Assessment of floor Cleaners on Existing floor Surfaces in Ayodhya District of Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

Clean and germ-free floor is crucial for a healthy home environment. Floors accumulate dust, dirt, and bacteria over time, which can lead to allergies and infections if not cleaned regularly. Maintaining a spotless floor reduces the risk of germs spreading, especially in areas where children play. A well-cleaned floor improves the overall hygiene of the home, making it more comfortable and welcoming. A good floor cleaner is essential for maintaining a fresh and hygienic home. It effectively removes dirt, stains, and germs, ensuring a safe environment for the family. Regular use prevents the accumulation of dust and germs. Many floor cleaners also have antibacterial properties, reducing the risk of infections. A clean floor enhances the overall appeal of the home. Choosing the right cleaner based on floor type preserves its shine and durability. The present study was conducted to know the existing floor surface in homes and assessment of various floor cleaners by its user in Ayodhya district. Ayodhya and Faizabad city were selected as area of study and total 120 respondents were interviewed by self-structured questionnaire.  The major finding of the present study shows that majority 57.5 percent of respondents belong to the age group between 20 to 30 years, while educational qualification of the respondents was good as more than 50 percent were graduate. Majority of them 54.16 percent belongs to the joint family and most of the respondent 69.16 percent resides in pucca houses. There is verity of flooring materials used by citizen of Ayodhya district majority of them 38.33 percent used tiles as floor surface finishing followed by granite and cemented floor with 21.66 percent and19.16 percent respectively. The variety of floor cleaners are available in local markets of the district. Among them ‘Lizol’ was found as most (30.00%) popular floor cleaner. ‘Patanjali Gonyle’ floor cleaner was the next preferred floor cleaner. During selection of floor cleaner majority of respondents (30.83) were inspired by mass media advertisement with major motive to attain spotless cleaning followed by germfree surface. Finaly the different aspects of assessment majority of women respondents (51.66%) were ‘satisfied’ with their selected floor cleaner.