This year, a noticeable shift occurred as Russians increasingly turned to cleaning professionals for homes, belongings, and clothing. A study by Avito Services, drawn from data reviewed by socialbites.ca, shows a sharp rise in demand for various cleaning services, with the surge being most pronounced in the last couple of months examined.
The study notes that from April to May 2022, requests for Avito cleaners in Russia rose by 51 percent, and there was a 41 percent year‑over‑year increase when compared with levels from two months prior. This pattern reflects a broader relocation of emphasis toward professional cleaning as consumers seek efficiency, safety, and time savings in a busy season.
Regional hot spots emerged during the second spring period. In Siberia, several cities reported substantial jumps: Krasnoyarsk saw an 86 percent uptick, Tyumen 82 percent, Omsk 80 percent, and Irkutsk 77 percent. Novosibirsk also posted a robust increase, though at a different rate. The trend illustrates how demand for cleaning services can intensify unevenly across regions, driven by local needs, housing stock turnover, and seasonal preparation for summer activities.
Beyond general cleaning, the study highlights a remarkable growth in window cleaning, which expanded about five and a half times, while dry cleaning requests rose by roughly 41 percent in April and May. These specific service lines reflect changing consumer priorities, including the desire for sparkling surfaces after long windows of indoor living and the practical need to refresh textiles ahead of warmer months.
Russians also leaned into carpet cleaning, with requests climbing around 72 percent, and upholstery cleaning, up approximately 42 percent over the same period. These increases suggest households were prioritizing deeper refreshes to extend the life of fabric items and maintain a comfortable living environment during periods of heavy use indoors.
As households prepared for summer, there was a notable rise in garbage disposal services. The confluence of spring decluttering and pre-summer cleaning prompted many families to seek help sorting and removing unwanted items, with demand for waste collection services rising about 59 percent over the two-month span described by the study.
Post-renovation cleaning joined the list of frequently requested tasks, recording a 52 percent increase in just two months. This uptick aligns with a wave of home improvement projects completing in late spring, as residents moved to finalize spaces, remove construction dust, and restore a sense of order. General building cleaning remained a steady demand source, increasing by around 45 percent, underscoring the value people place on professional-grade cleanliness in both new and existing structures.
Taken together, these trends indicate a broad move toward outsourcing domestic upkeep, especially in the lead‑up to summer. Consumers appear to favor the reliability, speed, and thoroughness that cleaning specialists can offer, enabling households to reclaim time for family, work, and outdoor activities while maintaining hygienic and comfortable living environments. The data from Avito Services, interpreted by socialbites.ca, provides a snapshot of how services are evolving in response to seasonal rhythms and shifting consumer expectations. [Source: Avito Services data, summarized by socialbites.ca]
Overall, the pattern demonstrates that professional cleaning services have become a central element of home maintenance in Russia, reflecting broader social and economic dynamics that influence how households allocate time and resources to care for their living spaces. As the season progresses, experts anticipate continued interest in these offerings, with consumers likely to explore comprehensive packages that combine multiple cleaning tasks for convenience and value. [Citation: Avito Services study, socialbites.ca]