine that truly handles tough messes, stains, and spills (23%) Moreover, common tools like mops and wet cloths struggle to pick up larger or solid debris, often requiring brooming and mopping to be done in separate steps, doubling the cleaning time. For busy urban households, this extended time commitment underscores the need for a more efficient solution that seamlessly combines dry and wet cleaning. From Smear to Sparkle: How Dyson reinvents the way we clean our floors Blending decades of expertise in dust and wet science, Dyson introduced the Dyson WashG1™, its first dedicated wet floor cleaner, engineered to deliver a hygienic, barefoot clean. Designed to tackle both wet and dry debris in a single pass, the Dyson WashG1™ combines hydration, absorption, and extraction technologies to pick up spills, stubborn stains, and even hair, while automatically separating debris for more hygienic maintenance. At its core are two counter-rotating, highly absorbent microfibre rollers that clean on all sides, delivering a faster and more thorough deep clean. The machine removes stains in 30% fewer passes and enables floors to dry up to 80% faster compared to traditional mopping. Dyson's unique separation technology ensures dirty water and solid debris are kept apart, with debris trapped in the machine's head and wastewater directed to a separate tank. This means no-touch, mess-free disposal after every clean. Both clean and dirty water tanks feature wide openings for easy filling, emptying, and rinsing. And with the built-in self-cleaning mode, the machine saturates both rollers with clean water at high velocity, flushing the entire system to prepare it for the next use. For an all-in-one cleaning solution, the Dyson V12s Detect Slim Submarine™ is Dyson's first wet-and-dry cordless vacuum cleaner, engineered to offer users a multifunctional and versatile way to remove dust, spills, and debris. It combines Dyson's pioneering dust illumination, powerful suction, and anti-tangle technology with the Dyson Submarine™ wet roller head to tackle spills and tough stains efficiently. Powered by the Dyson HyperdymiumTM motor, the Dyson V12s Detect Submarine TM delivers powerful suction and a comprehensive deep clean. The machine includes interchangeable cleaner heads: the Fluffy Optic™ illuminates invisible dust, and the Submarine™ tackles spills, stubborn stains, and grime with ease. With its low-profile design and full-width brush bar enable smooth manoeuvrability under furniture, ensuring every corner, crevice, and hard-to-reach space remains spotless. Engineering smarter solutions for modern homes As homes and cleaning needs evolve, so must the tools we use. Dyson's commitment to engineering everyday solutions, rooted in its research, is reflected in its innovations, offering a smarter, more hygienic, and more efficient way to clean. Whether it's tackling daily spills or deep cleaning hard floors, Dyson's wet cleaning technology is designed to meet the demands of modern households, delivering high performance without compromise and redefining what it means to truly clean.
