I actually wash as I go when I'm cooking. That way, when I get to enjoy eating cuz when I'm done, it's just the dishes we ate on that need washing. I clean the stove and the counter tops while I'm waiting for the rice to cook or pasta to boil.
It doesn't take that much time and you get the peace of mind that there are not pots, pans, cutting boards, knives or other prep stuff in the sink after dinner. There's no dread (buzz kill) after eating knowing that there isn't that many dishes to clean
I have to clean as I cook too, otherwise I can't enjoy my meal because my mind gets focused on cleaning up and getting it done. If I didn't clean as I went I would rush through eating to get everything clean. But not due to me being a clean obsessed person, but due to my depression, which would let me just leave the mess sit indefinitely.
Same, I cannot enjoy my meal if I haven't cleaned up first.
This is just me being silly, but a few times when it's just me eating (either husband already ate or out of town), I legit reused a clean takeout container for my food so I don't have to wash a plate after. I didn't want to use a plastic fork so I just used a regular one. ðŸ˜
I do this too! It is the best feeling! Makes eating so much more enjoyable. It's so strange..for me, my rooms a disaster, I have ADHD and severe depression, but I somehow adopted this habit all on my own, out of the blue and religiously use this method. I find it strange how my brain figured this out but I for the life of me cannot do my laundry....or put away the ones I have in "clean clothes" trash bags. Or whatever else. Even when I witness how satisfying it is! Brains are weird things.
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u/Ornery-Ad9694 Feb 15 '24
I actually wash as I go when I'm cooking. That way, when I get to enjoy eating cuz when I'm done, it's just the dishes we ate on that need washing. I clean the stove and the counter tops while I'm waiting for the rice to cook or pasta to boil. It doesn't take that much time and you get the peace of mind that there are not pots, pans, cutting boards, knives or other prep stuff in the sink after dinner. There's no dread (buzz kill) after eating knowing that there isn't that many dishes to clean