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  1. To insult intentionally, especially openly; to offend purposefully.
  2. To meet defiantly; to confront.
  3. (obsolete) To meet or encounter face to face.

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Thu Feb 4 19:21:26 2010

Housekeeping or housecleaning is the systematic process of making a home neat and clean in approximately that order. This maybe applied more broadly that just an individual home, or as a metaphor for a similar "clean up" process applied elsewhere such as a procedural reform. It can also be called household management, which is the act of overseeing the organizational, financial, day-to-day operations of a house or estate, and the managing of other domestic concerns.

In the process of housekeeping general cleaning activities are completed, such as disposing of rubbish, storing of belongings in regular places, cleaning dirty surfaces, dusting and vacuuming. It is also the care and control of property, ensuring its maintenance and proper use and appearance. In a hotel, "housekeeping" is also a term for the cleaning personnel.

Some housekeeping is housecleaning and some housekeeping is home chores. Home chores are housework that needs to be done at regular intervals, Housekeeping includes the budget and control of expenditures, preparing meals and buying food, paying the heat bill, and cleaning the house. Outdoor housecleaning chores include removing leaves from rain gutters, washing windows, sweeping doormats, cleaning the pool, putting away lawn furniture, and taking out the trash.

Tools include the vacuum cleaner, broom and mop. Supplies such as cleaning solutions and sponges are sold in grocery stores and elsewhere. Professional cleaners can be hired for less frequent or specialist tasks such as cleaning blinds, rugs, and sofas. Professional services are also offered for the basic tasks. Safety is a consideration because some cleaning products are toxic and some cleaning tasks are physically demanding. Green cleaning refers to cleaning without causing pollution. The history of housecleaning has links to the advancement of technology.

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Jenilee said... I love the zone idea! I'm starting to work with Elayna on . chores. and helping out around the . house. . We won't use allowances either for . household chores. ... I like your explanation for that. Great post! ...

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When family . chore. charts are designed around teamwork skills, the task of parenting teens can involve fewer power struggles, while teaching responsibility in the process.

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If you have set times and days to get . household chores. done, you will have time to sit and relax and play with your kids, or just enjoy a good book on a cleared off couch in a clean room. 9. Understand that it will never be a perfect ...

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I do not have answers for those questions and even knowing I am blessed, I still don't enjoy certain routine household things. Another example is unloading ...
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Mon Feb 22 11:48:19 2010

What household chore do you hate doing the most & why?
Q. What household chore do you hate doing the most & why?
Asked by sparkle - Tue May 6 16:06:28 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I live with my husband and son. The bathroom is the most disgusting thing for me. Apparently boys are really bad at aiming and (apparently) so is my husband LOL. IT'S horrible! Bathroom cleaning is gross, you have to get right next to the bowl, and then put your head down lower to clean around the dang thing LOL. If I could afford it , I would hire someone to do JUST the bathrooms. Oh, and for some reason, switching the clothes from the washing machine to the dryer just makes me want to throw them all away. I don't mind folding, I just hate switching them!!!
Answered by hi - Tue May 6 18:07:27 2008

What is the one single household chore you detest doing the most?
Q. What is the one single household chore you detest doing the most?
Asked by Veronica - Mon Feb 22 08:46:15 2010 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. cleaning the oven. I never do it, reckon the heat will sterilise it anyway, but now it's broke and i have to get it fixed so i'll have to bite the bullit and do it.
Answered by ellenp - Mon Feb 22 10:15:41 2010

What is your favorite household chore?
Q. What is your favorite household chore?
Asked by leftygirl_75 - Mon Feb 27 20:21:20 2006 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Making my bed. Something so simple usually makes the whole room look nice and clean.
Answered by fiestyredhead - Mon Feb 27 20:31:19 2006

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Sat Mar 6 11:14:31 2010

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