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Satisfying household jobs

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NotARealAvery · 29/01/2020 19:58

I cleaned and washed my car today and thoroughly enjoyed it. I usually just take it to be done at the car wash that does the insides as well so haven’t actually washed it myself for about 10 years Blush

I found it really satisfying hoovering out all the inside and washing then polishing up the outside.

I was thinking as I did it that I never really see people washing cars anymore when a few years ago most people did them themselves I think?

Any other jobs people find really satisfying to complete?

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AnuvvaMuvva · 29/01/2020 20:18

I love batch cooking. I love seeing a stack of meals ready for the freezer. And then I love, in the future, finding a stack of meals ready for us to eat when I'm frazzled and don't have time to cook.

14allandall41 · 29/01/2020 20:21

Making bread and marmalade

JoyceTempleSavage · 29/01/2020 20:21

I enjoy cleaning out my bathroom cabinet. Throwing away nasty old toiletries then using windolene so the mirrors inside are clean again like the outside. Bonus as it only takes about 15 mins. I need to get out more

ShootTheRunner · 29/01/2020 20:22

Cleaning the sink with pink stuff paste so it's all shiny. I'm odd Grin

AnneLovesGilbert · 29/01/2020 20:27

Descaling the kettle.
Making pickles.
Cleaning the inside of the window frames.

Mumshappy · 29/01/2020 20:28

Cleaning the bathroom

Etinox · 29/01/2020 20:28

Floors
Bedmaking

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 29/01/2020 20:30

@AnneLovesGilbert Do you, like me, survey your newly filled jars of pickles and briefly pretend that you're a hardy pioneer woman who is now well prepared for winter?

EmmiJay · 29/01/2020 20:33

I love changing the bedding and emptying the laundry basket. Using Viakal on the sinks and taps. Ooo the freshness is fantastical!

GoodnightJude1 · 29/01/2020 20:34

I LOVE cleaning my fridge freezer. Taking everything out, giving it a good clean and putting it all back in an orderly fashion (before 6 DC come home and destroy it) Angry

I have a phobia of smelly fridges....
I actually hold my breath if I have to open anyone else’s fridge, in case it smells Blush

weehoo · 29/01/2020 20:36

I like taking the vacuum cleaner apart and getting every last speck of dust out of the filters. Then switch it on and enjoy the 500% performance improvement!

AnneLovesGilbert · 29/01/2020 20:40

Yes JesusInTheCabbageVan, yes I do Grin

I’m on maternity leave at the moment, living in pretty much a hamlet and spend a lot of time feeling like that. “We may be a bit skint, we may get snowed in, but the family can survive on vinegary goodness, I am provider” Grin

14allandall41 · 29/01/2020 21:48

And emptying the laundry basket

tinatsarina · 29/01/2020 22:45

I like doing the laundry, loading and unloading the washing machine then the tumble dryer.

Collision · 29/01/2020 22:47

I love cleaning out the dustbin after it’s been emptied.

I wash it with boiling water and sprain with Zoflora.

Littleshortcake · 29/01/2020 22:49

I love batch cooking too. This evening I took the dc out with me and bought lots of steak mince and used all the veg up and made several portions of savoury mince for the freezer. Saves time and money and cleaning time!

Also decluttering for the charity shop. Much easier to keep on top of things if there is less stuff

Mollypolly2610 · 29/01/2020 23:16

Finishing the ironing pile

FruityWidow · 29/01/2020 23:25

Folding laundry. After it has come in from drying on the line.

ColourMyDreams · 30/01/2020 00:40

Hoovering.
There's just something about seeing a crumb free carpet with 'hoover stripes' on it.
Cleaning the oven till it shines is very satisfying, particularly the glass.

AnneLovesGilbert · 30/01/2020 20:52

I love cleaning out the dustbin after it’s been emptied.
I LOATHE having to clean the bin. Can you help convince me it’s an alright job?

50shadesoflunacy · 30/01/2020 20:54

Oh Jude1 I do that too!

Anthilda · 30/01/2020 21:54

Pulling tangled hair out if the plug hole with plyers Grin
Cleaning windows
Cleaning the shower and all the products in there.
Love anything that involves removing limescale
Combing all the hairs out of my hair brushes

MotherHeggy · 30/01/2020 21:55

All of them to be honest.

Eloisedublin123 · 30/01/2020 21:58

Nothing is as satisfying as getting your carpets properly cleaned. Cleaning porn.

NoSquirrels · 30/01/2020 22:02

There. Are. None.

Jobs that stay done are satisfying - completing a project, writing a report, painting a wall, giving birth...

No household job that will need re-doing is satisfying. Ever.