How many calories does cleaning burn
An hour of cleaning the house burns about 245 kcal if you weigh around 70 kg.
That's about
This number is for an adult of about 70 kg. A heavier person burns more, a lighter one a bit less.
An hour is about 245 kcal and half an hour about 120. Hoovering, mopping, changing the beds and scrubbing the bathroom all count.
So the Saturday morning clean is a workout you get a tidy flat out of. Not bad for something you had to do anyway.
Tips
- 1Put music on and go a bit quicker, it really adds up.
- 2Carry things upstairs in a few trips instead of one big pile.
- 3Do a 15 minute tidy every evening instead of one big blitz.
Just type it
cleaned the house 1 hour
In Caltype you type what you ate like a note to yourself, and it's counted for you. No weighing, no scrolling through a database.
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Questions
How many calories does 30 minutes of cleaning burn?
About 120 kcal for someone of 70 kg.
Does hoovering burn more than dusting?
Yes. The heavier the job, the more you burn, so hoovering and scrubbing beat dusting.
How do I log cleaning in Caltype?
Type "cleaned the house 1 hour" and the calories are added back to your day.
Did you know?
In the Compendium of Physical Activities, an hour of general house cleaning, at 3.3 MET, takes more energy than an hour of gentle hatha yoga, at 2.3.
Facts about sport and exercise · Source: Compendium of Physical Activities (2024)
