I am not a housekeeper! I hate house work - vacuuming, dusting, mopping, scrubbing. So when it is time for spring cleaning I do a thorough job hoping it will last till I just can't take it anymore and do a little more.
A fireplace produces so much more dust and grime than the heater and the grime is hard to remove from windows and picture glass. I use dishwasher liquid for cutting the greasy grime on glass. A quarter cup in a gallon of water will clean most anything without streaking. To disinfect as you clean add a quarter cup of bleach to the water in addition to the dishwasher liquid. I haven't found a brand yet that causes any chemical reaction and your glass will be clean and disinfected. This works on walls also, but make sure the paint will withstand the wash.
I have taken out the drawers of all the cabinets and cleaned. My aunt used to clean, then seal the drawers with a quick coat of varnish - a friend also does this as part of her spring routine. I am not that dedicated, but I do not like dust, dirt and grime. A Q-tip for the corners of picture glass gets the little dust motes that try to run and hide. Q-tips are also good for cleaning the crevices of picture frames and corners of drawers and cabinets.
A large mounted white tail dominates the fireplace. His ears gather dust as does his neck and antlers. I am not aware of any solution to clean the ole boy, so he just gets a good dusting. If any of you know of a way to clean him without damaging his pelt, I would love to hear from you.
Break time is over, so back to work I go. Enjoyed the visit and until next time . . .
Happy reading!
Belle
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