Cleanup Chaos: When Patching Mess Just Makes More Mess

Cleanup Chaos: When Patching Mess Just Makes More Mess
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In a world where cleaning up often spawns even bigger disasters, the article dives into how what’s meant to fix problems can fan the flames instead. As aptly noted, 'the necessary work of cleaning up can make even bigger mess,' spotlighting that well-intentioned tidying in places like homes or public spaces ironically leaves us cringing at the chaos that follows. It’s life’s version of trying to mop a slippery floor while spilling paint—only in grander, messier scale. We’re all terrible drivers of our own cleanup efforts, apparently.

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Source: Grist | Published: 8/19/2025 | Author: Katie Myers