Today we’re diving into the wonderful (and sometimes wild) world of cleaning personalities.
Believe it or not, psychologists have actually studied how and why we clean the way we do. Turns out, our cleaning styles can be little windows into our souls.
Let’s explore the most common cleaning types.
See which one sounds like you and feel free to forward this to your messy friends (lovingly, of course).✨
🧽 1. The Deep Diver
Motto: “If I’m cleaning, I’m cleaning everything.”
The Deep Diver doesn’t just tidy up—they excavate. If this is you, your “quick clean” probably involves scrubbing baseboards, organizing the junk drawer alphabetically, and somehow ending up in the garage labeling boxes from 2009. You’re the reason they invented steam cleaners.
Psych Insight: This type often finds cleaning therapeutic—a way to regain control when life feels chaotic. It’s not just about cleanliness; it’s about clarity.
Warning: Friends may avoid inviting you over out of fear you’ll start judging their grout.
🛋 2. The Surface Sprinter
Motto: “Looks clean = is clean.”
Your house shines… as long as no one opens a drawer or looks under the bed. You’re the magician of cleaning—able to shove messes out of sight in mere minutes when guests arrive.
Psych Insight: Often driven by social perception, Surface Sprinters associate a clean-looking space with a good impression. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with a little optical illusion!
Signature Move: That one drawer that no one is ever allowed to open.
🐢 3. The Procrastinating Polisher
Motto: “I’ll clean… eventually.”
You mean to clean. Truly. You’ve got a playlist ready, cute Dishmatic gloves, even a color-coded checklist on your fridge. But somehow cleaning always gets bumped down the priority list.
Psych Insight: Procrastinators aren’t lazy—they’re just mentally preparing!. Once they’re in the zone, though, it’s game on
Best Hack: Just set a timer for 10 minutes and see where it goes. (Spoiler: You might actually finish cleaning the bathroom.)
🌀 4. The Zen Cleaner
Motto: “Cleaning is self-care .”
You clean like you’re in a spa commercial. Candles lit, lo-fi beats on, maybe even a little mindfulness sprinkled in. Cleaning isn’t a chore—it’s a vibe.
Psych Insight: Zen Cleaners often use cleaning as a form of meditation. It’s not about mess vs. order—it’s about being present.
May Also Own: A collection of calming candles and a plant you talk to like a family member.
🤹♀️ 5. The Crisis Cleaner
Motto: “I only clean when someone’s on their way.”
You live in a comfortable level of chaos until someone utters the dreaded words: “Mind if I stop by?” Suddenly, you’re the human embodiment of a tornado, throwing socks in closets and spraying Febreze like it’s holy water.
Psych Insight: Crisis Cleaners are often highly motivated by external accountability. If no one’s watching, the mess stays. But if someone’s coming over? Game on.
Pro Tip: Schedule pretend guests. Your house—and future self—will thank you.
🧼 So, What’s Your Type?
Truth is, most of us are a delightful combo of these types. Maybe you’re a Surface Sprinter with Zen aspirations or a Procrastinating Polisher who occasionally morphs into a Deep Diver when life feels like it’s spinning.
And that’s okay!
There’s no “right” way to clean. Whether you clean daily or do a panic-scrub once a month, the goal is to find a rhythm that works for you! Whatever your cleaning style , Dishmatic is here with products designed to make your life easier: from microfibre cloths to dishbrush, from scourers to sponges, there is a DIshmatic product for every task!
So go ahead—light that candle, put on your favourite playlist and embrace Dishmatic and your inner cleaner.
You got this. 💪✨ WE GOT YOU!
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