To most of us, cleaning is a chore. Something we do just because we have to. So we try to optimize the process as much as possible. Get it done in the fastest way possible, with the least amount of energy required.

However, some people probably haven't picked up a vacuum cleaner or a dust wand in their entire life.

There's a private Facebook group with a pretty self-explanatory title, called 'Things designed by people who don't have to clean them', and it has about 40,000 members, all sharing pictures of objects that absolutely terrify Monica Geller and Adrian Monk. From an amethyst sink to a dollhouse PC case, continue scrolling and check them out for yourself.

#1

Dollhouse Fishtank

Dollhouse Fishtank

Please don't treat your fish like toys! Goldfish need a 500l tank, and need a group of atleast 6 goldfish. They are intelligent and beautiful animals

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Eva the Egg
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"i cant believe your mum is a fish" 🤣🤣🤣😭

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The founder of the group, Will Feetham, created it out of his passion for the design world. "We spend most of our time in spaces designed by other humans, and sometimes subtle careless decisions during [the design process and construction processes] cause a huge amount of hassle for the people that use the space," Feetham told Bored Panda.

Currently, the group is private and you have to answer a few political questions to get in. Feetham has had pushback from the applicants about this as the group seems anything but political, however, he believes that the design and maintenance of our spaces are deeply political. "The entire point of 'Things designed by people who don't have to clean them' is that those who design and those who maintain are not the same," he said. "Because we spend most of our time in spaces [designed by others], this disconnect has a huge impact, especially on those who traditionally don't have power in society."

#2

Amethyst Sink

Amethyst Sink

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troufaki13
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amethyst this size must be pretty expensive. I wouldn't waste it like that. Maybe as an ornament it would be perfect :)

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"Looking at bad design helps highlight the importance of good design, and thinking about who will clean what we design makes us focus on the importance of inclusion in the design process. As a tag group, we can inject a bit of thought about these issues into a lot of different conversations which makes me so happy."

If we were to get specific, Feetham got the idea for the group from a picture of a topographical relief sink modeled after a lake, which he has been told is in the California state library. "It's beautiful, and the concept is both insightful and educational. In the execution, though, the designer didn't consider the people who would have to clean the installation. Clearly, a lot of thought went into the concept, but that thoughtfulness doesn't seem to have extended to maintenance. 'Things designed by people who don’t have to clean them' just popped into my head."

#3

All Hail The Glow Cloud

All Hail The Glow Cloud

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Jacob Allen
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks really cool but imagine the number of bugs nesting in there *shudder*

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As you could guess, Feetham himself doesn't like cleaning. "As a cisgender man in our patriarchal culture, I have been allowed to do less than my share of household chores at many points in my life," he said. "Equality is deeply important to me, and I have come to understand the many ways, large and small, that the caring and cleaning work that forms the foundation of our daily existence is minimized."

According to him, our society tends to devalue the invisible service class, who are often women and people of color. So they are left to pick up the pieces, literally, and tend to the performative aesthetics of our consumer culture.

Feetham describes the content of the group as design-focused critical analysis. Some of the things that get submitted a lot are carpets in places it shouldn't be, crafts that involve gluing shells and rocks, and impossible to clean windows. "The start of the group was more focused on public infrastructure, but we also have a lot of content about consumer goods and home decor that create a maintenance nightmare."

#4

Thanks I Hate It

Thanks I Hate It

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually love this. Super cool. I would just dust it with compressed air.

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#6

Radiator With A Bread Warmer

Radiator With A Bread Warmer

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Maiun
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like this, with a vacuum it wouldn't be hard to clean

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#7

*shudder*

*shudder*

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Maiun
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is just wrong, especially in these times of Covid-19

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#8

These Wine Bottles/ Decanters/ Glasses Look Really Cool, But Cleaning Them? Hell No! I'd Probably Used Them Once And Then Threw Them Into A Fireplace Or Something

These Wine Bottles/ Decanters/ Glasses Look Really Cool, But Cleaning Them? Hell No! I'd Probably Used Them Once And Then Threw Them Into A Fireplace Or Something

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#9

Cutlery Set

Cutlery Set

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Purple light
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gorgeous, but for display purposes only in rich peoples houses.

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#10

Dollhouse PC

Dollhouse PC

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wandile dludlu
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is just cool... and all PCs are like this inside.

