In today’s fast-paced world, many Americans are battling a silent crisis—time poverty. It’s not about money, but about something just as valuable: having too many obligations and not enough time for rest, health, or the things that truly matter.
Research shows that nearly half of Americans feel “time poor”, leading to skipped workouts, delayed medical care, rushed meals, and a constant sense of stress. And for women—especially working mothers—the burden is even heavier due to the unpaid domestic work that often fills their days.
What Time Poverty Really Means
Time poverty isn’t simply a busy schedule—it’s the ongoing feeling that there’s never enough time to keep up. Researchers found that this lack of time can affect well-being even more than unemployment. It’s linked to:
- Higher stress levels
- Declines in mental and physical health
- Less time for relationships, hobbies, and self-care
The Gender Gap in Time Poverty
While time poverty affects everyone, studies show that women, particularly mothers, shoulder a greater share of unpaid labor—cooking, cleaning, caregiving—which leaves less time for rest, personal health, and leisure. One study found nearly one in four American women delayed or skipped healthcare simply because they didn’t have time.
Breaking Free Starts With Support
We can’t add more hours to your day, but we can help you reclaim the hours you have.
At Clean by Design, we believe your time is too valuable to spend scrubbing floors or deep-cleaning bathrooms after a long day. By taking cleaning off your to-do list, we give you back the space to focus on what matters most—whether that’s time with family, pursuing a passion, or finally taking that much-needed rest.
Time is the one thing you can’t earn back—but you can choose to protect it.
📅 Ready to reclaim your time?
Let us handle the cleaning, so you can focus on what matters most.