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To think these domestic things make sense and I’m not being lazy?

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dellay · 13/08/2024 19:04

There are various things that I do at home that just make sense to me and I can’t understand on a domestic level why anyone would put themselves out further? This has come up in a conversation with friends who found it hilarious and ridiculous that I do this. I can see the funny side (sort of!) but surely others do this too?

Carrots… I just snap the ends off by hand and put them in the pan rather than chopping with a knife. Why use a knife when you can snap it off?! Same for other veg where it works.

The dishwasher… why empty and put in cupboards? With the exception of mugs, I never ever empty the dishwasher as I just take what is needed then when it’s dirty put it back ready for the next wash?

Clothes… hang them on the two clothes airers and never put them away. I don’t have loads of clothes so that probably helps but literally why put them away?! They are in the spare room perfectly accessible once dry.

There’s other things but this is the general idea. I just don’t get why you would make more work for yourself? Surely others do the same?!

OP posts:
Catza · 13/08/2024 23:33

dellay · 13/08/2024 22:38

The carrots are just snapped where they will snap, as close to the end as possible. It’s about a pound for a huge pack so hardly wasteful!

I am surprised so many people think these things are grim. I’m now wondering if my friends laughing about this means they actually think I’m grim behind closed doors. Kind of wish I hadn’t shared it now!!!

It may not be expensive but it is definitely wasteful,
i am quite intrigued because when I first read your post I thought you were one of those delightful older ladies who are wonderfully eccentric. Then I read you have a 3-year-old and I just can’t picture it…

Franjipanl8r · 13/08/2024 23:28

I want to try your dishwasher trick but I want 2 dishwashers side by side so I don’t have to have dirty plates on show. I heard of someone who had 2 dishwashers and did this.

Just chop your carrots or stop eating them though, that’s odd.

SilverPiscis · 13/08/2024 23:21

Please post a video of you snapping carrots' ends, it doesn't make sense...carrots don't snap at the ends. I have too see it to believe it

Apileofballyhoo · 13/08/2024 23:10

Seaside3 · 13/08/2024 21:43

@Apileofballyhoo surely you just end up with crumbs everywhere if you don't use a plate?

No, I don't know why. Must be the type of bread or something. If I have very crusty, crumbly bread I use a plate.

MrTwatchester · 13/08/2024 23:03

Josette77 · 13/08/2024 22:48

Lol I hardly think MN is neurotic because most people empty their dishwasher and put their clothes away.

Well this thread seems to have got a lot of MNers pretty wound up.

Ruffpuff · 13/08/2024 23:01

My clothes live on the floor on in the tumble dryer. You’re welcome 🙂.

murasaki · 13/08/2024 23:01

@dellay , I'm afraid that you are a bit skanky. I wouldn't want to eat any of your food or off any of your plates. Grim.

mondaytosunday · 13/08/2024 22:55

Snap carrots - but they won't snap at the ends so don't you waste a lot? And you have to cut them up when you eat them so isn't it more efficient to chop a few together?
Dishwasher - so do you just pile the dirty dishes in the sink while waiting to use all the clean dishes out of the dishwasher?
Clothes - I have my machine upstairs so I too tend to hang stuff on the bannister (it's a washer/dryer) and grab from there. I would not do this if the machine was in the kitchen.

pinacollateral · 13/08/2024 22:54

dellay · 13/08/2024 19:25

@ReadWithScepticism yes just cook them whole! Why chop them up? You can do that on your plate?

They cook faster if you cut them up and they fit better in the pan. It's more energy efficient.

Blablablabladibla · 13/08/2024 22:52

You do you. Please continue

heymammy · 13/08/2024 22:51

melmos · 13/08/2024 22:20

@lalaloopyhead I actually can't stop laughing at this - the idea of dead pan emptying your Tesco trolley onto a conveyor belt, like the America garbage trucks empty their loads, in front of bemused shoppers and cashiers 👀

I'm howling at this...imagine the chaos 🤣

Josette77 · 13/08/2024 22:48

MrTwatchester · 13/08/2024 22:46

Sounds fine to me OP.

