Archive for December 28th, 2010
December 28th, 2010 | 
Author: Washing up
You could refuse to do it, and make all members of the family responsible of the family responsible for their own plate, knife, fork, etc. However, this will depend upon your relationship with your family and could mean more work for you in the long run. Do have a bowl large enough to take a load of dishes. Do have lots of hot water and good quality washing-up liquid thin cheap varieties are a false economy. Do soak burnt-on pans and dishes beforehand. Do scrape and stack plates, and wash and rinse glasses first. Do wash dishes from cleanest to dirtiest. Do change the water when necessary, that is, when the foam has disappeared or the water has grown cold. Do not wipe everything dry. Invest in a good drainer and leave rinsed dishes to dry in the air. Glassware and cutlery are usually wiped dry, with a clean cloth to avoid smears. Dusting uses a damp sponge cloth for sticky marks and a soft duster for loose dirt. Work from the top down – after sweeping and before vacuuming. If you have attachments for your vacuum cleaner, use them to remove dust and cobwebs from corners, curtains and up – holster.
Washing walls and paint work
Usually start from the top and work down. If cleaning windows, a well wrung out chamois leather will deal with most dirt. Follow with a soft duster to prevent smears. Very dirty makes can be removed with correct quantity of cleaning liquids.
Polishing
Apply polish with a cloth – do not put it straight on to the surface. Rub hard and buff off with a clean, soft duster. If using a damp cloth to remove sticky marks from wood, do not polish on the damp surface or white patches may appear.
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