'Performative cleanliness is such an interesting concept': Homemaker washes gallons of milk and bottles of juice before putting them in the fridge, sparks debate

JR Atkinson • Writer and Editor

Jun 29, 2024 6:00 PM EDT

Everyone has their own comfort level of cleanliness. Some folks are content with a certain layer of dust, dishes in the sink, and laundry on the floor. It just doesn't matter that much to them, they have bigger fish to fry. Some people prefer for things to be neat and tidy at all times but aren't constantly scrubbing the baseboards and taking a toothbrush to the tile grout. They're generally "normal," whatever that means. And then there are the people who can't sleep if there is a single speck of dirt in their living space. These are the people whose cleaning cabinets look like a Bed Bath and Beyond display shelf. These are the people who, apparently, are cleaning their groceries (not just produce… packaged goods) before they put them away.

Like one woman, who recently filmed herself doing this, and caused quite a stir on the internet for doing so. Scroll on for the video and reactions.