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bleach question

2008-05-19T23:38:11Z

my kitchen sink is very, very old and the enamel is very thin. as a result, any droplet of food or piece of metal that comes into contact with the remaining enamel leaves instant horrible-looking stains & marks.

my landlady told me to fill the sink with hot water & bleach and soak it for a couple of hours, which i have been doing and it works well, BUT

two problems: 1) i can only do it once a week because it takes time and i need my sink, and the moment it's clean it gets instantly messed up again (GRRRRR), and 2) i hate putting all that chlorine down the drains. (isn't it carcinogenic breaking down in the ground water?)

i tried non-chlorine bleach and scrubbing with bon ami and neither did a damn thing.
any ideas??

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New Member with a Question

2008-05-13T22:50:50Z

Hi all,

I have just joined the group and am ecstatic to know that not only am I the only clean freak but that there are so many of us!

I've often wondered where my cleaning needs came from, I remember being the messiest teenager imaginable but as time soldiered on (and it does!) I've become my own mother. Approached 40 fast I often think I got this cleaning "illness" from my mother but is that true of all of us? Did my mother get it from hers? I can't imagine it as my grandmother never dusted in her life! Where does this need to clean come from? Does anyone have a theory?

Sarah

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safe for children and pets?

2007-10-24T16:44:33Z

I recently read the packet of a tablet of toilet bowl cleaner, the kind that goes in the tank, and it said it was safe for pets and children. I googled the product and found nothing. What do you guys use that is safe for your toddlers and pets?

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I'm new...

2007-08-27T16:42:06Z

Hello to everyone. My name is Michelle, I am a 24 year old hairstylist from a small town in Missouri, I was introduced to this website by a friend of mine. I am not certain of what all there is to do here but I am hoping that everyone will just throw me right in the mix. Im ready to make some new friends!

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need advice flyladies!

2007-07-20T15:04:48Z

Saving things because you think someone can use them, or because you have a fanatasy that the style will come back is, in my opinion, a waste of valuable space. If old clothes/shoes are barely worn and a good brand, I sell them. If there's still some wear left, I donate them. But giving worn out clothes/shoes to Goodwill causes another problem - if it's not saleable, then Goodwill has to pay to have it hauled away. So I had chucked my 15!!!yrs old musty leather boots straight into the trash box:
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/5442/m2gn6.jpg

Shoes contain multiple materials. This makes them less recycling-friendly. If they're already musty, it's very possible they're harboring mold....YUCK! I´m all for donating, but IMO my 15yrs old leather boots were just plain gross household trash that cannot be recycled or re-used. I´m correct or not?

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Messy! Three kids, lots of teen sisters, mom husband,dogs,cats....

2007-04-19T02:18:19Z

I'm a clean freak but I live with seven people and four pets + my sisters messy teenage visiters. I have no idea how to maintain all the mess! I'm and expert organizer but when theres that many people/animals what can I do? I'm freaking out and I'm dealing with the mess by myself because my husband and mother work and my sister is lazy (comes with being 17 I suppose). Does anybody have any good ideas for keeping myself from going insane maintaining all of it?

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What was I thinking <lol>??

2007-04-06T11:52:24Z

I just got a puppy.

Puppies poop. They also track in grass, dirt, SLUGS, you-name-it. The have saliva, and they're willing to share. I feel like, when I'm not feeding him, taking him outside, or trying in vain to get a moment of sleep, I'm cleaning up after him. Anybody have any advice for a dirt/slime/germophobe like me to not get so stressed that things are not longer clean and lovely? Or how not to whig about germy little puppy feets on everything? Any great products that clean/disinfect without being *harmful* to the puppy? I used to use Simple Green, but that stuff makes MY lungs feel like they're gonna fall out...I don't want to subject my little guy to that.

So, yeah, I dunno what I was thinking, but any advice from other Neat and Clean Freaky fellow dog owners would be awesome!

Thanks : ).

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He Noticed

2007-03-19T03:28:17Z

So the other day I was talking to my mom and mentioned how I got up and swept and mopped the floor and how clean my place felt. She asked if my boyfriend noticed when I did that and I grumbled about him never thinking things were dirty even when I might think I don't even want to be in a room because it's so disgustingly dirty.

