Is your house clean?

[CoffeeDrinker]

Do you have pets? The wet jet solution isn't good for their paws (or them in general) if they walk on the floor while it's still wet, or if their paws get wet and they walk on the floor, picking up some of the solution. Or if they lick the floors (my German Shephard has been known to do this after something's dropped).

Unfortunately I don't have a source as I was given a magazine article years ago that had this info. in it. So, take it as you will, but I stopped using Swiffer.

Yeah I do, but not at my place. I'm talking about my college apartment, which is basically like a good sized motel room that has a kitchen/bathroom area and a carpeted bedroom/livingroom area. At my parents house there's 3 crazy cocker spaniels that I doubt will ever be totally housebroken, and a poor black cat that either fights to defend herself from the madness or else is a total recluse when the dogs rule the main floor. Poor Jada!

I didn't know that about the swiffer though. It's the solution that's particularly bad? What could be so different about it from normal cleaning supplies? That's worth looking into, plus you could always just put soap/water in the container if you wanted, or the oxyclean, or something like that. hmm...

Btw...it's strange because I used to always leave my bedroom in my parent's house a total mess, but now that I'm living on my own and just kinda have 1 motel room that I do everything in, I really want it to be clean as much as possible. I don't want to have to dig through BS clutter to do homework, play music, write, use the computer, have friends hanging out, etc. It's gotten me focused on the importance of cleaning, and it's a welcome distraction when I have too much homework to do.

 

[addictivepersona]

Yeah I do, but not at my place. I'm talking about my college apartment, which is basically like a good sized motel room that has a kitchen/bathroom area and a carpeted bedroom/livingroom area. At my parents house there's 3 crazy cocker spaniels that I doubt will ever be totally housebroken, and a poor black cat that either fights to defend herself from the madness or else is a total recluse when the dogs rule the main floor. Poor Jada!

I didn't know that about the swiffer though. It's the solution that's particularly bad? What could be so different about it from normal cleaning supplies? That's worth looking into, plus you could always just put soap/water in the container if you wanted, or the oxyclean, or something like that. hmm...

I take back what I said. Read this. I apologize for passing along apparently false information! (Still won't be using Swiffer though--Costs much more than alternatives. )

 

[Perpetual Indulgence]

another urban legend
I thought it was true as well

If I could rationalize the expense of a housekeeper, I would like them twice a week.
My house is not huge but one day a week for the way I like things cleaned would not be sufficient.

 

[gsx2ts4u]

I take back what I said. Read this. I apologize for passing along apparently false information! (Still won't be using Swiffer though--Costs much more than alternatives. )

Do not feel bad.. I work PT in a vets office and we were told this too! I will have to show them all that link next weekend! TY for debunking.

 

[llama112]

I'm not dirty but I'm very cluttered. Food is NOT lying around (it stays in the kitchen!! if it IS taken out, it is not set down or anything until it is back in the kitchen). I wash dishes ASAP but usually leave them to dry until I have more dishes. I sweep a couple times a week (no carpet for vacuuming). I often have clothes and/or papers lying around. I do tidy that stuff once a week (Fridays before my bf comes over lol) so it accumulates over the week but I do tidy up my cluttered stuff once a week at least lol

 

[Poppa'_$murfxXx]

i get totally irritable if im living a pig sti, my dad is a totaly slob sometimes and i hate it.

 

[gsx2ts4u]

I grew up in a pig sty on the weekends, my grandfather's house was and still is.. just horrible. Like so bad you cannot breathe. I remember falling.. and cutting myself on hardened DOG SHIT! That is bad. Might be why I am a little anal about keeping things clean.

 

[kalle]

Well overall it's messy especially if I'm in a period with nothing important to do and lots of <recreational substances>.
But I always clean when I'm going to take psychedelic drugs.

 

[Mazey]

I’m lucky to have a clean freak as a wife , she vacuums twice a day and sometimes three times . There's never a dirty dish or glass in the sink . The windows are cleaned every week , the furniture is dusted and she does laundry at least every other day . We have 4 cat litter boxes that are emptied when I wake up and she goes thru them around noon and I do it one more time around 6pm. The beds are always made as soon as she gets up . The family room is tile and is swept everyday and mopped twice a week . I clean carpets for a living and once a month I steam clean them .

 

[addictivepersona]

I’m lucky to have a clean freak as a wife , she vacuums twice a day and sometimes three times . There's never a dirty dish or glass in the sink . The windows are cleaned every week , the furniture is dusted and she does laundry at least every other day . We have 4 cat litter boxes that are emptied when I wake up and she goes thru them around noon and I do it one more time around 6pm. The beds are always made as soon as she gets up . The family room is tile and is swept everyday and mopped twice a week . I clean carpets for a living and once a month I steam clean them .

*Jaw drops*

 

[Perpetual Indulgence]

Does she work full time? If not, the house is her job

 

[Mysterie]

Well overall it's messy especially if I'm in a period with nothing important to do and lots of weed ( and some benzo ).
But I always clean when I'm going to take psychedelic drugs.

took the words out of my mouth QFT

 

[Karcinogenious]

clean as a mo

 

[Help?!?!]

Shits always generally clean. Nothing really lying around though I really only clean things thoroughly when I use drugs(hate tripping or using chemicals in a dirty space).

 

[Brian242]

I agree with everyone saying they clean up really well whenever they take <snip>. I'm always clean, but I make sure everything's PERFECT beforehand.

 

[Help?!?!]

I agree with everyone saying they clean up really well whenever they take psychedelic drugs. I'm always clean, but I make sure everything's PERFECT beforehand.

Yep. Everything really shiny, squeaky, and clean before a trip lends a bright note to it IMO. Good way to start things off!

 

[Perpetual Indulgence]

I can't enjoy myself in a dirty space. I was on mushrooms at my brother in law's college apt and thought that CAN'T be a hairy used band-aid on the floor. It was. GROSS.

 

[nekointheclouds]

Hey Guys, Just to let you know that There is no drug talk allowed in SO. Please refer to the SO guidelines and make sure your familar with our rules of drug talk.

I understand there can be a link between these two topics(drugs and cleanliness) but please try not to specifically refer to any substances while in SO. Thanks bluelighters!

Carry On!

 

[Mazey]

Does she work full time? If not, the house is her job

My wife works 2 blocks from my home at a Veterinarian Clinic , she goes to work at noon . My jobs are scheduled so that i'm home by 2 p.m. I take care of the yard and all the outside maintenance .

 

[Perpetual Indulgence]

She is a powerhouse! You are are lucky to have a balanced schedule.

I don't do yard work. I never had a house before and my husband knows more about lawn care and such. If I did, I think I would be overwhelmed. Our yard needs work but we don't have the money to put in it right now.

I will keep my ass in the kitchen for now.