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What did cleaner do with two watermelons

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Toohotforthis · 12/08/2025 19:12

Cleaners came today (two cleaners once a fortnight for big/deep clean)
Part of this is cleaning the fridge and oven.
Came home and two large half melons have gone. One I got a while ago so possibly almost on its way out, the other I only got yesterday (still wrapped in cellophane)

Feels petty to text and ask where they have gone

If you have a cleaner or you are a cleaner, do you chuck food out if cleaning the fridge??

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Arlanymor · 12/08/2025 20:55

5128gap · 12/08/2025 20:53

I can't believe you're actually speculating about this and people are suggesting you check the bin or ask them! Isn't it completely obvious what they've 'done with them'? What else would they have realistically done with them but throw them out? Relocated them to the bathroom cabinet? Put them up the loft with the Christmas decorations?

They could have taken them home... under the guise of them being thrown away.

5128gap · 12/08/2025 20:53

I can't believe you're actually speculating about this and people are suggesting you check the bin or ask them! Isn't it completely obvious what they've 'done with them'? What else would they have realistically done with them but throw them out? Relocated them to the bathroom cabinet? Put them up the loft with the Christmas decorations?

Arlanymor · 12/08/2025 20:50

Toohotforthis · 12/08/2025 19:44

They take the bin-bag so it’s just a new, empty bin bag in the bin

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They take it totally away from the home - don't put food waste in the recycling or general waste into the outdoor bin?

LoveWine123 · 12/08/2025 20:49

This came to mind…

dirty dancing baby GIF by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Fynoderee · 12/08/2025 20:47

If they threw it away it’d be in your bin, wouldn’t it? A watermelon would be pretty easy to spot.
if it’s not there, then ask them about it.

cupfinalchaos · 12/08/2025 20:45

My cleaner would never go into my fridge unless I’ve asked her to clean it, let alone throw anything away. Of course ask.

soupyspoon · 12/08/2025 20:42

GucciBear · 12/08/2025 20:40

Is she flat chested?

Not any more!

catin8oot5 · 12/08/2025 20:41

Why did I open this thinking it would be about Dirty Dancing

GucciBear · 12/08/2025 20:40

Is she flat chested?

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 12/08/2025 20:17

Could they have taken the water melons for rehearsing in their roles as the Ugly Sisters in a Chrustmas Pantomime?

Tagyoureit · 12/08/2025 20:16

MagnoliaTreeBlossom · 12/08/2025 20:11

Watermelons you say. 🤔

Perhaps she was asked to carry them to the staff quarters at Kellerman's Mountain Lodge. 🍉🍉

...And is currently learning a fabulous dance routine, including a lift, which she will perform at the end of the summer season.

No, wait! I'm thinking of a film. 💃🕺

🤣🤣🤣
Couldn't resist!!

dirty dancing i carried a watermelon GIF
Tagyoureit · 12/08/2025 20:15

Going forward, get some post it notes and just stick them on what you want to keep or have a clear out of your own fridge the night before she comes round and text her saying you've sorted the food so please just clean the fridge, dont clear it out.

MagnoliaTreeBlossom · 12/08/2025 20:13

Tagyoureit · 12/08/2025 20:11

She carried them.....

Cross Post. 🤣

MagnoliaTreeBlossom · 12/08/2025 20:11

Watermelons you say. 🤔

Perhaps she was asked to carry them to the staff quarters at Kellerman's Mountain Lodge. 🍉🍉

...And is currently learning a fabulous dance routine, including a lift, which she will perform at the end of the summer season.

No, wait! I'm thinking of a film. 💃🕺

Tagyoureit · 12/08/2025 20:11

She carried them.....

Bournetilly · 12/08/2025 19:51

I would ask them. They probably thought it was old, at least if you ask they won’t throw food away next time.

Campingisnexttogodliness · 12/08/2025 19:48

Cleaner here.. By prior discussion I clean and discard manky food in a fridge...

PoshDuckQuarkQuark · 12/08/2025 19:47

Just message the cleaner.

"Hi. Do you know where the melon from the fridge is? They are for a picnic tomorrow. Thanks x"

gamerchick · 12/08/2025 19:46

Tell them to stay out of the fridge and you'll do that bit.

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Toohotforthis · 12/08/2025 19:44

MamaElephantMama · 12/08/2025 19:23

I think it’s reasonable to ask them if they have thrown your food away. I am assuming they aren’t in your bin?

They take the bin-bag so it’s just a new, empty bin bag in the bin

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TotHappy · 12/08/2025 19:43

My old cleaner did get rid of some stuff when she cleaned my fridge one time. So it does happen, if that's what you want to know.
It was stuff that most people wouldn't have kept I freely admit! Very end's of jars, very old chillies.

CoastalCalm · 12/08/2025 19:39

Is it in the bin ? That’s the first thing to check surely

Arlanymor · 12/08/2025 19:26

Have you checked the bin? I think it's reasonable to ask and if they have been disposed of before you yourself would get rid of them (same with the garlic) then you'd be well within your rights to ask that when they clean the fridge if they can please refrain from chucking any food out.

MamaElephantMama · 12/08/2025 19:23

I think it’s reasonable to ask them if they have thrown your food away. I am assuming they aren’t in your bin?

Twitcheye · 12/08/2025 19:22

Toohotforthis · 12/08/2025 19:19

I’m a bit embarrassed in case they chucked it out in case they thought it was off and I was gross to keep it 🙈
This has also happened before with garlic 😬

You need to have the convo, as then if they did you can be like can you not chuck food out unless I ask type thing or be like chuck anything that you think is off or whatever.