But then when my boyfriend came over the next day, he walked in and said "Wow, your place is so clean!" I was shocked...and then a big smile crept over my face. I gave him a big hug and thanked him for noticing.

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favorite cleaning products

2007-02-27T23:03:36Z

There are those cleaning products one drools over and there are those one cannot live without. What are cleaning products you must have at all times?

Mine are:
Murphy's Oil
Fanstastik
Soft Scrub
Windex
Pledge
Comet

and of course... fresh sponges & paper towels.

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Relationships dissolving over cleanliness

2007-02-22T22:36:11Z

I'm so glad I found all of you guys! I now know for sure that the accusations I sustained of being "crazy" were unfounded. There are many people out there (but not nearly enough) who require clean surroundings to feel comfortable in a place. I, myself, cannot rest until my place is sufficiently cleaned and organized. If something is left undone, i get this anxious feeling that won't let me sit still and relax. Call me OCD, a Virgo, or what you like, but I am now convinced that I am not crazy.

As for boyfriends of the past who found my behavior strange or intolerable... I just figure those people were not meant to be around me. (I find it peculiar, since even some of them were neat freaks on the surface.) Just because my urge to clean came when they wanted to do something else, does not put me in the wrong.

What do you guys think... have you had any relationships suffer due to your cleaning tendencies? How did you resolve these issues? Or were you able to? What are some ways to avoid getting into another cycle of relationships plagued with these problems that come with being a neat freak?

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anyone have some tips for kepng clean and organized

2007-02-17T17:06:36Z

I have 5 kids and I am trying to get totally organized. My house is clean but still cluttered. I am looking for all the tools I can find to keep things clean and organized yet still kid friendly and not taking up every second. I am a serious germ-a-phobe and one of my kids is allergic to dust and mold, so I like to aviod things that are prone to those things at all.
Thanks for any advice, ideas or inspiration.

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FLYLADY

2007-02-15T19:22:02Z

Is anyone involved with Flylady? I am getting ready to move into a new home and I plan on taking up this routine "home maintenance work out".

You can find it at flylady.org

Just wondering if anyone is a part of this or has recommendations of anything else similar to be a part of.

Thanks!

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Trying to be clean... and failing.

2007-02-15T15:11:26Z

i know i am woefully below this tribe's standards. i recognize that; i'd like to give you neat and clean freaks a bit of perspective, though, on what it's like to try so hard to be clean, and fail.

i have severe ADD; my brain refuses to stay focused on anything non-stimulating for very long. This means that i can clean for hours, but get so frequently distracted that i only get a few things picked up. i want my place to be clean, i really do; i hate the smells, the little stains, the cluttered surfaces. But no matter how much time and effort i devote to it, my place is still dirty, because i just can't concentrate.

i don't mean to whine here, but i just wanted to say that not every "dirty" person is that way for lack of trying. So, consider yourselves lucky; maybe, with a lot of effort, i can eventually join your ranks.

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My Heros! Kim Woodburn and Aggie MacKenzie

2007-02-15T15:03:56Z

http://www.wnetwork.com/tv_shows/shows/how_clean_is_your_house/index.asp

Aggie and Kim are my HEROS! You have to find them and watch a show...it will change your life!
There are people out there who haven't cleaned in 24 YEARS! YEARS! not hours...YEARS!!!
Oh my; you'll gag a little but it's an amazing thing to watch!

They even take swabs and send them to a Lab to see what kind of microbes are lying about....truly fascinating....like CSI but with a MOP!

try it! You'll like it!

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Can you clean and Breathe at the same Time?

2007-02-04T16:02:07Z

If the fumes from your household cleansers are too much for you, you need to know what I know! Products that work better, faster,and cost less, and don't pollute your home environment. I'm Asthmatic and having something that is non-toxic is a lifesaver for me. check out my website. http://tatwood44.advancingwithus.com

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New toy!

2006-12-16T06:30:10Z

I just got a ridiculous new item, but I pulled a tendon in my hand, and I really need to clean my shower <lol>. It's a Black and Decker cordless "Scum Buster". Anyone else have any new toys/products that they like? Because *nobody* is waiting for Xmas to get these things, right? Because getting a cleaning tool for Xmas is just right out, even though I love for things to be clean!

