Now Accepting Spring Cleaning Advice!

picky

Apr 7, '08 · 9:06 AM1,790

Spring has arrived. I can't tell from the trees and shrubs because they haven't burst into bloom yet. I can tell from the way the sun is brighter.

Yes, brighter. Bright enough to spotlight the numerous dust bunnies that have been hibernating in the dim of winter.

Gotta clean.

Does anyone have any cleaning products or tips they want to share? I bought some microfiber cloths and they're amazing! I have one for dusting and one for leaving the windows lint-free. I'm trying to go more and more natural/organic, too, to keep the house from smelling like a chemistry lab when I'm done with the whirling dervish cleaning routine. :lol:

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Beach Fanatic

Apr 7, '08 · 9:11 AM#2

mr. clean magic eraser (extra power)

sussa

Apr 7, '08 · 9:29 AM#3

Close your eyes and start throwing away :wave:

Beach Fanatic

Apr 7, '08 · 9:34 AM#4

"Garage Sale"

:blink:

bean

Apr 7, '08 · 9:41 AM#5

Sorry Mermy, I gave up cleaning for sowalling long ago. :lol:

I do know what you mean about brighter...it is a beautiful spring day here today!

SoWal Insider

Apr 7, '08 · 9:42 AM#6

Close your eyes and start throwing away

I am constantly doing this. :bang:

Does it ever end?

Always clean from top to bottom... Back to front! :floor:

SoWal Expert

Apr 7, '08 · 9:42 AM#7

Drink lots of caffiene - really ups the productivity when cleaning.

Beach Fanatic

Apr 7, '08 · 9:46 AM#8

Get all the money together an put it in a plastic bag and I.M. me when you dispose of it and I'll pick it up for you! If anything is dusty push it to the curb and I'll get that too. Push a wet cat through the dryer exhaust and it will get all the trapped lint out, then rinse cat! :floor:

:funn::rofl: :yikes:

pickyAuthor

Apr 7, '08 · 9:51 AM#9

I don't think y'all are taking me seriously here. :wave:

SoWal Expert

Apr 7, '08 · 9:58 AM#10

That Magic Eraser is genius! My advice is to clean top-down, so you don't have to re-clean that which you have already cleaned. (eg- clean the kitchen counter tops prior to cleaning the kitchen floor.)

Beach Fanatic

Apr 7, '08 · 9:59 AM#11

O.K. then. I use Simple green for everything. Swifter's for dust. Mens underwear for rags because they are lint free. Anything else because once upon a time the U.S. Coast guard spent a lot of money to teach me how to clean things. :idontno:

SoWal Expert

Apr 7, '08 · 10:01 AM#12

That Magic Eraser is genius! My advice is to clean top-down, so you don't have to re-clean that which you have already cleaned. (eg- clean the kitchen counter tops prior to cleaning the kitchen floor.)

Thank you! I think we may have discussed this on here before--but I've never been able to convince certain people that live in my house! It only makes sense. :clap:

hmmmm......can't remember

Apr 7, '08 · 10:01 AM#13

Seriously? I recommend hiring someone. I can't afford that, so I'm thinking of moving. My house looks like it threw up since I've barely been in it since Christmas.

sussa

Apr 7, '08 · 10:09 AM#14

I don't think y'all are taking me seriously here.

The Magic Eraser really is wonderful. I usually start with the bathroom, spray everything down and let it sit while I am cleaning other rooms. I don't have a particular product to recommend, but I've been wanting to try the Method line from Target.

bean

Apr 7, '08 · 10:11 AM#15

The Magic Eraser really is wonderful. I usually start with the bathroom, spray everything down and let it sit while I am cleaning other rooms. I don't have a particular product to recommend, but I've been wanting to try the Method line from Target.

Lucky...you need to post again real quick like. Lookie at your post count.

SoWal Insider

Apr 7, '08 · 10:14 AM#16

Lucky...you need to post again real quick like. Lookie at your post count.

SoWal Insider

Apr 7, '08 · 10:16 AM#17

I love my Dyson vac. cleaner.... :wub:

Does anyone know of the best way to clean the bottom of a tub/shower that is a fiberglass insert? It is supposed to be white and I have used many things...help please!!

SoWal Insider

Apr 7, '08 · 10:19 AM#18

I've been using vinegar, water and baking soda a lot with some lemon occasionally thrown in because I've been having the damndest time tolerating cleaners later, even glass cleaner. The only ones I can stand the smells of without my throat literally locking up is scrubby bubbles and Comet. Someone told me about Target's Method and eventually when IO get around anywhere near Target, I'll stop in and give it a swiff.

Oh, I also use the fabric softeners for dust clean up when they are finished with the wash, so you get more bang for your buck. It's great for pet hair.

pickyAuthor

Apr 7, '08 · 10:21 AM#19

I love my Dyson vac. cleaner....

Does anyone know of the best way to clean the bottom of a tub/shower that is a fiberglass insert? It is supposed to be white and I have used many things...help please!!

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SoWal Expert

Apr 7, '08 · 10:27 AM#20

I was being totally serious - caffeine, magic eraser, and swiffers are the only things keeping me from squalor! :wave:

Admin

Apr 7, '08 · 10:42 AM#21

Claritin D - It'll clean your sinuses and make you clean your entire house. :lol:

The D stands for "damn I'm wired"!

SoWal Insider

Apr 7, '08 · 10:45 AM#22

Claritin D - It'll clean your sinuses and make you clean your entire house.

The D stands for "damn I'm wired"!

:funn:

SoWal Insider

Apr 7, '08 · 10:45 AM#23

I've been using vinegar, water and baking soda a lot with some lemon occasionally thrown in because I've been having the damndest time tolerating cleaners later, even glass cleaner. The only ones I can stand the smells of without my throat literally locking up is scrubby bubbles and Comet. Someone told me about Target's Method and eventually when IO get around anywhere near Target, I'll stop in and give it a swiff.

Oh, I also use the fabric softeners for dust clean up when they are finished with the wash, so you get more bang for your buck. It's great for pet hair.

Here is Method's website.

http://www.methodhome.com/

you will probably like

http://www.methodhome.com/products.php?cat=type&static=free

I even use that product on my white marble. It has not perfumes, dyes or strong chemicals, but does a good job.

Edited Apr 7, '08 · 10:47 AM

Beach Fanatic

Apr 7, '08 · 11:01 AM#24

Seriously? I recommend hiring someone. I can't afford that, so I'm thinking of moving. My house looks like it threw up since I've barely been in it since Christmas.