Showing posts with label housekeeping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label housekeeping. Show all posts

Monday, September 8, 2008

Mopping Tile


The stench from our mop means it's time to throw it out and find a new one. So question to anyone who has cleaned tile floor: what type of mop and what type of cleaner do you use? I've tried several different things and can't do it without streaks. Ideas?

Saturday, July 5, 2008

Energy-saving, Money-saving

I wish I could say I am trying to conserve energy to save the earth. But really, it's to save money. Power bills are about to go up. So I have been reading about tips to save power. Here are four that I am going to try this month:
- wash clothes in cold water
- dry clothes on a drying rack (at least some of them)
- use a power strip for the entertainment center
- allow dishes to air dry in the dishwasher
We still have the energy-sucking incandescent light bulbs, but we have at least entertained the idea of upgrading to fluorescent. Someday. It's a big investment. But our city has recently provided a way to dispose of the fluorescent bulbs. I guess we'll think on that. I'll let you know if I am saving money. Any other tips?