Cleaning!!

NotAnAverageGuy · 12-10-2009, 09:49 AM

oh yeah sno-bol i have seen it but never used it

Jess · 12-10-2009, 10:39 AM

Laundry nazi here... so it works best in our home for me to handle it.. lol

Our relationship is fairly "non traditional", if there is such a thing. She works outside of the home and I am houseDaddy. The only "chore" I really hate is dusting. Most anything that irritates my allergies and asthma suck, however I up my meds or wear a mask if it is a really bad day.

I also have a "thing" about putting stuff away. Love to do the laundry/ dishes.. hate putting them away. I have no idea why, LOL.. somethings just are!

I know it's not great for the environment so I would only use it in dire situations and sparingly at that, but TSP once a year could help with the hardwater stains.

If you own your own house you could possibly install a water softener which would also help. We are looking into doing that as well as a super duper mondo water filtration system next spring.

Love the idea of a "cleaning" thread, coz I am a clean freak at times and it's fun to share it!

Diva · 12-10-2009, 11:01 AM

I actually LOVE doing laundry because I have a wonderful LG (did You know that stands for Life is Good?!?! ) washer and dryer.

I'm just telling Y'all....if You want a task to be easier, spend the money ~ if You can ~ to buy better tools. It sure has made a different...not just making the task easier, but my clothes are in better shape, too!

christie · 12-15-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jess

Laundry nazi here... so it works best in our home for me to handle it.. lol

Our relationship is fairly "non traditional", if there is such a thing. She works outside of the home and I am houseDaddy. The only "chore" I really hate is dusting. Most anything that irritates my allergies and asthma suck, however I up my meds or wear a mask if it is a really bad day.

I also have a "thing" about putting stuff away. Love to do the laundry/ dishes.. hate putting them away. I have no idea why, LOL.. somethings just are!

I know it's not great for the environment so I would only use it in dire situations and sparingly at that, but TSP once a year could help with the hardwater stains.

If you own your own house you could possibly install a water softener which would also help. We are looking into doing that as well as a super duper mondo water filtration system next spring.

Love the idea of a "cleaning" thread, coz I am a clean freak at times and it's fun to share it!

Hy failed to mention the adoration of the Swiffer.... or that the Laundry nazi banned me from laundry LOL LOL

NotAnAverageGuy · 12-15-2009, 11:17 PM

How does one get banned from doing laundry?

christie · 12-15-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NotAnAverageGuy

How does one get banned from doing laundry?

Apparently, I put too many clothes in washer... and then the dryer...

I really think it had to do with bifold vs. trifold towels...

I got banned from yardwork too... we don't mention the rosemary shrub that looked more like a sprig after the

I gave it... LOL

NotAnAverageGuy · 12-15-2009, 11:48 PM

HAHAHAHAH

yeah if u overload the washer and dryer it goes out faster

LOL@ the shrub

Ryobi · 12-16-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by christie0918

I got banned from yardwork too... we don't mention the rosemary shrub that looked more like a sprig after the

I gave it... LOL

LOL! so it's new botanical name is, low growing Hackis Offous?!

Jess · 12-16-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by christie0918

Hy failed to mention the adoration of the Swiffer.... or that the Laundry nazi banned me from laundry LOL LOL

Blessed are the swiffermakers!!!!

Points to washer and appropriate size load of fuzzy vs non fuzzy items... checks all pockets... points to bifold towels.. tsk tsk.. and besides, I love making sure the girl is looking good! and then there is always the risk of this:

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NotAnAverageGuy · 12-16-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jess

Blessed are the swiffermakers!!!!

Points to washer and appropriate size load of fuzzy vs non fuzzy items... checks all pockets... points to bifold towels.. tsk tsk.. and besides, I love making sure the girl is looking good! and then there is always the risk of this:

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now i see why you are the laundry nazi LOL

Jess · 12-16-2009, 10:44 AM

ermmm.. yeah! We won't mention the garden ban ..
they say a picture paints a thousand words >

< tada!

