House Cleaning

[ghostie79]

Dirt:
Layers of dirty film on windows and screens provide a helpful filter
against harmful and aging rays from the sun. Call it an SPF factor
of 15 and leave it alone.

Cobwebs:
Cobwebs artfully draped over lampshades reduce the glare from
the bulb, thereby creating a romantic atmosphere. If your husband
points out that the light fixtures need dusting, simply look confused
and exclaim "What? And spoil the mood?" (Or just throw glitter on
them & call them holiday decorations)

Pet Hair:
Explain the mound of pet hair brushed up against the doorways by
claiming you are collecting it there to use for stuffing hand-sewn play
animals for underprivileged children. (Also keeps out cold drafts in
the winter)

Guests:
If unexpected company is coming, pile everything unsightly into one
room and close the door. As you show your guests through your tidy
home, rattle the door knob vigorously, fake a growl and say, "I'd love
you to see our den, but Fluffy hates to be disturbed and the shots
are SO expensive."

Dusting:
If dusting is REALLY out of control, simply place a showy urn on
the coffee table and insist that "This is where Grandma wanted
us to scatter her ashes."

General Cleaning:
Mix one-quarter cup pine-scented household cleaner with four
cups of water in a spray bottle. Mist the air lightly.

Leave dampened rags in conspicuous locations. Develop
an exhausted look, throw yourself on the couch and sigh, "I clean
and I clean and I still don't get anywhere."

As a last resort, light the oven, throw a teaspoon of cinnamon
in a pie pan, turn off oven and explain that you have been baking
cookies for a bake sale for a favorite charity and haven't had time
to clean...Works every time.

Another favorite, I think from Erma Bombeck, always
keep several get well cards on the mantle so if unexpected guests
arrive, you can say you've been sick and unable to clean. You
figure if you can live in it, they can surely stand it for a 30 minute visit!


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[AndersonGal]

Shame on you.
I'm telling Fly Lady on you!

hee hee, I may have to use the one about scattering the ashes.
Dusting is my LEAST favorite job to do.

[beffie]

Originally posted by ghostie79
You figure if you can live in it, they can surely stand it for a 30 minute visit!

I've been trying to get this little "pearl of wisdom" acrossed to Flash for almost nine years!!!


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[whitequeen96]

I love this! I have a friend who really needs to read this; she's a FANATIC housekeeper! I keep telling that it really isn't necessary to vacuum under the couch every 4 days!

My aunt told me you can also pull the vacuum cleaner out, so it looks as if you're just about to start cleaning. So help me, I've actually used this a couple of times!


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[ghostie79]

Originally posted by AndersonGal
Shame on you.
I'm telling Fly Lady on you!

hee hee, I may have to use the one about scattering the ashes.
Dusting is my LEAST favorite job to do.

hey, now! i'm just passing this along...didn't say it was me

My aunt told me you can also pull the vacuum cleaner out, so it looks as if you're just about to start cleaning. So help me, I've actually used this a couple of times!

This one I will use for sure!


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[3tbear]

I always tell people, just don't look too closely, I should have cleaned the house more, and they tell me, it doesn't matter, we're just here to see you. But it does matter to me if the house is dusty so I try and make an effort before the guests arrive.

I like that idea from Erma Bombeck, put some Get Well cards on the mantle (LOL). Then people won't care if you've dusted or not, it's a great excuse.