Cleaning House

[Guest guest]

hmmm-never heard of scrubber booties and they sound wonderful. I can't

bend over to scrub so use old pillowcases on my broom and that helps a

lot. carol

On Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:21:47 -0000 " belowskinbeauty "

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> I was thinking about this group, as I was trying to get a bit of

> housecleaning done. It takes forever but I know I can do it now.

> There

> was a time when I didn't know how to adapt or pace myself. I vacuum

> a

> little, rest, drink some water and vacuum a bit more. For the

> kitchen

> floor, I have special scrubber booties that I wear because I cna't

> use

> my arms much. At least those two jobs are done. g can wait for

>

> another day!

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You do your housecleaning the same way I do. I pace myself. Do alittle at a time, rest and start again. It will get done sooner or later. belowskinbeauty <belowskinbeauty@...> wrote:

I was thinking about this group, as I was trying to get a bit of housecleaning done. It takes forever but I know I can do it now. There was a time when I didn't know how to adapt or pace myself. I vacuum a little, rest, drink some water and vacuum a bit more. For the kitchen floor, I have special scrubber booties that I wear because I cna't use my arms much. At least those two jobs are done. g can wait for another day!~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~The Being Sick CommunityMessage Archives-/messagesChat:- Scheduled Chats at /chatBookmarks:-Add a website URL you have found useful./linksPersonal Complaints or problems:-Please contact a moderator email:

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You do your housecleaning the same way I do. I pace myself. Do alittle at a time, rest and start again. It will get done sooner or later. belowskinbeauty <belowskinbeauty@...> wrote:

I was thinking about this group, as I was trying to get a bit of housecleaning done. It takes forever but I know I can do it now. There was a time when I didn't know how to adapt or pace myself. I vacuum a little, rest, drink some water and vacuum a bit more. For the kitchen floor, I have special scrubber booties that I wear because I cna't use my arms much. At least those two jobs are done. g can wait for another day!~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~The Being Sick CommunityMessage Archives-/messagesChat:- Scheduled Chats at /chatBookmarks:-Add a website URL you have found useful./linksPersonal Complaints or problems:-Please contact a moderator email:

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[Guest guest]

Hi Kassandra,

I am not able to clean my house either. I am able to clean my toilet and do

laundry without pain, thats it. I have had to apply for a caregiver to come in

and help me. I don't cook, I usually eat a cup of yogurt a day, salad, rice

cakes, fruit. Sometimes I am able to make instant rice and beans. I never do

anything that causes me to have to stand for any length of time due to my back.

My hubby has to do most of the cleaning and work full-time, I am hoping he will

be able to start working part-time or not at all so he can stay home and help

me. Oh if only. I know I have not been able to help but I know what you are

going through and feel your frustration.

Lori in AZ

[Guest guest]

Hi Kassandra, these sites may help you look for new ways to do old chores:

http://www.mycleverhands.com/home.html

http://www.safetfresh.net/cleaning_brush.aspx

http://www.harborfreight.com/20-inch-long-handle-utility-scrub-brush-66371.html?\

utm_term=66371 & utm_medium=cse & utm_source=shoppingdotcom

I have not bought any of the above products, but I would if I needed too. I

have made wooden extensions for the short handled things I have. I don't kneel

nor bend very well anymore. I can relate.

[Guest guest]

Hi Casandra: Just wanted to tell you that you are not alone, yes house work is

hard work and even harder with PsA. I have learned that I have to pace myself

and not try to do everything in one day like I used to. So if it takes 2 days

to clean the bathroom so be it, do the sink counters, toilet one day, the

tub/tile the next and the floor last. However it works for you. You know it's

funny my boyfriend and I just had this conversation because we were painting the

living room and when he moved some of the large furniture pieces he was

horrified by the dust bunnies behind them and said " when was the last time you

cleaned back there " , well you can imagine my response, something like the " the

last time you moved it for me " . Had to yet again say, you know I have PsA and it

hurts and I can't do these things like I used to. The way I see it is my house

is clean enough and I am not looking to get a Good Housekeeping seal of

approval. So just don't overdo, make sure your boyfriend continues to help you

out and if you have children who are old enough have them help too. Best

wishes, take care and happy house cleaning. Deanna