Catsitter unearths a "biohazard" of mess in her proud sister-in-law's kitchen, hilariously blames the cat's mischief so she can clean and avoid any family drama: 'I have no energy for family gossip'

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Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor
Aug 12, 2025 7:00 AM EDT

Cats get up to all kinds of mischief when we're out of the house, and this catsitter was going to use this common knowledge as the purrfect leverage to tidy up their in-laws' house. After setting foot in their home to feed their kitty while they were on vacation, this catsitter was horrified to discover a disgustingly dirty kitchen. 

It was not just any mess blocking the sitter's access to the feline's canned food, but there was rotting food, hoards of pests, and a mysteriously sticky walk to the fridge. Who knows how the grossness started, but it was all about to end right here and right now with a clean-freak catsitter on a mission. 

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  • WIBTA if I cleaned my SIL's kitchen? I got asked to feed my SIL's (31F) cat while she's away for 7 days. Tonight I went to feed the cat and clumsy me got some wet cat food on my hands so I went to the kitchen to wash it off.
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  • Upon opening the door a massive stench hit my nose and I nearly threw up. All worktops were covered in dirty dishes, there were fruit flies everywhere and floors were covered in who knows what. The smell was absolutely the worst, it smelled like
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  • inside broken fridge with food after being left for a while. My nose wasn't strong enough to venture in to find the smell source. Now, would I be an ah le if I cleaned it while she and her husband (36m)are away? Things to consider:
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  • 1. Few years ago my MIL done that and SIL was very crossed about her crossing boundaries to the point where she would be funny with her for a long time.
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  • 2. She is in her first trimester of pregnancy after trying to get pregnant for 10+ years. I'm worried about her and baby.
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  • 3. I'm not closed with either of them, so I'm not too worried about falling out. However I'm known in the family as the one that goes against the grain and this is could be viewed as me trying to prove something.
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  • Now, if I decide to clean it, I would do it only because she's pregnant. I do not want any acknowledgment or praises. This would not turn into family gossip as I have no need or energy for it. So, Reddit, what do you think?
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  • To avoid a pawtentially disastrous strife with her in-laws, this catsitter decided to blame the kitty for her excessive cleaning. Knowing that the sister-in-law would be ashamed to be called out for her uncouth kitchen, the feline became the source of the blame that would save him from a week-long environment of filth. Sometimes we have to play the enemy to be the hero, and that's exactly the role this kitten played.

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  • Small update and some info: First of all, neither of them are my siblings. My husband is the brother of my SIL. MIL who cleaned the house previously is my husband and SIL's mother. I can't message them while they are away due to their location (no signal or WI FI). My SIL and BIL works ridiculous hours and both deal with depre son.
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  • So, I went in today and tried to locate the smell location plus see if I can see if there's any fruit left behind for flies. Yes, I wore mask and gloves.
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  • Guys, the smell came from who knows how many days (weeks!?) old gravy. GRAVY. According to their meal plan on the fridge last week they had nothing with the gravy. It had its own ecosystem growing in the pot. I swear I think I blacked out a bit trying to clean
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  • it. Fruit flies were enjoying half rotten cherries which I found all over the floor and in gaps between the cupboards. Dishes had nice amount of mould growing and if not mould then dried up de d fruit flies. I cleaned/ soaked the dishes, cleaned/ hid any possible food
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  • recourses for flies and set the traps and light for the flies. Tomorrow I will go to wipe down the cupboards and clean the floors as I ran out of steam today. I won't reorganise anything or
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  • go through the cupboards/ fridge. I won't do any deep clean either, just get rid of the biohazards and then just wait to see what happens when they come back home. Will update if any of you are interested.
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  • bopperbopper ⚫ I would clean it and just said the cat made a mess so you had to clean it up
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  • observefirst13. Yes, the cat went on a rampage lol
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  • "I mean, maybe the cat really did use all those dishes. You don't know his life"

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  • fudge_monkies . If you really think she'll be upset, you could tell her you had to clean some mess the cat made. I mean, maybe the cat really did use all those dishes. You don't know his life. >>
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  • Live-Tomorrow-4865 I would feel so sorry for kitty, I'd feel compelled to clean it. That's probably the wrong answer but... Ugh, who leaves insect attracting garbage?
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  • ModeratelyAdorable ⚫ CLEAN IT! I would never take care of a pet in a full on biohazard zone. Zestyclose_Media_548. Clean it for the sake of the kitty. Take pictures of the mess before though and after.
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  • AlllzLost Clean it! And do NOT tell anyone !!! If SHE tells that's different but You Say Nothing. Also just clean it - don't super clean it or change things. Wash what's dirty, put it away (do Not clean out cabinet) and throw out bad food. Wipe out fridge, hit floors with a quick mop and Be Done .
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