David Beckham has revealed the cleaning hack he’s supposed to do before bed — admitting “it’s weird” — while also shedding light on his compulsive organization.
The footballer, 47, talked about his lifelong battle with OCD in his upcoming Netflix series, explaining how he spends hours cleaning and tidying up after his family has gone to bed because he “hates” getting up in the morning. go mess around.
One of his most intriguing habits is his attention to detail on his candles, as he follows proper protocol for burning candles with militant precision.
He explained what he does after burning candles: ‘It is tiring to clean all the candles. I cut the wax, I clean the glass, that’s my favorite hate, the smoke around the inside of a candle… I know, it’s weird.’
In addition to his candles, David famously revealed that he’s militant about the order he keeps his Pepsi cans in the fridge – with a need for symmetry being key.
Keeping up: David Beckham has revealed the one cleaning hack he has to do before bed – and admits ‘it’s weird’
Home proud: The footballer, 47, spoke about his lifelong battle with OCD in his upcoming Netflix series, explaining how he spends hours cleaning and tidying after his family has gone to bed because he ‘hates it’ to go mess around in the morning
A vision: Victoria is depicted in their home with candles displayed at the table
The proper way to burn candles – often not followed by burners – is to cut off the wick, let the wax melt all the way through, and never blow it out until the top layer of wax has burned all the way through.
His cans, meanwhile, should be flat with labels pointing outward. He revealed, “I put my Pepsi cans in the fridge and if one is too many I put it in another cupboard somewhere. I have that problem…
“I’m going to a hotel room. Before I can relax I have to move all the folders and all the books and put them in a drawer. Everything has to be perfect.’
He added that he “would like” to get rid of OCD, but “can’t stop” his compulsive behavior.
Victoria has also previously commented on her husband’s behavior. She said, “He’s got that obsessive-compulsive thing where everything has to go with it. When you open our refrigerator, it’s all coordinated on both sides.
‘We have three refrigerators: food in one, salad in another and drinks in the third. With the drinks, everything is symmetrical. If there are three cans, he throws one away, because it must be an even number.’
David will expose his lifelong OCD struggle in an upcoming Netflix series, which will reveal a pattern of compulsive behavior that has him spending hours every night cleaning his house.
His brood: David, Victoria and their children live in a massive £25 million mansion in Holland Park, London
Oh no! Victoria has previously given a peek into her bedroom – which was all messy in the clip
Filmed by a camera crew in his kitchen, David explains, “I clean it so well, I’m not sure my wife really appreciates it that much, honestly.
‘The fact that when everyone is in bed, I walk around, make the candles, adjust the lights, make sure everything is tidy.
“I hate coming down in the morning and there’s cups and plates and, you know, bowls. It is tiring to clean every candle.
“I cut the candle wax, I clean the glass, that’s my pet hate, the smoke around the inside of a candle… I know, it’s weird.”
The Beckhams live in a £25 million mansion in Holland Park, London, which they bought in 2013. The house has eight bathrooms, seven bedrooms and also has a gym and spa.
OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a mental health condition that can affect anyone at any age. Sufferers typically develop obsessive thoughts and compulsions that significantly affect their daily lives.
This can manifest in many ways, including cleaning to a certain standard, body dysmorphia, compulsive skin picking, and hoarding, says Mind.
Victoria tells the crew, “He’s just so perfect,” before telling David that he’s “appreciated.”
But he jokes to the production team, “Don’t believe that for a second. She sounds so sarcastic when she says it.’
It’s not the first time his wife has gushed over him in recent weeks. Earlier this month, Victoria and David took a stroll along a beach in Miami and were filmed arm in arm enjoying their trip.
Alongside the heartwarming clip posted to her Instagram Stories, Victoria wrote, “I think I’ll keep it.”
Last July, Netflix confirmed a docuseries starring the sportsman, following reports that he had signed a £16 million deal with the streaming giant.
Here she is: Victoria poses in the couple’s tidy home, which has eight bedrooms and a spa
In the new programme, David will uncover his humble beginnings in the working class East London, and the drive and determination that led him to become one of the most recognizable and scrutinized athletes of all time.
It features a mix of never-before-seen personal archive footage from the past forty years, as well as interviews with David himself, his family and friends, and key figures who have been part of his journey both on and off the field.
The project is led by Academy Award winner Fisher Stevens, who serves as director and executive producer, along with Academy Award and Emmy Award winning producer John Battsek.
David is producing the project with his TV company Studio 99, which launched in 2019, in partnership with Ventureland.
The ex-Manchester United player wrote in an Instagram post: ‘I am delighted to confirm that I am collaborating with @Netflix on a documentary series about my life and career.
“The series features unseen archives, untold stories and interviews with the people who have been part of my journey.
The series is directed and produced by Academy Award winners @fisherstevens and John Battsek. Check out this space… @studio99.”
He was reportedly inspired by the Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance, which began streaming on the platform in 2020.
Beckham has spoken openly about his battle with OCD for two decades.
As early as 2006, he told the Daily Mail how he would count clothes and arrange magazines in straight lines and symmetrical patterns. And he added that one of the reasons he keeps getting tattoos is because he’s addicted to the pain of the needle.
Beckham said, “I have obsessive-compulsive disorder where I have to have everything in a straight line or everything in pairs.”
Couple: In new footage, he admits the condition forces him to clean his used candles every day – and even blames Victoria, 49, for leaving the salt out at one point