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Americans Dance Through Chores with Top Playlist Hits

1/18/2025

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A staggering four out of five Americans dedicate at least two hours each week to household chores, with laundry taking the lion's share of that time. To make these tasks more enjoyable, many turn to music, with Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," Dolly Parton's "9 to 5," and Britney Spears' "Toxic" topping the playlist for a lively cleaning session.

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Story summary

A staggering four out of five Americans dedicate at least two hours each week to household chores, with laundry taking the lion's share of that time. To make these tasks more enjoyable, many turn to music, with Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," Dolly Parton's "9 to 5," and Britney Spears' "Toxic" topping the playlist for a lively cleaning session.