What Type of Clutterer Are You? Take This 2-Minute Quiz to Find Out

What Type of Clutterer Are You? Take This 2-Minute Quiz to Find Out

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7/14/20262 min read

A woman on a sofa and a dog laying on the floor in a living room in a messy room
A woman on a sofa and a dog laying on the floor in a living room in a messy room

Have you ever spent an entire afternoon organizing a room, only to find it cluttered again a few days later? Or purchased storage bins and drawer organizers, hoping they would solve the problem, only to realize your home still feels overwhelming? The truth is that clutter doesn't usually happen because you're lazy or disorganized. It happens because each of us has habits, routines, and ways of thinking that contribute to how clutter builds up in our homes.

Understanding your clutter personality is one of the most important steps toward creating lasting organization. When you know why clutter accumulates, you can choose solutions that address the real problem instead of treating the symptoms. For example, someone who struggles to let go of belongings needs a different strategy than someone who simply forgets to put things away. By identifying your clutter personality, you'll be able to focus your efforts where they'll make the biggest difference—and create organizing systems that are easier to maintain over time.

The Five Clutter Personalities

1. The "I'll Do It Later" Clutterer 🫩

Motto

"I'll put it away after I finish this..."

Characteristics

  • Leaves items on counters.

  • Starts projects but doesn't finish putting things away.

  • Has good intentions.

  • Home isn't necessarily full of stuff.

  • Clutter comes from unfinished tasks.

2. The "Just in Case" Keeper 🤔

Motto

"I might need this someday."

Characteristics

  • Keeps duplicates.

  • Stores broken items.

  • Saves gift bags.

  • Holds onto old cords.

  • Doesn't like wasting money.

3. The Hidden Clutter Collector 🫣

Motto

"If I can't see it, it's organized."

Characteristics

  • Stuffed drawers.

  • Overflowing closets.

  • Cabinets that won't close.

  • Looks organized on the surface.

4. The Overwhelmed Clutterer 🥵

Motto

"I don't even know where to start."

Characteristics

  • Avoids organizing.

  • Gets overwhelmed.

  • Starts everywhere.

  • Finishes nowhere.

5. The Aspirational Organizer 🤩

Motto

"I just need better organizers."

Characteristics

  • Loves buying containers.

  • Watches organizing videos.

  • Shops before decluttering.

  • Has beautiful baskets full of clutter.

✨📋⏬You can download this free quiz to discover your clutter personality and learn the first step toward making your everyday life a little easier.