Ten Minute Task - Cleaning the Bathroom

In Ten Minutes?  Seriously?!

Yes.  Ten Minutes. Now I know a good bathroom clean with all the faffiness of vinegar and cotton buds can take a good hour, but sometimes it just needs a quick blitz to keep things shiny and Not-Urgh.

The key to this one is moving fast and not being clumsy, so best not to do when you're tired.

So here it is...

1.  Spray bath, shower and sink with bathroom foam

2.  Take everything off the shelves (I only have 2 so not too difficult)

3. Spray the shelves with bathroom foam.

4.  Empty the bin

5.  Wipe down the bath and spray with shower (or jug a load of water over)

6.  Wipe down the shower

7.  Wipe down the sink and rinse

8.  Wipe down the sink and rinse

9.  Give the cloth a good rinse and wipe down the shelves and skirting boards

10. Wipe the shelf items with a towel as you put them back

11. Wipe down any other surfaces that are gathering dust.

Job done

I do this every other day to keep the bathroom appearing clean!  I do, do a monthly clean with the faffy vinegar cotton buds and it is much more satisfying than a speed clean, but sometimes you just don't have the time do you?

And of course, I am smug once the 10 minute task is done, as always!!

Happy wiping!

Claire

Trying to Be Obsessive

During the last week of the summer holidays, my neighbour came over and said "Oh Claire. Why don't you give that Cleaning Company in Lytham a ring and get them to do what you can't manage" as she stepped over the boys coats, the dog and a box of toys in the Hall.

Most people would be offended but I laughed and said "It'll be spotless next week when they're back at school"

And it was.

Once I get cleaning, I'm pretty good at it and get through it.  What I'm not good at is keeping on top of it.

So I am determined to get a grip on this and keep my home like a showhome.

I've been inspired by Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners on Channel 4.  I wish I could be as dedicated to cleaning.  The ironing board is in my eyeline as I type and I'm slightly compelled to iron but there's not that "I MUST" feeling about it.  I can ignore it until I go to bed and then be annoyed about it in the morning.

Have a look here

 

So I'm putting a schedule together and I'm going to get this house to show home standard and have that homely feel for Christmas.

 

Who's With Me?

 

I'm going to blog about my progress (more to keep me in line that thinking that someone may be interested!!) so I'll put a linky up as I'd love to read about how you keep on top of the housework and keep a lovely home

 

I look forward to reading about your triumphs!