Cleanliness

See also: Hygiene and inZOI

Cleanliness refers to how clean or dirty the home and lot are for the Zois living there. Maintaining a clean home is important for a Zoi's well-being. If the level gets too low, it can affect relationships and make Zois dirty faster. Letting a home go unmanaged will reduce cleanliness, so take care of your space.

How to Clean (Quick Guide)

Click on dirty floors or furniture to clean them and restore their shine. To clean, you will need a broom or a vacuum cleaner. Press the Build Mode button, go to Furniture - Bathroom, and select the vacuum cleaner icon to purchase one. If a Zoi's clothes get dirty, use a washing machine to do the laundry.

Importance of Cleanliness

Keeping the home clean is crucial for several reasons:

• Mood and Hygiene: A low cleanliness level negatively affects the mood of Zois and causes their Hygiene need to decrease faster. Dirty clothes specifically make a Zoi Uncomfortable.
• Relationships: Poor home cleanliness can strain relationships between family members. Zois might avoid interacting with other Zois who are wearing dirty clothes.

Checking Cleanliness Level

Checking the Home Information screen for Cleanliness levels

You can monitor the cleanliness status in a few ways:

• Home Information Screen: Select the Home Information option on the right side of the screen or by selecting the house in Edit City. This displays a Cleanliness meter for the home and a counter for the number of Dirty Zois (Zois needing a bath or clean clothes).
• Visual Cues: A dirty home will become visually apparent. Furnishings, floors, and rugs will develop a marbled, dusty appearance.

Cleaning the Home

A Zoi using a vacuum cleaner to clean the floor.

Keeping the home tidy requires cleaning dirty surfaces and objects. Zois who clean their own home will increase their Housework skill.

Required Cleaning Items

To clean the home, Zois need specific tools. These can be purchased in Build Mode:

1. Click the Build Mode button (or [I] key).
2. Select Furniture.
3. Go to the Bathroom tab.
4. Scroll down or click the vacuum icon to find cleaning items.

Available items include:

Cleaning Items

Item	Effect	Skill Req.	Price
Mop	Quick dirt removal. Can clean three times consecutively when commanded.	None	15
Broom	Least efficient for heavy dirt. Appears to be used outside. Can clean three times consecutively when commanded.	None	18
Cordless Vacuum Cleaner	Standard cleaning. Can clean five times consecutively when commanded.	None	35
Premium Cordless Vacuum Cleaner	Cleans a larger area per action. Can clean five times consecutively when commanded.	Housework Level 3	450

Place at least one cleaning item in the home for Zois to use. All items can be used repeatedly.

Methods of Cleaning

Manual Cleaning (Clicking)

You can direct a Zoi to clean specific spots:

• Click on dirty floors or furniture.
• If clicking the floor, you can choose which available cleaning item to use.
• Cleaning a section of floor (Clean Here) is often more efficient as it cleans surrounding furnishings simultaneously. Cleaning individual furniture pieces is less effective.

Commanding a Zoi to Clean

This is the most efficient way to clean larger areas:

• Select the Zoi and choose a cleaning action, or click directly on a cleaning item (like a mop or vacuum).
• Choose the option to clean multiple times (like Clean 3 times or Clean 5 times, depending on the tool).
• The Zoi will automatically move around the home, cleaning dirty areas until the commanded number of actions is complete or the house is clean. You may need to repeat the command for very large or dirty homes.

Hiring a Cleaner

If Zois are too busy or you prefer professional help, you can hire a cleaner:

1. Click the Zoi's Smartphone.
2. Go to Pocket Market.
3. Select the Home Services tab, then Cleaning.
4. Choose a service:
   • Spick-And-Span Cleaning: Costs 100 Meow, stays for approximately one hour.
   • Good-As-New-Cleaning: Costs 500 Meow, stays for approximately two hours.
5. After purchasing, the cleaner will arrive shortly. You'll receive a notification.
6. Important: You must click on the cleaner when they arrive and invite them in before they start working.
7. Cleaners will clean floors and surfaces, and also tidy up by putting away items like books, throwing out trash, and cleaning dirty dishes.

Cleaning Clothes (Laundry)

A Zoi using a washing machine. (Placeholder - replace with actual image if available)

A Zoi using a washing machine. (Placeholder - replace with actual image if available)

Zois' clothes get dirty over time and need washing. Wearing dirty clothes makes Zois Uncomfortable and can negatively impact social interactions.

Requirements

A washing machine is required. Currently, there are no laundromat services available.

Buying a Washing Machine

1. Enter Build Mode.
2. Select Furniture, then Bathroom.
3. Select the washing machine icon.
4. Choose a model (multiple options available, all perform the same function) and place it in a suitably spacious location in the home.

How to Wash Clothes

• Adults and Teens: Click on the washing machine and select 'Wash Laundry'. The Zoi will then use the machine.
• Children: Children cannot do laundry themselves. Select the child, click the washing machine, and choose 'Ask them to do Laundry'. Select an available family member currently at home from the menu. The chosen helper and the child will then do the laundry together.

Automating Laundry

You can encourage a Zoi to do laundry autonomously:

1. Open the Zoi Card.
2. Go to Edit Preferences.
3. Select Laundry as a preference.