I usually do that too, but I forgot about one game I was playing and when I went in there were sooooo many socks, weeds and wrappers. More, I think, than would have been there if I removed everything.

My experiment continues!

I'd love to see a screenshot of a house that is just plain wall-to-wall chaos of dirt, socks and wrappers LOL

I'm also a "neat freak" when it comes to my lil peeps' homes. It's the first thing I do (while checking for illnesses - if they're not sick, they get placed on a wrapper, sock or weed.) Sick ones get piled in the middle of the house until they have their meds, but they get to help clean as soon as they get it. lol I don't even give the fruits or handwash until the house is clean.

the first thing I do is look for socks, dirt, wrappers, and so on. Once the house is clean then any sicknesses get taken care of and then emails get read. After that, meals are prepared and if possible babies are made!! I just have to make sure my peeps have a clean home!!

First thing every time! After that I check the fridge. Then treat the sick then the rest like you do.

I have to admit to one problem though. Everytime one of my peeps passes away I cry. It's got so dh goes "now who died?"

Well, the results are in! I couldn't wait 7 days...the mess was driving me crazy, so here are the results after 4 days:

Messy family 1: 5 wrappers, 7 socks, 7 spots and 6 weeds: 25
Control family 1: 12 wrappers, 5 socks, 3 spots and 7 weeds:27

Messy family 2: 12 wrappers, 6 socks, 5 spots and 5 weeds: 28
Control family 2: 10 wrappers, 7 socks, 9 spots and 5 weeds:31

It looks like it doesn't make a big difference if you clean immediatly or not.

I also found that happiness level is NOT affected by the messy house. Everyone was still elated!

Here's a pic of part of the messiest house:

Thanks for sharing ajuma! I get worried each time I find a really well-hidden weed or wrapper that could've been sitting there for ages and how it affects their happiness.

That collectibles mod really does make them easier to look at!

You're welcome! It took a really long time to clean up though!

I finally decided to get mod because I still haven't found 2 bugs in my longest running game. It really does help!

Good information to know Ajuma Hubby is relieved because some days he barely has time to check for health and groceries, let alone clean up the house.