8 handy cleaning tips

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Leaves 8 Handy Cleaning Tips

Dirt:

Layers of dirty film on windows and screens provide a helpful filter

against harmful and aging rays from the sun. Call it an SPF factor of 15 and

leave it alone.

Cobwebs:

Cobwebs artfully draped over lampshades reduce the glare from the bulb,

thereby creating a romantic atmosphere. If your husband points out that the

light fixtures need dusting, simply look confused and exclaim " What? And

spoil the mood? " (Or just throw glitter on them & call them holiday

decorations)

Pet Hair:

Explain the mound of pet hair brushed up against the doorways by claiming

you are collecting it there to use for stuffing hand-sewn play animals for

underprivileged children. (Also keeps out cold drafts in winter)

Guests:

If unexpected company is coming, pile everything unsightly into one room

and close the door. As you show your guests through your tidy home, rattle

the door knob vigorously, fake a growl and say, " I'd love you to see our

den, but Fluffy hates to be disturbed and the shots are SO expensive. "

g:

If dust is REALLY out of control, simply place a showy urn on the coffee

table and insist that " This is where Grandma wanted us

to scatter her ashes. "

General Cleaning:

Mix one-quarter cup pine-scented household cleaner with four cups of water

in a spray bottle. Mist the air lightly. Leave dampened rags in conspicuous

locations. Develop an exhausted look, throw yourself on the couch and sigh,

" I clean and I clean and I still don't get anywhere. "

Charity:

As a last resort, light the oven, throw a teaspoon of cinnamon in a pie pan,

turn off oven and explain that you have been baking cookies for a bake sale

for a favorite charity and haven't had time to clean... Works every time.

Another favorite, (maybe from Erma Bombeck) always keep several

get-well cards on the mantle so if unexpected guests arrive, you can say

you've been sick and unable to clean.

Hope some of these come in handy for you!