Cleanliness

[Galaxy]

Is it just me or does anyone else think its strange to want to clean the counter tops in the kitchen and around the toilet with anti-bacterial sprays or wipes. Is this OCD or just normal cleanliness?

[Spot-the-frog]

Sounds pretty normal to me. How many times a week or day do you do it?

[Caramel]

Sounds normal to me too-I clean both areas pretty much everyday (but then I live with a smelly boy lol!) :D:D:D:D

[DarkAsylum]

I think that is normal
But if someone was to clean the counter tops over and over with spray / wipes then id say that is OCD

[flori]

It sounds normal to me too.

[PanchoGoz]

If you do it and feel it's still not clean nd have to do it again, then you know you have an obsession forming. Otherwise, well done for being clean!

[Galaxy]

Thanks for your replies. Phew what a relief!

I only do it once a week but I agree if I did it more often then that would be obsessive.

I do have issues with contamination which I am trying to work on eg hand washing only when necessary:

1 After using the loo
2 Before eating
3 Before preparing food

I was given a book to read about 'Overcoming Compulsive Hand Washing' by my CBT therapist I'm afraid I have forgotten the name of the author. The above are regarded as normal hand-washing activities. It's not easy to do