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Tom Thompson

Let’s face it- there are cleaning jobs that you hate to do. Try as we might to get out of them, they still need to be done. Why not make them fun? Here are some ideas to make those tough cleaning projects fun for you.

Moldy Faces

Cleaning out the refrigerator can be a messy, smelly job with rotten fruit and sour milk. Yes, it’s gross. But it can be fun. Look for designs in the mold. Does that mold look like an elephant? Is that Elvis’ face on the cheese? You never know- maybe you could sell it on Ebay.

Sweep-Skates

Hardwood floors are so lovely to look at, but hard to keep clean. It seems like you are sweeping all the time. Strap some extra fuzzy socks or rags to your feet and get to skating. Skate away all the dust and dirt. You could even protect your feet with plastic baggies and mop that way.

Toilet Taps

Scrubbing the toilet can be a pain in the… well, you know where. Grab a scrub brush in each hand and get to making music. It’s just like playing the drums- brush, tap, brush, brush, tap. Instead on ending in a cymbal crash- end with a flush.

Dirty Dancing

Pushing a vacuum around the room can be boring. Turn up the music and dance. Twirl and spin the vacuum cleaner all around the room. Let the vacuum be your partner and cha-cha-cha your way to cleaner floor.

Treasure Hunt

I don’t know how, but crumbs always end-up under the couch and chair cushions, along with toys and money. Go on a treasure hunt. Try to find as much “buried” treasure as possible. Also if there are two doing the cleaning, make it a competition. The winner gets first choice of the “booty”.

Portrait Graffiti

Do you need motivation to dust all those family portraits hanging on the wall or sitting on the mantel? Prior to dusting, go around and draw mustaches on all of them! Not only will you get a laugh, you will also know where you were at when you were interrupted by a phone call.

Shed Some Light on the News

It’s time to clean those windows- but you would rather read the newspaper. Do both, once you are finished reading a page, use it to clean your windows. Newspapers keep you informed and leave your windows streak-free.

Clean Up Your Act

Are you a performing artist or do you just love to sing? Use your mop as a microphone stand and sing as loud and proud as you want to. Let the mop morph into your guitar as you walk to and from the mop bucket for that all important guitar solo.

A Little Help, Please

Yes- cleaning can be fun! Once your family sees how much fun cleaning can be they will want to join in. Cleaning day can be family fun day if you just know how to make the most of every job. Also, working together gets the job done faster and gives you more time to relax.

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