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40 Times Designers Forgot Things Need To Be Cleaned When Creating Them, As Shared On This Facebook Group
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.
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#1
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
Final score:
401points
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."
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#2
Amethyst Sink
troufaki13 4 years ago
Amethyst this size must be pretty expensive. I wouldn't waste it like that. Maybe as an ornament it would be perfect :)
"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
Jacob Allen 4 years ago
It looks really cool but imagine the number of bugs nesting in there *shudder*
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
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
I actually love this. Super cool. I would just dust it with compressed air.
#6
Radiator With A Bread Warmer
#7
*shudder*
#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
#9
Cutlery Set
#10
Dollhouse PC
#11
Broken Ankle Bathtubs, Fantastic
chi-wei shen 4 years ago
I have to think about all the little critters that could hide somewhere between the stones.
#12
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)
#14
They’re Gorgeous And I Want One, But They Must Be Such Dust Catcher
#15
Cute But...
#16
Those Poor Books!
#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
#18
The Opposite Of Mini
#19
This Would Be A Pain In The Butt To Clean, But 11/10 Would Buy Anyway
#20
And It's Not Even Cute
#21
1970s Was Such A Cursed Period For Interior Decorating
#22
That Is The Car Of Someone Who Has Given Up, That Thing Does Not Get Cleaned
#23
Stunning Fireplace
#24
All Those Tiny Eyes
wandile dludlu 4 years ago
Imagine eating cereal before bed and waking up at night and that thing is next to your head on the side table
#25
Stair Handle
#26
I Would Have A Very Bad Time Checking If My Nails Are Clean Or Not
#27
Erm...
#28
A Gift For The Coffee Lover You Also Hate
#29
Mud, Poop Dog, Dirt, Sand...
Candace Fitzpatrick 4 years ago
Poop dog! 😂 Sometimes I love it when people don’t proof read what they write.
#30
Those Crevices In The… Whatever That Is
#31
It’s All Beaded
#32
Oh My
Jayne Kyra 4 years ago
Ah yes, the succulent nail art. Made only for photos and not actual wear. SimplyNailogical did a video recreating this trend a while back.
Bettye McKee 4 years ago
In these days of frequent hand-washing, let your inner rebel come out.
Michael Green 4 years ago
Took me a second to realize she saves the flowers for her middle finger.
William Turley 4 years ago (edited)
Good lord, they must have smelly nails or a mucky bum hole 😬 How do you even navigate that situation.
Debi Blackshaw 4 years ago
I'm sorry but it looks like her fingers went through the loo roll. That's what buying cheep gets you 😁
Karen Grace 4 years ago
Interest, but highly impractical. Nails for a "trophy" wife/girlfriend that has maids and cooks and never has to get her hands dirty.
Thomas Turnbull 4 years ago
looks like she has been digging in the mud with three of those fingers
DetongLhamo 4 years ago
Why would anyone want their fingernails look like they’ve just done a rectal examination without gloves on?
Aasha Rooks [STUDENT] 4 years ago
if you're trying to show someone right in front of you on the street the one with the flowers and not the ones with the dirt so it won't be an insult you be showing the middle finger
Jeff Diamond 4 years ago
It looks like they put glue on their nails and stuck their fingers in a pot of dirt.
James F. Wilson Jr. 4 years ago
Be careful scratching your ass or picking your nose. It looks like two of the fingers have s**t on them already.
Naomi Cline 4 years ago
I pitty the person who forgets and picks their nose or scratches their ass while wearing these
jevais 4 years ago
Just gross! Fake plastic nails are not chic, they look cheap. Also hygiene must be hard to have with these horrible fake nails. All are awful and very dangerous as you can get nail infections.
Tai Dallen 4 years ago
They're not done to be worn like that long term. It's just done to show it off. Done, photographed and removed.
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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
#35
This Is What Happened In Jumanji
#36
Fluffy Guitar
#37
I Hope They Took The Keys Out
#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
#39
Found In My Local Marketplace
#40
Dust
#41
Spotted On Instagram.. But Like That’s Just Going To Get Disgusting
#42
I Mean, Super Cute. But Still... (I Would Buy This For My Girlfriend Anyways Hahahahahahaha)
#43
Found In My Local Marketplace
#44
This Window. Bonus Cobweb Magnet Lightpiece
#45
Woodworking
#46
Fuzzy Crocs
Alexis draskinis 4 years ago
Washing machine. As long as you air dry them they should wash well. Wouldnt trust the drier. May melt or disfigure them
#47
This Armchair
Gin. No tonic 4 years ago
Honestly, when was the last time any of you cleaned the legs of the chair? I don't see a problem here.
#48
This Awesome Cat Teapot My Sister Gave Me
#49
My Workmate's New iPhone Case. Looks Cute Though
#50
This. It’s Dusty, The Dust Sticks To It, And I Can’t Wash It Because It’s Solid Bronze. I Hate It
Jacqueline Arana 4 years ago
Have you tried a vacuuming? I recently vacuumed a very dusty ceiling and was pleasantly surprised.
#51
Sink At Local Restaurant. Very Pretty But Probably Hard To Clean
#53
The Only Thing I Can Think Of Is Why??? Why Would You Do This To Human Race????
Raven Sheridan 4 years ago
Your designers were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
#54
This Bathroom
#55
It Reminds Me Of Those Cozy Blankets That’s Are Really Soft At First But The More You Use It And Wash It The Material Just Gets Super Matted And Gross Looking And It’s White ??
