I do not remember which post it was in about whether the MIL had washed the sheets before her DS & DIL went to visit. But here, we have a standing joke - generally with my siblings. I have told them all that there is a 2 night limit and if I knew that they did not get the sheets dirty, then I just sprayed them with Linen Spray until they had been used at least one more time. Cuts down on company! Seriously, I do not do that, but have spent many holidays changing sheets about 4 times for 2 bedrooms having had company coming and going for a couple of weeks! Otherwise, I don't have that much spend the night company, so I don't have to change them a lot. There's at least one set of linens that I even iron when I change them out.
You just have to cut yourself a little slack every now and then. So, what is your favorite housekeeping tip to minimize chores?
Ha! It was DOE of course! I admit, when I go to my Mom's (and there are several of us siblings who frequent) we just ask no questions and sleep on whatever's there. When I was younger I used to freak out about every germ on the planet, since having dogs I just brush it aside and move on!
I don't care about spills or food on the floors.....one of the pugs will get it ;)
Except for spinach, I dropped a couple leaves on the floor and not one would touch it. Even left it there for a couple days just to see LOL
Let's see...my fav tip would be when something splatters in the microwave and dries before you get to it, I put a half a cup of lemon juice with a half cup of water in an bowl and microwave it for 5 minutes. The steam and lemon loosen up the caked on mess!
My lazy admission? I hate ironing with a passion so I throw shirts and pants in the dryer for 20 minutes to get wrinkles out! Lol.
That's a good one Pooh...
I love dogs but don't want one now and kitty is fussy about what she eats...17 year old cats are that way!
I have always been partial to the following (household tips): WD40, Goo-b-gone, duct tape, and Windex all surface cleaner. white shirts and panties (I never feel as if I have enough of them), Wifi....and saving my nickels and dimes for a monthly visit from a housekeeper....
I love all of those! Except we call duct tape, 100 mile-an-hour tape
Doe's story about the sheets could have happened here with my DIL or my SM. Made me chuckle :)
Lazy outside window washing - that Windex spray you attach to a garden hose. Lazy decor - white slip covers on everything 'cos they're easy to wash and bleach if necessary. Love 'em!
I too want household help; someone inside at least once every 2 weeks, and someone outside (plus windows!) at least once a month. Oh, and ironing help; hate it!
What's your favorite household chore? I love hanging laundry out to dry (but dislike bringing it in, folding and putting away.)
My fav is feeding all the animals, they go bonkers and its fun.
I have another household tip for those with household members who don't change the tp roll. I don't keep the tp stock in the bathrooms anymore b/c someone (ahem...DH) would just get a roll out and then leave it on the floor without taking the old roll off and replacing it with a fresh one. So now the tp stock is in the hallway closet and if someone runs out they have to yell for someone to get them more tp.
And usually I'm too busy doing something to get the tp right away ;)
It took a little while but now I'm finding the tp roll being replenished when needed.
Ha ha ha Pam! Love it!
My favorite household chore is cleaning the kitchen. I know that sounds weird, but after I get the kitchen all spiffy, I love the look of all the shine and organization.
Least favorite is cleaning bathrooms! Hate it! If I could just hire someone to come in every week and clean my 3 bathrooms, I would be thrilled! Luckily, my DH doesn't mind doing them and will do them most of the time because he knows I hate it.
Dear Pooh
You got lucky with that husband of yours. My husband is a good provider and excellent dad and grandfather....but I have to clean after him. Cant even put his dishes on the sink. Cant have it all.
Count your blessings Pooh
Love you
Pen, I love hanging clothes out to dry, too. And the smell when they're dry.
My least favorite thing is making a bed. That was a chore that I never insisted on - if they wanted a messy bed, just close the door. I'm here to tell you that genetics did not play a role here - both sons make their beds everyday in their homes.
My solution that I've developed after decades of pretending the bed wasn't there during the day:
When I wake up, after pushing the dogs off, I sit in the middle of the bed and from there, smooth out the sheets and blankets. I line the pillows up and nicely fold the top of the sheet down over the blankets and Wahh La! Not as fancy as Voila!, I know, but it works for me. It helps to have an understanding husband.
Ha! I'm having company tonight and do not remember if the sheets are fresh or were just sprayed with linen spray after the last visit. Doesn't matter, though. It's a good friend!
I really don't mind ironing, but I hate all the other chores! I do have someone come in at least once a month and if I'm home for a long stretch, it's every other week. Sometimes I have to decide if I want more wine or a clean house. The wine wins every time!!!!
A very efficient solution is to make the bed while you are in it. Lie in the center (where you usually do) push the dogs off. Smooth all the covers up and slide out carefully. Now add your pillows and you are finished and proud.
I didn't realize anyone made their bed anymore. Ha!
I especially loved when these studies came out, I kept emailing articles to my dad. hehe
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/4181629.stm
Quote from: Ruth on October 27, 2011, 02:13:52 PM
A very efficient solution is to make the bed while you are in it. Lie in the center (where you usually do) push the dogs off. Smooth all the covers up and slide out carefully. Now add your pillows and you are finished and proud.
Ruth - you're my kind of gal. I have a friend who usually wears tweed to work, as the dog hairs don't show very much on tweed.
My DH has a make-the-bed fetish...he can't stand an unmade bed. Works for me! Ha ha ha.
Nana, I cherish him every day and tell him how much I appreciate him. Half the time, because he is off on Friday's, he cleans the whole house telling me that he doesn't want me to have to worry about it so we can spend Saturday together. He's a gem and I know how lucky I am.
Wow...my DH has many wonderful qualities and I will focus on those instead of comparing him to Pooh's DH, lol.
Pooh, I wish he would give a husband boot camp. Seriously
One thing that I can say for 100% sure, with no doubt, no arguments and no regrets....
His Ex is an idiot!
Bahahahaha! I totally believe that
yuk those mites are ugly little buggers!
Favorite household chore: cooking - most all the time it's my favorite; also like fiddling with the plants (watering, pruning, etc.)
I like doing dishes in the sink when I have time - feels productive, and I also like hanging linen in the sun.
I like making the bed, which I have made not complicated with comforters on the beds -
I very much dislike taking care of the floors and bathrooms, specifically the tub/shower - hence the monthly housekeeper to give them a good cleaning at least monthly.
Maybe if I didn't work, I wouldn't mind so much.