So you’re standing in the middle of your living room, searching every nook and cranny to no avail. You know you put them down somewhere, but now they are nowhere to be found. The harder you look, the more frustrating it becomes—until, finally, you give up. As it turns out, this scenario isn’t so uncommon—in fact, it happens so often that statisticians have decided to shed some light on the issue by studying how often items go missing at home. Take a look at their results below and consider yourself warned!
Laptops
According to a new study, laptops are the most common item to go missing in American households. The study, conducted by the security firm SimpliSafe, surveyed 2,000 people across the country about the items they’ve lost or had stolen from their homes.
Laptops topped the list, with 25% of respondents saying they’d lost one at some point. Behind them were jewelry (20%), electronics (19%), and wallets (18%). Oddly enough, cell phones were only fourth on the list, but this may be because many Americans use smartphones as both cellphones and computers.
Televisions
It’s no surprise that televisions are one of the most commonly misplaced items in the home. After all, they’re large, expensive, and not exactly easy to move. But according to a new study, there’s another reason why TVs go missing: they’re often used as a makeshift replacement for a coffee table or end table. So if you can’t find your TV remote, check the couch cushions!
Car keys
A new study has revealed the most common items that go missing at home – and car keys top the list! According to the research, an estimated 1 in 10 people have lost their car keys at least once. And if you’ve ever misplaced your keys, you know how frustrating it can be. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to help prevent this from happening. For example, make sure to always put your keys in the same place when you come home.
Pets
According to the study, the most common items to go missing are pets. In fact, one in three households reported a pet going missing in the past year. Dogs are the most likely to go missing, followed by cats. If you have a pet, be sure to keep a close eye on them and consider micro shipping them for extra peace of mind.
Strollers
If you’ve ever lost your keys or sunglasses, you’re not alone. A new study reveals that the most common items that go missing at home are strollers, keys, and sunglasses. The study, conducted by the online lost and found service Unclaimed Baggage, surveyed 2,000 people about the items they’ve lost or had stolen from their homes.
Cell phones
According to the study, the most common item to go missing is a cell phone. This is likely because we take our phones with us everywhere we go, making them more susceptible to being misplaced or lost. To avoid losing your phone, the best thing you can do is keep it in a designated spot when you’re not using it. That way, you’ll always know where it is when you need it.
Sunglasses
According to the study, the most common item to go missing is a pair of sunglasses. This is likely because they are small and easy to misplace. Plus, they are often taken off and put down in different places, making them more difficult to keep track of.
If you’re constantly misplacing your sunglasses, try keeping them in the same spot every time you take them off. For example, put them on a hook by the door or in a drawer by your bed. Other items commonly left behind include jewelry, keys, wallets, mobile phones and laptops. The top five items people lost during the three-month study were: phone charger (22%), purse (19%), credit card (18%), house keys (14%) and sunglasses (13%).