Domestic entropy

[Oralee]

The tendency of a household to became increasingly disorganized, untidy, and unmanagable.
Characteristics:
Rather than compress into small spaces, items tend to redistribute to evenly fill all available space (the Stuffed Animal Effect). Rather than organize into separate, [homogeneous], classifiable and finite collections, items tend to mix into heterogenous open sets (the Junk Drawer Effect). Even if they are not used, without intervention items and surfaces inevitably get dirtier and not cleaner (the [Crunchy Towel] Effect). Partially enclosed items left unobserved for an extended period will, when retrieved for use, contain one or more dead bugs (the [Cuisinart] Effect). Attempts to organize specific areas will always result in some other area becoming less organized (the Spare Linen Effect).
The tendency of the household toward randomness is a feedback cycle. Disorganization leads to perceived [attrition] which leads to aquisition of additional items, which in turn increase the Domestic Entropy of the household (the Nine Rolls of [Sticky Tape] Effect).