I almost titled this the danger of household chores because I've suffered more cuts, bruises and bangs today trying to clean the house than usual! Still more to do... and I'm almost afraid to continue. LOL

1. Cut my finger on some broken glass that had fallen into a crook of my wine rack.
2. Knocked myself in the head with a near empty (thankfully) plastic container of Tide that fell off the shelf when I bumped it.
3. Choked on fumes while scrubbing the toilet (worst chore ever!)
4. And stubbed my toe while vacuuming.

Normally I'm not so clutzy... but I really think my house is out to get me!

What are your most dreaded household chores? Any funny stories to share? Tips to make cleaning easier (aside from hiring a maid)? LOL

Thanks for letting me vent, and entertaining my topic!

let the house get in a real state, burn it down and start a fresh with the insurance payout :-)

ROFL Phil... now that's a thought. ;)

Phil, that is my plan--exactly!!!
I hate cleaning. I hate washing dishes. I don't even do laundry, I make my husband do it.
We use paper plates to eat, so all I have to wash are my pans. I keep storage buckets in each room to toss garbage in, so I'm not carrying out a bag a day...and the buckets dont tear because they are overfull, or have a jagged can lid. We use a shop vac so I don't have to wipe up spills, I just vacuum them up and dump. Anything I can do to make it easier, because I really HATE HATE HATE housework!!!

Those are some good tips! When we have company we usually go with paper/plastic plates, utensils and cups for that very purpose. You would think it'd be the opposite, pulling out the nicer dinner ware for the guests... but NO! hehe

I usually line the trash bins in each room with a plastic bag from Wal-Mart or whereever, this way the cans don't get sticky or smelly. I also pour a little carpet fresh in the bottom of each can, and it's like instant room deoderizer that no one can see.

I don't like handwashing dishes, but rely on my dishwasher heavily.

The worst chores for me are in the bathroom. Scubbing toilets, tubs and sinks. Bleck! I can deal with most everything else. Though dusting is also a pain because we have so many little collectibles, knick knacks and things. It's hard to get between them all quick and painlessly.

Getting the dust off the baseboards with a dampened Q-tip...that takes a while!! Whaaaa? Y'all don't clean your baseboards? You guys are dirty birds!!

LOL... I do clean the baseboards! ;p I also clean the door frames, window panes, electric baseboard heaters, nooks and crannies, etc. Thankfully without the help of a Q-Tip. But I'm keeping Clorox Wipes in business.

i HATE doing dishes… other than that things are a pain, but doable. It's just the dishes I despise.

and in my family… we get out the "good china" for company… paper plates and plastic servingwear… leading to a lil confusion when a cousin came to visit… and headed for the china cabinet. 8•P

My daughter just moved home ....so guess who does the dishes ?! *rubs hands evilly* And vacuums ?!?! Though in all fairness, she also moved home with her scrungy looking half Chow / half Golden Retreiver dog that sheds horribly .....And MY dog doesn't shed .....at all ....ever .... cuz she's a Standard Poodle.

And I would heartily endorse Phil's suggestion except we have been going through the tortures of the damned to get a new kitchen & nothing & no one is taking it away from me !

(*edited while singing Elvis songs*)

I hate any kinda housework... but I agree with Smooch.. the bathroom would have to be the worst room to clean... that and my sons room (never know whats buried in there)

When i grow up, im gonna be one of those ppl who eat on a waxingpaper table cloth, plastic cups, plates, forks, knifes, etc...just wrap and throw. Oh, and keep the house as small as possible. =P

It's funny you should mention that Noah, as I recently read an article about the trend of "downsizing" homes. For a while people kept growing, bigger and bigger.... wanting 3000 s.f. or more for a home that maybe only had two people living in it. Check it out... it sure would be easy to clean!

http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/about.htm

Linky

-b4 i look at it, to make a link type: <@ href="http://blahblah.com">Linky!</@> and replace the "@" with "a" ...um yup. (remember, im trying to teach every1 how to link. =P

Ok just checked it (double post!). There is a point to where things get too small. I was thinking more along an apartment. Not a barbie doll house. lol

I don't mind vacuuming, mopping or dusting so much... I live in a very dusty house with a very sheddy dog with polished floors, so it actually gives me satisfaction when I get it done as it makes such a difference. The one task I really cannot stand though is IRONING! I really hate that... I think I have ironed about three shirts in the last four years... and it always takes me ages and I always miss a spot. I don't buy any clothes that might need ironing as they only get worn once, then washed, and then they hang wrinkled in the wardrobe for eternity.

I actually think ironing is one of the more resonable house chores...though uh, i dont do any chores...except for like, take out the garbage, life your legs when you mother passes with the vacuum, cook once in a while...yup, im spoiled.

I actually love to iron Sam. Want to send me all of your shirts? :O) LOL I don't know why... it just relaxes me. And I like a crisp, sharp shirt.

