15 Reasons to Ignore All of Your Housework Today
Put down the rubber gloves and step away from the vacuum.
No one appreciates a clean home more than us. But let's be real, there are days when getting the vacuum out and spending hours straightening up your space is just too much. And that's okay! We strongly believe in balance, which is why we're giving you a few reasons to skip the mop and bucket today.
Dust bunnies always come back anyway.
The sooner you embrace them, the sooner you can spend your time on more enjoyable activities.
Your shirt doesn't even smell yet.
Which means you can get at least a few good wears out of it before you have to do laundry.
The weather is too nice to stay inside.
Plus, you should never wash your windows when it's sunny outside. Oh well ...
You just showered.
So you're all clean. What a waste of time it would be to get your home's dust and debris on you.
Being messy is a sign of creativity.
At least, that's how some people view this trait.
You could marathon Netflix instead.
When your favorite show is on, don't force yourself to sort the laundry. Just put up your feet and relax.
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You've got a pet.
There are some days you're ready to battle endless pet hair, but today is not the day. Spend the time on extra cuddles instead.
You had a rough day.
When you're super frustrated and come home to a messy house, you may feel even worse. But don't worry about tackling mess right away if you just need to decompress.
You could spend that time working out instead.
Your body is the one real home you will always live in. Plus, you'll get all of those endorphins.
Or prepping a special dinner.
Hey, a delicious meal will get you way more praise from your spouse and kids than vacuumed floors.
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And it's not like your family minds.
If they did, they'd probably be more careful about trekking in so much dirt. Right? Right??
Plus, you don't have any house guests.
Sure, cleaning up a bit for company makes totally sense, but if it's just you and your immediate family, you know the house is just going to get messy as soon as you straighten it up. So, just relax.
You're entertaining in a few weeks.
Don't waste time dusting or wiping down every surface when you know you're just going to do it all over again to make your home sparkle before your big bash.
Aw shucks, your vacuum is full.
Consider this a sign you should leave it in your hall closet.
One more day isn't going to hurt anyone.
Nothing bad will happen if you wait another day (or two!) to tackle those chores. Go ahead, give yourself a break.
Lauren is a senior editor at Hearst. She was previously the senior editor at WomansDay.com and the home editor at GoodHousekeeping.com and HouseBeautiful.com. Her book club, ramen, and jean jackets are a few of her favorite things.
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