Do People Clean Less During a Breakup? We Asked 100 Sydney Locals

Do People Clean Less During a Breakup? We Asked 100 Sydney Locals

25 July

Written By Ramon Raneal

Heartbreak hurts. But does it also hurt hygiene?

💔 The Survey Results:

68% said they clean less during a breakup
21% said they avoid their homes entirely
44% admitted their place got "gross" during a split

🧠 Science Behind the Mess:

Studies show emotional trauma lowers dopamine, which decreases motivation for routine tasks (source: Psychology Today, 2024).

🧽 The Comeback

52% said cleaning helped them feel more in control
39% said they eventually used cleaning to "reclaim the space"

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