Sims Won't Clean! (2024)

February 2021

Ancient thread, but replying because Google led me here. This basically happens because the Sims want to stack the dirty dish/glass you selected with another one, but they can't get to the other dish for some reason. Could be stuck in the microwave as others have mentioned - in my case, after a dinner party somehow (I have NO idea how), a couple of dirty plates got put on a display shelf high above my kitchen door. So I couldn't even see the dishes until I turned on wall view instead of cutaway... but once I dealt with those by manually dragging them onto a counter, everything was fine again.

In the meantime, if you can't find the "stuck" dish(es), you can manually drag the dirty dish/glass onto a sink and it will disappear.

Sims Won't Clean! (2024)

FAQs

Why is my sim refusing to clean up? ›

This basically happens because the Sims want to stack the dirty dish/glass you selected with another one, but they can't get to the other dish for some reason.

Why won't Sims clean dishes? ›

This is usually caused by something in the microwave or oven. See if you can empty them, if not, replace them.

How to find what's dirty in Sims 4? ›

Check your Sims inventory. Sometimes they can have dirty dishes in there. Also look on shelves and on other objects they can be placed on. Lastly check if anyone needs a bath.

Why does my Sims house get so dirty? ›

You need to make sure that each floor is cleaned regularly, whether your Sim does it or if you hire a Maid to do it for you, otherwise you'll get a dust build-up.

How do you make a Sim clean cheat? ›

To do this activate the cheat console, type in “testingcheats true”, and while holding the “Shift” key click on an object and chose “Make Dirty” if clean or “Make Clean” if dirty.

How do you fix hygiene in Sims 4? ›

In The Sims 4, a Sim can buy a special potion from the aspiration reward store for 100 satisfaction points, which will immediately fill the hygiene need. The Antiseptic trait can also be bought for 3000 satisfaction points, which makes the Sims hygiene meter decay slower.

Why is my kitchen not working Sims 4? ›

First, here are some common causes of this: Make sure the MOO cheat is not enabled when placing or moving your cabinets or items in the kitchen for troubleshooting. Blockage of the stove. To test this move the stove in the middle of the room or an adjacent room where there is no barrier and have your sim cook.

How do you make your Sims low hygiene? ›

Shake your device to make them throw up. Make them clean up the throw up and their hygiene will go down. You can also get them to swim in a dirty pool - they won't swim in the pool if you tap on it, but if you get them to go down a waterslide into a dirty pool they will!

Is there anything inappropriate in the Sims? ›

Nudity and sexual content

Players can make Sims have sex ('woohoo' in Simlish), which happens under the sheets or in other hidden places, so no nudity is shown. Characters are censored when they use the bathroom or can be seen in their underwear.

How do you clean everything in Sims 4? ›

Once you've got a vacuum, select the dust and then “Vacuum.” You can also click on the floor of a room you want to clean and choose “Vacuum to Perfection.” And voilà! The dust is gone. Regularly check your vacuum's storage and make sure to keep it empty, so it keeps cleaning correctly.

Can you be cheated on in The Sims 4? ›

The Sims 4

If an affair/cheating is noticed by the betrayed lover, they will become angry and relationships points will be lost. Sims involved in an affair can be convinced to leave their spouse, which immediately divorces the Sim from their spouse.

How to clean dust off the grid in Sims 4? ›

To clean the dust off the grid, follow these steps:
  1. Install an Eco lifestyle pack and buy a wind turbine and a solar panel.
  2. Look for a suitable spot with a good breeze and plenty of sunlight to place the wind turbine and solar panel and ensure they work perfectly. ...
  3. Now locate the vacuum cleaner and click on it.
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Do maids vacuum in Sims 4? ›

Maids and Butlers do not use the vacuum cleaner or stomp on dust bunnies.

Why is it so dark in my house Sims 4? ›

The darkness comes from no outside light being in the room as it is fully enclosed by walls, floor and ceiling. There is another thing you can do to lighten a space while you build. Select the room like you have done in your pic. Go up a level and click on the yellow outline and delete the ceiling while you work.

Why are my Sims refusing to do anything? ›

Sometimes if the sim(s) get too far 'in the red' on any of their needs they go a bit nuts and don't do what they need, and sometimes will also not listen to your directions for them to meet their needs also. Especially if more than one need gets super low.

What to do when your Sim doesn t want to do anything? ›

ResetSim method:

Type resetSim Firstname Lastname into the cheat bar and click Enter. Make sure you enter the name of the Sim you want to reset. For example: If you want to reset Gobias Koffi, type: resetSim Gobias Koffi, and press Enter.

Why is my Sim not picking up? ›

Check for any visible signs of damage like scratches or stains. Clean the SIM card and tray with a clean, dry cloth. Reinsert the SIM card, making sure it is properly installed in the tray. Once everything is secured back into place, turn your phone on again and see if the error is gone.

How do you clean up on Sims? ›

Once you've got a vacuum, select the dust and then “Vacuum.” You can also click on the floor of a room you want to clean and choose “Vacuum to Perfection.” And voilà! The dust is gone. Regularly check your vacuum's storage and make sure to keep it empty, so it keeps cleaning correctly.

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