House Cleaning Calories Burned by City
House Cleaning burns approximately 120 calories per 30 minutes at 160 lbs. Find your city below for climate-adjusted estimates.
About House Cleaning
General house cleaning includes activities like vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, and organizing. While often overlooked as exercise, these activities involve constant movement, bending, reaching, and carrying that burn meaningful calories over time. A thorough cleaning session can last 1-3 hours and involves upper body, core, and lower body engagement. Cleaning your home not only burns calories but also provides mental health benefits through creating an organized, clean living environment.
MET value: 3.3 · Category: Daily Activities
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Calorie burn varies by climate and environment. Pick your city for personalized estimates.