Does your dryer have a "de-wrinkle" setting? My MIL only uses that because she hates ironing too. It works pretty well! Also, don't let your clothes sit in the dryer to long... that may cause wrinkling also.

I don't use the dryer, I always hang out the clothes. But they still get a bit wrinkled...

this is going to seem strange, but i hate washing silverware..pots and pans, dishes..lemme at um..but something about the tedium of forks and knives and spoons (shudder)

Perhaps you have utensilphobia? :) LOL

more like undiagnosed ADD, if i were the betting type

Dreaded household chores... hmmm

1) Doing the di... nope.. don't do that
2) Vacu... umm... nope....
3) Doing laund... not as long as I have a clean pair of undies and a t-shirt I can still turn inside out and call clean
4) Cleaning out the litter bo... meh... I'll get the cat trained to use the toilet... one of these days...
5) Mowing the Lawn... HA!!! ... thats what a landlord is for *rolls eyes*
6) Dusti.... never.. I need some kind of surface to scetch out my wallpaper creations

You know.. I don't think there is anything I dread doing. Except for,maybe, taking out the gar... nope... I may still need that old bannana peel someday.

*Shurgs*

Sam you can send your shirts to me hon, ironing is the one household chore I don't mind doing. I don't know if it's my Irish grandmother's influence or what, but I grew up ironing everything !! All our blouses, tee shirts, my dad's tee shirts, hankys, boxers, all our sheets & pillow cases & tablecloths. My mom had one of those old Coke bottles with the shaker top for water ....;o) Which we used along with the starch...

*starts packing up laundry*

And you address was again?

*licks tip of pencil, getting ready to wright*

1060 W. Addison Street
Chicago Illinois, 60613

But don't send it collect, I don't do C.O.D.

*flips between Lauren's bio page and thread*

Hmmm... are you sure this is your addy, and not to some scary sectret angent man's hideout?

maybe it's a monster house...
just saw that movie.

LOL....depends on whether or not the monster plays baseball :D

CLEANING THE LITTER BOXES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

{otherwise---I kinda like housework...:) just hate when it interferes with my Caedes time...

I thou art a guy...you know how housework can tend to lax in Guyville....and that's all I'm gonna say 'bout it!

lol @ ron. *looks @ AnimaniacOne outta corner of eye* better not think you're gettin away w/that! 8•P

finding out what that fungus in the back of the fridge used to be 8•P

(sigh) it's a dirty job, but someone had to do it...
for $100 let me see...unclogging the toilet...survey says.....! :op

Cat is apparently still conducting science experiments in her lab of a kitchen

Turn on some great music and sing and dance while you do it. It makes it more like a party. I pretend that I am Martha Stewart. I dont paly this as often as I should though. Then moments later, everyone has to suddenly walk on the kitchen floor after ai just cleaned it or take a shower or use the toilet that is soaking in cleaner. Funny how that one goes.

Well, I'm happy to report that I survived "Day 1" of weekend chores. Today the hubby is home and we're focusing on the outside. Mowing, weeding, cleaning the pool, scrubbing the deck, etc. But it's a gorgeous day outside... so it's time for me to get back out there! ;)

Happy weekend all!

I don't know if anyone's already said it or not but cleaning the toilet has to be #1.

well i said unclogging...nastier in some instances than just cleaning it...no?

I say get disposable toilets, when they get dirty or clogged just rip it up and throw it away. You could use pins like hood pins on cars to hold them down and make replacement quick and easy. Isn't that the American way?

They're called Porta-pottys DigiCamMan ;øP

actually, porta potty's are portable, not disposable. they're re-used, and are more sanitary than say...relieving one's self in a poorly lit corner, behind a tree, etc....

this brings us to another american downfall, infamously short attention spans...

No porta potty in my bathroom! I want the American made disposable toilet made of presto log material...something durable. Though I may consider the WalMart made in China paper mache model cuz it's cheaper.

You could always try disposable nappies?

the only throw-away nappy i ever hope to have is the kind i'm awoken from too soon

Don't tell me Sam....they would rather go poopy pants in Oz?

OK... this isn't so dreaded... experimenting with food, without a recipe. Now.. the person trying it may feel a certain amount of dread when they put that first bite in their mouth.

(What? No... that isn't rat poison *Hides box behind back* It's Skinny-N-Sweet, a low calorie sweetener. *beams smile*)

What? You have a recipe for poopy pants?

sure... eat a bag of prunes... that should fill your pants nicely.

where would you dispose of a disposable toilet at? would you just carry it out to the dump or something?
ewwwwy.

Yes ......and Curt....I ate a bag of prunes....it works!

O.o

Grits will help ... so I've heard

You guys are making me feel like I need to start cleaning all over again! LOL :)
PS - I love grits, and they do NOT have the same effect as PRUNES... at least on me.

Ok ....you got us on pins and needles.....who then?