{"id":22878,"date":"2021-11-30T17:18:57","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T17:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=22878"},"modified":"2021-11-30T17:18:58","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T17:18:58","slug":"household-chores-that-arent-worth-our-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/household-chores-that-arent-worth-our-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Household Chores That Aren&rsquo;t Worth Our Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>American scientists have calculated that it takes us almost 2 hours a day to clean, cook, do the dishes, and manage other things around the house. But you could spend this precious time on other more interesting tasks.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Wiping washed dishes with a\u00a0towel\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Even visually clean kitchen towels may have germs on them, and there will be a lot of fibers that get transferred onto the plates. A simpler and cleaner way is just to let the dishes dry on their own.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Another pointless task is washing the dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. All you have to do is remove the pieces of food from the plates.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"425\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/5aa8f35a609373aa77a419104d.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-22885\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5aa8f35a609373aa77a419104d.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Cleaning the seams between tiles\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Walking around the house with a toothbrush to clean the seams between tiles is pointless. Before cleaning, they were evenly dirty and looked somewhat normal. But what happens if you clean them? Some of them will be perfectly clean and others will remain dark. The hardly noticeable defects will now be obvious. Besides, you\u2019ll spend a lot of time doing this and will get really tired.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Instead, it\u2019s better to cover the seams with a sealant once a year or to rub a candle on the seams.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"518\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/9993c95b04862f19c30b436538.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-22879\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/9993c95b04862f19c30b436538.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Carefully folding your underwear\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Thin underwear is\u00a0easily damaged, so\u00a0it\u2019s better to\u00a0fold it\u00a0carefully and keep it\u00a0separate from other things, but regular underwear can just get thrown into the drawer.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"381\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/e6368a50b086300a095fb8caa0.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-22880\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/e6368a50b086300a095fb8caa0.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Washing the kitchen stove and oven after every use\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Fresh spots and stains are easily removed with a\u00a0wet cloth. It\u2019s\u00a0enough\u00a0to\u00a0wash the surface with a\u00a0detergent once a\u00a0week and the grills inside the oven,\u00a0once\u00a0a\u00a0month. Aggressive cleaning agents can ruin the surfaces, so\u00a0it\u2019s better not to\u00a0use them at\u00a0all.\n\n\n\n</p><p>You can\u00a0wash\u00a0the oven just 3\u00a0to\u00a04\u00a0times a\u00a0year since the food doesn\u2019t come into contact with the surfaces and the high temperature destroys most of\u00a0the bacteria. You can also put tin foil around the inner surface of\u00a0the oven to\u00a0avoid having to\u00a0clean the grease more often.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/88d364589b8a9e781be0f9b566.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-22881\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/88d364589b8a9e781be0f9b566.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Polishing wooden furniture often\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Experts say that only furniture that\u2019s already been covered with oil and wax should be continually covered with these elements. Most of the time, this is for antique furniture and expensive designer furniture. On all other types of furniture, there\u2019s a certain finish coat that gets removed by cleaning it often. The surface gets dirty and duller faster.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Polishing agents can be applied twice a year. The rest of the time, just wipe the surface with a wet cloth and remove any stains instead of cleaning the entire piece.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"511\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/83ce2a5bec87fea12e87f2889f.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-22882\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/83ce2a5bec87fea12e87f2889f.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Regularly vacuuming and washing the floors in\u00a0the entire house\n\n\n\n</h2><p>To keep your home clean, all you have to do is vacuum and mop the floors once a week and clean some localized dirt right away. For example, if you have one stain on the floor, you can remove it with a cloth instead of mopping the entire room.\n\n\n\n</p><p>It is pointless to vacuum the carpet under the table or mop the floor in an empty room all the time. The dust needs enough time to get there. If you don\u2019t visit some rooms, you can clean them 1-2 times a month. But if you have small children or pets, you\u2019ll have to do it more often.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"425\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/9e467652d89a05bc4cc6d7b642.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-22888\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/9e467652d89a05bc4cc6d7b642.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Washing all your food\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If\u00a0a\u00a0pack of\u00a0celery says that it\u2019s ready to\u00a0be\u00a0eaten, you don\u2019t have to\u00a0wash every little piece. The washing won\u2019t make the food cleaner, but there\u2019s a\u00a0big chance of\u00a0\u201cinfecting\u201d them with pathogens from the sink and other surfaces.\n\n\n\n</p><p>There\u2019s\u00a0no\u00a0need to\u00a0wash meat. Water won\u2019t help battle germs and bacteria\u00a0\u2014 you need a\u00a0high temperature while cooking to\u00a0do\u00a0that.\n\n\n\n</p><p>It\u2019s better to\u00a0just\u00a0wipe\u00a0mushrooms with a\u00a0dry paper towel. Washing them makes them go\u00a0bad faster, and the taste can become compromised.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"840\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/7f7f4c5557a9bf719c0f422903.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-22883\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/7f7f4c5557a9bf719c0f422903.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>\u00a0Ironing bed sheets and clothes often\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Just imagine how much easier your life would become if\u00a0you bought things made of\u00a0materials\u00a0that didn\u2019t need to\u00a0be\u00a0ironed, like denim, spandex, wool, cashmere, and lyocell. There are also so-called \u201cpermanent press\u201d materials.\n\n\n\n</p><p>But even if\u00a0you\u2019re using a\u00a0fabric that needs ironing, you can still avoid doing\u00a0it. You can hang wet clothes on\u00a0hangers or\u00a0roll dry laundry.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"425\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/300cd05aa599c52871b79a628e.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-22884\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/300cd05aa599c52871b79a628e.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Manually washing dirty surfaces\n\n\n\n</h2><p>To\u00a0finish cleaning faster, we\u00a0put\u00a0detergents on\u00a0surfaces and start cleaning the dirt. But if\u00a0you\u00a0give\u00a0the detergent more time, you won\u2019t have to\u00a0clean that hard. That\u2019s what\u00a0professional cleaners\u00a0do\u00a0in\u00a0hotels and in\u00a0restaurants.\n\n\n\n</p><p>More serious stains on\u00a0clothes require the same approach: you should\u00a0soak\u00a0them in\u00a0detergent and put the pieces into the washing machine. It\u00a0will save you lots of\u00a0time and effort.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"447\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/fc3d7452e1913dd1f472c8d2e3.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-22886\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/fc3d7452e1913dd1f472c8d2e3.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Cleaning coffee makers and teapots very thoroughly\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Experts believe that coffee leftovers on the inside of the coffee machine make the drink taste better, and many coffee fans agree. The same is true for tea \u2014 the taste becomes better. Just wash the appliances with water but don\u2019t use any cleaning agents.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"546\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/7a8cc454bdae67289e0bb2f61f.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-22887\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/7a8cc454bdae67289e0bb2f61f.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Peeling all the vegetables before cooking\n\n\n\n</h2><p>The skin contains a lot of fiber, antioxidants, and other useful elements that we just throw into the bin along with the money we paid and the time we spent on peeling.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Try not to peel potatoes, carrots, zucchinis, and other vegetables with soft skin unless you\u2019re making a mashed dish. This way, you can save time and discover a new taste in the foods you\u2019re used to. The exception will be vegetables with thick skin, like pumpkin or celery.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Have you ever counted the number of hours you spend cooking, cleaning, ironing, and doing other house chores?\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"425\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/a02e9f58da90daa8e98d616602.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-22889\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/a02e9f58da90daa8e98d616602.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>American scientists have calculated that it takes us almost 2 hours a day to clean, cook, do the dishes, and manage other things around the house. 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