Have you ever found yourself scrubbing the kitchen, reorganising a wardrobe or vacuuming the living room right before an important exam, after a stressful day at work or during an emotional argument? It may seem like procrastination or an odd burst of productivity, but psychologists say there is often a deeper reason behind it.
When life feels unpredictable, many people instinctively turn to cleaning, not because the mess is the problem, but because restoring order to their surroundings can create a powerful sense of control.
