Tee hee Bobert, you rude thing!
Regarding the developing quarrel, I'm amazed that a simple thread about cleaning routines should end up in this atmosphere. I suggest Wysiwyg you just ignore anything posted by vituperative people that you may find hurtful and we can all continue discussing the thread title happily together. It isn't a feminist thread, it's a simple and straightforward exploration of cleaning methods handed down from one generation to another. If someone wants to turn it into a squabble, let's just ignore it.
It's an interesting thread, and of course, mums way back in time were the sole cleaners in the home. My dad for instance worked jolly hard and got home at 7pm. My mum stayed at home and was responsible for the cleaning. I don't feel Wysiwyg should have to explain herself, the title is there so people shouldn't be surprised that it deals with women. I bet if I started a thread on how to make porridge, somebody would pick a fight about Scottish Racism or something. Mudcat has got a bit aggressive lately.