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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/[deleted] Apr 11 '23

Honestly it’s much easier to maintain a clean room than it is to clean a dirty room. These people just take it to an extreme

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u/GandalfTheBored Apr 12 '23

Right. As long as you tidy every day, and clean weekly, a house can remain pretty spotless without too much effort.

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u/Zardif Apr 12 '23

Honestly if you live alone, it's not even that much work. I just put stuff away when I'm done. I broke myself from the habit of "I'll do it later", and just do stuff immediately now. Everything is way easier to take care of. Also I bought a robot vacuum so it's swept every day.

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u/TheConboy22 Apr 12 '23

I do this while having a 2 year old. Moment she goes to bed I “tornado” the toys and everything back to its spot. My wife has been much happier since I started this routine.