Kelly Clarkson obsessed with cleaning

Kelly Clarkson says she is a "freak" when it comes to cleaning.

The singer enjoys tidying up when she isn't performing live or working on new songs. Kelly claims household chores are the perfect way to unwind.

"I am an organise freak. I love cleaning, it is my check out time," she told UK TV show This Morning. "I just put records on and I clean. It is my time to check out, I love it. There is something very therapeutic about it."

Kelly admits that spending long periods of time on the road can be tough. She often feels homesick when she is travelling around the world, but feels lucky to be surrounded by such a strong support network.

"Ten years of doing it all the time, you do miss having your own kitchen and your own room," she confessed. "Luckily I travel with a great band and crew, so we make it fun. You try and make it like camp."

Kelly shot to fame after winning talent show American Idol. The 30-year-old is grateful for all her career achievements, but insists she has never craved the spotlight.

"Yes and no. I have never really loved fame. I love what you can do with it, that you can channel it. But yeah, it's awkward to go into stores and you can't go anywhere. But at the same time it's cool when people come up and say, 'You're such a great example to my daughter,'" she explained. "I think honestly, it is not so much on me. I think being a family member or friend is very hard. I think it is harder on the people around you, than you a lot of times."