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I’m a gypsy queen and always make sure my house is spick and span – I even plastic my RUGS… here’s why
It turns out other people swear by the hack too
A WOMAN has revealed the savvy way she keeps her home sparkling clean year round, but not everyone is convinced by her hack.
Pashy, 42, who is known online as ‘Gypsy Queen Pashy’, recently took to TikTok to show off her freshly decorated living room, which featured sofas and rugs covered in plastic.
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"My new front room [is] all done and I absolutely love it," Pashy captioned the viral clip.
But it wasn't the new grey and yellow theme, or even the huge faux flowers that caught the attention of TikTok users.
Mostly, people were confused why she had covered both her sofas and brand new yellow rugs in a clear plastic.
In fact, people were so baffled by the plastic that Pashy shared a follow-up video and explained why she did it.
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"With the plastic, yes we leave it on there all the time," she said.
Pashy went on to explain that she can take it off once her son is older, but she doesn't want to risk him drawing on her new furniture right now.
However, she confessed that even then she'll probably leave the plastic covers on, just to protect her sofas since they're white and grey leather.
"Haven't you ever had a pair of trousers on or a pair of jeans and you've sat [on the sofa] and it's dyed it all up? Well I don't want that to happen," she said.
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As for the blankets covering the rest of the sofa, Pashy explained they're also there to help protect the furniture from damage, but also to "fancy it up and bit and make it look nicer."
It's the same story for the new yellow rugs too.
"And as for slippiness , it don't even move," she said as she shuffled her feet on the plastic covered rug.
"Obviously, it makes a noise when you're walking on the rugs," she added.
This isn't the first time Pashy has covered her rugs in plastic though, she admitted she has spare rugs in the loft, just in case she wants to switch to another colour.
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Still, not everyone was a fan of the decorating idea, and one even slammed: "But it looks awful and surely it's uncomfortable?"
"Looks absolutely dreadful hun" another quipped.
And a third agreed: "The plastic noise would drive me mad."
However, others loved the idea and many said they do the same thing with their furnitutre.
"We always had plastic on the sofas growing up, it's not that unusual," one said.
"I have dogs, I understand covering the sofa for protection, but I use blankets and never take them off even though my sofa was cheap," a second wrote.
Meanwhile, others praised Pashy for being so home proud.
"Your home is lovely, you look after it and we can see how proud you are, you shouldn't have to explain to anyone," commented one TikTok user.
"Your home is beautiful Pashy, you don't need to explain," another agreed.
Previously, Pashy opened up about her life as a gypsy and shared that people accuse her of being “dirty” and claim that gypsies “don't like paying for anything”, but she is keen to silence the nasty haters.
Posting on social media, Pashy clapped back to a mean keyboard warrior that wrote: ‘Your lot don't like paying for anything and you leave places looking like s**t’.
To this, Pashy wrote: “Don’t judge us when you don’t know us.”
She then explained that people are incredibly fast to judge her, as she opened up: “Judging before they know you. And this is why I'm on this app - to prove that we're not dirty.
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“How can you take the food without paying? Please tell me. Because when you order fish and chips, you order your bit of grub and then you pay for it, and then you sit and you wait.
“So don't judge before you know, alright? Because you don't. Be kind to others. I am.”
Traditions in the gypsy/traveller communities
Nomadic lifestyle: Traditionally, many travellers maintain a nomadic lifestyle, living in caravans and moving frequently. This mobility is a core aspect of their identity, reflecting a deep connection to freedom and independence.
Strong family bonds: Family is central to traveller culture. Extended families often live and travel together, providing a strong support network. Marriages and social events are significant community affairs, reinforcing familial ties.
Distinct Language: Many travellers speak Shelta, also known as Cant or Gammon, a distinct language that mixes elements of Irish, English, and other languages. This language serves as a cultural marker and a means of private communication within the community.
Religious practices: The traveller community often follows Roman Catholicism, with religious festivals and milestones like baptisms, communions, and weddings being particularly significant. However, individual beliefs and practices can vary widely.
Unique celebrations: Events such as horse fairs and traditional weddings are major social gatherings for travellers. These occasions are marked by elaborate preparations, vibrant attire, and communal participation.
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