13 Signs You're Addicted to Cleaning

There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to have a clean space, and with so many smart and eco-friendly ways to clean and organize your home, it's hard not to get caught up in it all. I've been known to get a bit obsessive about getting out stains, which is a serious cleaning infatuation for sure. There's nothing wrong with being a neat freak. Really. Here are 13 signs you might be a bit addicted to cleaning. Source: Shutterstock

01

You Actually Look Forward to Vacuuming

And all your carpets look like a perfect backgammon board. Source: 20th Century Fox

02

You Sing While Doing Chores

You call dust busting your hobby and sing "Dust a Move" when cleaning. Source: Disney

03

You Get Offended by Mess

And when one happens you find yourself cleaning it up as soon as possible. Source: Disney

04

Being Called a Neat Freak Is No Big Deal

In fact, it happens quite often. Source: NBC

05

New Cleaning Tools Are the Best

You totally freak out over getting a new Miele. Totally. Source: Disney

06

You Live For the Weekends

Because it means two full days to organize, declutter, and make everything sparkle. Source: Fox

07

You Are Known to Clean Others' Houses

While staying with your parents or hanging with girlfriends, you're known to tidy up a bit — without being asked. Source: ABC

08

You Get Distracted by Lint

During conversation, you often get distracted by lint on others, so much so you will completely forget what you're saying while resisting the urge to pluck it off. Source: Fox

09

You Clean Before the Cleaning Lady Comes

You are even slightly embarrassed to admit that you clean before the cleaning lady comes. Source: Disney

10

Stains Are Devastating

But then it's a total challenge to get them out. Game on, stains. Game on. Source: NBC

11

Your House Smells Like Vinegar

Due to your obsession with natural cleaning, your house has a slight vinegar smell from all your DIY cleaners. Source: Giphy.com

12

Even While Working You're Thinking About Cleaning

Cobwebs cause you to stop midconversation, the idea of dishes sitting in your sink is overwhelming, and the thought of catching up on laundry is a total distraction even while at work. Source: ABC

13

Clean Stuff Is the Best Feeling Ever

Once everything is all clean, you can't fight the amazing feeling. It's like you can accomplish anything. And then you just want to clean more! Source: NBC

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