First impressions a second time ROFL

Mandy · 03-20-2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

That's funny. I don't think I would've ever thought to clean there...

My pet peeve is that my carpets always look nice. I definitely get my money's worth out of my vacuum cleaner!

Ok, since we on the cleaning trip, ill cough up a secret LOL

My vacuum cleaners need replacing ever 6 months, i dont know what i do to them, but somehow they just dont last longer than that.
My husband used to think i bash to them, but i soon learnt to make him use it over the weekends, and he now sees for himself LOL
Im forever hoovering around LOL

Chandra Amaya · 03-20-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandy

Ok, since we on the cleaning trip, ill cough up a secret LOL

My vacuum cleaners need replacing ever 6 months, i dont know what i do to them, but somehow they just dont last longer than that.
My husband used to think i bash to them, but i soon learnt to make him use it over the weekends, and he now sees for himself LOL
Im forever hoovering around LOL

lol I thought I was the only person who "blew" through vacuum cleaners that quickly.

AngieDoogles · 03-20-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chandra Amaya

lol I thought I was the only person who "blew" through vacuum cleaners that quickly.

Haha...that was "punny" (as my husband would say)

Chandra Amaya · 03-20-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

Haha...that was "punny" (as my husband would say)

lol & my hubby & our brother

Janet · 03-21-2007, 02:25 AM

I usually notice smells first....sometimes you can smell it before you even walk in. I usually don't look at their housekeeping unless it's really a horrible site, I'm looking more at the decorating style...always want new ideas.

I need a new sweeper, this one is three years old. I'm thinking of a Dyson.

Lissa · 03-21-2007, 05:58 AM

My mum would laugh, but I've become a little bit of a neat freak, so cleanliness is a big deal for me. I remember the first time I went to my boyfriend's house (he's 19, and lives with his family cause it's better than paying rent, I'm only 20, there's only a 10 month age gap) I just about fell over. They're not very tidy people, it's not like they leave plates of food everywhere, the place smells fine, there just isn't much of a clear surface anywhere, and their dog likes to play with laundry so his sister's underwear is sometimes in the middle of the living room. My boyfriend's room was a total wreck, but he's started to clean it up, maybe I'm being a good influence on him

I know I can't change him, I've accepted the fact that if I marry him I'm gonna be the one doing most, if not all, of the cleaning...

And it's always nice to walk into a house that just plain smells good, so if it smells bad that's a terrible first impression!!

Chandra Amaya · 03-21-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

I usually notice smells first....sometimes you can smell it before you even walk in.

Exactly what I meant ....the smells you get before ever getting inside... hopefully the good ones but sometimes the bad

Marilyn · 03-23-2007, 07:53 PM

The first thing that I notice is the furniture, and the style of the home, whether it is coordinated or shabby chic (nice way of saying hodge podge

). Also, does it feel homey? Then I notice the cleanliness. Smell used to be a big deal with me. When I was a small child, I noticed that each families home had a unique, very identifiable, smell. However, as I've gotten older, I'm losing my sense of smell, so this is not so great a factor now.

Chandra Amaya · 03-20-2007, 01:33 PM

I think the reason its smells for me is because I walked into a hose once that smelled of dog urine so badly that it made me sick. I use tons of scented cleaners (my fave is Mr. Clean citrus scent), lots of candles, air fresheners, carpet deodorizers. Even though we don't have pets I'm afriad of my house smelling bad.

Mandy · 03-20-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chandra Amaya

I think the reason its smells for me is because I walked into a hose once that smelled of dog urine so badly that it made me sick. I use tons of scented cleaners (my fave is Mr. Clean citrus scent), lots of candles, air fresheners, carpet deodorizers. Even though we don't have pets I'm afriad of my house smelling bad.

I like to use this thick liquid called "brown soap" to clean the floors, its a very old product, but has like a soft/clean scent to it.
Once a week i "dettol" the place.
I have those scented candles all over the place, and the 3 in 1 plug in freshners.

