Do you want to join me? I am about to get mean and clean! I have about had it with cleaning! I tend to get lazy about it and procrastinate until I am doing it all in one day. I realize that I have been doing it all wrong over the years and I am ready to make a change! That is... with a schedule! It is not as bad as it sounds. Read on...
{My living room}
I was reading an article in my Better Homes and Gardens magazine called "Quick-Clean Routine". It explains that the best approach for cleaning is to do one chore a day. That just resonated with me and I want to try it! Are ya with me? Come on....
{Antique find}
With the weather improving and all the flowers budding I am ready for a spick and span sparkly home! I have decided to name my routine "The Mean Cleaning Tour". Basically because it is quirky and because I want to think of me "touring around my house and not chore-ing around my house. That doesn't make sense! Anyway, here it goes, follow along (would love some touring buddies or two).
{My oh so bland foyer}
Mean Cleaning Tour
My Monday:
How about you dust in every room and clean all glass surfaces?
Sounds good!
I will!
Not so bad so far! Hang tough and no laying down on the job, we are just getting started!
{My chandelier}
My Tuesday:
How about you vacuum all of the carpets and rugs? Not bad? Eh?
I will!
{My living room}
My Wednesday:
How about you mop all the floors that need mopping using a lightweight steam cleaner or all-in-one floor cleaner-no bucket required. (BHG article)
I will!
{My feet-don't be scared}
My Thursday:
How about you take a break today?
I will!
{My Restoration Hardware silk pillow}
My Friday:
How about you save today to do all the odds and ends like clean the toilets, remove cobwebs, dusting ceiling lights and shades, or wiping scuff marks and fingerprints from doors, walls, and moldings. (BHG)
I will! (my pledge to do so : )
The key is to do these chores on a regular weekly rotation schedule. Nothing is left undone for more than a week...love this! (BHG)
My Saturday and Sunday:
How about you are off for the weekend (if ever)!
{Now what about laundry! Ugh!}
{Photo taken by my daughter}
Things are looking up already!
{Maggie}
One thing that could be helpful is to leave a rag by the door to wipe your pets feet. Also to brush your pet frequently. My dog makes her share of messes. She loves to tear paper!
More tips from BHG:
Clean up spills as soon as the happen. Especially in fridge and microwave!
Wipe water off of walls and glass door when done in shower. Leave a squeegee hanging for this.
I like to place disposable surface wipes in each bathroom (such a great thing) and kitchen for wiping down after last person is done in bathroom.
Fun-Fun-Fun...isn't it?
Don't forget to get your kids involved. They can pick up after themselves, make their bed, bring laundry down to wash, wipe down bathroom after they are done, walk pets, sweep and even vacuum...who knew?
Also, your dashingly handsome hubbies can pitch in. I know they work hard...can you take out the garbage sweetie? Don't nag!
I hope you participate with me and are inspired to get mean and clean! I feel more in control now!
Now, go clean!
xoxojamilyn
(Images from Living It At Home, BBC Drama, Martha Stewart, BHG, Flicker)
Is anyone else having trouble with their blog today? Second time I had to type over this post! arggh!