Unless it's a maid. Maids are good. I should put that on my list : ).

Okay, off to try to the toy!

http://www.blackanddecker.com/ProductGuide/Product-Details.aspx?ProductID=8125

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Honey! I'm HOME!

2006-12-16T04:45:50Z

My business is called NeatFreak. This is like returning to the mother ship! I'm so excited to have found this group! I can't wait to participate/commiserate! :)

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Soap

2006-09-07T22:03:03Z

does it really help to clean a potty mouth?

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Soap Scum Tips

2006-08-26T11:29:25Z

What is the best cleaning solution to use to get rid of soap scum and mildew? I am particularly interested in solutions that are low in scent and especially don't smell like bleach since my wife is hyper-sensative to scents.

You info is appreciated!

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how much for house cleaner?

2006-08-26T11:24:50Z

For those of you who do employ a house cleaner, how much to you pay him/her? I'm trying to figure out what's fair. I have a roughly 1500 sq. ft. house--2 bd, 2 ba--and I pay my house cleaner $120 to come clean for about 5-6 hours. Since I'm already a neat freak, there's not much of a mess to clean. She only comes once every 2 weeks and does the big and annoying jobs like mopping, vaccuuming, scubbing the bathroom. Much of the time I feel like she is at a loss for things to do because I find her spending hours on weird cleaning tasks like cleaning lint specks out of the window panes in the laundry room (she takes one hour to do this). I'm only bringing this up because my husband and I recently moved farther away from her house (it's very far--1 1/2 hour bus ride), and she asked for more money because of the commute (we already gave her a $20 raise from $100 because of the bigger house). I told her we wouldn't pay her any more for the commute.

Am I fair? I think I'm actually over paying her.

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fruit flies??

2006-08-26T11:23:33Z

Help!! I've got those nasty fruit flies in my kitchen and they wont leave me!!! I've taken all fruits off the counters, it's not my potatoe bag, it's not my garbage or under the sink. I've even tried pourring javex down the drain, I read they lay eggs there and til you get rid of that they'll keep coming back. They are still here! help??

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ABC Television Casting--$20,000

2006-06-29T19:27:12Z

Hi! My name is Michelle, and I am a Casting Producer for ABC's Wife Swap. We are currently looking for a RIDICULOUSLY clean family to feature on the show. We want neat freaks, OCD cleaners, cant go to bed if there is a spot of dust in the house, etc. Of course, we are always looking for other types of interesting and unique families, as well. Families must consist of two parents and at least one child between the ages of 5-20 still living at home. Families that appear on the show will receive $20,000, and if you recommend a family that makes in on the show, ABC will give you a $1000 thank you. If interested, please call ASAP. My number is (212) 404-1470 or email me at michelle.silva@rdfusa.com. Thanks!

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Thinking of You

2006-05-30T17:08:45Z

I only joined this tribe recently but I'm happy I did. I hope it doesn't sound pathetic but every time I clean now, I think of you. Not the everyday cleaning but things like cleaning the dustpan, deep cleaning of the stove top and microwave, and cleaning the dish rack. My place is never as clean as I'd like it to be and I think only you guys would think it's dirty like I do. Other people comment on how clean it is.

How many of you grew up in a chaotic messy household? I attribute that as one of the reasons I am how I am.

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Is there anything more satisfying than defrosting a freezer?

2006-05-11T20:12:57Z

Ok, I'd rather have a shiny, new, totally clean refrigerator that doesn't even need defrosting. Instead I have a small, old thing where the freezer is inside the fridge. But I defrosted it the day before yesterday and am still smiling each time I open then door and 1.) see how clean and organized the fridge space is, and 2.) open the freezer door just for the heck of it to see everything neatly stacked and no ice! Ahhh!

But my problem is that it is old and I live in a very hot, humid climate and there's still nasty mildew (now more of a stain than the stuff itself) in the rubber seal around the door. Any good ideas for getting it out and keeping it out? And stains too? I'm afraid you might mention some wonderful product that I can't get down here in Mexico but I thought I'd ask anyway.

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Wonderful, happy, new book!

