Tell the truth...is your house clean?
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| Fri, 03-19-2004 - 12:38am |
I'm new here and I thought I would introduce myself and ask a question about a dreaded topic--housecleaning!
I'm a SAHM to two girls, ages 4 and 2. They're 15 months apart.
My husband read a quote from an article about housecleaning, and how the average number of hours spent housecleaning has declined. I was shocked to hear that in the 1950's, the average woman spent 4 hours A DAY (yes, one day!!) cleaning the house. My husband and I chuckled because I don't spend 4 hours a week cleaning!
My house right now is so so clean. It's not a total disaster area, but if someone called and said they were coming over, I would spend at least 20 minutes picking up and making the place look presentable.
I'm very humbled and ashamed to say that I do not sweep the kitchen floor daily. I vacuum every other day and dusting....what's dusting?
I am just so busy with the girls, but I think I really want to change this.
I'm wondering if I'm the only bad housekeeper. I just have the notion that most people have close-to-spotless homes and that I'm the only irresponsible one who neglects the housework.
I do make efforts to clean. By the time I spend a half hour picking up toys, and doing basic straightening---I'm tired! I feel like I could hire someone--FULL TIME--to pick up toys off of our floor!
I am anxious to hear what everyone else has to say about this topic! I look forward to hearing your opinions and stories.
Angela

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(Another tip is making a mess out of *his* areas by cluttering them with *your* crap... Nothing like a guy going into his workshop or home office to a pile of tampons, makeup and perfume bottles ;)
Wytchy
Beth SAHM to Brianna 2 yrs old, and Jr (edd 10/28/04)
Wytchy
Toni
Shelby
SAHM to Haylei
I was feeling a little alone and guilty until I saw your post. I am not the only one who just doesnt get cleaning done. I should but, ugh!!! I try but it just doesnt seem worth it, it will be a mess as soon as my son(age 3)wakes up or my 2 girls(ages 8 and 7)come home from school. I guess because my husband doesnt really complain so much I am not always cleaning. I must say bathrooms are the worst!!!!!
Anyone,
I try to keep the house picked up but it is in no means CLEAN.....HELP!! How much do those of you who have house cleaners pay?? I told my husband I want one. So we just need to find one. What all does your house cleaner do??? Any advice would be appreciated. i hate having a dirty house but I guess not enough to get off my butt :(
I have a 9.5months old son and another one due in july (they'llbe 13 months apart). as soon as dylan goes to sleep i jump in a clean absolutley everything that i can. I hate it but i can;t stop myself. and to tell you the truth i get very tired too. especially now that my pregnant state is getting the better of me and chasing a 9 and a half month old around is exhausting as it is!
I fear that i won't have time to even keep the ouse tidy let alone clean when this little one is here. I feel terrible about it but i like ot have a clean house.
Any way, just my story
Naomi (19)
Jeff (20)
Dylan (9.5months)
Beansprout EDD 10/7/04
I am not complaining. But I still attempt to have it done before he comes home from work... I don't want him to think I am not doing anything. Laundry is my job. And my god... the way he changes clothes in a day, I can barely keep up. he showers in the am before work, as soon as he comes home from work, and again before bed. 3 CHANGES A DAY.... not counting baby clothes. Jeeze, I'm lucky if I get a shower every couple of days, you don't want to see my legs right now!!!!
We live in a small home, everything is everywhere. I had an unexpected guest a few days ago, and while dh was showing him in, I tossed all the toys in a bin, wiped the glass top coffee table with my sleeve, threw papers in a neat pile and ran to the bathroom, where I hid for a while, finally having my alone time!!! lol... in the end it doesn't really matter. But it is a pain in the butt, I am all for hiring someone to do it for us!!!
It's so good to hear from other women how they have a hard time keeping there house clean. I have a son who is turning 3 next month and a DD who is 9 months. So needless to say my house gets trashed quite frequently. I also watch my God daughter twice a week who is a very naughty 2 year old. So his room is trashed at least most of the week. Cause as soon as I clean it they will go in there maybe they will wait til the next day.lol. My dishes seem to get neglected alot. I wash laundry but they might sit in a pile in my room for a while until i can get them hung up. I try to keep my living room and main bathroom clean so when we have guests. But the rooms seem to see the brunt of my kids. It's very hard. It really was alot easier with one kid. Once you have a toddler and a baby who needs you so much your house just doesn't get the ATTENTION it really needs. But at least i know my kids are well cared for. The only thing that i find helps me is first thing you wake up is when you try to clean. Cause that sets the day on your energy and motivation. I found if i sat down first thing that i did not want to clean at all. So good luck. Being a stay at home mom is the hardest job there is out there. We can all do it. maybe..lol
Sheri
Jeremiah 4-21-01
Eloura 6-2-03
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