“How can I go on living if I can neither clean or prepare food? There’s nothing else worth doing.” 

(Moominvalley in November, 1970) 

The fillyjonks might be the most determined characters in Moominvalley. They know that order, routine, and discipline are the essence of a good life, which makes them total opposites to Snufkin. The first one to come to mind is usually Mrs Fillyjonk, the lady in a red dress and a matching red hat with a bobble. Mrs Fillyjonk is very passionate about cleaning and keeps her home perfectly tidy, organised, and free of insects day after day. In addition, she won’t hesitate to tell anyone how clean and dust-free her home is and how well her three children behave. As the heart of the home, she is totally different to Moominmamma who takes care of the Moominhouse in a much gentler way. Because Mrs Fillyjonk seldom has time for fun due to her multiple tasks, she is visibly worried all the time—and why wouldn’t she? She sure has a lot to worry about and be afraid of! 

Real-life fillyjonks are energetic, fast, and a little feisty. Whereas many of us keep wondering when and how windows should be cleaned, fillyjonks have completed the task even before thinking about doing it. Fillyjonks do not own “the drawer” where most of us for some reason store cable ties, chargers, and all kinds of general stuff—fillyjonks have a designated place for each item they own. As friends, fillyjonks are trustworthy, predictable, and irreplaceable especially for other like-minded fillyjonks. Together, they talk about how things should be done, and they also act accordingly. At work, they are not always cleaners, rather they also might work as project managers, chief operating officers, or consultants. Fillyjonks never have a day off, but if they do, they always come up with a task to keep them busy. 

As a fillyjonk, you’ll probably lose your mind over the fact that we don’t sell cleaning supplies, but we do have all kinds of other things for the real-life fillyjonks. Find your favourites now!