Andrew and Kassy discuss their approach to splitting chores, share cleaning tips and life hacks, and explore the benefits of doing chores. They also talk about hiring cleaning help, preferred cleaning products, and the impact of a busy social life on cleanliness.
Hanging laundry is Cassie's least favorite chore, and she motivates herself to do it by making bets with her husband.
Inviting guests over increases the need for a clean house and leads to extra cleaning efforts and maintaining a higher level of cleanliness.
Deep dives
Preferred Household Chores and Division of Cleaning Tasks
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss their least favorite and favorite household chores. Cassie shares that she hates hanging laundry, which is the bane of her existence. She motivates herself to do this chore by making bets with her husband, where if she wins, he has to do the chores. Andrew, on the other hand, despises ironing and is considering getting a robot vacuum cleaner to help with cleaning the floors. The hosts also discuss how they divide the cleaning tasks in their households, with Cassie handling cooking and bathroom cleaning, and Andrew sharing the responsibilities with his wife, especially when it comes to doing the dishes.
The Impact of Inviting Guests on Maintaining Cleanliness
The hosts highlight how inviting guests over increases the need to keep a clean house. They discuss how the desire to impress guests often leads to extra cleaning efforts and maintaining a higher level of cleanliness. They share anecdotes about the pressure to present a clean home when hosting people and emphasize the connection between a busy social life and the likelihood of having a clean house.
Gadgets, Tools, and Cleaning Products
The hosts briefly touch upon the various gadgets, tools, and cleaning products that can aid in household cleaning. Cassie mentions that she prefers using a natural mixture of hot water, lemon, vinegar, and dish soap for cleaning, avoiding chemical-based products. She does, however, swear by Windex for cleaning glass surfaces. Andrew talks about his experience with a styler, which preps clothes and makes them wrinkle-free, but expresses his disappointment in its effectiveness. He also contemplates getting a robot vacuum cleaner to simplify his cleaning routine.
Nobody likes to do chores, but we all have to do them. In this episode, Andrew and Kassy discuss how they split chores in their households, and chat about cleaning services while sharing some useful cleaning tips and life hacks. Join in to improve your listening and speaking skills while picking up essential vocabulary!
Fun facts
Most of us aren’t fans of doing chores, but there are actually numerous benefits to them. Cleaning can boost your immune system, reduce stress, improve your mood, increase productivity, help burn calories, and even contribute to better heart health. So, the next time you don’t feel like cleaning, just remember all these positive effects!
Expressions included in the study guide
The bane of my existence
To jump the gun
Errand
To swear by [something]
TMI
Day in, day out
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