In the fast-paced modern life, we are always easily attracted by various marketing methods, so as to buy some items that seem practical, but in fact become "large decoration garbage" at home.
These items not only occupy valuable living space, but also make us spend a lot of money invisibly.
In this issue, we will take a look at those large objects that are easy to become "chicken ribs" in the home to help you be more wise when consuming.
01. The "chicken ribs" in the living room - the big coffee table
As the core area of the family, the living room is often arranged to reflect the owner's taste and attitude to life. However, many people choose a large coffee table as the center without thinking when decorating their living room.
The large coffee table may seem practical, it can be used for sundries, remote controls, etc., and can even be used as a makeshift dining table. But in fact, with the change of family life, the large coffee table often becomes the "chicken ribs" in the living room.
After having children, the space in the living room needs to be used more efficiently for children to play.
At this time, the large coffee table is particularly in the way, and many families will choose to move it to the balcony or other corner, leaving it unused.
Even when the child grows up, the large coffee table may still look weak because the child is prone to bumping when playing at home.
Therefore, when choosing a coffee table, we should prefer the design of a small or side table, which is convenient to move and does not take up too much space, so that the living room maintains greater practicality.
02. Clean electrical appliances: too much will become a burden
With the development of science and technology, various cleaning appliances came into being, which brought great convenience to household cleaning.
However, when there are too many of these appliances, it can become a burden. Sweeping robots, floor scrubbers, steam mops, window cleaning robots......
Although these appliances can reduce the burden of household chores to a certain extent, too many appliances not only take up valuable storage space, but also may cause waste of resources due to overlapping functions.
To make matters worse, some appliances may sit idle after a period of use due to poor performance or inconvenient operation.
These unused appliances not only fail to perform their due value, but can also become "big garbage" in the home. Therefore, when choosing clean appliances, we should choose according to our actual needs and avoid blindly following the trend to buy.
03. Carpet: the cleaning problem behind the beauty
Carpets, as an important element to enhance the beauty and comfort of the home, are loved by many families.
Especially those families who pursue quality of life will be eager to lay a beautiful carpet after renovation. However, the beauty that carpets bring often comes at the expense of ease of cleaning.
After a period of use, dust, hair, and other dirt tend to accumulate on the carpet, making it extremely difficult to clean. Whether you use a carpet cleaner or other small appliances, it is difficult to achieve the desired cleaning results.
In the long run, carpets not only become a sanitary dead end in the home, but also may breed bacteria and mites, affecting the health of family members. Therefore, when choosing whether or not to lay carpets, we should weigh the pros and cons of its aesthetics and cleanliness and make an informed decision.
04. Redundancy of pots and pans in the kitchen
As an important area of the family, the cleanliness and practicality of the kitchen directly affect our quality of life, but the kitchen of many families is occupied by various pots and pans and seems to be disorganized.
Woks, frying pans, soup pots, milk pots, rice cookers......
There are all kinds of pots and pans, but there are very few that are actually used regularly. These pots and pans, which are not used frequently, not only take up valuable kitchen space, but also bring great inconvenience to cleaning and tidying.
Therefore, when buying pots and pans, we should choose according to our own cooking needs and habits to avoid blindly following the trend and buying and causing waste of resources.
In fact, for most families, an iron pot, a soup pot and a rice cooker are enough to meet daily cooking needs.
05. Mahjong table: the decline of traditional entertainment
As a carrier of traditional entertainment, mahjong tables used to be an indispensable object in many homes. However, with the change of lifestyle and the diversification of forms of entertainment, the mahjong table has gradually lost its former status.
Nowadays, people's leisure and entertainment methods are more diversified, and new forms of entertainment such as games, online karaoke, and short videos occupy most of the public's spare time.
This makes people who originally sat around a table to play mahjong gradually choose a more convenient digital entertainment world.
Even if there are still people who are willing to play mahjong, they are more inclined to do it outside, because the supporting services outside are more complete and convenient.
This makes the mahjong table at home gradually become an idle item, or even a place to pile up clutter. Therefore, before buying a mahjong table, we should fully consider its actual use frequency and scene to avoid unnecessary waste.
06. Disinfection cabinet: the gap between ideal and reality
As an electrical product that can kill germs and ensure the hygiene of tableware, the disinfection cabinet was once favored by wealthy families.
However, with the upgrading of electrical products and the decline in prices, disinfection cabinets have gradually entered the homes of ordinary people.
However, the reality is that many families, after purchasing a disinfection cabinet, do not give full play to its disinfection function, but use it as a bowl rack.
This is mainly because the living habits of Chinese people have not yet reached the level of using disinfection cabinets to disinfect dishes and chopsticks every day.
Therefore, the disinfection cabinet looks chicken in many families, and is even piled with debris. Instead of this, it is more practical to choose a dishwasher with a disinfection function, which can not only meet the needs of dishwashing but also disinfect dishes.
07. Large bookshelf: the contradiction between decoration and practicality
Large bookshelves, as part of a home décor, often give a sense of cultural atmosphere. Therefore, many families will choose to place a large bookshelf in the living room or study to show their cultural literacy.
However, the reality is that many books on large shelves are not read often, but exist as an ornament, and over time, dust can accumulate on the shelves, making it inconvenient to clean.
In fact, for ordinary people, books should be used more for reading and learning, rather than as an ornament.
If you do need to store your books, you can choose a more practical way to organize, such as using a small bookshelf or storage box, which can save space and make it easy to clean.
08. Clamshell dresser: the choice between beauty and practicality
Clamshell dresser, as a collection of beautiful and practical furniture, was once deeply loved by female friends, but in the actual use process, it was found that there are many inconveniences.
First of all, the clamshell design makes it impossible to place too much cosmetics on the table, and it is extremely inconvenient to store the table every time you put on makeup.
Secondly, the clamshell dresser has limited legroom, which makes it impossible to stretch the legs when applying makeup, which affects comfort.
Finally, for most people, there is not much time to apply makeup every day, and it often only takes a few minutes to complete, so it is more convenient and faster to stand in the bathroom sink to apply makeup.
Therefore, when buying a dresser, we should pay more attention to its practicality, rather than just its appearance and design, and choose a more simple and practical dresser design to meet the daily makeup needs.
09. Treadmill: fitness equipment into a drying rack
As a kind of home fitness equipment, treadmills are often full of beautiful visions when purchased - they can exercise at home at any time to stay healthy.
However, the reality is that after a period of use, the treadmill in many families is gradually reduced to a "mobile drying rack" or "debris accumulation area".
This is mainly because people tend to overestimate their self-discipline and perseverance, and in their busy lives, it is difficult to stick to using the treadmill for regular exercise.
Therefore, before buying a treadmill, we should fully evaluate our own use needs and perseverance to avoid unnecessary waste.
If you really need to exercise, you can choose a more diversified way of exercise, such as outdoor running, swimming, etc., which can not only exercise the body but also avoid the idle fitness equipment.
Write at the end:
In short, as ordinary people, we should pay more attention to their practicality and cost performance when buying household items, so as to avoid the waste of resources caused by blindly following the trend of purchase.
At the same time, regularly tidy up and clean the home environment, keep the home clean and beautiful, and enjoy a better life.