How well do you SCRUB UP?

Take our quick quiz to discover what your cleaning style say s about your personality

For some, hearing the word “cleaning” is enough to send a shiver down their spines, yet others will light up at the thought of giving their home a good tidy.

But there’s more to cleaning than how it makes you feel. In fact, our personality type can even affect the way we keep house. Therefore, as psychologist Amanda Gordon explains, “Reflecting on the way you clean might provide some insight into your personality.”

There’s a different “cleaning diagnosis” for everyone, so read on to find out yours.

1 HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR CLEANING STYLE?

A) I clean only in random 10-minute spurts B) Organised and thorough C) It’s a stress reliever D) A rare occurrence

2HOW DO YOU FEEL WHILE YOU'RE SCRUBBING AWAY?

A) Easily distracted B) Cool, calm and collected C) A little frantic D) I should be doing more!

3HOW HOW DO YOU FEEL JUST AFTER YOU'VE FINISHED CLEANING?

A) I deserve a medal B) I want to do more! C) Relaxed D) Relieved it’s over

4WHAT WHAT TYPICALLY SENDS YOU INTO CLEANING MODE?

A) When I need to feel like I’ve achieved something B) As soon as I notice something’s out of place C) Whenever I feel frustrated or angry D) When I know I’ve got people coming over

5HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU ALLOCATE TO HOUSEWORK EACH WEEK?

A) One to two hours B) As much as I can! C) Only the time I need to let off steam D) As little as possible

6HOW HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?

A) Reward-driven B) Perfectionist C) Short-tempered D) Laid-back

7NAME NAME YOUR TOP CLEANING PRODUCTS

A) The vacuum cleaner – it’s so easy to use B) It’s too hard to pick just one product! C) The classics – a sponge and elbow grease D) Do I have to choose one?

8IF YOU HAD TO CLEAN ONE ROOM, YOU WOULD CHOOSE ...

A) The lounge B) All of them! C) The bathroom D) The tidiest

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MOSTLYLY Bs YOU’RE E A COMPULSIVE ULSIVE CLEANER ER

“These people like everything in its place – not just physically but emotionally too,” explains Amanda. “Everything needs to be sorted out and that makes them feel safe. It reduces any anxiety. If you’re cleaning like this, it might mean you are anxious about other things in your life. It might be worthwhile trying to take some risks and do certain things a little differently for a change.”

MOSTLY Cs YOU’RE AN ANGRY CLEANER

“Anger may not be a part of your normal personality, but it’s a feeling that creeps up on you,” says Amanda. “When you’re emotional, it’s a good time to clean and really let it

out. Then something good comes out of your anger and you can feel proud of yourself. yourself You’ll find your anger is dissipated and your house is cleaner. If you’re u re going to be angry, at leasteast do something constructive ve with it.”

MOSTLY Ds YOU’RE AN “ORGANISED CHAOS” CLEANER R

“This person might not notice the mess – it’s not such a big deal to them,” says Amanda. “Or it might t be that a lot of mess in their lives is coming g up and the only way they’re coping is to cover over it up, hoping no-one can see what’s really goingng on beneath. But you always ways have to deal with thee issues that are underneath.” .”