So much energy, so much cleaning...

10 years ago

I've had a ton of energy the past few weeks and have been cleaning cleaning cleaning! I emptied kitchen cabinets, tossed out lids with no bowls, bowls with no lids, expired food, food I know we'll never eat (waste of $$), put stuff aside to sell online, dusted and vacuumed the living room, cleaned the bathroom, washed the bedding, waxed the floors (yes, I have old old floors so they need a good wax job), bleached anything I could touch.... the house smells so nice! And it helps that it's so beautiful outside, I have all the windows wide open for fresh air.

My other half spent the day with our boys, so I had the house to myself. That's when I get the best house cleaning done. Since he's been off work, I haven't done a good deep cleaning and boy is it ever showing.

I figure one more good day of cleaning and I'm done! Well, the main floor that is. I need to go through my storage area in the basement. Just the thought of it makes me shudder. It's been forever since I've been back there and I hate to see what is there. Time to declutter!

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FlamingO in AR

10 years ago

It's all that clean eating!

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OklaMoni
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Good for you! Sounds like you made great progress!
sjerin
10 years ago
Gimme some of your energy! I do know what you mean about getting much more done while you're alone. It's only dh and I now, but I need him outta the house in order for me to really get cleaning/organizing. You must feel really good about what you've done.
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moonie_57 (8 NC)
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Oh how I miss those periods where I would get the motivation to clean the house from top to bottom! I never feel that energized anymore and my house shows it. :(
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That's a great feeling, Debby. I vaguely remember it. :-)
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10 years ago
Good job! I want some of that energy. I had a little last week and halfway cleaned the living room. Have been chauffeuring kids ever since. I finally crashed and slept most of today.
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10 years ago
Come on over! Start anywhere.
grainlady_ks
10 years ago
I think it's a spring cleaning thing, set in our DNA by our foremothers (so blame, or thank, them ;-).
cheryl_okla
10 years ago
I have been doing tons of cleaning also. I've been throwing my stuff im tired of in the office and it is loading up. Spring yard sales on the 18th here so I'm motivated! It feels so good to see bright clean everything!

Glad you have cleaning fever too
lgmd_gaz
10 years ago
As we speak (write) my DH is in the depths of a cleaning frenzy and is driving me crazy. Friday was his bathroom/laundry room day. The washer and dryer were moved and taken apart so he could suck the dust off every nook and cranny, same with the exhaust fan. Yesterday was my bathroom day, and good grief, today is kitchen day. I am trying to stay out of his way.
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10 years ago
lgmd_gaz, can you send your husband over to my house for a few days! He really seems to know how to deep clean! Mine just takes a soggy wet rag and wipes down around everything. He never moves a thing. Sometimes, my microwave will be stuck to the countertop!

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10 years ago
I have the want to, but I am being attacked by the dreaded yellow pollen it's literally raining down from the trees. I go out to get started in the atrium and go into an allergy frenzy. It's a mess. I hate this time of year because of the pollen clouds. My vehicles are yellow, my outdoor furniture is yellow, the RV is yellow. The big Pines and oaks are apparently feeling very sexy and spreading their pollen far and wide. Taking benadryl at night to try to breathe makes my want to level lower. Work is getting done but a lot slower pace. Congrats to those who are ready and willing to give it full charge!
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10 years ago
Benadryl and I do not get along, unless I really need a good loooooong sleep. I took it when we were camping a few years back. I slept for 9 hours, woke up had coffee and breakfast, then went right back to sleep and slept another 3 hours. I haven't taken it since. I understand why you would feel so dragged down and not wanting to clean.

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