My mother in laws guide to cleaning, do you guys use this way or what way do you

United States
June 12, 2010 8:25pm CST
1. Throw away any trash that needs to be thrown away, if there is too much stuff, donate, sell or plainly throw it away! 2. Put everything in their place...dishes in the sink to be washed. Newspapers by the fireplace or recycle them, etc. etc. 3. Dust and vacuum...vacuum daily, dust as needed, in my house it's usually 2 times a week. 4. Wash surfaces down. Some will need daily cleaning, as the counter tops, kitchen table, bathroom surfaces. Some will need weekly cleaning, as in switches that turn the lights on and off, and some will require only once a month or less, as in the walls of the house. Now remember, if you use furniture polish, furniture polish is not meant to be used as a cleaner, but to shine with, so wipe the area with a damp cloth and let dry before using the polish. Otherwise you just trap the dirt into the polish. I think that's about it. And I do tend to follow these rules, what about you guys..
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@sallyj (1225)
• United States
13 Jun 10
That sounds like MIL. But who does she call when she wants something done, but i will tell you "Do not ask her for anything." I think you forgot to say, no toys for the kids to play with. do not walk past the kitchen with your shoes on.
• United States
13 Jun 10
Well luckily my MIL is quite the opposite, if I need something badly I will tell her and she will be there to back me up. And I'm the same way with her. We both enjoy keeping our homes tidy so I think that's why it works for us.
@sallyj (1225)
• United States
13 Jun 10
Mine has not been a nice person. I do not ask her for anything. My husband had an appendectomy one night. Ask her to please watch the boys, because i had not heard how he was doing the next morning. NO WAY.
@sallyj (1225)
• United States
13 Jun 10
I only hope my DIL never feels this way, as i adore her.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
13 Jun 10
I think your mil is my kind of cleaner, lol. I like for my house to be clean. I don't know how people live in clutter & dirt. There is too much soap & water in the world for people not to stay clean & keep their house clean.