NotAnAverageGuy · 12-16-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jess

ermmm.. yeah! We won't mention the garden ban ..
they say a picture paints a thousand words >

< tada!

You two are cracking me up over here

< that will be Christie later on when she reads this *winks*

TIMBERWOLF · 12-10-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NotAnAverageGuy

oh yeah sno-bol i have seen it but never used it

I got into it when I lived in Mohave Valley,AZ and our water came from a well. The water had such a high iron content that it turned everything brown. So everyone told us about white out and Sno Bol, and I have used it ever since.And yes Diva , I love those Magic Eraser for cleaning just about everything LOL

TIMBER

TIMBERWOLF · 12-10-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynn

Sno-Bol! I was just telling Candy that there was a toilet bowl cleaner that I loved using but I couldn't find it. It was Sno-Bol, and I loved it. Good to know it can be found. Nothing worked better. Just curious...what does Timber use on the tub and sink, besides Magic Eraser?

Thanks,
Lynn

I like the Lysol Tub and tile cleaner.Its a spray on, also good ole comet.I got the SnoBol from Wal Mart up in Dallas but I can't find it down here at these Wal Marts. We ended up ordering it from ACE Hardware. Look for it in the plumbing area.

TIMBER

Surayna · 12-10-2009, 10:00 PM

My favorite cleaner is my[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQSJVK/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lp o-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0000E6EE5&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX 0DER&pf_rd_r=1VN45FD9Q2V83JF9G8ZN"] shark steamer[/ame]. <~~Click link to see it. It is getting a good workout with our flood and ceiling collapse. It sanitizes stuff like you would not believe. It removes any grime caught in cracks and crevices. It's awesome. Spray a little CLR around any hard water stains and blast it with the steamer and they come right off. Works great in the bathroom, kitchen, the car, the floors, everything!

iamkeri1 · 12-10-2009, 10:33 PM

I love sno bol and have used it to clean iron exposed sinks and tubs, but you have to have a well ventilated room because it is a very strong acid, and not good to breathe. Except for one time (described below) it was always great in the toilet as well. I have a house in MI that I have never been able to sell, so it only gets used in the summer. The toilet rings are pretty bad when we arrive. One year daughter tried about 6 times to get the hard water ring out of the toilet. Everything else was gone by the second cleaning, but the ring remained. I put CLR in the bowl and let it sit for at least two hours. Then I just swirled a brush around in it. Voila, the hard water crap was gone. Then I told my daughter that all I had to do was scrub it a little with comet, that it came right out, and that she was a wimp. Not until a few weeks later, when we had to CLR the shower head did I admit to her that I had used CLR on the toilet, LOL

BUT!!!

Here is a simpler, funner and sexier way to keep hard water stains out of your tub. BUBBLE BATHS!!! Years ago I had such a high iron count in my water that Culligan said they could not even begin to handle it. I was using toilet cleaner every time I cleaned the tub, which was getting to my sinuses. Then I decided to use bubble bath because I was sick of looking at the rusty water while I bathed. After the bath - no iron stains. I still had to clean it with toilet cleaner about once a month or so, but the improvement was dramatic. As the tub was emptying, I just quickly rubbed down the inside of the tub with my wash cloth and had a clean tub for weeks at a time. Sharing the bath is even better. Make sure you get ph balanced bubble bath though, because the cheap stuff will tear your skin up after a while.

Smooches,
Keri

iamkeri1 · 12-10-2009, 11:00 PM

I'm going to give you another tip about cleaning, and that it to avoid as much of it as possible. How do you do this? ... with a very common, very old fashioned item called an apron.

I am a very sloppy eater. Lots of things fall from my fork to my bosom, where they inevitably stain my clothes. I almost always wear a bib apron (like bib overalls) when I eat - stain avoided. It help keep me unstained when doing dishes as well. They make great carriers as well. Are you cooking several potatoes or making a salad for dinner? Hold your apron up and drop what you need into it. They will get to the stove or table without falling out of your hands. Women used them in the "olden days" to bring wood in for the fireplace, or veggies in from the field.