2006-04-19T21:23:45Z

Okay, new to me, anyhow.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591093066/sr=8-2/qid=1145423815/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-8905958-2701602?%5Fencoding=UTF8

I'm *loving* this book, even if, so far, there have been a couple of tiny inaccuracies about afternoon tea (a topic on which I'm a *total* martinet <g>) and the meaning of "sticky wicket" (which my husband found irritating, and he doesn't even play cricket). But *anyhow*, great book, very detailed, loads of fun for "particular" people like me : ).

Anyone else have a favorite Neat Freak book?

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Question for the faithful clean freaks

2006-03-02T17:41:02Z

Hey all,

A friend of mine is buying a house. It's seen better days but with a really good cleaning, some new paint, and a minimal amount of other work, it's gonna look real purty. I told her she should hire a cleaning service, but she asked me if maybe I'd want to do it, seeing as I'm so anal... er... meticulous. I was wondering if anyone had some tips and or suggestions on a complete, top-to-bottom clensing. This is a house that probably hasn't had a good floor to ceiling cleaning in 10 years or more. Suggestions on cleaning products, techniques, and anything else would be welcome. The floors are yucky tile laminate, which will eventually be replaced, but for the moment I'd clean those too.

Thanks in advance, people!!

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My roommate

2006-03-01T17:25:24Z

Is driving me crazy. Do you mind if I vent here?

For example, she puts fresh pasta (which is clearly marked "keep refrigerated") in the cabinet, not the fridge, and likewise treats organic peanut butter (again, clearly marked "keep refrigerated). And within the fridge, she puts open bottles of liquids (juice, milk, etc., albeit with lids on) lying down on fridge shelves. Even though there's room (or there would be if she moved a little something an inch over) on the shelf that's tall enough.

Why would a person do these things? Is it genetic? For some reason I tend to take it as a personal insult. It makes me very sad or angry.

Mind you, this is an adult with a master's degree. A girl, not a guy. A guy, I might think he just didn't know better. But WTF?

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natural cleaning products

2006-02-15T18:07:11Z

does anyone have any recipes for any natural cleaning products?

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killing flies I found out how without a swatter!

2005-11-14T08:29:05Z

Leave a cup of coffe that has 2 tablespoon sugar and some coffe mate I chose chocolate :) and leave it out. I found this out yesterday by just leaving the cup out and these two flys that i cound not kill these two every time I got the fly swatter out they disapeared but 30 min of leaving that cup out and they were floating in it. Ahhh so i relaxe in my clean house without those damn flies first time in 3 months I havent been bothered by flies.

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Calling all cleaners and housekeepers

2005-11-13T21:36:01Z

Join my new tribe called "Housekeepers United!" I'm not trying to take away from this one, I just thought for those of us that have this as a job we can have another tribe. Visit it at: http://tribes.tribe.net/housekeepers_united

Thanks!

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swiffer wet

2005-11-12T20:25:37Z

I have been told, on fairly good authority, that this product is incredibly dangerous for small children and animals. Actually, there are reports (where I do not know) of animal deaths due to liver malfunction. The product is very close in chemistry to anti-freeze and when a pet walks on it and then licks their paws..they injest the toxic chemicals.........similar with small children. Anyone else hear of this? The packaging does have a warning..but it is very small and hard to read.
Thanks,
Robin

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Dead Rat

2005-11-10T16:02:07Z

Rats have made their way into my attic due to the cold weather, and some of them have died up there. It's my first winter in this house, so at first I didn't even know I had an attic, I just noticed a funky smell building day by day. Eventually I asked the landlord and he showed me how to get up there and we found and removed the used rat traps, but the smell remains and it's driving me insane.

I'm not sure if there's another rat that died somewhere I can't reach, or just that the decomposing rat smell is hanging around long after the body is gone (I did let them sit for 3 or 4 days not knowing what the smell could be).

Does anybody have any advice on how to remove decomposing animal smell? It's in everything--the air, the sheets, even some of the plastic dishes. It's incredibly gross.

I'd appreciate any advice you can give!

