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Truthfully how tidy is your house/flat/apartment? [8 vote(s)]

Don't breathe, you might disturb something and that would never do - everything has it's place you know
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A little spruce up wouldn't go amiss if someone special's coming round
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Just shift some stuff onto the floor if you wanna sit down
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Susan


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I've just got back from visiting a friend's house and I'm afraid I was absolutely horrified by the state of the place.

I'm not exaggerating when I say there was not a single square inch on any surface in any room to place anything - apart from the toilet seat.

Now don't get me wrong I'm not so houseproud that you have to take your shoes off before you even step over the threshold, or never have dinner in front of the tv for fear of crumbs on the sofa, but I actually felt physically ill sitting down at the dining room table to eat my lunch.

I know she has three kids and a dog and a husband who's away from home a lot, but crikey you have to have some standards, surely?

So the poll of the week is (I've never done one before so fingers crossed):

Truthfully how tidy is your house/flat/apartment?

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ddvmor


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Your house is very, very tidy though, isn't it? I've seen it. It has shiny clean surfaces everywhere. You'd examine the sofa carefully after that meal to make sure there were no crumbs! wink.gif

That said, Catfish has a mate who seems to have a similar problem. He has a two bedroom flat which might as well be a bedsit for the amout of space there is actually available in it! Last time we visited, he hadn't opened any mail for months - it was all just in the hall. All over the hall. there may have been a carpet under there somewhere... doh.gif

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JonnyStead


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That's pretty grim - I'm not precious about the house but I dont like grim...

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There's clutter and then there's filth...I've got a lot of stuff.. but my house is clean. I'm not worried about any nasty germs or anything.

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sha76jam


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I do admit my place does get somewhat messy, I tend to lack motivation due to a) it being a building site & b) none of my friends who might just drop in live close enough to not need to call first. I wouldn't dream of not tidying it up before inviting someone over though. (Oh, & there's always somewhere to sit, even at its worst!)

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Aodan wrote:

There's clutter and then there's filth...I've got a lot of stuff.. but my house is clean. I'm not worried about any nasty germs or anything.



How about germs that are just a bit unfriendly?

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ddvmor wrote:
How about germs that are just a bit unfriendly?

 



Case by case basis.  All germs must submit an application and short essay stating their position.  2 to 5 pages, double-spaced.

 



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ddvmor


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So... you plan to keep your house germ-free by cunning use of excessive bureacracy? That's genius!

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I have my moments.

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Catfish


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ddvmor wrote:
That said, Catfish has a mate who seems to have a similar problem. He has a two bedroom flat which might as well be a bedsit for the amout of space there is actually available in it! Last time we visited, he hadn't opened any mail for months - it was all just in the hall. All over the hall. there may have been a carpet under there somewhere... doh.gif

To give a quick update... the JDK and I just visited this friend of mine again recently. His flat suddenly has carpet, there's no mail in the hallway and there was room for us both to sit on the sofa... we also met the new girlfriend... nuff said...




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JonnyStead


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Ah - lets see if it lasts!

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Susan


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Ha!  As I was reading that my mind skipped ahead and I somehow knew the reason.
Would never be like that in your house would it Stead? wink.gif

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ddvmor


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I've never seen the carpet in Stead's house. It's too difficult to focus on it!

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Up yours - sorry

I spent 2 hours cleaning my place today for the impending visit from my Dad - who stayed... two hours - that was worth it...

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Susan


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Is that worse than my mum picking up the duster every time she comes round? Or popping over to do an hour's gardening? Oh the shame of it!

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Aodan


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I've spent 2 hours cleaning because my dad is just stopping by for a few minutes.

He's a serious neat freak and while he'd never say it, I know when he disapproves..

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JonnyStead


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I know what you mean - I get the disappointed look because I havent completely redecorated the house since his last visit - he is a DIY nut and loves it - I dont due to having a life... and friends...

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Susan


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Ah, but Stead, you have a friend that likes DIY & decorating.  biggrin

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