Where to go from here?

I've had my first case of writers block, which makes me sound like a seasoned pro.

Today was a very busy day, much busier than expected.

In the course of my recuperation I actually watched someone else mop and vacuum my house. Strange indeed since this person was not a member of my family, but a new friend helping me in my time of need. That being said, today I'm trying to just think of a couple of quick tips to get you through until we really start breaking it down room by room!

Random yet relevant and related!

Tip #1:

While doing research this summer I happened on a magazine article that states bleach needs to be mixed with water for proper activation, thus actually helping to kill the mold and mildew better. Now I keep a bottle mixture of 3 parts water to 1 part bleach under every sink! It really does work! I also have less clothes ruined by straight bleach drops!

Tip #2:

If your dishwasher has hard water deposits inside; take an instant packet of Wyler's or Koolaid lemonade sugar free mix and dump in the dishwasher, running through a wash cycle. My daughter in Minnesota does this and it really works! Oh and the smell of lemons coming out of the dishwasher will be very nice!

Tip #3:

Have you ever looked at the inside edge of the door around the dishwasher? You can really find some gross and maybe interesting stuff there! Easy fix; get your rag wet with as warm of water as you can handle (wearing gloves if need be) and spray a solution of 3 parts water to 1 part bleach on the door ledge. Let it sit a couple of minutes and wipe clean. This is easy and helps cut mold growth!

By the way...

You might be thinking to yourself, "what does it mean when we say 3 parts water to 1 part bleach?" Little math lesson! Take your container and divide it into 4 equal parts in your head. Now fill up the first 'part' with your straight bleach. Finish filling the container, or the last 4 'parts', with water. There you have it!

Until next time, happy cleaning and don't forget the music!