The royal equestrian champion revealed her rugby star boyfriend Mike Tindall, who she lives with in England's picturesque Gloucestershire region, has to make himself scarce when she goes into her tidying mode.
She said: "We have a cleaner, but I do go into cleaning frenzies where I start chucking everything out. So then Mike gets out of the house."
Zara, 26, added Mike has nicknamed her 'Monica', after Courteney Cox's 'Friends' character Monica Gellar, who was renowned for her love of cleaning and housework.
During an interview on BBC Radio 5 Live, she laughed "Mike calls me Monica because of my cleaning habits!"
Zara, who was named 2006 BBC Sports Personality of the Year, also revealed Mike is a great housemate because he is relaxed.
She said: "Mike is very laid-back - he's practically horizontal. He's quite good to live with as long as he's getting his food. He doesn't cook. I'm threatening to send him on cooking lessons, but it hasn't happened yet!"
more Zara Phillips set to star in 'Strictly Come Dancing' The 26-year-old royal - Queen Elizabeth's eldest granddaughter - is said to be in talks to appear in the BBC One programme along with rugby star boyfriend Mike Tindall.
Camilla stunned onlookers by going for an impromptu paddle in the sea The royal - who is married to Britain's Prince Charles - rolled up her trousers and took the plunge at Llangranog after taking a break from official engagements to go out walking in the sunshine with a female companion and two detective bodyguards.
Zara Phillips
