My daughter is the slob, and she thinks I'm the abnormal one! Funny how things work. At one time I had even offered my daughter our one house to rent $200 cheaper than we rent to other people and she refused, because she said I would expect her to clean it. It was probably the best thing for us anyway but I tried to help her.
I'm with you guys, I like a tidy and clean house, and that is also santitary not only for appearances.
We also worked hard for what we have and want to keep it in good shape since we can't afford to be replacing things all the time just because we were too lazy to clean it. Dust and dirt does eventually turn into embedded stains. We didn't have much when we were young and never had things handed to us as allot do today. I think that also makes the difference in how you care for and appreciate it.
Just had to mention my totally opposite problems.
-- Jean (from PA)