Other uses.
See a liitle spot on your mirror? - rub it off with your apron.
See a spot you missed when dusting? touch it up using your apron.
Are your kid's or grand kid's toys all over the living room floor? Pick them up, throw them in your apron and dump them all on the kids' bed (or if your nicer and not mean like me, just dump them in the toy box.)

You can stay clean while working on your car, or cleaning the grill, put your nails in them, or one of my favorite uses for a work apron ... to stash your garage sale change and bills in the different pockets. There are very femme versions of the apron and there are very butch versions, including leather bib aprons and tool belt type aprons. They are cheap to buy or easy to make, and they last for years.
Smooches,
Keri

Charming Texan · 12-10-2009, 11:30 PM

I love cleaning. It's therapeutic too.

I hate cleaning baseboards the most.

2nd worst is mirrors. I have a huge one in my bathroom - almost have OCD over it if I see steaks.

breathe, breathe...

NotAnAverageGuy · 12-11-2009, 12:44 AM

Timberwolf,

did the ACE hardware y'all ordered it from, was it from Houston or Dallas?

Diva · 12-12-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Charming Texan

I love cleaning. It's therapeutic too.

I hate cleaning baseboards the most.

2nd worst is mirrors. I have a huge one in my bathroom - almost have OCD over it if I see steaks.

breathe, breathe...

The big joke around here is that I only throw a party so my house gets cleaned!

So....at my most recent party, we were all cleaning fools, and my friend ADG, had the Swiffer mop (Oh how I love The Swiffer!)...and, because it can swivel, she was cleaning the baseboards with it!!! PERFECTION! She taught me a new trick!!

True story.

12-10-2009, 10:00 PM	#15
Surayna Member How Do You Identify?: Femme - babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Incredibly content, amazingly happy, and loved by some wonderful people! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 179 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 93 Thanked 82 Times in 36 Posts Rep Power: 17	My favorite cleaner is my[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQSJVK/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lp o-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0000E6EE5&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX 0DER&pf_rd_r=1VN45FD9Q2V83JF9G8ZN"] shark steamer[/ame]. <~~Click link to see it. It is getting a good workout with our flood and ceiling collapse. It sanitizes stuff like you would not believe. It removes any grime caught in cracks and crevices. It's awesome. Spray a little CLR around any hard water stains and blast it with the steamer and they come right off. Works great in the bathroom, kitchen, the car, the floors, everything! __________________ "The more you love, the more you can love – and the more intensely you love." ~Lazarus Long~ "Love is more than three words mumbled before bedtime. Love is sustained by action, a pattern of devotion in the things we do for each other every day." ~Nicholas Sparks~ "Bite Marks Are Love Notes Written In Flesh" ~anonymous~

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Jess Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: decidedly indifferent Preferred Pronoun?: other Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Patrick Springs, VA Posts: 2,812 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,247 Thanked 5,700 Times in 1,682 Posts Rep Power: 0	Laundry nazi here... so it works best in our home for me to handle it.. lol Our relationship is fairly "non traditional", if there is such a thing. She works outside of the home and I am houseDaddy. The only "chore" I really hate is dusting. Most anything that irritates my allergies and asthma suck, however I up my meds or wear a mask if it is a really bad day. I also have a "thing" about putting stuff away. Love to do the laundry/ dishes.. hate putting them away. I have no idea why, LOL.. somethings just are! I know it's not great for the environment so I would only use it in dire situations and sparingly at that, but TSP once a year could help with the hardwater stains. If you own your own house you could possibly install a water softener which would also help. We are looking into doing that as well as a super duper mondo water filtration system next spring. Love the idea of a "cleaning" thread, coz I am a clean freak at times and it's fun to share it!

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Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	I actually LOVE doing laundry because I have a wonderful LG (did You know that stands for Life is Good?!?! ) washer and dryer. I'm just telling Y'all....if You want a task to be easier, spend the money ~ if You can ~ to buy better tools. It sure has made a different...not just making the task easier, but my clothes are in better shape, too!

