There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to have a clean space, and with so many smart and eco-friendly ways to clean [1] and organize your home [2], it's hard not to get caught up in it all. I've been known to get a bit obsessive about getting out stains [3], 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.
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You Actually Look Forward to Vacuuming
And all your carpets look like a perfect backgammon board.
Source: 20th Century Fox [5]
You Sing While Doing Chores
You call dust busting your hobby and sing "Dust a Move" when cleaning.
Source: Disney [6]
You Get Offended by Mess
And when one happens you find yourself cleaning it up as soon as possible.
Source: Disney [7]
Being Called a Neat Freak Is No Big Deal
In fact, it happens quite often.
Source: NBC [8]
New Cleaning Tools Are the Best
You totally freak out over getting a new Miele. Totally.
Source: Disney [9]
You Live For the Weekends
Because it means two full days to organize, declutter, and make everything sparkle.
Source: Fox [10]
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.
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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 [12]
You Clean Before the Cleaning Lady Comes
You are even slightly embarrassed to admit that you clean before the cleaning lady comes.
Source: Disney [13]
Stains Are Devastating
But then it's a total challenge to get them out. Game on, stains. Game on.
Source: NBC [14]
Your House Smells Like Vinegar
Due to your obsession with natural cleaning, your house has a slight vinegar smell from all your DIY cleaners [15].
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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 [17]
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 [18]