Toilet cleaning and taking out the trash rank as the most thankless household tasks, according to a poll of 2,000 adults. Thirty-one percent admit they rarely witness these jobs being completed by others. The survey found 77% of homes have one person handling most chores, with 67% of those who avoid tasks admitting they take these efforts for granted. Other unnoticed duties include removing hair from shower drains, putting away laundry, and vacuuming. Twenty-one percent of those doing thankless tasks feel underappreciated but motivated, while 48% find satisfaction in completion. Eighty-five percent believe such work is crucial for household efficiency. (Story URL)
PHONE TOPIC: What’s your least-favorite household chore?