You know, it’s funny how the start of a new year has this magical way of making us think we’re just one deep clean away from conquering the world. A new study confirms it: seven out of ten adults believe a clutter-free home is the key to a successful 2025. Now, before you roll your eyes and side-eye your own pile of "I’ll-deal-with-it-later" mail, let’s unpack this.
According to the research, 66% of people see kicking off the year without clutter as non-negotiable, and a whopping 83% believe that a clean, organized home sets the tone for the next 365 days. So, if you’re feeling like a clean freak every January, you’re not alone. It’s practically science—or at least a shared cultural delusion we’ve all agreed to participate in.
Here’s where it gets fun: 56% of people admit to being superstitious about this whole thing, linking a tidy home to good fortune. Translation? If you’ve ever mopped your floors and thought, "Wow, I’m basically manifesting wealth," you’re in good company.
But let’s not pretend this is easy. Seventy-five percent of adults vow to keep their homes cleaner than ever—and then life happens. Winter, with its wet boots and endless scarves, is apparently the messiest season (35% of us agree). That shiny new year energy? It tends to fizzle out in just 38 days. And honestly, who’s counting? Oh wait—the researchers are.
Now, the overachievers out there are planning epic January deep cleans, averaging 20 hours of scrubbing, dusting, and KonMari-ing their lives. But here’s the kicker: only half of them can keep up the cleaning momentum for more than four weeks. That’s like starting a gym membership, going hard for a month, and then ghosting the treadmill. Relatable? Absolutely.
So, what does this all mean? Well, if you’re looking to set yourself up for success in 2025, maybe start by tackling that junk drawer. Or not. Maybe just light a candle, call it "good vibes," and move on. Either way, let’s keep our expectations realistic. After all, the true key to success might just be learning to laugh at the chaos.
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-tobyknapp // photo: getty
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