goldberry Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Scarlett--the copper sinks sound gorgeous!! We have a copper sink in our new house in the m/bath. I'm having trouble adjusting to it. We have very hard water and it is always getting spots. Also, DH brushes his teeth like a Saint Bernard :glare: and often leaves toothpaste in the sink. The toothpaste leaves marks on the copper which last several days even when cleaned off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 That's teaching :) Provide opportunity and let her learn. Teaching doesn't always mean correcting :) Good for you, mom~! You didn't scream, hit her in the head or make her do it all over again. You used patience, wisdom and submitted to your hubby. I say you did perfectly~ and I've learned something myself. I have had a lot of learning experiences with this kid! I am a direct, get-er-done, type of person. She is just REALLY sensitive. At first I suspected (and other people suggested) she was just "working" me to get out of things. But you know, a mom knows when she looks in her kid's eyes...she wasn't "working" me. She really gets depressed and down on herself if I am too harsh with her. I definitely have to balance carefully with positives and praise. Ultimately, is it important enough to me to have a clean bathroom floor but a kid in tears? Nope. Not really. *sigh* Hoping she toughens up a bit before she gets out in the real world. We do work on it and talk about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Kitchen counters--for daily wiping I just use a lightly soapy cloth. I will use a bit of SS if there is something that needs a little scrubbing to get out. It is a Silestone-type counter with a honed finish. It will never be "shiny." I just bought a jar of the Branch Basics concentrate and am looking forward to trying it. Used it on the shower tiles yesterday, scrubbed a bit me it worked great. I suggested it to the cleaning lady and she seems pretty insistent on the bleach and soft scrub in the bathroom (and it's just not that dirty :-/). I just hate the toxic smell and don't want it around my kids today is the second day of her deep clean. She's getting stuff done that I would not be right now so I'm going to shut my pie hole for a bit and just be thrilled. :) Scarlett--the copper sinks sound gorgeous!! They are...and they stay looking nice....but not much activity in this house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I am tired. I left a homemade chicken pot pie in the oven, laundry all done, groceries bought, fruit cleaned and cut up. And a big trip to Wal mart for other things besides groceries. Oh how I wish I had someone at my house deep cleaning! Hey I'd take surface cleaning at this point. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Anyone else coming away from this thread feeling disgustingly dirty? :blushing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Anyone else coming away from this thread feeling disgustingly dirty? :blushing:ROFL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Anyone else coming away from this thread feeling disgustingly dirty? :blushing:Yes. I'm getting the definite impression that I don't "properly" clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Ok, I'll bite and risk sounding totally cleaning uneducated... What's wrong with windex to clean counters? (I've never used anything but windex... :blushing: ) Why would you ? I don't want to come off mean, but I just use the dish rag and soapy water in the sink when I am cleaning the kitchen. Bar keepers friend comes out for the stove top and the sink. EVerything else is just dish soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Anyone else coming away from this thread feeling disgustingly dirty? :blushing: Yep. :glare: This thread is also reminding me why I don't clean houses for extra income. I did it for a short while years ago, but ...nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 DH brushes his teeth like a Saint Bernard :glare: Best visual of the day! :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Yes. I'm getting the definite impression that I don't "properly" clean. Same here. The worst part is, I can't even bring myself to care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 It motivated me. :). I cleaned my living room/ dining room kitchen area...all open....I moved all the furniture, swept, and dusted and mopped. It gets really dirty because of the wood burning fireplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Cleaning help is coming today, and I'm particularly grateful after reading this thread. It always feels so good when they are here. :) We've decluttered, straightened, have fresh sheets folded on all the beds, fresh bathroom rugs ready to be put down on clean floors. I'm going to tip extra today, just because I'm so happy to have found great help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Cleaning help is coming today, and I'm particularly grateful after reading this thread. It always feels so good when they are here. :) We've decluttered, straightened, have fresh sheets folded on all the beds, fresh bathroom rugs ready to be put down on clean floors. I'm going to tip extra today, just because I'm so happy to have found great help! I used to have cleaners come every other week. Being forced to pick up and get ready for the cleaners was the best part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I used to have cleaners come every other week. Being forced to pick up and get ready for the cleaners was the best part. Yep. It makes us stay on top of things, and, sadly, I need that. I also love having everything clean, all at once. Something that my energy level doesn't allow me to make happen independently. We've been through a ton of cleaners and services, and this is the best we've ever found. Best price, too, which makes it fabulous because we can do it weekly. It frees me up to do bigger projects - whether those are deep cleaning, or related to our business. Or helping my mom, while she got her house on the market... So yeah, it's worth it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Why would you ? I don't want to come off mean, but I just use the dish rag and soapy water in the sink when I am cleaning the kitchen. Bar keepers friend comes out for the stove top and the sink. EVerything else is just dish soap. Doesn't that leave soapy residue and require rinsing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Best visual of the day! :smilielol5: It is NOT an exaggeration either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Doesn't that leave soapy residue and require rinsing?Yes, I will usually rinse this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Doesn't that leave soapy residue and require rinsing? No more than Windex on my counter would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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