 The phone rings. Surprise! Long-lost friends will be at your door in 10 minutes. You have no time to clean the house. What you need is a 10-minute rescue. So, are you ready? Go!
- Set a small pan of water over medium heat. Dump in such spices as cinnamon, allspice and cloves, and leave it to heat.
- Grab a box or grocery bag. Move through the house clearing counters, coffee tables, end tables and all other flat surfaces of clutter. Just scoop everything into the container and stash it in a closet.
- Gather all bathroom clutter including towels, toys and all the stuff on the vanity and deposit it in the tub or shower. Draw the curtain.
- Clean all the flat surfaces you have just cleared using furniture polish or all-purpose cleaner as appropriate.
- Empty the kitchen sink of dishes and pots. The oven and dishwasher are handy hiding places. Scrub the sink, rinse and perform a quick polish.
- Starting at the front door, vacuum the visible areas.
- Light the candles and the fireplace.
- Switch on the stereo. Dim the lights.
Whew! You made it. Enjoy your company, and when they are gone, take a few more minutes to go through the box in the closet, the pile in the tub and, above all, anything you stashed in the oven!
-Mary Hunt is the founder of DebtProof Living.com |
