I take it all back...

Well, not really. However, while I took my bath today, something magical happened in my kitchen. What I had started with a simple sweep and Swiffer turned into a completely clean kitchen.

I can see what you're thinking already... What? How is that possible? Let me tell you how. My ex-husband is currently staying with me, to help with cleaning, packing and the general moving thing. (I still have no place for the kids and I to move to... but we'll be ready for our apartment move out date!) Apparently, while I bathed he was SO very bored, he cleaned the rest of the kitchen. I am not just talking man cleaning... no way. He CLEANED the kitchen, like I clean the kitchen. It's amazing.

Okay, so this isn't really a tip, unless you can find a way to bore the crap out of your significant other, a house guest, or anyone that isn't you. But wow, it works for me!

Bissell Spot Bot!

I haven't actually come across any great new tricks since my last post. I have however come across and fantastic gadget! I would have to say it ranks in the top 5 of the best purchases I've ever made to make my domesticated life easier.

The Bissell SpotBot has made such a huge difference in keeping the carpets clean. I have now had mine for just over a year and I am still loving it. I am a spill-a-holic, not by choice, but it's true none the less. I can't believe how much easier it is to just grab the spotbot, set it to clean the spot and walk away. When it's done, I turn it off, put it away and that's it. The "old" way consisted of numerous paper towels (depending on what and how much I spilled) some sort of spot spray and a lot of elbow grease.

In all honesty, I have not yet found anything this cannot take out even if I don't get the the potential stain too quickly.

Oh... and since I got Sophia London Anderson, our puppy, potty training has been significantly easier. I love this thing! Yes, I posted a link to it on Amazon, it is significantly cheaper there than anywhere else I have found yet. Feel free of course to shop around on your own, but a great deal is too good not to pass along.

Domestication Training Day 1

Okay so the boring crap first.


I am a mommy to 4 beautiful children, who of course pick up like children and I am also a full time college student. Needless to say I need to find a balance, but I am also looking forward to finding short cuts offering me more to work with finding the balance.


Starting today, I have put together a plan; I figure I also earned my first "Domestic Diva" badge as well. Catching up on much needed house work after finals week I find myself wondering how I am going to get that done along with the first week of new courses. This is where I am at and what I have discovered thus far.

Kitchen Tips 8-11-2009

Goal:

• Save time and effort

Target Area(s):

• Cabinet Doors
• Drawers
• Appliance faces
• Floor

Tools Required:

• Swiffer
• Wet Swiffer pads or a damp washcloth with your choice of cleanser.

What to do:

• Work top to bottom.
• Start on high cabinet faces first.
• Move to lower cabinet faces and drawer fronts. Check pad or washcloth if not too dirty move on.
• Now wipe down appliance faces. Oven, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer, etc.
• If pad/washcloth is still mostly clean, simply move to the floors, if not replace and continue.

Notes:

• Find a stubborn spot or stain? Keep moving and go back with your favorite cleaner (Mine would be Windex.) and or cleaning item (Magic Eraser is my love.) and grab that stubborn spot. Use whatever works and if it is quick, easy and/or cheap suggest it here!