Nightly cleaning rituals. normal or strange.

Everynight before I go to bed I have to make sure everything is absolutely spotless. If I leave things dirty I can't fall asleep. They aren't really dirty but a book may have been left out on the table or a remote is on the couch not the tv stand or the cat's water dish isn't full. Anyone else do this?

Is It Normal?
Help us keep this site organized and clean. Thanks!
[ Report Post ]
Comments ( 11 ) Sort: best | oldest
  • It's a type of OCD. A lot of people have them. It's not a big deal, although it can become a problem if it interferes with your sleep too much.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
  • My husband's parents do this, it is kinda paranoid but I do see the point (for instance, when we stay until nearly midnight on Christmas, they stay up until 1am so they can vacuum before they go to bed..). I'd say it's pretty normal 'cause it's so nice when you wake up and it's clean!

    Be careful though - it could be borderline OCD; if you think it's starting to control your life, then try to relax about it and if you can't, then see someone!

    Comment Hidden ( show )
      -
    • I agree.

      Comment Hidden ( show )
  • Normal!
    What's wrong with being clean? Jeez, people. Cleaning relieves my stress. I clean like a crazy person when I have a lot to do or I'm upset. But, before I go to bed I have to fold my throw blankets, put the pillows on the couch neatly...etc. I like to wake up to a clean home.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
      -
    • It's normal for a neat person. My boyfriend is ocd and he does that stuff. Me I'm a natural slob and having to clean stresses me out.

      Comment Hidden ( show )
  • I'm a lazy slob. I consider doing my own chores worthy of a Nobel Prize.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
  • I do the same i like wakimg up to a spotless house

    Comment Hidden ( show )
  • not normal OCD maybe?

    Comment Hidden ( show )
  • My mom does this.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
  • of course its normal. it could attract bugs or there could be a fire and people would think you're a slob.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
  • Go find a slob (shouldn't be hard). You'll make each other whole.

    Comment Hidden ( show )