Very few of us probably actually enjoy cleaning. I, personally, enjoy having my home clean, but I find forcing myself to actually clean difficult. Interestingly, most Americans feel the same way. One poll of 2,000 people found that 51% view cleaning as incredibly stressful, especially around the holiday season. Almost half of the respondents said they would rather endure an hour-long awkward conversation.
Sometimes, this aversion has to do with the design of our homes, rooms, and furniture. The Facebook group dedicates its content to exactly that. It’s the ‘Things designed by people who don’t have to clean them’ group, and its title perfectly captures what it’s about.
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#1 I Like It But I Don't Like That I Like It
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#2 It’s Kinda Creepy Cool In A Wednesday Adams Sort Of Way
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#3 This Sink At My Parents' House Drives Me Nuts
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This is one rule we learn as adults – that things in our homes need to be not only pretty but also practical and functional. When buying new things, most of us tend to think about how they are going to look and whether they will fit in with the aesthetics of the room. What are some of the things that could cost us extra cleaning time?
According to professional house cleaner Schar Ward, a bed might be one of them. If your bed is against the wall, odds are, there's a lot of dust bunnies there. Sadly, there are hardly any groundbreaking solutions for that – a bed in the middle of the room is hardly a viable choice. Luckily, nowadays, robot vacuums can easily get rid of that dust and dirt.
#4 This Is The Worst Thing I've Ever Seen. I'd Die In That Place W Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Bronchitis, Asthma. And I'll Never Get Over The Fact Ppl Have Carpet In Their Bathroom
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#5 I Was At The Airport In Kona Yesterday And Ran To The Bathroom And Saw This Monstrosity. Carpet. On The Walls. I’m The Bathroom. In A Tropical Climate. Is It Bad I Kinda Want To Take Samples And Test The Bacterial Load?
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#6 I'll Never Understand Why Some Faucets Are Designed Like This
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Another thing on Ward's list is non-removable couch cushions. Their design makes it harder to get to the crevices of the sofa. Just imagine the opposite, where you can flip the cushions and, even better, remove the covers and throw them in the washing machine. Nobody wants to scrape the crumbs from the sides of the couch!
Furniture and decorations with fancy ornaments will almost always be hard to clean. One example – chandeliers. They might look all majestic and regal, but dusting them can be a real dud. Professional cleaners recommend cleaning crystal chandeliers at least once a year. What's more, you need to wipe each individual dangling piece separately.
#7 Hotel Sink In South Africa (Friends Photo)
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#8 Thought Of You Guys Immediately ?
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#9 Chanel Sunglasses With White Fabric Around The Temples. Because Nobody Wears Make Up When Wearing These
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While we're on the topic of couches and sofas, let's talk about throw pillows. Sure, a couch without them might look a bit naked, and there's also the comfort factor. What if I want to take a nap while lounging? Professional cleaners just want to remind everyone to wash the pillow covers and the pillows themselves.
#10 Good Grief, Where Do I Start And Where Do I Finish? In Casualty Probably
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#11 King Bed Frame, Nightstand And Lowboy Dresser Set!
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#12 Found In A High Traffic Corridor Of A Hotel. It's Fuzzballs As A Feature Wall
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Drapes can also become serious dust collectors. Personally, I opt for no-drape windows, but I understand that they can add a lot of warmth and coziness to a room. I have gotten into lots of fights over the years with the people I've lived with over whether there should be drapes, but my stance is still 'no.' Ward also says that extra-long drapes can be a hassle to clean. A vacuum might get stuck in them if they're floor-length.
#13 A Bathroom Sink Made Of Carved Limestone
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#14 I Saw This And Thought About This Group. A Toilet In A Restaurant In Jelenia Góra, Poland
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#15 Why Does It Look Like It Feels Like A Bar Of Soap?
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Next up, throw rugs. You might think that their function is to catch dirt, so why are they hard to clean? In reality, any kind of rug or carpet collects dust, odors, pet and human hairs, and all sorts of crumbs. Ward recommends going for a machine washable one.
#16 This Toothbrush Holder...with No Drain Holes. Imagine The Slime
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#18 Spotted At A Local Bar
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But it's not only the intricate design that makes things hard to clean. Some things are more fickle than others because we either tend to use them more often or just get them dirtier quickly. The kitchen and the bathroom are the places in the home where there never seems to be enough cleaning.
#19 It Looks Cool, But… Not The Most Sanitary
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#20 They Are Glued Down…
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#21 I Tried This New Restaurant Today And Instantly Noticed Their Chandeliers That Look Impossible To Clean
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A greasy stove top is one of the hardest household items to clean. Especially if there are old stains – it’s possible that not even Scrub Daddy will be able to help you. Cleaning experts say that your best bet is to not let the grease and mess sit. What now only requires a microfiber cloth and some warm soapy water might later need a whole lot of scrubbing.
#22 Italian Restaurant Has Roof Like This All Over The Restaurant, Gives Slightly Drop Spider Fears Xd
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#23 Shower Floor Of A Shower In A Hotel Room ?
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#24 This Sink In A Mall In Dublin By The Immigration Museum
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Cleaning a bathroom is arguably the most draining task for most of us. It's important to clean it to avoid harmful germs, and it's best to do it properly. Cleaning company Molly Maid offers some tips on how best to tackle cleaning your bathroom. They say it's best to start by taking everything off the surfaces. That includes everything on the floor: the laundry basket, mats, and towels.
#25 I Paint Apartments Part-Time... They're Usually Kinda Yucky But I Had Never Seen This Useless Gap Behind A Stovetop Before
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#27 This Rope Accent By The Starbucks Bathroom Is So Dusty
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Then, dust the shelves and the cabinets. After that, you can move on to scrubbing the shower/tub, sink, and toilet. It's imperative to use the proper cleaning products and tools: bleaching gel/powder, a toilet cleaner, and a scrubbing brush. Don't do yourself a disservice by going the DIY route. Cleaning experts say that homemade solutions don't always get rid of all the nasties of the bathroom.
#28 Remnants From Around The Time The Super Nintendo Made Its Debut At My Grandpa’s House
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#29 Imagine All The Dust Particles Etc In All Those Crevices
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#30 The Other Day I Found This Mirror In Marketplace
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Last tip: don't forget that appliances that wash your things also need washing. That means dishwashers and washing machines. Both can start giving off unpleasant smells when used often and for a long time.
Whirlpool recommends washing the dishwasher by placing two cups of white vinegar in the lower rack and running it on a normal cycle. It’s similar with washing machines: run it empty with either two cups of bleach or a mixture of white vinegar and baking soda.
