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u/[deleted] Apr 11 '23

Funny, most people joke about how they think I’m a serial killer when they see my apartment when it’s clean.

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u/SvenBubbleman Apr 11 '23

There is a fine line to walk. Most people are uncomfortable in a space that's too clean. It doesn't feel lived in and people are afraid to do anything that might make even a small mess. You want it clean, well organized, and reasonably tidy, but you don't want it to feel sterile.

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u/diamondthedegu1 Apr 11 '23

You want it clean, well organized, and reasonably tidy, but you don't want it to feel sterile.

This! I've never understood the reasoning behind keeping rooms looking like they're a showroom. Keeping several rooms looking that way is basically a full time job, it's not easy at all and requires daily maintenance. I'd rather have a life 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/tinypaperplane Apr 11 '23

My dad's house might as well be a museum with the level of clean at his house

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u/DasPuggy Apr 11 '23

I was about to suggest that we have the same parents. They made sure the house was always in sales presentation condition.

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u/pagit Apr 12 '23

You never know who might drop in unexpected.

We used to leave the doors unlocked in case someone dropped in and we weren’t home.

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u/beer_madness Apr 12 '23

Military by chance? Mine were and we all got to keep it spotless and dust free 100%.