Beating a Dead House
I have made no secret of my lack of housekeeping skills. In fact, in a moment of folly I even posted photos. Photos, people!
The Parent Bloggers Network is having another blog blast this weekend, compliments of Pledge Multi-Surface Cleaner, and I’m flouncing my shame around in public in honor of the event.
I sit right now in the middle of an architectural disaster. A hundred year old house makes dust bunnies that reproduce faster than regular bunnies. Coupled with my apathy about things like dusting, I could start some kind of farm here, if I thought the bunnies wouldn’t get lost amid the clutter.
So how do I clean?
Mostly, I move stuff around until I can reach a surface. Then I wipe with whatever is handy – sometimes it’s a washcloth, sometimes a sponge, sometimes a shirt. If a child happens to be wearing the shirt, it’s a bit more of a challenge.
Today I loaded up the truck with donations for a local thrift store. I think I’m finally ready to let it all go. I figure once I can find all the surfaces in my house, I’ll be more likey to clean them. I do have one question about the Multi Surface cleaner, though.
Can I use it on the kids?
So your household is different from any other household in what way???
Poetry and photos and a “flouncing” I’m sated. Like the poem! My theory: Better to have clean poetry and a messy house than the other way around.
Maybe you should try twistedknitster’s approach: She says, “What mess I don’t see it?”
I end up doing all the cleaning.
It’s a good system she has… Really seems to be working for her.
I clean in a wind-resistant French maid’s uniform. Oh, and I ignore corners and baseboards.
I find myself disturbed by the idea of you in a wind-resistant French maid’s uniform, despite the fact that I have no idea what you look like. Except for the dog head. Damn, that really is disturbing.
I would have to agree with you, but there are a few folks around here who might need convincing.
Well, there’s *this* way: http://barelyknittogether.com/2009/01/19/cool-beans/
And also, this one: http://barelyknittogether.com/2009/01/10/post-holiday-damage-control-organizing-and-cleaning-tips-for-real-people/
How in the world do you find time for cleaning in between all the comments?