Dianne Christner 
                                                        Inspirational Romance  

      

Spring Cleaning - Do you do it?

Do I? Mostly, I do "company's coming over" cleaning. In the desert, we're not cooped up and don't need "airing out". When company's coming, I get rid of the cobwebs and do whatever been's nagging away at me.

If you're feeling the urge, though, here's an excerpt of cleaning tips from Something Old: Since it's from Katy's journal, it contains some inside jokes for those of you who've read the book.

Spring Cleaning Tips

Use a natural sponge. Wash down kitchen backsplash with vinegar water

Use dishwasher to clean odds and ends

Check expiration dates of medicine cabinet and refrigerator items and make a shopping list for employer

Check smoke alarms before they go off in the middle of the night and frighten little Addison

Window blinds – Use a white glove and dip in vinegar water (equal parts vinegar and water)

Toss shower curtains in washer

Personal note 1: How to survive winter until spring arrives – Stir up my faith, wrap myself in God’s hope, and watch for Dutchman’s Breeches. God is able.

Personal note 2: New beginnings are not only possible, but wonderful!

Cleaning Recipes

Wood paneling Recipe:

            1 pt warm water

            4 T white or apple vinegar

            2 T olive oil

            Apply with a clean cloth, let soak a few minutes and wipe off with a dry cloth.

Windows Recipe:

            2 c water

            3 T vinegar

            ½ t. liquid dishwashing detergent

            Squeegee

            Tip: Clean one side horizontally and the other vertically so you can determine which side has streaks.

Cleaning the Microwave:

            1 c coffee

            1 slice lemon

            Microwave a few minutes and let it set until it softens the spills. Wipe down with warm, soapy water.

Do you do it? Your thoughts?