What household chore you dislike or hate doing yourself?

@salonga (27775)
Philippines
June 26, 2008 12:11am CST
A friend of mine really hates doing the laundry because she feels that is too exhaustive, the other one say she could practically do every chore but not ironing because she simply hates the job and finds it too boring. The other one hates washing the dishes because it ruins her manicure while another one said she hates folding the dried washed clothes and arranging them in the closet because she feels it takes so much time and then another one hates cooking because she feels it is too complicated. How about you do you dislike any household chore in particular? Please share!
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37 responses
• Philippines
1 Aug 08
I really hate washing the dishish. That's all. But I love to clean the whole house and waterring our plants.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
1 Aug 08
I think most men are like you. Men would rather do other chores in the house than washing the dishes. Like my son, he would always say "Mom I will clean my room, please just take care of the dirty dishes." Well of course once in a while I would consent but also there would be times that I would say, "Nope, you clean the dishes first before cleaning your room, I also have other things to do."
@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
27 Jun 08
I hate ironing. I hate it because no matter how much, I always miss a spot, and since I am very fussy, I want my skirt or blouse to look soothe. I am sort of fussy. I am not good at folding sheets though, but since they are going to be on the bed, I doubt anyone would notice, but as far as clothes go, people do notice wrinkles even on the shoulders,so they have to be neat. Everything else I do not mind - except for changing light bulbs on the ceiling but that is because I get dizzy and am afraid of falling when I get on a chair.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
28 Jun 08
It takes an expert to do good ironing, it's really is a hard job.
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@Lxandra79 (1535)
• United States
1 Aug 08
I like doin the laundry and I also like doin the ironing since i was a lil girl. I hate doin the dishes...but the thing about it is that I sometimes like it when its a hot day so i can cool off my hands and also it makes my nails grow faster and it makes it stronger (but thats just me)
@Lxandra79 (1535)
• United States
1 Aug 08
yup, washing the dishes make ur nails grow just like taking a shower makes ur hair grow.... its like pouring water on a seed, it makes it grow right
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
1 Aug 08
Oh that's wonderful! I believe that there is truth into it. Maybe I should rather wash the dishes more and more to have my nails grow faster. I love my nails when they are longer because they look like candles. And also long nails are very good to look at with beautiful colors of nail polish. It looks sophisticated if nails are long and polished. Thanks for that info.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
1 Aug 08
So you mean washing the dishes make nails grow faster? And stronger too? I didn't know that! Well doing the laundry and ironing are tougher jobs as compared to washing the dishes so it really amazed me that you like those chores better than doing the dishes! At any rate, it's your choice! Keep smiling and have a very good day!
@Bluepatch (2476)
• Trinidad And Tobago
26 Jun 08
Mopping the floor does it for me. You have to bend over for a long time, move furniture and wash out the mop and that ruins my back and gives me the willies that I'm going to touch something awfull when I'm washing the mop. The other things don't matter much. I count all I have to do and then tally them off as I do them. I live alone, by the way, and I'm a bachelor. So these things are a regular for me although its not a lot as with a family. I still hate mopping.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
But it is a good exercise!
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@mariamac (145)
• India
27 Jun 08
I hate cleaning the refrigerator. I do it only once a week but the whole process is very tedious and somehow i just dont like it. Is there anyone in this group who shares the same opinion. Yes and ironing too, is real pain.
• Philippines
26 Jun 08
Mine would be doing the laundry, I truly agree with your friend, it was quite exhausting doing it. I think I like and can do the cooking or other household chores but that. It was quite tedious washing the clothes,and really good thing there's washing machine I can't imagine doing the laundry without it.
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• Philippines
26 Jun 08
yep, definitely, that's one of the reason I dislike it. My hands wrinkled after doing the laundry. Quite annoying. Hear, hear, really grateful for the person who invented it.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
26 Jun 08
Yes it even ruins our beautiful hands. Washing machine is really a helpful invention.
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• United States
1 Aug 08
Without a doubt, washing dishes! Second for me would be folding and putting away laundry...but definitely could die happy if i never had to wash dishes again..lol
@Lxandra79 (1535)
• United States
1 Aug 08
yea!...this is why sometimes we buy paper plates
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
1 Aug 08
Washing the dishes? Well many despise that chore that's why it is always the source of disagreement in a household where there are many children. Each child will say I don't like to wash the dishes, but oh how they love to eat. My friend once get tired of her children who are all complaining about washing the dishes after their lunch. What she did.... she did not cook anything for dinner and when the children were asking what was there for dinner. She answered... nothing! The children unbelievably asked why? Then the mother answered. "So that there will be no dirty dishes to wash and no more argument in this house." From then on... the children never complained anymore...and better yet... they made a schedule for the dishwasher of the day. Hurray!
