Try this
- Choose the exact surface or room use that is creating difficulty.
- Compare a practical arrangement for that area, including when it needs to be clear. Avoid beginning with a global assessment of either person’s tidiness.
A worked example
“Could we keep this part of the table clear for breakfast?”
An invented example to adapt, not a real exchange or a script you have to follow.
Before you leave it here
Choose a specific area and a practical arrangement before discussing broader habits.