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Daily mopping? A false good idea
We think we’re killing germs, but mopping every day is actually time-consuming . Once a week with a good product is enough. In the meantime, a sponge on small stains will do the trick.
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Iron all the laundry? No thanks!
Shirts, sheets, t-shirts… What if you stopped ironing everything? Use hangers as soon as you take them out of the washing machine, shake them out well , and invest in some clothes that don’t wrinkle easily . Your iron will finally take a well-deserved vacation.
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One load of laundry a day: no way
Running the machine every day is tiring… and not very environmentally friendly . Wear your clothes several times when possible, especially jeans and sweaters. A pair of clean pants for three days won’t kill anyone!
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Windows: once a year is enough!
Cleaning windows in good weather is a bad idea: the sun dries them too quickly and leaves streaks. Choose a cloudy day, use a good homemade product , and do it thoroughly… once a year. Your windows will thank you.
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Daily dusting: useless except in extreme cases
Dusting every day is a bit like bailing out a ship that isn’t sinking. Once a week is enough. Limit knick-knacks , avoid carpets, and rely on homemade anti-static products. Bonus tip: push books to the edge of the shelves, the dust will be less visible!
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Clean the teapot: leave the tannins
Are you scrubbing your teapot to remove brown stains? Bad idea: tannins enrich the flavor . A bit like a cast iron casserole dish soaking up grandma’s recipes. Keep that patina… except for the cups!
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Tidying the kids’ room? Not your job!
Let your children take charge of their own space as soon as they’re old enough. You’re not their housekeeper. With a fun method , even the messiest ones can create an illusion in 10 minutes flat.
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Empty the dishwasher? Delegate!
Setting the table, emptying the dishwasher: these are perfect chores for kids. It develops their independence… and frees up a few precious minutes each day.
Less cleaning, more life
By stopping these unnecessary chores, you’re reclaiming time for YOU . Reading, going out, exercising, or simply taking a breather… It makes all the difference. After all, perfection doesn’t exist —but serenity is within reach.
