A recent survey done by plumbing company Roto-Rooter has revealed that 15.5 percent of Americans admit to only cleaning their bathroom once a month, 3.3 percent clean only if company is coming, and 9.4 percent admit to never cleaning the bathroom at all. 

The survey was conducted “for fun,” said Randi Kenney, a representative for Roto-Rooters. She said that because plumbers spend a lot of time in people’s homes, the company wanted to get a new perspective on people’s lives and habits. 

According to Kenney, the company surveyed 5000 people nationwide about their bathroom habits, pet peeves and bathroom cleanliness. The survey responses were broken down by region, gender and years married. 

In 53 percent of surveyed households, the wife does most of the cleaning, while the responsibility is shared equally in 31.8 percent. 

The survey also found that the biggest bathroom pet peeves are the spouse never replacing the toilet paper and too many hair or beauty products. According to responses, most couples tend to share soap, shampoo, sponges and razors, but 43 percent of those surveyed don’t share anything in the bathroom. 

A dirty bathroom isn’t just gross; it could be dangerous. According to the Center for Disease Control, improper ventilation in the bathroom could lead to mold and mildew growth, which can lead to respiratory symptoms and sensitivity to pneumonitis, or more serious effects for those who are allergic. Bacterial growth can also cause serious infection, so showers, bathtub sinks and toilets should be disinfected twice a week. 

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