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5 Pointless Household Chores That Only Waste Time: The Benefits Of Them Are Questionable
10.06.2024 08:17
Not all the work that hardworking housewives do around the house can be called mandatory.
Some, so to speak, “procedures” do not bring any benefit at all, since they take a lot of time and effort, and there is simply no result as such.
Let us hasten to tell you about several household tasks that you can refuse to perform, and no one will even notice.
Rubbing linoleum
You may have come across manufacturer's recommendations to rub linoleum with mastic to extend its service life. But if you estimate how long linoleum will last without rubbing (about 10 years) and how long with it (around 12 years), you, alas, will not notice much of a difference, but you will have to pay a pretty penny for jars of polish. Now think about whether the floor covering is worth these costs, as well as the additional effort spent on maintaining its appearance.
Transferring prepared food
If there is some soup left in the pot at the bottom and there is half a portion in the plate that the child could not handle, there is no need to transfer the food to a smaller dish. Exceptions are cases when the refrigerator is overflowing with food and a large saucepan does not fit, or when there is very little food left in several plates and you want to collect everything in one. In other situations, there is no need to waste extra effort, since after transferring the amount of dishes that will have to be washed only increases.
Wiping dust from surfaces that are above eye level
Are you tired of climbing on a stool every day to reach the top of the cabinet? You can reduce the frequency of this task to 3-4 times a month. And to reduce dust accumulation, wipe the surfaces with polish, not a damp cloth, and get a humidifier - it will, among other things, reduce the amount of dust.
Daily Bath Wash
A regular bathtub does not need daily cleaning. Train your household to rinse the bathtub after use to maintain the attractive appearance of the plumbing. This will save you from having to scrub the bathtub every day, leaving this task for general cleaning using special products.
Ironing of towels and bed linen
It is unlikely that anyone will notice if there are folds on the towels hanging in the bathroom and kitchen or if the sheets on your bed are wrinkled. In addition, the bed linen will definitely not remain in perfect condition until the next wash - after the first night it will be difficult to determine whether it was ironed or not.
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