Anonymous
Post 03/06/2026 03:47     Subject: What can I clean that will make me feel better
Anonymous wrote:Cleaning makes you feel better? I can understand the need to clean, things have to be cleaned -- but the desire? Interesting. Not how I'm wired.

Any posters with psychological training want to weight in why people are wired differently?


Well after working a lot the past few years, I recently quit my job (temporarily though!) and am taking a few months off.

I am using my free time doing a thorough, deep-cleaning of my entire home.
Everyday I do as much cleaning as I can and the results are truly gratifying for me personally.

When I was working so much, I had barely time to scrub the toilet since I wanted to rest on my off days vs. clean.
So it has been a very productive time for me.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2026 03:42     Subject: Re:What can I clean that will make me feel better
Many people feel better when their bathrooms are properly cleaned.

Even if the rest of the house is dirty/messy…if their bathroom is clean and tidy they feel that that is the thing that matters most.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2026 18:12     Subject: What can I clean that will make me feel better
Bump ~. Do a substantial number of people like cleaning?
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2026 12:56     Subject: What can I clean that will make me feel better
Anonymous wrote:Cleaning makes you feel better? I can understand the need to clean, things have to be cleaned -- but the desire? Interesting. Not how I'm wired.

Any posters with psychological training want to weight in why people are wired differently?


Idk but try getting a car detailing brush, the round interior one, a spray bottle of cleaner and a few microfiber clothes and clean the window track where the screen goes. If you don’t feel better, you can give up on this concept.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2026 11:04     Subject: What can I clean that will make me feel better
Anonymous wrote:Cleaning makes you feel better? I can understand the need to clean, things have to be cleaned -- but the desire? Interesting. Not how I'm wired.

Any posters with psychological training want to weight in why people are wired differently?


I'm sure it's more common than you think.
Like the urge to nest - can come at different times- not just when pregnant.

I am a regular flosser but I have strange urges (probably around PMS) to floss. Like the personal deep clean the brazilian poster suggested!
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2026 11:03     Subject: What can I clean that will make me feel better
NP - this is a great thread.
I want to clean my garage but it needs to be warmer.