Housework

mrsba

I can spend all day doing housework, but no-
where ever seems to look clean and tidy, I have no routine just drift about and get easily distracted, I can start tidying in one room, find something that needs to go upstairs, then whilst I'm upstairs do a couple of bits up there ,I just go round and round in circles, I hate housework and get so frustrated with myself! The other day I cleaned SOME of the bathroom, (not the mirrors) cleaned my dressing table mirrors (not dusting the stuff on it) and hoovered the hallway, so work done but not one room finished!

Oh that is me too! I cleaned the bathroom from top to bottom a few days ago but it’s now clean but a complete mess. Then I cleaned the windows upstairs as I’m having them painted in a few weeks and broke one of the windows when I opened it to clean the paintwork: the hinge snapped. I seem to take one step forward and three steps back….I’m now having to chase up window repairers…

I can spend all day doing housework, but no-
where ever seems to look clean and tidy, I have no routine just drift about and get easily distracted, I can start tidying in one room, find something that needs to go upstairs, then whilst I'm upstairs do a couple of bits up there ,I just go round and round in circles, I hate housework and get so frustrated with myself! The other day I cleaned SOME of the bathroom, (not the mirrors) cleaned my dressing table mirrors (not dusting the stuff on it) and hoovered the hallway, so work done but not one room finished!

My mother lived in a show home. The odd time we used the living room, pillows had to be plumped up and everything left tidy and neat before we went to bed. She preferred to stay in the kitchen to keep the other 3 rooms in tip-top condition.

I was destined for better things, I am not sure what yet so I employ a cleaner.

Strangely I do not mind cleaning the loo or ceramic floors and I appear to wash clothes for most of my county.

I hate it, but I like it clean and tidy so I’ve forced myself into a routine. It has to be done by 10am at the latest so I can get on with stuff I want to do.

Nope. Absolute bare minimum for me. I follow my beloved Mother's advice (embarrassed plea?!) when she suggested that tidieness 'gives the impression of being clean'. I guess she gave up in despair, but very loving despair.

I was not put on this earth for housework! I would much rather be out and about, walking the dog or reading a book or watching TV. However it's a necessary evil as I don't want to live in a dirty house.

I don’t live in a tip at all but you just don’t need to do all of it every day apart from the make bed, wash up sort of thing,
I cook quick stuff like stir fries, jackets, stuff that pops in the air fryer for a short time never go hungry but stay out the kitchen as much as possible why wouldn’t I so much more interesting things to do
To me it feels all so unnecessary but if you re a person who loves it good luck but not for me my daughter in law goes round polishing, something that’s already polished 😂😂😂

I will add though although I enjoy cleaning and having a tidy home! I’m NOT the type of person that plumps up cushions all the time and when someone comes round whip the cup away from them when they put it down🤣. My home is lived in. But the one thing I don’t like is cooking.

You don’t need to live in a tip if you don’t like housework, if you can afford it you employ a cleaner.

I never seem to stop doing housework but my house is always a mess. I don’t actually dislike it but I feel I should be doing something more enjoyable like walking the dog or reading a book. I do have podcasts on while I’m pottering about.

I only do it because I like things to be clean and tidy, otherwise I wouldn’t do it.
In an odd way I admire people who live in a tip as it must be liberating to not care, and save a lot of time and money!

Germanshepherdsmum

I hate housework and I hate cooking. Necessary evils. If I were on my own I would live on toast and sandwiches and die of malnutrition.

Me too. Housework is such a repetitive task, and the trouble with slaving over a hot stove for hours is that the result is eaten in minutes.

No I find it boring and as my friend always quotes it will be there long after I've gone.

I just find it boring but I am driven to it because I like everything to be neat and tidy.

I love food, therefore I cook, I do not like ready meals and like food cooked from scratch.

I detest housework but I do love a clean tidy house.. when I get round to it..

I enjoy having a clean and tidy house. I don't particularly enjoy getting there but it's a necessary evil

Meh, ambivalent.
I get a bit messed up. But I have my routines which I enjoy to a degree. I like to keep on top of washing and I do have a lot more motivation with some music on and nobody around to bother me.

I hate housework and I hate cooking. Necessary evils. If I were on my own I would live on toast and sandwiches and die of malnutrition.

Not my favourite occupation, although I do enjoy ironing.

If you are anywhere near Essex pop in for coffee and stay awhile. I am sure I can find something that you will enjoy.

The only place where housework comes before leisure is in the dictionary. Absolutely loathe it...

I don’t mind it when I can ‘ see where I’ve been’, to quote my Mother, but I hate the endless repetitiveness of it.

I enjoy it too HeavenLeigh and always have done.

Absolutely ĺoathe it as it is a never ending circle, especially onerous since I have been disabled. I do what I have to do and no more as it really wears me out and leaves me in pain. I do know people who enjoy it so you are not on your own.

I was never born to be a domestic goddess and detest housework. There are always so many better things to do with my time. So no definitely not for me!