#56
That Would Take One Hell Of A Unique Magnet Scrubber
#57
So Now Amazon's Advertising This To Me
#58
How Dirty Do You Doorknobs Get?
#59
This Celling Is Giving Me Hives
#60
How Do They Expect This To Be Cleaned? Hot Water And Shaking?
#61
The Glitter Texture
#62
I Want Them But I Don’t Want To Clean Them
Hannah Edwards 4 years ago
My auntie once stepped in a huge dog poop wearing rope sandals. Fun times.
#63
Super Cute, But, Knowing Myself, That Would Become A Bacteria Pool In Short Order!
#64
Finally Found Something Worthy Of This Group?? I Get The Ergonomic Stand And Point But It’s A Waste Of Coffee Space And Imagine Cleaning It Every Day?!
#65
After The First Muddy Boot, Then What
#66
Serving Tray
Gyro Pilot 4 years ago
Hard to tell on my mobile, but that probably is not full of voids. Birdseye-anything is sought after and expensive.
#67
Just... Why??
#68
This Is A Mini Cast Iron Pan My Roommate Got As A Gift And He Was Complaining The Entire Time While Attempting To Clean It (And Rightfully So)
#69
These Bastards. I’m Never Buying A Crystal Again
#70
No Photos Posted Of The Inside, But I Imagine This Would Be A Nightmare To Clean Out
#71
O My
#72
Was At Voodoo Doughnuts And Was Thinking About Buying A Mug, And Then I Thought Of This Group And How The Hell Would I Clean It Properly?! Maybe It’s Just For Decor
#73
If You Even Tried Dusting This It’d Rip The Duster And Ur Hand Apart
#74
Broom Broom Broom Broom I Want You In My Room
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Sori 4 years ago
So since covid, I have learned most people don't clean, or don't know how to clean nor disinfect. So not something considered when purchasing
Rissie 4 years ago
No one desinfects everything because we cannot live in a sterile environment. We need lots of them bugs to stay healthy. On the other hand I one saw a class mate of my then preschooler with the same reusable drinking bottle as my kid. It had actual fungus in the mouth piece... It's not just not knowinghow to clean, it's more the not getting what is dangerous and what parts are more important to clean... Like drinking bottles...
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Most of this stuff is no worse than carpet in general and most reusable water bottles.
23AClark 4 years ago
Some of these were good, some...wow. if you're going to get certain things, please learn how to keep them clean so as to not get sick.
Dorothy Cloud 4 years ago
Fun to look at and see how many useless and dangerous items that people come up with.
Dee Stern 4 years ago
I would like to add to this...anything that's Sterling Silver. OMG, deliver me from evil.
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago (edited)
I'm sorry. Most of this thread is a waste of space. There are so many interesting, lovely pieces here. Yes, they need special care. So what? a lot of people followed Marie Kondo and got rid of a ton of things to simplify their lives. Now quite a few regret it.
Kanga9ine 4 years ago
Sometimes you just got to throw caution to the wind and not let the moment pass by how hard it's gonna be to clean or how practical it it. Bust out the good China that only comes outfit holidays. Packed away for a year, it requires a good wash too. It's not bringing anyone a smile hidden in the back of a closet it the dark.pulling out a treasure that has been eaten by mice or mold is worse.
Sophie Foster 4 years ago
absolutely terrify Monica Geller and Adrian Monk. I LOVE THE REFERENCE.
marianne eliza 4 years ago
Simplify, not complicate, your life. If you really need something funky and uncleanable, put it under or behind glass. These are the very definition of tchotchke... useless, decorative items that need to be dusted.
Sori 4 years ago
So since covid, I have learned most people don't clean, or don't know how to clean nor disinfect. So not something considered when purchasing
Rissie 4 years ago
No one desinfects everything because we cannot live in a sterile environment. We need lots of them bugs to stay healthy. On the other hand I one saw a class mate of my then preschooler with the same reusable drinking bottle as my kid. It had actual fungus in the mouth piece... It's not just not knowinghow to clean, it's more the not getting what is dangerous and what parts are more important to clean... Like drinking bottles...
Load More Replies... DDmaybeandor 4 years ago
Most of this stuff is no worse than carpet in general and most reusable water bottles.
23AClark 4 years ago
Some of these were good, some...wow. if you're going to get certain things, please learn how to keep them clean so as to not get sick.
Dorothy Cloud 4 years ago
Fun to look at and see how many useless and dangerous items that people come up with.
Dee Stern 4 years ago
I would like to add to this...anything that's Sterling Silver. OMG, deliver me from evil.
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago (edited)
I'm sorry. Most of this thread is a waste of space. There are so many interesting, lovely pieces here. Yes, they need special care. So what? a lot of people followed Marie Kondo and got rid of a ton of things to simplify their lives. Now quite a few regret it.
Kanga9ine 4 years ago
Sometimes you just got to throw caution to the wind and not let the moment pass by how hard it's gonna be to clean or how practical it it. Bust out the good China that only comes outfit holidays. Packed away for a year, it requires a good wash too. It's not bringing anyone a smile hidden in the back of a closet it the dark.pulling out a treasure that has been eaten by mice or mold is worse.
Sophie Foster 4 years ago
absolutely terrify Monica Geller and Adrian Monk. I LOVE THE REFERENCE.
marianne eliza 4 years ago
Simplify, not complicate, your life. If you really need something funky and uncleanable, put it under or behind glass. These are the very definition of tchotchke... useless, decorative items that need to be dusted.
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