Things you didn't know you were supposed to clean - Page 6

[kristandthekids]

Originally Posted by dbsam 

We have a central vac system with the canister in the garage instead of a regular vacuum

oh, what I would give for this. With 3 long haired girls, a long haired dog, and another dog we vac twice a day, emptying the canister twice each time, and I still can't stay on top of all the hair.

A friend said today "Dog hair defies physics. It gets places it should not be. When we get to Mars, I swear dog hair will be there already"
I believe him.

[zebra15]

Originally Posted by Juvysen 

I have a gas stove... I think they're more like $20 each.... at least when I looked before...

Check Amazon but I got mine at walmart and they were only a few dollars.  When I owned my home I replaced those drip pans annually.  Yes i was a very messy cook.  This house has a flat top?? stove, much easier to clean up the messes from.

[lonegirl]

Originally Posted by bluebackpacks 

I am teased for my OCD tendencies and for regularly cleaning the following:

 

... and so many more.  I am that strange bird that LOVES to clean.  It's like therapy-on-the-cheap.  I finish a full day of cleaning and feel like I am living in the lap of luxury!!!!!!

LOL I saw that list and thought if I started obsessing over cleaning that much I would need therapy! 

I admit I need to be a better house keeper....but I know I will never be that clean/organized.  good on you though.

 

[Storm Bride]

Originally Posted by Juvysen 

Anyone have a good suggestion on cleaning the drip pans once they've gotten so baked on that they're crusty black? 

I'm not worried about my drip pans, but what are everyone's best tricks for gettting cooked-on crap off the stovetop itself? We have a nasty mess around one of the elements (dh homebrews, and he had a bad boil over once, and it was thoroughly cooked on by the time he finished the brew). I've tried to clean it multiple times, but it just doesn't come off.

[lonegirl]

Originally Posted by Storm Bride 

I'm not worried about my drip pans, but what are everyone's best tricks for gettting cooked-on crap off the stovetop itself? We have a nasty mess around one of the elements (dh homebrews, and he had a bad boil over once, and it was thoroughly cooked on by the time he finished the brew). I've tried to clean it multiple times, but it just doesn't come off.

I found a baking soda paste rubbed in well helped to lift sticky baked on stuff....as well as an amazing paste cleaner I have but i have to look for the name.

 

[CookiePie]

Over the last 2 days this thread has me scrubbing down my house like crazy!

[Storm Bride]

Originally Posted by lonegirl 

I found a baking soda paste rubbed in well helped to lift sticky baked on stuff....as well as an amazing paste cleaner I have but i have to look for the name.

 

I haven't tried baking soda paste. I'll do that soon. I have tried a cleaner called "Cerama Brite" or something like that. I usually get good results with it, but it barely touched this mess. Honestly, the stove isn't in great shape, and I think the landlord is going to have to replace it when we move (if not before), anyway...but the front burner really does look bad.

[Hoopin' Mama]

For me, it's kind of a new concept to have to move major appliances to clean underneath and sometimes take pieces out to clean them. Maybe it's because I grew up in a house with no animals so it was never part of the routine. The dog hair I found under my stove and behind my fridge was startling - to say the least.

I deep clean the kitchen once a week, take care of the floors (electric broom) at least once a week, and clean the bathroom regularly, but forget about dusting. Um, once a month? Possibly every 6 weeks  And mopping the tiles, maybe the same. Strangely enough my house generally appears clean.

[treeoflife3]

I find as long as things are picked up and organized with no obvious spills or major clutter, houses will look pretty clean.  I don't dust often either.  fortunately I don't have much dust in my house but still...

and... what is an electric broom?  is that like a vacuum?
 

Originally Posted by Hoopin' Mama 

For me, it's kind of a new concept to have to move major appliances to clean underneath and sometimes take pieces out to clean them. Maybe it's because I grew up in a house with no animals so it was never part of the routine. The dog hair I found under my stove and behind my fridge was startling - to say the least.

I deep clean the kitchen once a week, take care of the floors (electric broom) at least once a week, and clean the bathroom regularly, but forget about dusting. Um, once a month? Possibly every 6 weeks  And mopping the tiles, maybe the same. Strangely enough my house generally appears clean.

[Hoopin' Mama]

Originally Posted by treeoflife3 

I find as long as things are picked up and organized with no obvious spills or major clutter, houses will look pretty clean.  I don't dust often either.  fortunately I don't have much dust in my house but still...

and... what is an electric broom?  is that like a vacuum?
 

This is an electric broom, I guess also called a stick vacuum  http://www.vacuumcleaners.net/vacuum_cleaners/categories/electric_brooms_stick_vacuums_hou.html

I don't have carpet, I have all tile and pergot, so this is all I need, and it fits well into corners and such.

About two years ago, I fantasized about having a cleaning service. I went so far as to call one that my (higher-earning) co-workers use. They emailed me a list of what they do monthly and it included such things as the top of the fridge, light fixtures and fan blades. We kept that list and dh and I have tried to remember to do those things, although not all once a month. But before seeing that list it wouldn't have occurred to me as often.

I swear, if I made a few thousand more a year, then I would splurge on a cleaning service. What a luxury!!!