Inviting people over and making them feel relaxed in a home you feel proud of—it’s all wonderful. Sadly, not everyone got the memo about being a good host and getting the bare basics right.
Internet users who still feel shaken by the experiences to this day spilled the tea about the most horrifying, disgusting, and shocking things they have witnessed after being invited over to someone’s home. We’re bringing you the creepiest and nastiest stories, and you’ll find them below. However bad you think things are—they’re worse.
#1
A girl moved to our small town and was having trouble making friends due to her poor hygiene. Hair was always greasy, bad acne that went untreated, general body hygiene was also lacking. I felt bad for her and attempted friendship. She came over to my place a few times before my parents asked me to not have her over anymore as her body odour was strong and it took awhile to air out the house after she left. So she got permission to allow me into thier house.
Well I come to find out her mom is a raging drunk who drinks a 40 oz of vodka daily, starting at 10am and drank until about 9ish pm. After she gets home from school she was expected to pour her mom's drinks because by that point mom was so wobbly-legged drunk that she couldn't walk to the kitchen and mix her own. The punishment for watering down drinks or not mixing them to mom's liking was getting banned from the bathroom. Actually. No shower, no toilets. She would walk to the gas station two blocks over if she needed the bathroom. That's why she was always unkempt and unwashed.
I told my parents about it and they let her come over and use our bathroom and shower daily. And I never once stepped foot in her house again. She was allowed to show up no questions asked to use the bathroom and shower whenever needed.
Well I come to find out her mom is a raging drunk who drinks a 40 oz of vodka daily, starting at 10am and drank until about 9ish pm. After she gets home from school she was expected to pour her mom's drinks because by that point mom was so wobbly-legged drunk that she couldn't walk to the kitchen and mix her own. The punishment for watering down drinks or not mixing them to mom's liking was getting banned from the bathroom. Actually. No shower, no toilets. She would walk to the gas station two blocks over if she needed the bathroom. That's why she was always unkempt and unwashed.
I told my parents about it and they let her come over and use our bathroom and shower daily. And I never once stepped foot in her house again. She was allowed to show up no questions asked to use the bathroom and shower whenever needed.
41points
#2
Went to pick up a cat someone was going to "take to be euthanized" which we all know is they just want rid of the animal and its mostly a pity cry.
Went to pick up this animal... and we couldn't find her. Took almost 45 min to hunt her. There was NO WAY i was stepping foot back into that place. And NO WAY I was leaving without that cat. I'd call Animal Control before I'd leave a house rat in that condition. Our shoes STUCK to the floor, and they had TWO stoves because one was too dirty to keep using.
I cannot go on.... Muffin got rescued!! That's all that mattered!
Went to pick up this animal... and we couldn't find her. Took almost 45 min to hunt her. There was NO WAY i was stepping foot back into that place. And NO WAY I was leaving without that cat. I'd call Animal Control before I'd leave a house rat in that condition. Our shoes STUCK to the floor, and they had TWO stoves because one was too dirty to keep using.
I cannot go on.... Muffin got rescued!! That's all that mattered!
24points
#3
When over to a friend’s house for the first time in middle school and it smelled HEAVILY of dog. We walk into her bedroom and there was a pile of dried dog feces on her sheets. She walked up, visibly annoyed, and smacked it on the floor with her hand and promptly sat down on the bed.
I was horrified.
I was horrified.
23points
We all have numerous responsibilities and activities that eat up our time, energy, and focus: work, studies, parenting, hobbies, having some semblance of a decent social life, etc. So, unless you’re already in the habit of being super clean, keeping your home constantly tidy can be, well, a real chore. However, it’s vital that you make time to clean regularly. Not only to be proud of your home and leave a good impression on your guests (we all want to be liked and respected), but also to protect your health and others'.
Regular cleaning reduces the amount of bacteria, viruses, dust, and pests in your home, lowering the risk of illness and allergies. It helps if you make even a simple plan for cleaning your home throughout the week or month. For example, you can do a bit of dusting and decluttering before you start vacuuming and mopping.
According to Healthline, you should focus on frequently touched surfaces, change your bedding, fight mold in the bathroom, and reduce the risk of cross-contamination in your kitchen. It’s important not to use the same cloth on multiple surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
#4
Locks on the outside of the bedroom doors.
18points
#5
Roach infestation and they acted like it was no big deal, which means they were used to it. I couldn't sleep at all and I called my mom (I was at a sleepover) bright and early that next morning to come get me lol. Never went back to that person's house.
17points
#6
I got invited to a bbq and when I arrived I went straight to the backyard to say hello and make small talk with the homeowner. I noticed he had four little goats in a makeshift pen. I check them out but seeing them standing around and laying down in the urine and feces covered concrete floor grossed me out so I went into their house to say hi to the people inside.
A few minutes later the goats wander into the house and hop up onto their sofas, plop down on the carpet, jump up on their tables, etc. I ask the guy if they’re supposed to be in the house and he says he lets them in all the time.
A few minutes later the goats wander into the house and hop up onto their sofas, plop down on the carpet, jump up on their tables, etc. I ask the guy if they’re supposed to be in the house and he says he lets them in all the time.
