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Is your kitchen as clean as possible ahead of Xmas?

83 replies

Corda · 23/12/2024 13:11

Just trying to get some perspective.

I will happily put it out there that I am a neat freak. I don’t feel comfortable when things are unclean.

My kitchen is 90% perfectly clean. But there are a few deeper clean jobs I want to do. The thing is we will have people staying over and I just don’t feel comfortable cooking their food in an oven with a door that needs a degrease for example. My lot also rustle through cupboards and help themselves to things. I like that they do that as that is cosy to me. But I’d be horrified if they saw anything messy.

If I took a picture of my kitchen most would think it was spotless and that I was being ridiculous. But there are jobs that definitely need doing.

Dh is annoyed that I would rather clean than enjoy Xmas activities. For example we are due to do gingerbread houses but I would rather do them in a
cleaned kitchen. I am not deviating from the plan ie time wise. So not derailing just not “relaxing” as
my dh would like.

I assume I am not that abnormal.

OP posts:
ElderLemon · 23/12/2024 22:21

Shimmyshimmyshimmy · 23/12/2024 16:38

I have never ever cleaned my oven or degreased the door. It’s clean enough and with the time saved I live my life and have fun

I’d suggest if you find the thought of your own children finding something ‘messy’ unbearable then you may need some anxiety help

Haven't cleaned inside my oven in two years. Couldn't care less. Happy as Larry.

QuestionableMouse · 23/12/2024 22:27

Mine is absolutely disgusting at the moment - I was going to blitz it this weekend but my mum fell, broke her foot, and we spent over 12 hours in a&e- I woke up this morning feeling like I'd been hit by a bus and I'm pretty sure I have flu so I'll run the dishwasher in the morning but apart from that stuff will have to wait.

researchers3 · 23/12/2024 22:38

Bit OTT OP I think. Sounds like your rules rather than shared feelings/decision!

AInightingale · 23/12/2024 22:50

I pulled out the fridge and cleaned behind it but that was enough for me. Will mop the floor before bed.

NewName24 · 23/12/2024 23:27

Rainingandlookslikeitwillneverstop · 23/12/2024 22:02

‘I remember the year that mum spent all Christmas scrubbing and cleaning and the oven was so pristine you could lay surgical instruments on it’

or

‘ I remember that Christmas when mum tried to play Mario cart on the wii with us and we made hot chocolate and laughed so hard as she kept holding the remote upside down ‘

I know which one I would look back and remember fondly….

This, for sure.

YABU @Corda

BondStreet · 23/12/2024 23:29

It’s personal preference OP. I’ve deep cleaned (all cupboards emptied and outside units scrubbed), had a professional clean the ovens and I’ve been on my hands and knees scrubbing the floor. Whilst many people may brandish us abnormal I just see it as a way of life and am perfectly happy with it.

Sockmate123 · 23/12/2024 23:31

I get my oven professionally cleaned every Dec. The guy that does it also does the microwave and dishwasher. An idea for next year maybe! I'm a neat freak too but hate those jobs.

SpoonyEagle · 23/12/2024 23:34

Corda · 23/12/2024 13:16

I probably wouldn’t bother if we didn’t have people coming to stay.

They're coming to visit and spend the time with you, they're not coming to inspect whether your kitchen is immaculate

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