Kitchen Statistics

Data reports drawn from BLS Time Use Surveys, Consumer Expenditure data, and government sources. Covers how much time Americans spend cooking, cleaning, and what households spend on kitchen upkeep.

How Much Time Do Americans Spend on Food Prep and Cleanup? (BLS Time Use Statistics)

Here's something that might surprise you: the average American spends about 40 minutes every single day just preparing food and…

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Average Time Spent on Housework Per Day: The Real Numbers Behind America’s Cleaning Burden

Key Takeaways Americans spend 1.6 hours daily on housework - with interior cleaning alone consuming about 55 minutes of that…

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What Do U.S. Households Spend on Cleaning Supplies and Major Appliances? The Complete 2026 Data Breakdown

The average American household spent $818 on housekeeping supplies in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure…

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Home Cooking in America: Why 62% of Us Still Fire Up the Stove (and How We Make Time for It)

Key Takeaways 62% of Americans now cook at home regularly, up from 53% in 2003 -- and men are driving…

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