Handy Cleaning tips
Handy Cleaning Tips
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
Artfully draped over lampshades reduces the
glare from the bulb, thereby creating a romantic
atmosphere. If someone 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 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."
Isn't this the way you feel when you HAVE been cleaning?
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.
Cinnamon or other food scented candles that are
burning also make it smell like you have been cooking.
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.
Send this to five bright, funny women you know and make their day
Or tell them you are creating a reenactment of "The Munsters" as a local play production.
I posted this to main board too but it needs to go here also 
Kristy
Kristy 
have you been spying on me. this could be my house. i loved it 
jesi 
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