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The Times of India

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Psychology says people who clean the kitchen slab right after cooking may be doing this to feel in control; know the surprising mental habit behind it

In many Indian homes, the day ends in the kitchen. The last roti is served, the gas is turned off, and then comes a small ritual, using a damp cloth, a few firm strokes across the slab, and a final look to make sure everything shines. While some people do it once to finally clean the slab or the utensils, there are others who do it again and again before they can finally switch off the light.Most of us have noticed this habit in someone close to us, or in ourselves, and they cannot sit down calm

30 Sep 2026 12:00 pm