UK’s messiest snacks REVEALED… and some of Brits’ favourite treats are top of the list

THE UK’s messiest snacks have been revealed – and crusty bread, sausage rolls, and Cadbury Flake are the worst offenders.

A league table of the crumbliest foods was compiled following a poll of 2,000 parents.

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Crusty bread and sausage rolls are one of the UK’s messiest snacks[/caption]

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Cadbury’s Flake chocolate bar was also on the list[/caption]

The research was commissioned by Bosch, which also identified the biggest crumb hotspots – with the back of the couch, in the car, and in bed the most notorious.

Other culprits for mess include Weetabix, grated cheese, and croissants.

While cream crackers and Hobnobs are also likely to have mums and dads hurriedly vacuuming-up the aftermath.

nd 55 per cent of parents said they have discovered ‘mystery particles’ in parts of the house during a deep clean – with no idea what food they came from.

While 63 per cent admitted they couldn’t tell you how long the crumbs have been there.

With 45 per cent admitting the flakes have likely been behind the sofa for more than a year – although the same amount admit it’s not always the kids who dropped the crumbs.

Almost four in 10 (38 per cent) revealed they’ve been guilty of spilling bits of food on the floor – vowing to vacuum it up later or hope their peckish pet dog scoffs them up.

As many as 46 per cent feel food mess is a part of their daily lives, and 24 per cent spend up to 10 minutes gathering crumbs a day.

But no food in the bedroom is a strict rule for 43 per cent of parents, while 42 per cent forbid snacking in the car.

It also emerged 22 per cent feel embarrassed when their family makes a mess in public – or someone else’s house.

While 62 per cent say overall, their family tends to be quite messy – both in and out of the home.

However, for 41 per cent, cleaning up is oddly satisfying, and 36 per cent reckon they have some of their best ideas when in scrub-mode.

While the study, carried out through OnePoll, found a third have cleaning to thank when it comes to procrastination – as it’s an easy job to get lost in.

Bosch commissioned the research to launch the Unlimited 7 Vacuum, which can reach narrow spaces, automatically adjust to different floor types, and has anti-hair wrap functionality.

Their spokesperson added: “We’ve all got an opinion on which foods cause the greatest cleaning chaos.

“The results might come as a surprise to some, while many parents may agree wholeheartedly!

“But despite the debate, it’s clear that the clean-up, regardless of the snack culprit, is something parents dread – even avoid in some cases.

“For those who don’t enjoy the cleaning element that comes with parenthood, following behind your family with a vacuum can be frustrating.

“We’re all about trying to make life simple, and since we know your family are highly unlikely to choose less crumbly foods, we’re here to make the clean-up easier for you.”

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The research was commissioned by Bosch[/caption]