take the Neatness Compatibility quiz



"Slob or neat freak", that is the question. The question you should be asking yourself and a prospective mate. Why?

Over 60 percent of all people who live together argue about cleaning issues. To the neatnik, every cup left on the coffee table or dirty spoon left on the counter is like hearing fingernails on a chalkboard. But any complaints directed at a "neatness challenged" individual about these household transgressions will be viewed as nitpicking and petty.

Roommates are especially prone to have disputes over household chores, but spouses can too. Long gone are the days when women were simply expected to clean up. In fact differences in cleaning habits can have a big impact on any relationship.

Get an idea how you and a prospective roommate or partner compare in terms of cleanliness before any moving arrangements are made.

Take this 3 minute quiz to find out how you score. It's fun and easy and requires no private information. Then ask your prospective mate to take the quiz as well so you can see if you're really 'Neatness Compatible'!



Neatness Compatibility Quiz


Please specify your gender:

Male
Female
Other


How would you feel if someone left a dirty coffee cup on the kitchen table for a whole day?

Very annoyed
Somewhat annoyed
Wouldn't notice
I'd be the one who left it there


How many times did you vacuum in the last 30 days:

15 or more times
Between 8 and 14 times
Between 3 and 7 times
2 or fewer times


There are an estimated 100,000 to 10 million dust mites in a typical used mattress. Do you find this fact:

Very disturbing
Mildly disturbing
Not disturbing
Dust mites? Bring 'em on!

Think back to your bedroom when you were about 10 years old. Try to estimate how many items - anything from baseballs to socks to a pack of Britney Spears playing cards - that were on the floor.

20 or more items
8 to 19 items
3 to 7 items
2 or fewer items


Do you like shopping for cleaning products?

Yes, very much
Somewhat
Not particularly
I'd rather have my eyelashes plucked


It's an hour after dinner is over and everyone is in the other room watching TV. Problem is...there's a pile of dishes in the sink. Do you:

Want to throw dirty utensils at them to teach them a lesson.
Feel a little uneasy, but understand.
Go join them on the couch.
Add a few more to the pile.


There are crumbs left on the toaster but everything else is clean. How do you feel?

Crumbs left anywhere is a domestic offense.
Don't like it but it's no big deal.
Probably wouldn't notice.
Feel? About a few crumbs? I don't understand the question.


How often do you make your bed?

Every day
Most days, but lapse occasionally
Sometimes
Never


How often do you change your sheets?

Three or more times per week
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Less than once per month


In your opinion, the average person:

Simply doesn't keep things sufficiently clean.
Keeps things pretty clean, but could do better.
Keeps things clean enough.
Is a neat freak obsessing over every little crumb.