#Scrubbing

Scrubbing is the daily ceremonial act in the battlefield of chores, wielding a sponge or brush as a weapon against the so-called enemy of grime. Hidden behind the froth of excessive friction and splashing water, we project onto cleanliness a victory we seldom achieve. Each time we scour away dirt, we fancy ourselves wiping away the sorrows of everyday life, revealing our foolish illusions. Yet no matter how fiercely we scrub, new mess always emerges, fueling an endless quest for purity. For those who serve the myth of domestic sanctity, scrubbing is both atonement and self-affirmation.