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Post by samanthajosmom_12 on Aug 7, 2002 23:19:10 GMT -5
okay we did a posting on faverite recipes you use for your families. what about shareing your quick cleaning tips on how to keep your home CLEAN ,OR HELPFUL IDEAS ON LAUNDRY STAINS AND OTHER KITCHEN HELPFULL HINTS. SUE
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Post by Kristi on Aug 8, 2002 7:29:11 GMT -5
Sounds good Sue, I could use all the tips you can give. I just got done asking Robin if she had a bulldozer I could borrow.
Hugs,
Kristi
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Post by Jenifer on Aug 8, 2002 11:01:09 GMT -5
I'm sorry to say that I gave up my dreams of a clean home about two days after Joy came home from the hospital. Nowadays I feel I'm doing good if I can manage to load the dishwasher before the cat has jumped up on the counter and licked all the dishes. But I might start putting them back in the cupboard if he gets them clean enough! LOL
I could use some advice, though. Like how do you keep from dying of laughter when your husband has to wear your underwear to work because you're so far behind on laundry that he doesn't have any of his own clean? Luckily I wear the Hanes type that look kind of like men's underwear, but it's just not the same (according to him). This has only happened once, but it officially got me into the Mommy's Hall of Shame! ;D
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Post by Robin on Aug 8, 2002 11:14:28 GMT -5
ROFL Kristi.... and hmmmm to the recipes, I am gussing I missed every single one and just where was I for that? ?? However I have the greatest laundy stain remover remedy and it is so easy!!! It is gentl enough to use on baby clothes or DH work clothes and does not irritate the skin. SIMPLE GREEN, it can be bought at the car parts store, at walmart, at sams sometimes at meijers. It does not say it is for clothes and I do not dilute it, I spray it on full strenght, I never had a stain on baby clothe either and I have been using it for about 22 years, I GUARANTEE it as a mater of fact ;D  if it dont work, you get your money back ;)LOLOL hugs, Robin
PS now does anyon3 have anything Kristi can use in place of a bulldozer??? ;D
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Post by Robin on Aug 8, 2002 11:15:37 GMT -5
JENNIFER...ROFLOLPMP!!!!! hugs, robin
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Post by Cathy on Aug 8, 2002 11:30:55 GMT -5
Jennifer... OMG... TOO Funny.... I am just picturing your dh in your underwear......not a pretty picture... LOL
I have an odd cleaning tip for you mothers and fathers who have children who like to draw on their limbs.... Robin this is your girl...
Yesterday Miss Emily came out of her room with permanent magic marker drawings on both of her legs and all her toe nails. First let me share her response to me when I asked her why she wrote on herself?
She said: "Momma... if I didn't see the marker on the table... I wouldn't have done it!" ARGHHH!!! Argue that one with a three year old... LOL
Anyway... I diluted some oxyiclean and poured it on a washcloth.... and Voila.... no marker... and no skin irritation... I tested a small spot first... but it worked great!!
Hugs to all you!!
Cathy
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Post by heidi-ashlies_mom on Aug 8, 2002 13:32:17 GMT -5
what also works great like on stoves or countertops is ORANGE CLEAN it really does work, and i also use EASY OFF FUME FREE MAX for the inside of your oven you spray it in there let it sit overnight then you can litterally take a sponge and wipe it off and belive me my over was gross i hate cleaning the inside LOL, hugs heidi
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Post by NZ Carolyn on Aug 8, 2002 14:29:31 GMT -5
Me? Give cleaning tips? !!! HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH........gasp......HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!!!! Oh my stomach hurts! I hate cleaning and laundry! It never ends. The littlies are so messy I can't believe it. Last weekend they found a tiny dog poop outside and brought it in on their feet all on the carpet! EWWWWW!!! Never mind it's not my carpet - it's my MIL'S! Car |
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Post by heatherandgabby on Aug 8, 2002 19:07:28 GMT -5
This was meant for me! I think I have OCD when it comes to cleaning!!!!! I got a lot of my tips from FLYLADY.COM. If you subscribe, you get tones of emails. Drove me crazy as my email box has to be clean too. But, GREAT hints!!!! Always make your bed first thing in the AM. But, I always have a sleeping daughter in my bed  ) Spend 5 minutes cleaning each room. When I am done gettng ready in the am, I use those bathroom wipes and wipe down the sink , toliet and floors. Bathroom is always clean. Bedroom, pick up clothes, make the bed, I will take a dirty sock or tee and wipe down dresser, bed tables, etc, So on and so on-house is alwyas clean. Before going bed, always clean your kitchen sink. I don't know why, but this totally works. My kithcen is always clean becasue of this tip. Also, try doing one load of laundry a day instead of saving it up for one day. Much easier. Oxiclean is great for stains. So is natural sunlight!!!! |
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Post by NZ Carolyn on Aug 8, 2002 19:14:04 GMT -5
Heather......stop it you're scaring me!!  Car  |
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Post by Katie_B on Aug 8, 2002 20:58:58 GMT -5
Heather, Would you like to spend a week with us? I'd love for my house to be clean all the time, but it gets sooo crapped I don't know where to start. My tip is oxyclean. We use it on EVERYTHING!!! Also to clean the bathroom. Tilex (real tilex not an off brand). You can spray it on and just rinse it off. No scrubbing. Stove- good old comet (77 cents a can). Can't think of anything else but if I do I'll let you know. Kate |
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Post by christie on Aug 8, 2002 21:17:28 GMT -5
Ohhhh Myyyyy Jenifer, LMAO 
I use to be such a neat freak then I had kids
BEST suggestion I have is call the "Cleaning Company" they do a marvelous job and have sooo much more expereince then I do with this, LOLOL
CC 
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Post by heatherandgabby on Aug 9, 2002 0:10:47 GMT -5
I told you, this as meant for me |
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Post by samanthajosmom_12 on Aug 9, 2002 1:01:18 GMT -5
luandry tips- use white vinager in your rinse water to soften your clothes. cheaper than buying downy or ther fabric softeners. sue
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Post by samanthajosmom_12 on Aug 9, 2002 1:03:15 GMT -5
laundry tips- use baking soda in your wash- i use just the regular baking soda -i use about 1 cup with my laundry soap. sue
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?? However I have the greatest laundy stain remover remedy and it is so easy!!! It is gentl enough to use on baby clothes or DH work clothes and does not irritate the skin. SIMPLE GREEN, it can be bought at the car parts store, at walmart, at sams sometimes at meijers. It does not say it is for clothes and I do not dilute it, I spray it on full strenght, I never had a stain on baby clothe either and I have been using it for about 22 years, I GUARANTEE it as a mater of fact ;D 
if it dont work, you get your money back ;)LOLOL hugs, Robin
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