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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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Dollhouse Fishtank

Dollhouse Fishtank

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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."

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Amethyst Sink

Amethyst Sink

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troufaki13
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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."

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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."

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All Hail The Glow Cloud

All Hail The Glow Cloud

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Jacob Allen
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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#7

*shudder*

*shudder*

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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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#11

Broken Ankle Bathtubs, Fantastic

Broken Ankle Bathtubs, Fantastic

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chi-wei shen
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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Bizianka
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had once a book named "50 ways to die in your home". It would make a perfect fit there.

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Monika
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like a spa. So whoever has to clean the place is at least being paid to do it. 🤷‍♀️

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Auzi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the more I looks at this picture the weirder it gets.

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Sabrina Fisher
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

let me just climb the stones to step down into my bathtub to put away/take out items from my dressers.... cuz that is the kinda logic that is existing here

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Lovelyma1
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's really no graceful way to get in and out of those while naked.

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Brandi VanSteenwyk
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The sad thing is: Those tubs, without the "additions" are probably quite lovely and inviting all on their own.

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Kathryn Baylis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With bureaus above them? For towels and bath bombs and stuff, maybe?

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enjoyinglife
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if I wanted to climb Mt. Killamanjaro to bathe I would climb Mt. Killamanjaro

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Memere
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same! I have a hard enough time now just getting in & out of my 'normal' bathtub!

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Deal _Anneal
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What if that abomination falls apart if we take a bath *shudder*

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Sasha Kuleshov
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So impractical it actually causes feng shui vibes to walk away ._.

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William Turley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd be less concerned with breaking my ankle and more concerned with a chest of drawers caving my head in whilst I was trying to relax 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Pippa Runs
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like a good baby scramble into the tub 🤷🏽‍♀️

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Otto Nilo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I found these bath tubs in the hotel where I stay in, I would immediately find another hotel with normal bath tub. These are too scary

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23AClark
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't get me wrong, I have a very open mind, a highly developed imagination, and respect for others visions, but DAMN!!!

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Sara Samul
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oddities abound! On the tub on the left at the top, there are open spaces where there are too many spaces in the rock and can see the tub underneath (I'm spending enough on this project, it better be perfect), how do you get in and out of the tubs- water+rocks= slippery surface= lots of falls. What's up with those dressers and the sliver of a mirror between them. How in the heck do you you clean those? Can we say moss and mold on, in, all over those those rocks?!

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Ashley
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can somebody please explain to me what the dressers are set upon?? Look at their legs at the bases... the furniture is floating? There doesn't even seem to be any depth to them either... like there's nowhere to stand while you access them....you have to stand up in the tub to get to them.. Floatingn and inaccessible? I don't get it.

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JD Lee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For the eclectic yet brazenly stupid great aunt with more money than sense.

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Steven Meyer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you have to play king of the mountain in order to take a bath? Can you imagine stubbing your toe on that?

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Elaine Dodge
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have to climb into the bath to use the mirrors? I bet the hand basins are in those weirdly hung on the wall chests of drawers too.

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Allan Hedges
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why not make 1 normal size tub instead of those 2 sink looking things?

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Jessica Ruport
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're gonna break an ankle and your skull slipping on those rocks.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Make sure to turn the light on.....tHoSe RoCkS aRe An InJuRy CaMpInG oUt LiKe A pUbG sNiPeR...!

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Lovelyma1
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's really no graceful way to get in and out of those.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh look,you can dress up at the top when you're finished and can probably climb up to your bed on the ceiling 😅

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Memere
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now I'm waiting to see a Civalis commercial with the couple watching a sunset, sitting in separate bathtubs, hahahaha. I never have figured out how that is 'romantic'! (for those who don't know, Civalis is an erectile dysfunction drug, like Viagra)

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MAKtheknife
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The little dressers in the background do not go with these tubs, IMHO.

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AndersM
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heard in the hotel. "Rosita. You go high pressure clean the Rock under the bathtubs In room 302. Comprendes?

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Harleen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bath, I understand. I don't like it, but I get it. But the little dressers/mirrors on top of that pile where you can't even stand??? WHY??

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Sarah
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better come with a transporter. First, it transports you into the tub; later, you transport all the dust outside.

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Naomi Cline
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ankles, toes, toe nails, knees (from tripping and falling) skull ( from falling). And the spiders and bugs that would make their homes in there .

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Leslie Burleson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*I swear , the shampoo bottle got up there by accident ! I slipped on the rocks "

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KatHat
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine the hair and skin flakes that would accumulate *shudder*

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Russell Tilling
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hair, skin flakes, most things organic, not toxic. Pesticides, insecticides (inc non-organic dog collars) , herbicides, etc definitely very toxic.

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JuJu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A new way to die when you slip on the floor or the tub

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Don't Look
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

okay, wait. How close are the sinks to the tubs? Also how high up are the actual tubs....and... ... nope I cannot ... so much stress...

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Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)

Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)

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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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#15

Cute But...

Cute But...

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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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#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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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#21

1970s Was Such A Cursed Period For Interior Decorating

1970s Was Such A Cursed Period For Interior Decorating

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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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#23

Stunning Fireplace

Stunning Fireplace

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Jon S.
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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#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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Erm...

Erm...

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Jon S.
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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Mud, Poop Dog, Dirt, Sand...

Mud, Poop Dog, Dirt, Sand...

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Candace Fitzpatrick
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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Fluffy Guitar

Fluffy Guitar

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Maiun
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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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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Found In My Local Marketplace

Found In My Local Marketplace

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