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
1 Aug 08
I actually don't mind household chores...the daily ones anyway. Its just part of life. The ones i really procrastinate on are the bigger ones like cleaning out the refrig. and most of all....cleaning the oven.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
1 Aug 08
My dear cleaning the refrigerator is really tough. Imagine removing all the hard ice from the freezer. And also you have to remove all the contents then clean the whole fridge, removing also its parts for washing. The putting back all the contents again. It's one tough job and would really consume time. And cleaning the oven is also hard but I think not as tough as cleaning the refrigerator. I just do it everyday because I want my oven always fresh and sweet smelling.
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
I do my own laundry but I do not iron. I hate ironing. I do no cook but I like to eat. Cheers!!
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
Those who cannot cook eat the most! ha!ha!ha!
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@rennell1 (22)
• Trinidad And Tobago
16 Sep 08
to me i sweeping and ironing it's plain disgusting to me
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
17 Sep 08
Ironing yes it's a tough job but sweeping? Well, maybe you have good reasons why. Maybe you hate the dust coming into your nose!
27 Jun 08
I so hate doing the bathroom. I'm the only female in the house////so go figure. No body else is bothered by the mess or dirty dishes in the kitchen -- but I am, so I wind up doing it even if it isn't my mess !!!
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
Being the only girl is sometimes not a bliss! Ha!ha!ha!
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@kaezy_kulet (2465)
• Philippines
26 Jun 08
Hanging all the clothes that had been washed especially if the sun is really burning hot..hahahaha i just don't want to be under the sun rays especially at noon time when the sun is so high up..other than that ironing also is what i hate doing so we have someone do it for us..i only iron the clothes that i will be wearing if it is crumpled but if it is not i will wear it even if it is not yet ironed..^_^
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
26 Jun 08
Ha!ha!ha! I also do hate that hanging clothes under the sun for same reasons. I'm vain sometimes so I keep my skin from the sun! But ironing is okay with me!
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• Philippines
26 Jun 08
hehehe what i hate in ironing is i am sweating when ironing clothes.. and the iron is heavy..hahaha
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@lazeebee (5461)
• Malaysia
27 Jun 08
I don't mind the washing of clothes (after all, it's done by machine) or the hanging out afterwards. What I dislike most is the ironing...it's hot and fussy (you must not have any creases!). If only they create a machine for ironing!
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
Yes, great idea! I like it!
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@sweetie1026 (1718)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
i hate doing the laundry. as long as i can avoid it i won't do the laundry. even if it takes weeks before our laundry woman arrives i still will wait for her. i can do practically all household chores, from cleaning, washing the dishes, cooking, folding the dried clothes, ironing and going to the market but not the laundry. i think it is the most exhausting chore that anyone can do. that's why i love my laundry woman that much because i need her so badly to do my laundry for me.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
28 Jun 08
Yes laundry women must be given due recognition, they do great help.
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• United States
27 Jun 08
Can I pick all of them? I'd have to say it was a toss up between the catbox and the toilets! I hate cleaning up the bathroom! I don't mind washing dishes because we have a very pretty view in the window in front of the sink. I can just kind of zone out and watch the scenery as I wash them.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
Well you seem like my son!
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• United States
27 Jun 08
Cleaning the cat box i think is the worst chore to do,the smell always get to me and i hate scraping the box out.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
The smell stinks so I cannot blame you for hating that job.
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• United States
27 Jun 08
I hate picking up clutter.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
Clutters make me sick as well!
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• United States
27 Jun 08
I feel the same. I'm okay with washing and drying clothes, but folding clothes is the worst. I will clean any other part of the house easily and without complaints. I understand your friend so much!
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
It's boring really for most people but best way is to listen to your favorite music and sing with it while doing the folding so you will get inspired.
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@zhaosonghan (1039)
• China
27 Jun 08
i dislike washing dishware, there is a great many fat,i have to use cleanser essence, it damages your hands. But you must can do it whatever you dislike.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
Yes, we cannot do away with washing dishes, just protect your hands with gloves.
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27 Jun 08
My most hated chore would be dishes becuz theres always those couple that have stuff stuck on a plate or something and it looks gross and you just dont want to touch it and you have to like pick at it with your finger or something. And thats kinda part of my job to so i dont like doing it at home after doing it at work.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
Doing the dishes seems to be the most hated.
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• United States
27 Jun 08
To be quite honest I really really hate cleaning the oven! I dred cleaning the oven at all costs.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
Oh the oven must be cleaned but who would do if not you? Maybe you have sister just let her do?
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