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Re: Cleaning windows

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Northern Lass wrote:
dianel wrote:
Northern Lass wrote:Those that know me know I have never employed cleaners, gardeners, or the like!
I am a domestic goddess and since I have found that big Mitt that Rob kindly flagged with me there is no stopping me!


Now don't I remember something about a bush by the front door ... Oh, no, that must have been someone else.

Methylated spirits - should be able to buy it easy enough. Try a hardware store. That's if the Big Mitt doesn't work out.


:lol: :lol:

I think it is like that saying... a bird in a big mitt is worth 2 in a bush!

So this Meths just remind me again ....do you add water to the meths or meths to the water
:(



ive told you about that meths before spend £3 and get a decent bottle of wine :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Cleaning windows

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I could NEVER hire a maid... I'd be worn out getting the house clean enough for her to enter :lol:
My Mom used to say" The dust will be around alot longer than you will ".. I took her seriously.--Always listen to your mother.

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Re: Cleaning windows

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I used to have a housecleaning lady when I was working. It was LUVLEY! (Once I got over the must-clean-up-before-she-comes syndrome.)

I'd come home from work to a pristine house, pour myself something civilised, sit down in a comfy chair, and just look around contently breathing in the fumes of Mr. Sheen.

Oh yes, the Meths. Don't dilute it at all, NL. (I don't believe in adulterating spirits :lol: ). I used to put a little straight onto newspaper and polish the windows with that, but that doesn't work so well now that there isn't lead in the ink. So just put some onto a soft cloth and use some elbow grease.

Reminds me ... When I was a very new Girl Guide, I asked the troupe leader for advice on how to get my badge really bright & shiny. She told me to use elbow grease. I went home and asked my mum where we could buy elbow grease. She fell about laughing. :(
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Re: Cleaning windows

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Farmers daughter wrote:I could NEVER hire a maid... I'd be worn out getting the house clean enough for her to enter :lol:
My Mom used to say" The dust will be around alot longer than you will ".. I took her seriously.--Always listen to your mother.

FD


I agree FD.....a real woman's place is in the home .....honestly those people that have cleaners! :roll:
or Gardeners! tut tut!
Yes I like to have the house nice and tidy for any passing stranger that may call....actually they don't and I end up dragging them in off the street and say ...LOOK!! Do you not see how hard I have worked all day !!

I have a Self Cleaning Kitchen
when you make a mess clear up after your self!
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Aren't they boring these people who laugh at their own jokes? :roll:
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Rob wrote:Aren't they boring these people who laugh at their own jokes? :roll:


Well.....emmm......yeah they are yeah

not everyone is as interesting as you Rob
:lol:
oh sorry laffin again!
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Did you get rid of those smears Northern Lassie?
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Rob wrote:Did you get rid of those smears Northern Lassie?


Well ...now glad you asked me that Rob!
I have sussed it out!
and no!!
they are permanant

and I looked everywhere for a big mutt...sorry Mitt....
couldnt find one! :?
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By the time she gets around to cleaning the she need a scraper :lol: :lol: :lol:
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peterd wrote:By the time she gets around to cleaning the she need a scraper :lol: :lol: :lol:


you know that big mutt....well.....tum ti tum
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I bet she won't be cleaning 'em again :lol:
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Waste of time anyway. They only get dirty again. Let 'em cloud up and save on curtains.
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Re: Cleaning windows

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I found it!!

a big Mitt!

in a cataglogue that came!
Oh the joy!
the relief!
the surge of anticipation

my windows and the house will soon be gleaming

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:roll:
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Re: Cleaning windows

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They have come!!

I am so excited!!

They are called dusting puppies or something like that!
not real puppies of course!
:roll:

and they are soooper dooper!

one swipe and dust vanishes

think I might have to clean the house first then keep on top of it with my Super puppies!

mind you £4 each!

but hey! who cares when you get something that thrives on dust!!

a womans best friend is her dusting puppy!
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