Boyfriends parents house a tip

OrkneyStar

lexilex wrote: »

Eugh imagine!! I took plastic cutlery with me on my last holiday, platic tubs and bought some plastic cups

I think if you wash the cutlery, plates etc in boiling water you will be fine. Just boil the kettle a couple of times too before use!
Just think if you eat in a cafe or restaurant you have no idea where the plates, or food, may have been!

lexilex wrote: »

OrkneyStar, no way! We're always taking the mick out of my mum because she is so over the top, bless her.

Sounds like you see the need for balance.
Anyway, I hope you get something sorted re OH and his parents 'lovely clean' house :eek:.

Primrose

Why not make a joke of it and tell them you won't stay because you're obsessive about keeping your own place clean and tidy and don't want to offend them by overstepping the boundaries and pitching in and tidying up. Tell them that if you go and stay you'd have to turn up with your Kim and Aggie pink frilly gloves!

u01jet4

I agree with what most people have said, you don't need to say anything to his mum, but if he is asking why you won't stay just be honest (but nicely). He can then decide what he tells his mum, if she is offended then maybe that will be enough to make her realise how mingin her house is!!

I'm the same as most people, clutter is fine but dirt is a no no, my boyfriend however is a complete neat freak, he gets so annoyed when I leave my hairdryer and clothes lying around, but will never clean the bathroom! drives me a bit crazy sometimes.

xx

omelette451

madmuppet5 wrote: »

After washing my plates and cutlery I always pour scolding hot water on them to give them a steam clean. They dry in seconds and save you having to use a teatowel

Sooooo much unneccesary effort! Use a dishwasher instead.

lolababy

Hi why not help clean up. Some people dont know where to start and get to a stage where they just dont have the will. Iv had to do this with people and for some it gives them a whole new outlook.
Maybe his parents have given up trying along with there children. If you feel so strongly about it help or dont go there.

lexilex

lolababy wrote: »

Hi why not help clean up. Some people dont know where to start and get to a stage where they just dont have the will. Iv had to do this with people and for some it gives them a whole new outlook.
Maybe his parents have given up trying along with there children. If you feel so strongly about it help or dont go there.

If you read through my topic you'll see I've tried that one already.

Bettyboop

Just wanted to add I don't like dirt either. From what you are saying I couldn't stay at your boyfriends parents house....let alone take my kids over. I was actually wondering perhaps with the mess being so bad she may feel swamped in it and the thought of starting to clean up may be overbearing for her so she rather than tackle it she lives with it. I skimmed through the thread and note that you have tried to help but it's a waste of time. Are any other family members concerned? Not only do we have an issue with filth and cat wee but also a health issue. What I'm saying is if any other family members are worried perhaps you could all come together and speak to his mum to tell her that you will all help to sort it out for the last time but ultimately this is for her health, well being and sanity. This really is difficult but hopefully she will sort herself out.