CLEANING TIPS from the GREAT DEPRESSION | Home Management during the Great Depression

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

I really enjoyed watching this Betsy! In New Zealand we mostly only ever use our clothesline outside to dry our washing. Dryers are only used at a pinch. If it's also raining we use A-frame clothes hangers inside as well. They sure did have it harder back then.

[@aflourishingplace]

It’s so true, I was really humbled realizing how much harder they had it!

[@cheykath]

What a wonderful topic! I love your takeaways. I am always fascinated by vintage ways of life.

[@aflourishingplace]

Thank you! It fascinates me too! 😊

[@christinavanas1690]

I love this. I’m a late arrive in life, my dad was born in 1930 and there was so much he taught me that came from his experience of being a child during the depression. One big thing is exactly what you said - work ethic! I have a strong work ethic but not in the area of cleaning and upkeep of my home. Need to make some changes! 😎

[@aflourishingplace]

It’s so true! The work ethic really struck me, too!! 😃

[@jennifershaw4756]

Great video! That book must be wonderful to read.

[@aflourishingplace]

Thank you! It sure was. 😊

[@NickiC-o4l]

Here is Australia it’s usual for us to hang clothes on the washing line. In Queensland many of us have “high set” homes with an airy space below the actual dwelling - so we can dry our clothes under shelter when it’s raining. Indoors on a drying rack if need be, and using the drier like Farmers Wife said is last option. I am a very lazy housekeeper these days and could really do with putting in more of that Depression Era elbow grease! Thanks for the video 🙂

[@aflourishingplace]

That’s so great! I know, I felt the same way about the elbow grease. 😁 Thanks for watching!

[@karenlepley2432]

You look radiant! I would loook like an absolute sloth compared to housewives from that era! I think it was probably much easier to deep clean every nook and cranny back then because every nook and cranny wasn't stuffed full of nonessential clutter.

[@aflourishingplace]

This is such a good point! 😁