So, I've been approaching my house keeping a little differently recently. I was reading another blog a few weeks ago, and she made the point that as a homemaker we might not have employment, but we do have a job- and that job is keeping our home. (I don't really count raising my kids as a job, but more a privilege and blessing.) Anyways, I started looking at keeping my house as more of my job. I set aside specific hours to accomplish that job and work more methodically than I did before. The Lord has really dealt with me over the last month or so on the area of keeping my house. Kind of random, I know, but it wasn't healthy for me to clean like mad for a day and then leave the house to it's own devices (or a 2 and 4 yr olds devices) for a few days. Then get stressed out at the mess and do it all again. It wasn't healthy for me- the mess stressed me out. It made me cranky. Satan used my weakness as a tool to beat me up- look, Jessica, something else you're not good at. Your house will never be presentable because you're just not capable of keeping it clean all the time. What a bunch of junk. I knew that wasn't the truth. But I also knew that I wasn't putting in enough or the right amount of effort. This post might be a little out of the ordinary, but if it's something that will help you, then I want to share it! I want to say right now that this is not in any way a sponsored post. I haven't been asked or paid to promote these products, they have just made my life a lot easier! Ok, so here are a few products that have saved me a lot of time with cleaning! 1. Windex Touch-UP I LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff. I can't get enough of it. I use it in my bathrooms and my kitchen. It smells great (doesn't have an ammonia smell) and it cleans really good. AND it's antibacterial. It's so easy to just grab a paper towel, pump it a few times and wipe down my counters, and my toilet in the bathroom. Plus, the pump top locks so I can leave it on my counter and not have the worry about my girls messing with it. It makes actual cleaning time so much faster if I can keep the little messes cleaned up during the day. 2. Windex Multi-Surface It must be true what they say about windex- you can use it for just about anything! When it comes to bigger jobs, or something a little tougher (say scrubbing my burner covers) this stuff is awesome! When I have a big mess, I spray it on, let it sit for a minute or so and it rubs right off! Plus, it's "multi surface" for a reason. I can use it on just about anything. It's kind of a one stop shop. 3. The Works This is the best toilet cleaner I've ever used. Growing up we always just used pine sol on our toilets, but I will never go back or use anything else. This is easy to use, it cleans the best, and seriously, you can get it at the dollar store! A total win win! 4. Awesome If you've never heard of Awesome, then let me be the first to tell you... run, don't walk, to the closest dollar store and get some of this stuff. It cleans just about anything. I've used it on laundry, to clean our carpet, to clean grease, or ink, or clean upholstery. Seriously, the possibilities are just about endless. And again, it's $1!! And sometimes you can even find the half gallon size at the dollar store! My only warning, make sure whatever you are cleaning is color fast! It will remove color from clothes and soft furnishings. 5. The Sun Plain Ole Sunshine! I'm starting to love it more and more. When I'm able, I've started drying my towels and some of my whites in the sun. Why not everything? Because I live in a townhouse in an apartment complex and I only have a patio. I don't have a line to hang things, plus, it's just a little awkward having my stuff hanging all over my patio. BUT, once we move to a house, you better believe I'll have a line to dry my clothes. They smell fresh, the sun kills bacteria, it makes whites extra bright, and it evaporates any leftover smells out of the clothing. Plus!!! It's free!! If you don't like the crunchy feel of the clothes, toss them in the dryer for the last 10-15 mins of drying time or use a good fabric softener in your wash cycle. Vinegar is a good natural option. (Don't worry, the smell washes out!)
Ok, so there ya have my top 5 cleaning products (is the sun a product?)! I hope that maybe you'll give one of these a try to help cut down on cleaning time or just make the process easier! Happy Wednesday!
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5/7/2016 11:52:44 pm
I started looking at keeping my house as more of my job. I set aside specific hours to accomplish that job and work more methodically than I did before.
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