17points
As per Healthline, a sample room-to-room cleaning action plan could look something like this:
- Take a laundry bag and a garbage bag, go from room to room, and collect dirty laundry for washing, as well as trash that needs to be thrown out
- Start washing your clothes, as well as your bedding, in between your chores
- Dust all the surface areas with a damp rag or microfiber cloth, from windowsills and furniture surfaces to bookshelves and the tops of pictures and mirrors
- Clean the surfaces in your kitchen, including the counters, sink, cabinets, and appliances, as well as the inside of your microwave oven if you have one
- Clean the inside of your fridge three to four times a year, and your oven every three to six months
- Clean the surfaces in your bathroom, including the toilet, shower, bathtub, counters, sink, and mirror
- Wipe down your doorknobs, door handles, and staircase railings, as well as your walls if needed
- Vacuum the floor and soft furniture, then mop the floor if needed
- Make your bed
- Wash the dishes or run your dishwasher, then put your dishes away
- Change your bath mat and towels to clean ones, and replace the dishcloths in the kitchen
- Clean your windows
#7
There were multiple things at this place, such as the entrance staircase swaying away from the house..
But the small tree (about 10 inches) growing out of the layer of dirt built up on the rim of the toilet still haunts me.
But the small tree (about 10 inches) growing out of the layer of dirt built up on the rim of the toilet still haunts me.
14points
#8
They (family of 4) shared one toothbrush. They were not poor..
13points
#9
Communal urine bucket.
13points
Which of these real-life horror stories creeped you out the most, and why? What are some of your biggest pet peeves and the red flags you’re on the lookout for when you visit someone else’s home?
What’s the worst home you’ve ever visited? What scared you the most?
What do you think makes you a good host? How do you keep your home clean and tidy, despite all the other important responsibilities you have?
Share your thoughts and nightmare stories in the comments at the bottom of this post.
#10
I went over to my friend's house around 15 years old. We were hanging out in her room until her dad came in and told us to leave so he could nap.
In her bed.
The house had 4 bedrooms, couches and her parents had their own room.
In her bed.
The house had 4 bedrooms, couches and her parents had their own room.
12points
#11
Famous crime scene photos framed on the wall.
12points
#12
My buddy and I wound up at an after bar “party” at some random dude’s house. We had a few beers and I asked where the bathroom was. He told me to just go in the kitchen sink cuz his bathroom wasn’t operational.
12points
#13
Their little dog lived in a cage 24/7.
12points
#14
Went to play board games at a friend's house. The whole apartment was caked in dirt and cans and bottles were strewn everywhere. At least it wasn't smelly but it was quite disgusting. There was also a baked salmon on an oven plate on the table. I assumed it was several days old. Then his roommate came back and just casually started eating the salmon from the table. I asked how long had it been on the table and he said he made it for lunch the day before. It was like 8pm. How that man is [alive] is beyond me.
11points
#15
Fleas jumping everywhere.
11points
#16
When I was in my early 20’s I was in the military and was invited to a coworkers house to basically hang out, drink, and party. My coworker lived with his wife and toddler in base housing.
The entire house was trashed with trash and dirty diapers. I mean, this stuff was everywhere. The hallways to the bedrooms and bathroom were lined with dirty diapers on the floor. The bathroom floor had dirty diapers and wipes just growing in a pile on the floor.
A couple weeks later, I “heard” that his supervisor and some other higher ups got involved. A few months after that I heard the guy received some punishment and either got kicked out or transferred. I never saw him again after that.
The entire house was trashed with trash and dirty diapers. I mean, this stuff was everywhere. The hallways to the bedrooms and bathroom were lined with dirty diapers on the floor. The bathroom floor had dirty diapers and wipes just growing in a pile on the floor.
A couple weeks later, I “heard” that his supervisor and some other higher ups got involved. A few months after that I heard the guy received some punishment and either got kicked out or transferred. I never saw him again after that.
11points
#17
They had a carpeted room without furniture they used for their multiple animals to use as a bathroom.
11points
#18
Stayed the night at a friends house and woke up the next day covered in bed bug bites.
10points
#19
They had chained their beautiful sweet dog, a lovely Labradoodle named Chester out back, wouldn't let him in, and said coolly, oh yeah he sleeps out there. Walked out, never went back. Actually never saw them again.
10points
#20
One of my dogs came from an ex-friend’s house. He’s a tiny chihuahua, and their house was a hoarder house. He was missing for three days, and she was unable to find him, asking for my help. I found him under a stack of debris and items that fell on him and trapped him. Then she offered me Girl Scout cookies from her freezer, snd when she pulled them out the freezer to offer them to me… clumps of dust and hair fell out with the box.
I told her no, but I wasn’t leaving this little guy in those conditions, that he was coming with me. She reluctantly agreed. I feel bad for leaving the other animals behind, but I could only take one. He was tiny and emaciated and was in more danger as the other dogs and her sphinx cat were much larger. It’s okay, though, because her SIL ended up calling CPS on her since the child was also in deplorable conditions. In the process the authorities removed the remaining animals from the home. This is also why we are ex-friend’s because the time of events led her to believe it was me.
I told her no, but I wasn’t leaving this little guy in those conditions, that he was coming with me. She reluctantly agreed. I feel bad for leaving the other animals behind, but I could only take one. He was tiny and emaciated and was in more danger as the other dogs and her sphinx cat were much larger. It’s okay, though, because her SIL ended up calling CPS on her since the child was also in deplorable conditions. In the process the authorities removed the remaining animals from the home. This is also why we are ex-friend’s because the time of events led her to believe it was me.
10points