Did you know household chores can contribute to calorie burning? Here's how many calories you can burn with various cleaning tasks (based on a person weighing 65kg).
Calorie Burn by Activity
| Activity | Calories/Hour |
|---|---|
| Ironing | 85 |
| Sweeping (indoors) | 150 |
| Sweeping (outdoors) | 195 |
| Scrubbing | 182 |
| Mopping/Vacuuming | 163 |
| Redecorating | 325 |
| Light cleaning | 98 |
| Laundry | 65 |
Best for Burning Calories
Rearranging or moving furniture offers the highest calorie burn at 325 calories per hour, while laundry-related tasks burn the fewest calories.
Light Cleaning Activities
Light cleaning includes dusting, straightening, and changing linens—great for a lighter workout while keeping your home tidy.
Don't want to do the workout? Book a cleaner instead!