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7 random Tasks You definitely Didn't Check Off of Your Adult To-Do List

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7 random Tasks You definitely Didn't Check Off of Your Adult To-Do List
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There are just some things you're going to forget to do. Or put off for later. Or put off for later and then forget to do it. Heck, we aren't perfect. Let's be real, though. You're not going to forget grabbing a drink with a work pal or to get your favorite flavor of ice cream at the market or post on your Instagram feed. It's the "shit-I-have-to-get-done-but-really-dread-and-would-rather-forget-about" stuff that we just don't do. Here are seven of those things you should probably be doing right now instead of trolling the Internet:

1. Flip your mattress

You're supposed to do this every six months or so, but let's face it, it's been well over six years since the bottom of your mattress has breathed. Your back will thank you.

2. Change your air filters

Aaaaand this should be done every two or three months or so. Next time you're at Walmart, or the next time your bank account isn't looking so sad, pick up a few of these bad boys. (They're a bit pricey, but so is treating a respiratory infection.)

3. Get an oil change

So imagine if you lived only off of water and nothing else for weeks. That's how your car is feeling right now: it can only go so long without the proper nutrients. OK, this comparison is getting a little bit out of hand, but you get the point.

4. Dust your fan

Where does all of this dust come from? Why does it all decide to gather on the top of the fan? Nobody knows. Just grab some Pledge and a rag and wipe the blades off.

5. Go through your sock drawer

There's definitely a Land for Missing Socks somewhere that humans aren't allowed to know about. Nobody knows how they jump out of the dryer and run away, never to reunite with its pair ever again. And surely, nobody ever wants to accept it, but the single socks probably won't find their partner. This isn't some Nicholas Sparks novel. Light a candle, say a prayer, and throw it out.

6. Clean out your fridge

Your fridge shouldn't be a middle school science experiment, but that's what it's going to look like after your leftover Mac and Cheese has been in there for a month.

7. Call an exterminator

When warm weather comes around, it's best to call the exterminator before any creatures find their way into your house. Nobody likes waking up with a spider in their mouth or finding cockroaches in the sink. Nope nope nope.

If this didn't trigger something you've been putting off for weeks, well, you're probably lying to yourself. Happy adulting!

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