Housework? Which is worst? - Page 2

sara1998 · #16 07-22-2006, 06:45 PM

I have 2 1/2 baths. In my bathroom, I have a shower stall and a garden tub. I hate cleaning them both. I hate cleaning Sara's tub, too. Tubs and showers, and mopping. I loathe these chores. The rest I can handle.

madformac · #17 07-22-2006, 07:15 PM

I'm a guy that lives on his own so here is my breakdown.

Ironing is a pain in both the back and the ass..

Being a typical male, I've found if I put my shirts in the dryer and hang them when they are dry but still hot I can get away without ironing, they stay creaseless (is that a word?). The other option is to give my mother a call and arrange a collection of assorted laundry, shes retired and needs something to do so I feel like it gives her a purpose.... lol.

I like cleaning the bathroom for some odd reason. Dishes piss me off however. I've got a dishwasher but I've never used it. I like the idea of filling it up over a period or a week or so and then getting a machine to do it for me. However the sheer work of having to open the door and then figure out how to work it means I just stick the dishes in the sink and do it by hand every time. How odd.

HomerMcvie · #18 07-22-2006, 11:14 PM

When I had a small place in town, I was king of housekeepers. Every Monday night, I'd spend about 45 minutes, cleaning like mad, and be DONE.
Then, I bought a big house in the country, that I can't really afford(you know the guy on TV, who says, "how do I do it? I'm up to debt to my eyeballs!- That's me!

), anyway, I simply can't keep up now. I'd have to clean 5 nights a week to keep up with it. So basically, I just try to keep all the clutter picked up. I am pretty anal about keeping the kitchen clean, and dishes done. And the bath tub clean. But who's got time(or the will) to scrub floors?
I host about 25 family members for all the summer holidays, so on the week preceding- I just clean like a madman! 5 nights, about 4 hours each.

I sometimes wish I still had that little place in town.........

Livia · #19 07-23-2006, 12:29 PM

For all you shower and tub cleanin' haters: I bought that Scrubbing Bubbles automatic cleaning system thingie. It works great! I've got a fiberglass tub, so I can't comment on how well it works on tile and grout, but I'm happy with it!

I don't mind cleaning, but the problem is, I have to be in the mood to do it - and then I put on some disco music and go into attack mode.

I bought a stick-vac recently that's much easier to push around than the big vac w/ all the on-board attachments. My least favorite thing to clean is my bathroom sink area. It's a long vanity, w/ all my crap on it, perfume bottles, etc. And I shed like crazy - so between my hair, hairspray gunk, loose face powder, etc., etc., it's just gross and a pain to clean, having to move everything around.

HomerMcvie · #20 07-23-2006, 12:49 PM

I don't mind cleaning MY bathroom at all. As long as I know that that hair stuck to the side of the tub is MINE, it doesn't bother me.
My guest bath? I'd rather be flogged, than get on my knees and clean it! I pick an old towel to clean it with, then throw it away! Other people's.........err.........stains, make me want to VOMIT!

jannieC · #21 07-23-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I don't mind cleaning MY bathroom at all. As long as I know that that hair stuck to the side of the tub is MINE, it doesn't bother me.
My guest bath? I'd rather be flogged, than get on my knees and clean it! I pick an old towel to clean it with, then throw it away! Other people's.........err.........stains, make me want to VOMIT!

That's so funny. When I was in my early 20's I had a housecleaning business. Just throw some good gloves on and you can do it!

Janet · #22 07-23-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

Dishes are the worst. I don't have a dishwasher. I will clean everything else in the world first. I should be doing them now.
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Yes, I have the same problem. I only start to enjoy them while I am in the middle, then I like.

My problem is that I start one thing and see so many other things and it gets overwhelming. I try to clean a little everyday so it's easier.

michelle2677 · #23 07-23-2006, 04:01 PM

ugh. Right now it's cleaning out the fridge since that is what I just finished. Tomorrow I'll be cleaning the floors and I'll hate that with the fire of a thousand suns.

It all is awful to me.

eclipse · #24 07-23-2006, 04:04 PM

Ironing...
I have even gotten to the point where I don't Iron ANYTHING!!!
It all goes to the drycleaner
Besides, slacks look better-shirts are crisper and sweaters "hang" the way they are suppossed to...when they are dry-cleaned.
I am lucky, the chick that works at the dry cleaners has become like a pal and she always gives me 30% off my bill....so that helps a lot

I am the only person ,i n the world, capable of putting more creases INTO an item when I try to straighten it with an iron- YUCK

I am OK with Everything else..I am one of those theraputic types-I
t's mindless and I feel better when it is done

seeker007nmss · #25 07-23-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jannieC

That's so funny. When I was in my early 20's I had a housecleaning business. Just throw some good gloves on and you can do it!

Other peoples messes? ick. But then again, I wonder how many people "cleaned" before the cleaners came? "We can't let them think we are THIS messy!".

diamondsnake · #26 07-23-2006, 11:38 PM

A wise woman once said "I don't want to be a cleaning lady, I want to be a star". In other words, housework sucks!

The thing that I hate the most is dishes. I love cooking, so I always have a million dishes to do after I am done in the kitchen. I normally just load everything in the dishwasher even if it shouldn't go in the dishwasher. I also load things in the dishwasher without rinsing them first, so they never get clean enough and I end up running them through the washer six times before they are up to par.

Let's see. I hate dusting! Ahhhhh! It is like fighting a losing game. The dust just goes everywhere and then two hours later (when the dust settles) you are right back where you started.