Thursday, March 4, 2010

Almost Spring cleaning

Getting ready to start physical therapy and looking forward to getting back to work. We've pretty much broken down every room of the house!

Spring is right around the corner. On a nice warmer than usual day, I like to clean cobwebs from the patio overhang, and wash down the whole outside of the house, windows and all! For me it's always fun to watch the dirt flow down! Finish it off by washing off the concrete itself, all patio furniture and everything! If outdoor furniture pads can't be washed, hose them off and let dry in the sun. If you want you can put them in your dryer and get all the dust out, but don't forget to disinfect the dryer after that!

It's always welcoming to get outdoors and bbq or just hangout. I like to put tablecloths on the tables and make it look comfy! Reading outside on a nice spring day is fun and like a vacation!

I've thought of some random cleaning tips you could use anytime.

Tip# 1:

Use a paint brush to dust small crevices of furniture or small flowers etc on picture frames, mirrors and things.

Tip# 2:

I always put hairspray on ink before laundering. I read to saturate ink stains in lemon juice. I'll have to try it and get back to you!

Tip# 3:

I told you on an earlier post about the lemonade pack to put in the dishwasher to get out the stains in the actual dishwasher. However I've since learned that if you put dishes with hard water spots on them in the dishwasher at the same time, it will also take them out! Who new?

Tip# 4:

I love Swiffer products! I use microfiber rags on the floor Swiffer to dust walls and fireplace hearth. I use the extended handle Swiffer duster to hit the ledges above doors, dust ceiling fans, the lights on the fans, lights on ceilings anything high up!

Time to go! Walking awaits! Until next time happy cleaning and don't forget the music.