Marta Hughes isn’t looking too thrilled at the prospect of cleaning up.

Most would rather tackle the toilet than get their hands dirty in the kitchen, according to a survey.

Some clean freaks are spending at least eight hours a week keeping their home ship shape, the Galaxy research found.

On average, Aussies expended 2.9 hours a week on house cleaning.

Cleaning the oven was most loathed household task, followed by the toilet and the shower.

Women devoted an average 3.5 hours a week compared with 2.1 hours for men, the poll of main household cleaners revealed.

The results, commissioned by Aldi, come amid booming demand for paid cleaners to free up precious time for other pursuits.

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Shira Raber, managing director for online domestic cleaning matching service Helpling Australia, said the market was rapidly growing.

“There’s lot of busy new parents and young professionals, and even older people wanting to enjoy time with their grandchildren, on the golf course or at the bowling club rather than cleaning,” Ms Raber said.

Most spent $80 a fortnight getting bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens cleaned.

Some also paid for fridges and cupboards to be kept sparkling every few months.

“Initially the perception was that it was just for the rich but more people are realising they can afford the luxury.”

The survey found that Gen Xers and Baby Boomers were keener on cleaning than Gen Ys.

Three in five householders admitted struggling to finish chores, mainly because of busy commitments with work, family and friends.

The online survey quizzed 1019 people aged 18 to 64.

Almost all agreed having a clean house gave them a good feeling.

karen.collier@news.com.au