The four housework types – which one are you?
The four housework types – which one are you?
There are four main types of person when it comes to housework. Some of us are clean and tidy, and others are dirty, messy slobs. But people can also be messy yet clean and tidy but dirty. What's your household phenotype?
If this fun quiz makes you curious to learn more, read our article about just how much clean is too clean.
There are four main types of person when it comes to housework. Some of us are clean and tidy, and others are dirty, messy slobs. But people can also be messy yet clean and tidy but dirty. What's your household phenotype?
If this fun quiz makes you curious to learn more, read our article about just how much clean is too clean.
Your ideal flatmate or partner:
At the weekend, you
When it comes to cleaning, your parents or children would say you:
Guests are about to arrive. What do you do in the last few minutes?
Before work, you
What's worse?
A side benefit of entertaining is:
Describe the state of your home
Tidy/Clean
Tidy/Clean
Your housework phenotype is TIDY/CLEAN: You already subscribe to Real Simple, and thanks to your lack of debt and clutter, you have enough disposable income to subscribe to New Scientist too. Online-only, of course.
Messy/Dirty
Messy/Dirty
Your housework phenotype is MESSY/DIRTY: You’re creative and your kids might be less likely to get allergies, but you might be a little bit stressed out. Read our feature for some surprising justifications for your lifestyle.
Messy/Clean
Messy/Clean
Your housework phenotype is MESSY/CLEAN: You’re creative and your houseguests will never get food poisoning, but you might want to think about getting rid of the antibacterials. Read our feature to see where you rate on the platonic ideal of household cleanliness.
Tidy/Dirty
Tidy/Dirty
Your housework phenotype is TIDY/DIRTY: You’re less stressed and your kids might be less likely to get allergies, but might find yourself at higher risk of getting the shits. Read our feature to see where you rate on the platonic ideal of household cleanliness.