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#11

Broken Ankle Bathtubs, Fantastic

Broken Ankle Bathtubs, Fantastic

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chi-wei shen
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have to think about all the little critters that could hide somewhere between the stones.

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#12

Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)

Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)

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Jayne Kyra
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another addition to the skull bathroom.

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#14

They’re Gorgeous And I Want One, But They Must Be Such Dust Catcher

They’re Gorgeous And I Want One, But They Must Be Such Dust Catcher

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A little vacuum cleaner or attachment will see you right :)

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#15

Cute But...

Cute But...

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mph seti
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shot glasses would be fine. I mean, the hard liquor 'cleans' them anyway. Just remember to store upside-down.

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#16

Those Poor Books!

Those Poor Books!

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#17

I Love The Idea Of A Volcano Egg Cup As Much As The Next One, But You Will *never* Get All The Gross Crusty Egg Yolk Out Of All Those Crevices

I Love The Idea Of A Volcano Egg Cup As Much As The Next One, But You Will *never* Get All The Gross Crusty Egg Yolk Out Of All Those Crevices

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Vorknkx
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And these uncleaned bits of yolk could become a prime breeding ground for many kinds of bacteria...

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#19

This Would Be A Pain In The Butt To Clean, But 11/10 Would Buy Anyway

This Would Be A Pain In The Butt To Clean, But 11/10 Would Buy Anyway

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#20

And It's Not Even Cute

And It's Not Even Cute

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#21

1970s Was Such A Cursed Period For Interior Decorating

1970s Was Such A Cursed Period For Interior Decorating

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#22

That Is The Car Of Someone Who Has Given Up, That Thing Does Not Get Cleaned

That Is The Car Of Someone Who Has Given Up, That Thing Does Not Get Cleaned

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Linus Nilsson
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All these are actually alive, and the owner robbed a grave

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#23

Stunning Fireplace

Stunning Fireplace

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Jon S.
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the kind of thing you get professionally cleaned every few decades (other than with a light feather duster)

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#24

All Those Tiny Eyes

All Those Tiny Eyes

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wandile dludlu
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine eating cereal before bed and waking up at night and that thing is next to your head on the side table

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#25

Stair Handle

Stair Handle

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#26

I Would Have A Very Bad Time Checking If My Nails Are Clean Or Not

I Would Have A Very Bad Time Checking If My Nails Are Clean Or Not

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#27

Erm...

Erm...

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Jon S.
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That looks easy enough to clean. At least all the surfaces are smooth

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#28

A Gift For The Coffee Lover You Also Hate

A Gift For The Coffee Lover You Also Hate

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#29

Mud, Poop Dog, Dirt, Sand...

Mud, Poop Dog, Dirt, Sand...

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Candace Fitzpatrick
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poop dog! 😂 Sometimes I love it when people don’t proof read what they write.

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#30

Those Crevices In The… Whatever That Is

Those Crevices In The… Whatever That Is

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#32

Oh My

Oh My

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Jayne Kyra
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes, the succulent nail art. Made only for photos and not actual wear. SimplyNailogical did a video recreating this trend a while back.

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#34

My New 1.5l Snorlax Mug That I Got From Zing. Didn’t Realise It’s Mouth Was A Big Hole

My New 1.5l Snorlax Mug That I Got From Zing. Didn’t Realise It’s Mouth Was A Big Hole

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#35

This Is What Happened In Jumanji

This Is What Happened In Jumanji

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Kesyra
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I... this is so bad but a big part of me loves it!

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#36

Fluffy Guitar

Fluffy Guitar

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Maiun
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fur would get filthy from the hands playing it and it would look really foul after a couple of gigs, not to mention all the sweat dripping down onto it.

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#37

I Hope They Took The Keys Out

I Hope They Took The Keys Out

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#38

I Got One Of These For My Daughter. The Hot Liquid Needs To Go Through The Hole Into The Space Between The Outer And Inner Walls Of The Mug. I Have Tiny Bendy Brushes And It’s Still A Nightmare

I Got One Of These For My Daughter. The Hot Liquid Needs To Go Through The Hole Into The Space Between The Outer And Inner Walls Of The Mug. I Have Tiny Bendy Brushes And It’s Still A Nightmare

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#39

Found In My Local Marketplace

Found In My Local Marketplace

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