Are you running around the clock and your housework never ends? Maybe it’s because you’re doing too much. Yes, some of the tasks you do every day are actually… perfectly dispensable! It was an unexpected revelation from my grandmother that changed my outlook. Curious to know what she taught me? You could save several hours a week…
Drying the dishes: a reflex… counterproductive
You wash your dishes and, hey presto, you take out the dishcloth? Stop! Let your plates air dry. Not only do you avoid spreading bacteria with an unhygienic dishcloth , but you also save time. A good dish drainer is all you need!
Rinse before the dishwasher? It’s outdated
Another stubborn habit: rinsing your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. However, recent models are designed to detect dirt . By rinsing, you reduce their effectiveness! A simple scraping of food scraps is more than enough.
Vacuuming every day, really?
Unless you have a shedding dog or an exploratory baby, there’s no need to vacuum every day. Focus on high-traffic areas once a week. And take off your shoes when you enter —a simple step to keep your floors cleaner for longer.
Daily mopping? A false good idea
We think we’re killing germs, but mopping every day is actually time-consuming . Once a week with a good product is enough. In the meantime, a sponge on small stains will do the trick.
Iron all the laundry? No thanks!
Shirts, sheets, t-shirts… What if you stopped ironing everything? Use hangers as soon as you take them out of the washing machine, shake them out well , and invest in some clothes that don’t wrinkle easily . Your iron will finally take a well-deserved vacation.
One load of laundry a day: no way
Running the machine every day is tiring… and not very environmentally friendly . Wear your clothes several times when possible, especially jeans and sweaters. A pair of clean pants for three days won’t kill anyone!
Windows: once a year is enough!
Cleaning windows in good weather is a bad idea: the sun dries them too quickly and leaves streaks. Choose a cloudy day, use a good homemade product , and do it thoroughly… once a year. Your windows will thank you.
Daily dusting: useless except in extreme cases
Dusting every day is a bit like bailing out a ship that isn’t sinking. Once a week is enough. Limit knick-knacks , avoid carpets, and rely on homemade anti-static products. Bonus tip: push books to the edge of the shelves, the dust will be less visible!
Clean the teapot: leave the tannins
Are you scrubbing your teapot to remove brown stains? Bad idea: tannins enrich the flavor . A bit like a cast iron casserole dish soaking up grandma’s recipes. Keep that patina… except for the cups!
Tidying the kids’ room? Not your job!
Let your children take charge of their own space as soon as they’re old enough. You’re not their housekeeper. With a fun method , even the messiest ones can create an illusion in 10 minutes flat.
Empty the dishwasher? Delegate!
Setting the table, emptying the dishwasher: these are perfect chores for kids. It develops their independence… and frees up a few precious minutes each day.
Less cleaning, more life
By stopping these unnecessary chores, you’re reclaiming time for YOU . Reading, going out, exercising, or simply taking a breather… It makes all the difference. After all, perfection doesn’t exist —but serenity is within reach.
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