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Quick and Easy Spring Cleaning

By Sarah J Doyle
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Date: 03/31/2005 Topic: Cleaning > Spring Cleaning  
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Spring cleaning is a "must", so it is always nice to have a few short cuts to get the cleaning done a little faster in order to get back to the sewing room!

Take an old terrycloth towel that is no longer being used and cut a strip the length of the towel and 2 1/2 inches wide. Sew the strip with 1/4" seams and turn right side out. This strip easily slides onto a yardstick, which can be used to slide under the refrigerator, washer and dryer for quick cleaning. The strip can then be thrown into the washer to clean and save for the next time.

That same old towel can be cut into the shape of your dust mop, then add about 4 inches all around. Turn under a hem and run elastic through it. Slip the terry cloth "cover" over the dust mop and use that for getting the spider webs from the corners in the garage, or reaching areas that are hard to get to. And, as before, when finished, throw the cover into the washer to clean for the next time.

When doing a thorough house cleaning, it is easier to do one job throughout the house, such as cleaning the fans in every room at the same time. Next you might dust and polish the furniture throughout the house, etc. By taking care of the cleaning "item by item", the only cleaning supplies needed are those for that particular job, rather than loading yourself down with all the cleaning supplies in the house and dragging them from room to room.

About The Author: Sarah J. Doyle is author of over 25 sewing, craft and how-to books, as well as author of online pattern making, sewing and craft classes. Visit http://SewWithSarah.com for information on books, classes, newsletters and the latest hints and tips and http://SarahJDoyle.com for additional free articles.

(c) Copyright 2005, Sarah J. Doyle. All Rights Reserved

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By Teri (Guest Post)
Did she say "clean the garage"? That's D/H's territory!

Posted on 12/29/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Susanne (Guest Post)
Good idea about the under fridge cleaner - strikes me that you could use the terry toweling belt from an old terry toweling dressing gown to the same end, just be cutting it into two or three pieces. Then the arms are already partway made 'mitts' for dusting, by putting your hand inside.

Posted on 10/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

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