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There are neat roommates, and then there are the ones who treat the apartment like a museum of mess. From sink stalagmites to trash avalanches and closets that bite back, here are 20 roommates whose cleaning habits made “move out” sound like self-care.

1. That’s one filthy sink

A white bathroom sink with stains, toothpaste residue, and some grime around the drain. The faucet is old with spots, and toiletries are visible in the background.
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2. Nothing beats a leaky bag of trash

A black trash bag is leaning against a white wall with dark baseboard. There is a wet stain and small debris on the concrete floor near the bag and wall.
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3. How can someone sleep here?

A messy bedroom with an unmade mattress on the floor, clothes, trash, and various items scattered across the carpet. Furniture includes a small nightstand, dresser, and shelving, all cluttered with objects. The room appears disorganized.
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4. Can you imagine having to share this bathroom?

A messy bathroom with open drawers, scattered tissues, and various items strewn across the floor and counter. The sink area appears disorganized with toiletries and towels in disarray.
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5. Roommate forgot he was cooking

A melted gray pot is deformed and stuck to the stove burner in both images, showing kitchen damage caused by overheating or leaving the pot unattended.
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6. What a messy shave that was

A dirty bathroom sink with stains, a hair straightener resting on the edge, a razor, toiletries, and cords on the counter. The faucet is visible, and the area appears cluttered and unkempt.
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7. “I think my roommate doesn’t like me”

A hand holding a partially eaten chocolate-drizzled cookie over an empty plastic cookie tray on a dark marble countertop. An opened foil wrapper and a clear plastic cup are nearby.
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8. This roommate broke the TV before moving out

A TV screen with severe damage, showing large black and blue cracks and vertical lines that distort the image. A “No Signal” message is partially visible on the distorted display. The room is dimly lit.
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9. “I don’t understand the message”

A black frying pan is placed on a light wooden floor near a closed white door. The shadow of a person is cast across the floor and door.
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10. This is totally safe and clean

A kitchen stove with a cast iron skillet containing food remnants, a knife on a potholder, a container of salt, utensils in a holder, a mortar and pestle, and a digital clock showing 1:18.
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11. This roommate decided to take over the balcony because she wasn’t feeling like cleaning her room

A balcony with a glass table, two black chairs, a pink water bottle, a closed red tablet, and a basket with pink blankets. The area is enclosed by a white railing and a privacy screen. Sunlight casts warm light on the scene.
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12. Interesting game night

A cluttered living room with a messy coffee table, scattered items on the floor, an overturned chair, and an open box. A sofa with a pillow sits beside the table, and a laptop is open nearby.
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13. This roommate has some anger issues

A white door with a jagged hole near the center is shown in a well-lit hallway. A black bag sits on the floor nearby, and a mirror reflects greenery outside.
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14. When you get a hoarder for a roommate

A cluttered room with piles of miscellaneous items, including boxes, bags, and papers, scattered around. Sunlight filters through blue curtains, partially illuminating the disorganized space.
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15. Chores? Don’t know anything about them

A kitchen sink overflowing with dirty dishes, pots, pans, and utensils. Countertops around the sink are cluttered with various kitchen items, including soap, towels, and boxes. The kitchen appears messy and busy.
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16. This roommate leaves paper globs in the toilet every day

A white toilet with the lid up has crumpled tissue paper inside the bowl. In the background, a trash bin with used paper and a wire shelf are visible. The bathroom floor is tiled.
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17. This one likes to do the dishes in the shower

Plastic dishes, bowls, containers, a spoon, a cup, and a green basket are scattered on a white tiled shower floor near a drain. Some items are overturned and disorganized.
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18. I think there’s room for one more

An overflowing trash can with pizza boxes, paper towels, and other trash stacked above the rim, next to a large silver trash bin and a window with white blinds.
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19. This roommate let his artistic spirit flow

White tiled wall covered in abstract, messy blue, purple, and red paint streaks and splatters, extending onto the adjacent walls and creating a chaotic, expressive art scene.
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20. How many iced coffees do you need?

A cluttered refrigerator filled with pizza boxes, iced Starbucks drinks, takeout containers, and various food items. The lower shelf has two items labeled “Mine” in orange text.
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