There's something wrong with a mother who washes out a measuring cup with soap and water after she's only measured water in it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author criticizes excessive neatness by pointing out when cleaning is unnecessary.
- In plain terms
- Don't wash something if it isn't dirty.
- What can you take from it?
- Over-cleaning wastes effort and resources.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is cleaning too much?
- How do you define clean?
Another view
Some hygiene habits prevent hidden health risks.
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