I’m super organised and my house is always tidy.AMA

[Kitchenbattle]

Off the back of another thread I realised am ridiculously organised and my house is always tidy, always ready for visitors etc didn’t realise how tidy I was until I started commenting on and reading the other thread. So just a fun, or nosy AMA.
maybe there’s nothing to ask 🤣 thought it might be interesting though…

You dont seem to understand that having a dryer (or perhaps space for one), or even space for a 10kg washing machine, is a luxury many won't have... and its luxuries like this that mean you can keep things tidier alot more easily than other families.

What is wrong with people on this thread. Why are you triggered @TaupeMember that the OP is tidy?

I have a large washing machine & dryer & am not particularly tidy.
How many people do you think don't have access to washing machine so that you would deem it a luxury?

I don’t use the dryer ever and I constantly have a clothes horse and pulley up.

I suppose it depends where you live but I can’t get washing dried outside regularly.

Wonder if this is where I'm going wrong, I would struggle to imagine mixing things like tea towels (that are used for drying dishes) with my underwear, plus children's clothes, in the same wash. The mix you describe in the first paragraph would be 3-4 washes for me

Yep, comes across as a smug brag.
Try living in a cramped house - no play room, the small lounge IS the playroom, with very young messy DC, poor health, money problems and no family support. Come bk and tell us how you cope then

First things first Declutter… I know it’s not simple, but if something isn’t there to be functional or because you like it and it makes you happy. Then get rid.
Find a place for everything. Think of how your house and your space works for you think of what you need in those spaces to make it work better economically and economically.
Look up the 5S technique. A place for everything and everything in its place when you use something you put it back exactly where it goes.
when you make dinner making dinner includes cleaning up afterwards it’s not a separate job. Once you get into a certain way of thinking it’s easier to keep going that way.

Not triggered at all.

My house is really tidy, and im a minimalist with a very helpful husband like op.

Why is it such an awful thing to point out that having lots of space, being well off and having good appliances and storage will make it easier to keep things tidy?

I’ve lived in smaller houses, believe me! I’m not gonna get into my life story because I don’t need to justify anything but no, I’m not a rich girl who has no idea how other people live… sorry to disappoint you.

To be clearer. @Kitchenbattle clothes dry on a clothes horse. You don’t need a dryer and very many people don’t have the space for one and couldn’t afford to run it even if they did.

I don’t have space for a pulley maid. I do have a close horse and I use that quite a lot, but today I have several towels so using the dryer and I’m not going to feel guilty about that.

@TaupeMember but that's not what you said. Why do you think owning a washing machine is a luxury?

I just think your posts show you are reluctant to admit that your circumstances make it easier for you than many others to run a tidy house.

Why is that so hard to admit for you?

Kids don’t need a new shirt per day once they’re past the stage of constantly getting food down themselves

I said having a dryer is a luxury many xant afford. Along with space for one, and space for a 10kg washing machine.

Why twist what im saying, odd.

@Morphinesucks I’m trying not to take your comments as being rude but it’s a bit hard. I’m going to be honest with you I know no one who doesn’t have a dryer…

A standout point from this thread is the differing levels of what "clean and tidy" means. The OP keeps her home tidy and has a relaxed, healthy approach to cleanliness i.e. clothes aren't washed if not dirty, bedding and towels are washed every couple of weeks. Bathrooms wiped down every few days. She doesn't mention weird things like the skirting boards and cupboards because most people don't specifically clean these unless spring cleaning every year or two. Why would you need to? What are you doing to make the inside of cupboards dirty? It's baffling what people waste their time on.
Other posters mention washing coats, hats and gloves - for many of us, this is a once a year occurrence. Why would coats and hats need washing, what are you doing to them? They also mention wearing clean pyjamas every night - why are you so dirty? Surely your pyjamas wear out within months being washed so often. I have pyjamas that are years old, because they are washed after a week's wear.
Pants and socks, absolutely wear fresh every day, but nothing else should be that dirty, less for sweaty sports kit and often tops in the summer, if it's hot.
No wonder people are skint, their water and electricity bills must be sky high.

I said having a dryer is a luxury many xant afford. Along with space for one, and space for a 10kg washing machine.

More people have dryers than people who don't have them.

Having a house is a luxury when so many are homeless but it's a bit of a given on a thread "how I keep my house tidy" that the OP will have a house and luxuries like a vacuum, mop etc.

I have a home, a good income, appliances, a helpful DH & don't work full time & yet I struggle to keep a house tidy. Hence why I am interested in the thread as opposed to criticising her for using a tumble dryer. 🙄

I know loads of people. I consider myself fortunate to have one.

plenty of people don’t have a drier. My DD doesn’t. She lives in a one bedroom apartment and there isn’t room for a drier.

my partner is going to go down once he’s had his surgery and re-jig her bathroom to fit a drier over where she has her washing machine (yes, in her bathroom) but she currently doesn’t have one.

for many years as a single parent to three kids living in a small house with no utility room or garage I didn’t have one either.

I wasn’t being rude. I didn’t think I’d been clear. And to be honest, I wouldn’t use wipes for cleaning because of the environmental impact - especially if you’ve room to store things, what would be the big deal with a microfibre cloth and a spray cleaner?

@TaupeMember @Morphinesucks see attached a picture of my utility right this moment… it’s not huge. It’s a very small space and behind the door is the unit for the air to water heating system.

I’m very well aware of how lucky I am to have a house with ample space from my family. Just because I don’t declare that on every post doesn’t mean I don’t feel it. And as I’ve said, I’ve lived in smaller homes and still had the same standards. I don’t know what else you want me to say. I didn’t start this thread for people to start putting me down. I’m very happy with who I am. I’m very happy with how I run my home. I just wanted to pass on some tips and knowledge that’s all.

My DD doesn’t. She lives in a one bedroom apartment and there isn’t room for a drier.

Why would she need one?

I didn't need one until I had dc.

ha ha! I feel your pain.
We had spidery stairs too at one time, I really hated going there.. just a spidery gas metre cupboard now (where annoyingly he stores all the paint and painting things.)
Also got a DH who cannot put up shelves etc or use a spirit level. I know, I know, we have Professor You Tube now and now I have more time I will start tackling that myself.

@Morphinesucks Why do you have a dryer that you never use?

she and her partner and a dog are in the space. One would be helpful.

@Kitchenbattle I admire your guts!

I am very similar to you but no way would I post an AMA!

I haven't criticised her for using a dryer, are you mixing me up with someone else?

I have only said that its easier to keep a house tidy when you have alot of space (eg. a separate utility room with a larger than average washing machine and dryer) than other households who dont have such facilities (of which there are many, even if you dont know any).

Im happy for op she has such things!

Anyway,no doubt you'll come back with another load of arguing to something I didnt say, so Ill leave you there.

If you dont know anyone without a dryer, then it says alot about circles you move in, there are many households without them. Again, not sure why thats a bad thing for me to say.

Sorry if its made you upset.

@Morphinesucks Why would it be helpful? it was you who said

"You don’t need a dryer"

Why can't your DD & her partner use a clothes horse like you? Why does she need a dryer if the OP doesn't?

What's the relevance of a dog? does he wear lots of clothes?