28 Times Designers Created Something Without Realizing It Will Have To Be Cleaned (Best Of All Time)

Cleaning is one of the most hated chores in America. According to a survey by Lombardo Homes, 85% of people put off doing chores they hate. Cleaning the bathroom, washing dishes, cleaning the refrigerator, the floors, and the kitchen are the most hated household tasks.

Most people spend 1-2 or 2-3 hours a week cleaning. At the same time, they're more likely to hand off things like washing the dishes and cleaning the bathroom to somebody else. People say they do things like washing dishes, laundry, cleaning the kitchen, and sweeping floors during the week. And 63% say they deep clean their homes themselves.

We want our homes to look clean, but we often don't have the willpower to do it. In fact, 56% of people in the Lombardo Homes survey said they have been ashamed of their home's cleanliness. But some experts say that an unclean house is not a sign of laziness – it's more connected to our overall mental well-being.

Cleanfluencer and founder of The Big Clean Co. Kacie Stephens claims that cleaning isn't common sense for everyone; it's a learned skill. She says we shouldn't judge people as lazy if their home isn't up to our standards cleanliness-wise. "A dirty house is often a symptom of someone struggling mentally," she says in one of her videos.

Kacie explains that people shouldn't feel superior if they are able to maintain a clean house. "A spotless house is a sign of a well-supported household," she says. And while it's true that the inability to focus on cleanliness can be signs of ADHD, depression, or anxiety, often it just comes down to your personality.

Some people are just laid-back and not bothered by a messier house. Natalie Christine Dattilo, a psychologist and instructor at Harvard Medical School, explained to HuffPost that it depends on the type of personality a person has. "Conscientious people tend to exhibit high levels of orderliness, dutifulness and self-discipline ... Think 'Type A,'" she said. "People low in conscientiousness tend to be more easygoing, disorderly and less goal-oriented." 

Kendra Cherry, MSEd writes that what to one person looks like an unclean mess can seem totally acceptable to another." In some cases, a person's desk might look like a jumbled mess, strewn with papers, envelopes, and files. Yet, they always seem to know exactly where each and every item is when they need it," she explains. "Some of the most creative and productive people seem to thrive in this type of environment."

Then, of course, there's the lack of motivation because you know the cleaning process will be hard. Many of the entries in this list are one-of-a-kind items that few of us actually have at home. Yet some common interior and decor items can be surprisingly hard to clean, and that's why experts advise to consider their practicality before purchasing.

Family Handyman, for example, warns against having too many throw rugs and throw pillows in your house. They say that unless you wash the rugs every time you clean the house, they only make your home more messy: they trap dirt, pet and human hair, and even odors. And throw pillows just add another cleaning step – you're better off knowing how many are too many.

Blinds are one of the most common things people forget to clean in their homes. If you've got curtains, all you have to do is toss them into the washing machine. But with roller shades, faux-wood blinds, or metal mini-shades, Katie Henkes, director of product management at Next Day Blinds, recommends using a vacuum with a brush attachment.

Houseplants can give you a real headache when it comes to cleaning too. Look, I love livening up a room with foliage as much as the next person, but you've got to keep in mind that you'll have to clean all those leaves, vases, and saucers at some point.

Elizabeth Shields, operations manager of Super Cleaning Service, Louisville told Homes & Gardens that houseplants are basically magnets for dust. "[It] can be incredibly time-consuming with a large plant or finicky for those with tiny leaves."

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