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common its called routine and organization

2005-10-24T20:04:13Z

my husband calls me anal and a clean freak. He says our marriag will fall because of my cleaning. But listen i have 3 kids ages 3 2 and 7 months. My husband refuses to do anything I do the yard the house laundry car ect. Hey its got to get done right. Well every night before i go to bed i clean up re-organize toys books ect, dust and mop. I find waking up to a messy house leaves you in a sour mood all day things run smoother when its clean. I also do the dishes counters high chair trays make a bottle for that midnight feeding and bring a couple of diapers upstaires for those wet nights kids get. He hates it because when it is an hour or so before bedtime Ill start cleaning and make him stay on the carpeted front room so he does not walk through or on my dirt or my freshly moped floor. When he tries to clean to help me he does it so half ass and it drives me crazy. I do not get mad just simply say here let me do it, so you know its my way but you still didnt do it wrong. He hates it he sees nothing with clutter and dirt and trash. 3 kids youd think even with all the cleaning in the world the house would still be dirty but i work hard, and he hates it!

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What have you deep cleaned lately?

2005-09-29T21:32:13Z

I guess my most recent deep clean was my teeth. I love that electric toothbrush thingy. Makes my mouth feel so fresh.
Also, i had a situation behind the recycling. There was a foul smell, and turns out it was a dead mouse! yech! So i deep cleaned the whole area with Clorox clean up. I am really looking forward to deep cleaning the fridge this weekend. You? Any big cleaning plans?

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New Members - Speak Up

2005-09-28T13:38:44Z

We have a load of new members in the past 3 months. Please share with us why you have joined this sacred tribe.

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wax off wood....

2005-08-27T19:36:06Z

I need a surefire way to get spilled wax off of wooden tables at work ( it's a sports pub). The surfaces are clear coated with stain and I'm afraid that if i try the warm iron/paper thing, I'll somehow wreck the finish. Any suggestions? I've tried scrubbies, hot water, cold water, fingernails, aaarrrggg.....

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more Queen of Clean - organization, ants, rust stains, fels naptha soap

2005-08-18T01:20:23Z

http://view.exacttarget.com/?ffcc17-fe9e157575650c7f75-fe191c737364037b721c79

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Queen of Clean tips

2005-08-18T01:17:23Z

http://view.exacttarget.com/?ffcc17-fe9515727463027c7d-fe2e1c7373640c7d771575

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more Queen of Clean tips - stains - pet and food, cloudy glassware, etc.

2005-08-18T01:14:59Z

http://view.exacttarget.com/?ffcc17-fe8f1573726c067b70-fe2e1c7373640c7d771575

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Message from your Moderator

2005-08-08T17:25:13Z

Yo Neat and Clean Freaks -
Let' get some new photos in our tribe's photo album!! Do you have a pic of you cleaning? A room your really proud of? A sparkling fridge? A spotless carpet? A glistening pledged table? How do we know you're really a neat and clean freak and not just a poser?
We need proof!

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You might be a Neat Freak

2005-07-29T16:06:49Z

...in the comedy stylings of Jeff Foxworthy..lol

If you rush home to try out a new cleaning product..

Upper body strength from scrubbing not weight lifting..

...any more comments? LOL

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dog hair; living with

2005-07-27T21:19:31Z

I love my BOXER, short hair, but hair none the less.

I'm having a hair-a-noia attack. Black and white tile floors show everything, every crumb, every dust bunny and every hair.

Anyone available to talk me down?

New "fawn" carpet is not possible at this time.

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standing up to be counted...

2005-07-26T18:01:43Z

Hi, my name is Chamaya and I am a clean freak... I get honestly stoked at work ( I'm a commercial cleaner), when I have to change the vaccuum cleaner bag and get a few days of super intense suction and can get every hair out of the carpet... I clean my room whenever I stay in a hotel... I can't cook in my kitchen unless it's a clean slate... when on holidays in Mexico last winter I fired the complimentary house keeper that came with the rental and did it myself... I just don't get messy, it seems like a cop out. I'm gald y'all are here, thanks for letting me share

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HELP! Gum in my sofa!

2005-06-19T03:54:44Z

Ok, my 9yr old had a party last week and somehow a wad of bubble gum got between my sofa cusions! We didn't find out about this untill yesterday when a friend sat down and got "stuck"! We tried to get the gum off of her pant without luck. We got some of it off of the sofa cusions but it's very stuborn. We have used the "freezing and chiping" but there is still gum in the fibers. This sofa is fairly new and I have gotten other stuff on it and been able to get it off no problem (scotchguarding)
Any advice out there?
Thanks,
Karen

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tribe clutter

2005-06-04T01:40:28Z

have y'all done much purging of tribes? here's my quirk. I can't stand to have a tribe that I don't read or participate in. If it just sits there collecting dust, I have to leave it.

i know people who have tribes that they never look at. They're just on them because someone invited them. It's like keeping a gift that you don't like because you feel obligated.

