Chores That Make You Look ‘More Attractive’ On Your Dating Profile
Spring is almost here, and Whirlpool is giving single people a reason to spring-clean their homes and their dating profiles. A survey conducted by the appliance brand uncovered the essential things singles ages 18-44 are looking for in a potential partner and how that translates to their experience evaluating profiles on dating apps or paid dating services.
The appliance brand recruited seven bachelors in the Chicago area to participate in a social media experiment called “Care Profiles,” which “would benefit not only their love lives but everyone who chooses to follow in their footsteps.” Each participant agreed to swap out their gym selfies and fishing trophies for profile photos of themselves completing chores around the house. According to the news release, these included cooking, laundry, and cleaning.
They compared their photo changes to a three-week timespan before the experiment. The bachelors saw, on average, 79% more DM’s, 46% more matches, and 100% more connections. Furthermore, they said four of the seven participants are now in a relationship.
What They Found
They found that house chores are a top priority for people seeking partnerships (94%). Other top priorities among people seeking partnerships include the ability to do basic household chores (91%), laundry (82%), and dishes properly (81%).
“83 percent of single, online daters likely to refresh their online profiles this spring.”
So, which photos are working for your dating profile? The study revealed that having profile photos sharing that you do house chores is attractive. Interestingly, the study found that 64% of single online daters prefer pictures of a potential match cooking a meal over working out at the gym. About 90% of online daters look at photos to determine if they care for themselves.
“What I know to be true from years of being a dating coach is that singles are looking for a partner who embodies care, responsibility, and equity,” said Damona Hoffman, celebrity dating coach and Whirlpool brand partner. “This work with Whirlpool reinforces that to find your best match, you must be willing to show this side of yourself from the very first impression.”
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Top Cleaning Hacks That People Swear By
Lemon Surfaces
Lemons are great for cleaning. This is especially true if you’re trying to ditch chemical cleaning products. Not only is the scent amazing, but you can use the fruit to clean wooden cutting boards, deodorize your drains, and degrease pans. According to Taste of Home, lemons work well for cleaning ovens. They said for oven buildup, just fill an oven-safe baking dish with water and lemon juice. Then, bake for 30 minutes at 250 degrees. After the oven has cooled, remove the side and wipe any remaining grime from the oven’s interior.
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Crayon Removal
This one is for those with kids or who often watch them. If one of the kiddos decides to draw their best crayon artwork on the walls, your wooden living room tray, LCD screens, clothing or appliances, there are ways to remove it. Some people swear by WD-40. They say it’s good for clothing items and LCD screens. For clothes, The Spruce suggests flipping the fabric inside out, spraying WD-40 on a cloth, and dabbing it onto the crayon stain. Then, scraping off the solid bits left behind. You can also treat crayon stains with detergent and a toothbrush scrub, or a dab mayonnaise on a cloth for walls.
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Tough Wine Stains
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There are several ways to remove wine stains. But if you find yourself in a bind, then try salt or club soda. You start by spritzing the wine stain with club soda. Next, blot the wine, or colored drink stain, with a microfiber cloth. Just repeat this until the stain is gone. Some people swear by kosher salt. Usual Wines reported that salt will absorb the wine and lift away the color from the surface.
Tennis Balls For Comforters
You may have heard of this cleaning hack. Most comforters are machine-wash-friendly. If the comforter fills only half the washer then you should be good to go. When ready to dry, add tennis balls to the dryer to keep the comforter’s stuffing from collecting in one corner. According to Real Simple, if you have ever pulled a washed comforter or pillow out of the dryer to find it lumpy, the tennis ball trick can prevent that.
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Dust Removal
Dusting is a task that many of us can live without. But if you’re looking for an easier way to tackle dust, try using a dryer sheet. They collect dust better than a cloth. You can run it along your baseboards or lines. Apartment Therapy reports that you can also dust surfaces with a sock. Obviously, you want to make sure it’s a clean sock. Some people even say that using a pillowcase for hard-to-reach places like ceiling fan blades does the trick. Just open it up, carefully slide it over the fan blade, and use it to wipe out from the center of the fan to the tip of the blade. “The motion collects the dust from the blades and any dust that falls drops into the pillow instead of onto your floor,” said Apartment Therapy.
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Coffee Stains
Nobody’s a fan of stubborn brown stains in coffee mugs. Here’s a cleaning hack to try. Sprinkle some baking soda onto the bottom of your stained cup, add just enough water to form a paste and scrub. Then, give it a good rinse. Some people have also tried distilled white vinegar. Just fill the mug with vinegar and let it sit for 10 minutes. Molly Maid recommends another approach, which is pouring salt into the bottom of the mug and dumping a few pieces of crushed ice on top. Cover the mug with a few layers of plastic wrap and shake vigorously. They said the coarse salt removes the coffee stains without any chemicals.
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