So there was a recent discussion on cleanliness and I thought I would share my TOP 10 Cleanliness Secrets - CRISSY STYLE. Try em', you'll love em'! (I wrote this list a few years ago, but I always pull it out to reshare)
1. Never put the dishes in the dishwasher until NOT ONE MORE dirty dish will fit in that sink. (Such a daily time saver). As a side note, never wash the dishes until NOT ONE MORE dish can fit into the DISHWASHER.
2. If your cat or dog pukes on your carpet, don't clean it right away. Cleaning it right away means dealing with a nasty stain, not to mention puky matter. Wait AT LEAST 48 hours, preferably 72 hours. At that point all you have to do is pick up or vacuum the DRY matter, then do a once over with carpet cleaner. Such a time saver, if you can stand to walk over the puke for 3 days (which I so can.)
3. When washing clothes, don't separate darks and lights and whites. There is no need. Just wash them all together. I have never had any clothes dye other clothes. The only time this might be a hazard is if an item of clothing is new, then you might want to wash it with like colors. Otherwise, just throw em' all in, HUGE Time Saver!!! (I have been doing this for about 10 years).
4. When your clothes say "Dry Clean Only", Whatever, don't listen. Just wash it. Don't dry it though, hang it to dry. I do this all of the time and I have never had an article of clothing ruined. Then again my wardrobe is from Old Navy. If it says "hand wash only" you had better listen though, as one of my sweaters is now going to an 8 year old at daycare.
5. Do you buy beer by the huge 24 pack boxes? If so, those are immediate Toy Boxes, you can place them in all corners of the house. Then you won't be walking on cars in the middle of the night.
6. Are any of you out there raking leaves? Why? All you have to do is mow them up a few times. It creates mulch which is actually GOOD for your lawn. I don't understand these people who are still raking leaves. And if you have SO MANY leaves that you can't just mulch them, well then get that little bag attachment on your mower. No one should be using a rake anymore.
7. Folding clothes right out of the dryer? Why? Who cares? Keep them in your clean laundry basket until you want to wear it again. (This only works with an Old Navy wardrobe).
8. Have a dog that poops a lot? Don't bother picking up the poop and putting it in an environmentally friendly bag for the recyclers to pick up. Just pick up the poop and put it in an area of the yard where you don't walk much, preferably one in a wooded or bushy area that is not noticeable and out of range from your nose. This recycles into the GROUND. It is nature's way! You people are working too hard.
9. Don't wash your jeans every time you wear them. You can wear them at least 3-5 times. (this I am just learning) Unless you smell. Same with towels after a shower. Sheets I would recommend weekly if you have a dog that sleeps with you. If you don't have a dog you can wash sheets every OTHER week.
10. Dusting every week? Why? Who cares. Dust when you have company coming over. Same with making your bed. There is no reason to do it.
And there you have my top 10 cleanly secrets!
Here's to having more time for fun! This is JUST ME! - Crissy
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