Scent and clean aren't connected. A scent tells you a product was used. It doesn't tell you the dirt, grease or grime is gone. Often, fragrance is just covering up what's still there. Clean shouldn’t have a smell.

The real answer depends on how many people live in your home, how they use it, and what matters most to you day to day. This guide breaks it down by household type so you can land on a frequency that actually fits your life, not a generic recommendation that fits nobody.