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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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*shudder*

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

Because it comes out the other ends? Otherwise, COVID-19-wise, your couch is just as bad!

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Tiari
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well. You take it off and throw it in the trash. Eh. The washing machine. The thing being horrible and disgusting does not make it difficult to clean.

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

Precise marksmanship is of prime importance for this. Besides, if you have to sit on the “throne” so long your posterior requires a cushion, you need to call and make an appointment with your doctor.

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jamie1707
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any kind of fabric in a bathroom is disgusting, especially carpet. Bathmats not included.

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

Whelp, there goes being able to clean my kids pee of the seat before I sit.

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

LOVE the caption! That's exactly what I did when I saw these...Shudder

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

Mankind is just about to go extinct. At least this is my hope after seeing this........

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Dorothy Cloud
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Covid-19 has nothing to do with the fact that you'd have to wash this thing many times a day. Especially if you have little boys.

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

Oh heck no! My Little Round Man can't hit the toilet on the best of days!

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

The person who made this obviously didn't use any water and soap to clean up their ass and no bidet available.

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

My grandma used to have a pleather cushioned toilet seat, and even though it was technically cleanable, the squishiness and 'warmth' just felt awful. My cheeks require a refreshingly brisk impression upon sitting to serve as a visceral reminder that the toilet has been given a grace period since the last occupant. Just looking at this velveteen nightmare makes my skin crawl.

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

ewww, this is really a big NO for me. Imagine how smelly the cushion would be!.Very disgusting.

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

Eww. I imagine these probably smell like Donald Trump- old wee.

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

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

Haven't y'all seen those catalogs where y'all can literally buy anything? This concept is nothing new, just as gross, but nothing new! It's along the same line as having holiday toilet accessories, not hard to clean, easier to just throw away into the trash or burn barrel, not put timing that on my toilet or in my washing machine.

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

When I was looking for a lid cover there were tons of these things for sale. Ugh, and ugh again.

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

COVID, nothing. GI bugs and such are much more common and disgusting. Plus the smell.

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

Mom had one that was padded but covered in vinyl. I hated that. It made a terrible sound when you day down. Very happy she did not see these.

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

Gross but I could do it if I lived alone...and sat for all my business!

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

Not a single other living person would use my bathroom and I would never be able to pee in the middle of the night.

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

Never understood toilet seat covers. Gross. Especially growing up the only girl in the house. Yuck.

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

If properly cared for, I think these would be neat...especially in a cold room in the winter!

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

No way I would put this into my wash machine to wash it. Every time you flush your toilet, there will have droplets and aerosol spread out.

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And I thought carpet in the toilet and bathroom was bad enough. Now you have carpet on your toilet seat. Germs galore.

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

When I was a kid (back in the 70s) we had toilet seat covers. Maybe it's just because it was cold where I lived.

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

I grew up in freezing Chicago in the 50's and 60's and remember them. But the cloth or knitted cover fit on the seat "cover" not the seat part as shown. Because of the extra bulk, the dang seat cover would always fall down and had to be held up by hand if you peed like a guy. Talk about a two fisted job!

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MARVEl,Animals,& HP
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

um hello for those how miss,that would be token off enough.Just keep it OFF

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

You can easily wash it, its the stains that would bother me! Lolol!

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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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Cutlery Set

Cutlery Set

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#11

Broken Ankle Bathtubs, Fantastic

Broken Ankle Bathtubs, Fantastic

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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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#12

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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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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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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