‘You have cracked the code’ people say as lad reveals Tesco ‘traffic light system’ so you never run out of essentials
HAVING to go out and buy new products can be such a pain, especially remembering to put them on your shopping list.
That’s why this washing up liquid method is being hailed as ‘genius’ by TikTok users.
Taking to the platform, Sean Mcguire, who posts videos under the username @seanmcguire70, shared his hack.
He explains that in his household they buy one red, one yellow, and one green bottle and use it as a “traffic light system.”
His family use it as a sign they need to top up their cleaning supplies.
“Now I think this is a brilliant idea,” he says.
“We now have a traffic light system in our house for washing up liquid.
“Green, obviously use first.
“Then when that goes you go to the yellow, because you know, you’re maybe gonna run out soon.
“And then red you’ve gotta go buy some more.”
The brand Sean uses is Tesco‘s own, and it costs just 69p.
Sean’s hack will be useful for those living with their partners, friends, or family as it should help ease arguments over whose turn it is to buy the next lot of washing up liquid.
Other people seemed to think it was great too.
They hailed the hack “genius” in the comments.
One person commented: “I think you might have cracked the code.”
“This is brilliant. I’m using this method Sean,” said a second.
Another wrote: “Wait this makes sm sense to my ADHD brain!!! thank you [laughing face emoji.”
A fourth penned: “This is genius [laughing face emojis].”
“[rolling on the floor emojis] it really is the small things as we get older isn’t it,” someone else said.
How household chores are divided between women & men
Decades ago, women were the homemakers – and now they still pick up the brunt of household chores, even if they’re working.
A survey by Starling Bank revealed women do 36 hours per week of household chores, which is nine more than men.
74% of the women surveyed said they did more housework than they male partners or housemates – though only 18% of men agree.
Here’s how the household tasks were typically split up:
- Washing clothes – 62% of women and 10% of men
- Cleaning – 52% of women and 10% of men
- Tidying – 49% of women, 10% of men
- Making the bed – 46% of women, 12% of men
- Vacuuming – 45% of women, 20% of men
- Ironing – 56% of women, 14% of men
- Cooking – 8% of women, 16% of men
- Washing dishes – 32% of women, 22% of men
- Pet care – 20% of women, 13% of men
- Social admin – 35% of women, 25% of men
- Paying bills – 24% of women, 42% of men
- Gardening – 20% of women, 47% of men
- Car maintenance – 6% of women, 74% of men
- Renewing house and car insurance 26% of women, 44% of men
Others weren’t so impressed.
“Runs out so fast you’ve had to devise a system…” wrote one.
A second asked: “Why can’t you just buy more after using the third green one?”
Another person said: “Or just buy a five litre bottle and refill.”