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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My in-laws' house is disgustingly dirty. No mental illness, no hoarding, just obliviousness and blithe disregard for societal convention. I hate staying there, but I understand how much it means to DH so I no longer suggest staying at a hotel. That said, I fantasize about sending in a cleaning crew before we visit with our kids. I would happily pay a couple hundred bucks every few months to avoid picking pieces of crud out of the baby's hand before she eats them, or falling asleep wondering how many people slept on the sheets in the guest room between washings. I know (in my heart of hearts) that there is no polite way to present such an offer, but I dream about doing it. So yell at me, DCUM, tell me I'm selfish and rude and a thoroughly ungrateful DIL. Maybe that will help me suck it up and ignore the filth...[/quote]

This is my life.  It's only compounded by the fact that it exists on both sides.  My mom's was far worse before she died.  Not much to say, just keep sucking it up and shower when you get home.  Hopefully yours at least drink so that you can use a glass of wine or two to relax you and take your mind off of it.

Oh, and when my mom got old and really couldn't clean herself, I offered her a cleaning service thinking that it wouldn't offend her.  She declined every single time I offered.  But, she did used to let me vacuum for her and do some of the cooking.  [/quote]

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