I say PURGE to that.

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SWIFFER! Picks up everything! (but guys)

2005-05-14T02:01:00Z

Hey, sometimes I just SWIFFER to see how clean things are AFTER I've cleaned. If the swiffer stays white I know life is good.

I found a leaf, peanut, hair and a pink sequin. What have you found in your SWIFFER?"

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Time to clean?

2005-05-08T18:22:11Z

What is your favorite time of the day to clean? Or is it a particular day?

i personally like to clean on week nights, especially when i have insomnia. the only problem is i can't run the vacuum at 3 in the morning. so, i tend to vacuum at random during normal wake hours and do major cleanings - like baseboards, shelves, stove, fridge, etc - in the middle of night.

i also gotta have the tunes playing while i clean

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hotel bed spreads

2005-05-05T20:30:24Z

do they really never wash them?

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Introductions Thread

2005-05-05T15:28:28Z

Hi there. I started this tribe to find my people - you know who you are - you love a clean environment. You have a neat aesthetic. You crave an organized desk. You obsess over your kitchen floor. You hate dust. You despise dishes left over night. You have had bad housemate situations due to a completely different word views on cleaniless. You love your furry friends, but at times you want to shave them.
We need a clean space for our minds to function smoothly. We are closer to god, we are the clean angels. Share your stories. It's OK now, you're amongst friends.

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Helpful Hints

2005-05-05T13:24:27Z

Okay... So I thought I would start a new thread just for the new and exciting hints I hope to get :-)

The latest thrill of my life is learning that if you take your sponge in the kitchen, and instead of laying it flat after it's used, rinsed, and done with... Set it on it's side so that it dries faster, and you avoid spoilage...

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chocolate trauma

2005-04-26T15:30:34Z

Greetings Neatlings -

I just wanted to post a little testimonial for OxyClean - it saved my life this weekend.
OK, my mom is living with us for a semester while she is on sebbatical. She also brought her dog, which is a subject of other threads later due to the intense reality of dog hair. So, anyway, without getting too into the history, my Mom is prohibited from doing our laundry due to previous disasters that mostly involved bleach and from things going in the dryer that aren't supposed to. (see I get a certain amount of my cleanliness obsession from my Mom who loves to bleach things - I think it is from growing up Catholic). My sister and I have banned her from doing our laundry for years now. However, mom being who she is can't hold back from doing laundry and goes ahead and puts a load of my whites in without checking the pockets! You guessed it: CHOCOLATE DISASTER. She didn't realize it was an issue, either, while the load was wet so she actually put the load in the DRYER!! YES CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??!! All my undies and wife beaters, my new shirt I just got, a fave white t-shirt, melanie's lacy tank top, etc. So of course I freaked out. Then after calming down I soaked everythng in the washer in a super strong mixture of OXY CLEAN. I used 20 scoops and filled the washer up about half way with cold water. It soaked all day (about 8 hours) and then I washed the load and you know what? IT WORKED! All my tighty whiteys are fresh and white again and don't look like I had diarrhea! My wife beaters are back to normal and ready to beat wives. Everything is sparkly clean and I didn't have to use chlorine bleach! It is a glorious defeat of the stain wars and I have Oxy Clean to thank for all of it. Thanks for listenting.

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celebrity clean freaks

2005-04-25T20:38:59Z

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great cleaning mixture

2005-04-25T17:30:18Z

so, my hallway walls have always had crayon drawings from the previous tenants. i have tried various methods for cleaning it off, none have worked. I was at the point of painting, and then discovered a great way to remove the crayon without damaging the walls.

1/2 to 3/4 full bucket of hot water
1 cup of ammonia
1/2 cup of white vinegar
1/4 cup of baking soda
sponge with scrubby side
a little muscle

took it right off!

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my boots

2005-04-19T18:09:45Z

need shining.

i'm just sayin'.

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