Dirty/Clean and the Dating Scene

Can Slobs and Neat Freaks Find Romance and Happiness? Would you rather date a neat freak or a slob? Have you ever ended a relationship over cleanliness? How important is cleanliness compatibility when it comes to dating and relationships? Who takes cleanliness more seriously men or women? A recent online survey of 3,000 individuals, sponsored by Yahoo! Personals and The Clorox Company, revealed how cleaning habits affect dating and relationships. Kristen Sasser, of Yahoo! Personals and Harold Baker, also known as Dr. Laundry, are available to talk to your listeners about cleanliness compatibility and to discuss the interesting survey results and key findings. Key Findings Ģ Almost one-third of respondents (32%) said a persons domestic cleaning habits are very important or even a deal-breaker Ģ More people would rather date a germ freak (65%) than a complete slob (35%) Ģ Faced with a new love who was funny and smart, but also a terrible slob, almost one-third (32%) said they would try to change their new loves behavior Ģ Six out of ten respondents consider cleaning compatibility to be as important as sharing common interests and said they would consider cleanliness as a trait they would look for when online dating Ģ One in ten respondents have actually ended a relationship due to domestic cleanliness incompatibility. About the Talent: Kristen Sasser is the resident online dating expert at Yahoo! Personals, and is able to provide insight into this new survey and what is means for the slobs and neat freaks of the dating world. As an online dater herself, she can talk about dating tips, etiquette, and the best and worst ways to break through the clutter. Harold Baker, Dr. Laundry is Associate Research Fellow for The Clorox Companys laundry division. No stain is too tough for Dr. Laundry who holds a chemistry degree from the University of South Florida ( Tampa ). He now battles dirt from his home base in Pleasanton , California . https://videos.whiteblox.com/gnb/secure/player.aspx?sid=35355