The housework fetishists on MN should put down the Zoflora and pick up Betty Friedan.

Lol I hardly think MN is neurotic because most people empty their dishwasher and put their clothes away.

Josette77 · 13/08/2024 22:46

How many dishes are you and your 3 yo using each day?

It's just me and my 13 yo and I put the dishwasher on every other day or third day.

Often I just do a quick hand wash of them instead of the dishwasher.

The carrot thing I find weird because I love to cook. I can't imagine just throwing whole carrots on the stove. It would take too long and harder to time with the other veg in there.

MrTwatchester · 13/08/2024 22:46

Sounds fine to me OP.

The housework fetishists on MN should put down the Zoflora and pick up Betty Friedan.

Raaraathelionrah · 13/08/2024 22:46

dellay · 13/08/2024 19:17

I don’t get why people are confused about the dishwasher… it’s ran every evening after dinner so dirty is only next to clean for a matter of hours? So what?

Oh that’s grim 😳🤣

SayYesToChocolate · 13/08/2024 22:45

With vegetables I don’t chop. I buy pre-pack chopped veggies (and salads too). I have a toddler so it is not easy to take too much time to prepare.

With dishwasher definitely empty it after a wash.

With clothes, do the whole thing, wash, either dryer or dry on the line and put away.

I like to read how others go about their chores. I might pick up a few tips to make housework more efficient (it is tedious).

NonsuchCastle · 13/08/2024 22:42

dellay · 13/08/2024 22:38

The carrots are just snapped where they will snap, as close to the end as possible. It’s about a pound for a huge pack so hardly wasteful!

I am surprised so many people think these things are grim. I’m now wondering if my friends laughing about this means they actually think I’m grim behind closed doors. Kind of wish I hadn’t shared it now!!!

You are alright, OP. You are unconventional. Most of the commenters aren't. It doesn't matter.

Conniebygaslight · 13/08/2024 22:41

ILoveToCleanSaidNooneEver · 13/08/2024 22:38

I must admit that I have eaten soup out of a small pan before 😞

we don’t eat out of pans just use instead of serving dishes but whatever suits…

Friendofdennis · 13/08/2024 22:40

Yes I roast carrots whole and slice them when they have cooked Never iron clothes

Flavabobble · 13/08/2024 22:39

I'm a lazy bastard. An absolute slattern. But even I think mixing dirty/clean in the dishwasher is a step too far.
as for just leaving your clothes hanging about? I, at least, take mine into my room.

dellay · 13/08/2024 22:38

The carrots are just snapped where they will snap, as close to the end as possible. It’s about a pound for a huge pack so hardly wasteful!

I am surprised so many people think these things are grim. I’m now wondering if my friends laughing about this means they actually think I’m grim behind closed doors. Kind of wish I hadn’t shared it now!!!

OP posts:
ILoveToCleanSaidNooneEver · 13/08/2024 22:38

Conniebygaslight · 13/08/2024 22:34

I think you’re onto something…good for you.
Typical Sunday lunch for us…big family table, veg etc served in the pans they’re cooked in, drained obvs. Keeps them warm and less washing up.
Keep doing what you’re doing

I must admit that I have eaten soup out of a small pan before 😞

CharlotteLucas3 · 13/08/2024 22:38

If this is real, it’s far more work and mental effort to be faffing about looking for a clean plate. You’d need a system to prevent contamination and that sounds like work. What if you have to wash something that had raw chicken on it?

I always peel carrots now because I realised that the awful crunch that felt like my teeth breaking, was bits of sand embedded in the skin.

lalaloopyhead · 13/08/2024 22:37

Seaside3 · 13/08/2024 22:21

Maybe we could all just bite the tops off our raw carrots? Maybe chomp the carrots and spit into the pan?

If you are only cooking for yourself this has got to be the most efficient way by far...not sure what guests would think though 🤣

Conniebygaslight · 13/08/2024 22:34

I think you’re onto something…good for you.
Typical Sunday lunch for us…big family table, veg etc served in the pans they’re cooked in, drained obvs. Keeps them warm and less washing up.
Keep doing what you’re doing

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