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Jess Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: decidedly indifferent Preferred Pronoun?: other Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Patrick Springs, VA Posts: 2,812 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,247 Thanked 5,700 Times in 1,682 Posts Rep Power: 0	ermmm.. yeah! We won't mention the garden ban .. they say a picture paints a thousand words > < tada!

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iamkeri1 Member How Do You Identify?: femme woman Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 905 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 302 Thanked 2,153 Times in 659 Posts Rep Power: 16642920	I love sno bol and have used it to clean iron exposed sinks and tubs, but you have to have a well ventilated room because it is a very strong acid, and not good to breathe. Except for one time (described below) it was always great in the toilet as well. I have a house in MI that I have never been able to sell, so it only gets used in the summer. The toilet rings are pretty bad when we arrive. One year daughter tried about 6 times to get the hard water ring out of the toilet. Everything else was gone by the second cleaning, but the ring remained. I put CLR in the bowl and let it sit for at least two hours. Then I just swirled a brush around in it. Voila, the hard water crap was gone. Then I told my daughter that all I had to do was scrub it a little with comet, that it came right out, and that she was a wimp. Not until a few weeks later, when we had to CLR the shower head did I admit to her that I had used CLR on the toilet, LOL BUT!!! Here is a simpler, funner and sexier way to keep hard water stains out of your tub. BUBBLE BATHS!!! Years ago I had such a high iron count in my water that Culligan said they could not even begin to handle it. I was using toilet cleaner every time I cleaned the tub, which was getting to my sinuses. Then I decided to use bubble bath because I was sick of looking at the rusty water while I bathed. After the bath - no iron stains. I still had to clean it with toilet cleaner about once a month or so, but the improvement was dramatic. As the tub was emptying, I just quickly rubbed down the inside of the tub with my wash cloth and had a clean tub for weeks at a time. Sharing the bath is even better. Make sure you get ph balanced bubble bath though, because the cheap stuff will tear your skin up after a while. Smooches, Keri

12-10-2009, 11:00 PM	#17
iamkeri1 Member How Do You Identify?: femme woman Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 905 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 302 Thanked 2,153 Times in 659 Posts Rep Power: 16642920	I'm going to give you another tip about cleaning, and that it to avoid as much of it as possible. How do you do this? ... with a very common, very old fashioned item called an apron. I am a very sloppy eater. Lots of things fall from my fork to my bosom, where they inevitably stain my clothes. I almost always wear a bib apron (like bib overalls) when I eat - stain avoided. It help keep me unstained when doing dishes as well. They make great carriers as well. Are you cooking several potatoes or making a salad for dinner? Hold your apron up and drop what you need into it. They will get to the stove or table without falling out of your hands. Women used them in the "olden days" to bring wood in for the fireplace, or veggies in from the field. Other uses. See a liitle spot on your mirror? - rub it off with your apron. See a spot you missed when dusting? touch it up using your apron. Are your kid's or grand kid's toys all over the living room floor? Pick them up, throw them in your apron and dump them all on the kids' bed (or if your nicer and not mean like me, just dump them in the toy box.) You can stay clean while working on your car, or cleaning the grill, put your nails in them, or one of my favorite uses for a work apron ... to stash your garage sale change and bills in the different pockets. There are very femme versions of the apron and there are very butch versions, including leather bib aprons and tool belt type aprons. They are cheap to buy or easy to make, and they last for years. Smooches, Keri

12-10-2009, 11:30 PM	#18
Charming Texan Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Mister Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 228 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 85 Thanked 269 Times in 117 Posts Rep Power: 2116591	I love cleaning. It's therapeutic too. I hate cleaning baseboards the most. 2nd worst is mirrors. I have a huge one in my bathroom - almost have OCD over it if I see steaks. breathe, breathe...

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NotAnAverageGuy Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Trans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,723 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 109 Thanked 282 Times in 178 Posts Rep Power: 0	Timberwolf, did the ACE hardware y'all ordered it from, was it from Houston or Dallas?