Is there a household job you always seem to put off, and why?

B Natural answer

For me, it's usually wipe down the counters in the kitchen. I notice the crumbs and little spills right after cooking, but I still leave them for later. The job feels simple, yet it takes more energy than it should because I have to clear everything off first and get the cloth and spray. By the time I'm ready, I'm already thinking about something else. I also need to run the vacuum after dinner, and I hate that part when the crumbs are all over the floor. So I keep delaying both jobs until the place looks a bit too messy.

Key phrases in this answer

• wipe down the counters — clean the flat surfaces in a kitchen or bathroom“I wipe down the counters after cooking.”
• run the vacuum — use a vacuum cleaner to clean the floor“I run the vacuum once a week.”
• put off — delay doing something until later“I usually put it off until the evening.”
• pile up — build up quickly in number or amount“The laundry piles up fast when I'm busy.”
• do the dishes — wash plates, cups, and cooking tools“I usually do the dishes after dinner.”
• take more energy than it should — feel more tiring or difficult than expected“That little job takes more energy than it should.”