AngieDoogles · 03-20-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandy

I like to use this thick liquid called "brown soap" to clean the floors, its a very old product, but has like a soft/clean scent to it.
Once a week i "dettol" the place.
I have those scented candles all over the place, and the 3 in 1 plug in freshners.

My favorites are candles (I LOVE THEM) and the glade scent machine with the scent stories discs. Traci got it for me for Christmas or Anniversary one year and it makes your whole house smell GREAT! I also love burning oil in simmer pots. *sighs* It's the simple things in life that make me happy.

Mandy · 03-20-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

My favorites are candles (I LOVE THEM) and the glade scent machine with the scent stories discs. Traci got it for me for Christmas or Anniversary one year and it makes your whole house smell GREAT! I also love burning oil in simmer pots. *sighs* It's the simple things in life that make me happy.

Oh i definatly agree with you Angie, its the simple things in life!! I once made a thread on here about home made scent with recipes.

AngieDoogles · 03-20-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandy

Oh i definatly agree with you Angie, its the simple things in life!! I once made a thread on here about home made scent with recipes.

Ohhh, I'll have to look that up!

AngieDoogles · 03-20-2007, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandy

Ok, since we on the cleaning trip, ill cough up a secret LOL

My vacuum cleaners need replacing ever 6 months, i dont know what i do to them, but somehow they just dont last longer than that.
My husband used to think i bash to them, but i soon learnt to make him use it over the weekends, and he now sees for himself LOL
Im forever hoovering around LOL

Wow! That's interesting. I've had mine for 2.5 years and I haven't had to replace it yet. We've had to buy tons of new bags and a few belts, but that's it.

Mandy · 03-20-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

Wow! That's interesting. I've had mine for 2.5 years and I haven't had to replace it yet. We've had to buy tons of new bags and a few belts, but that's it.

Ask my husband, he doesnt find it very interesting LMAO!!

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03-21-2007, 02:25 AM	#5
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I usually notice smells first....sometimes you can smell it before you even walk in. I usually don't look at their housekeeping unless it's really a horrible site, I'm looking more at the decorating style...always want new ideas. I need a new sweeper, this one is three years old. I'm thinking of a Dyson. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

03-21-2007, 05:58 AM	#6
Lissa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South and Central Texas Posts: 337	My mum would laugh, but I've become a little bit of a neat freak, so cleanliness is a big deal for me. I remember the first time I went to my boyfriend's house (he's 19, and lives with his family cause it's better than paying rent, I'm only 20, there's only a 10 month age gap) I just about fell over. They're not very tidy people, it's not like they leave plates of food everywhere, the place smells fine, there just isn't much of a clear surface anywhere, and their dog likes to play with laundry so his sister's underwear is sometimes in the middle of the living room. My boyfriend's room was a total wreck, but he's started to clean it up, maybe I'm being a good influence on him I know I can't change him, I've accepted the fact that if I marry him I'm gonna be the one doing most, if not all, of the cleaning... And it's always nice to walk into a house that just plain smells good, so if it smells bad that's a terrible first impression!! __________________ Marilyn's Disappearing Daughter!! Cake or Death, Melissa "Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised." Heb 10:35-36

03-23-2007, 07:53 PM	#8
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	The first thing that I notice is the furniture, and the style of the home, whether it is coordinated or shabby chic (nice way of saying hodge podge ). Also, does it feel homey? Then I notice the cleanliness. Smell used to be a big deal with me. When I was a small child, I noticed that each families home had a unique, very identifiable, smell. However, as I've gotten older, I'm losing my sense of smell, so this is not so great a factor now. __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

03-20-2007, 01:33 PM	#9
Chandra Amaya 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tn Posts: 1,646	I think the reason its smells for me is because I walked into a hose once that smelled of dog urine so badly that it made me sick. I use tons of scented cleaners (my fave is Mr. Clean citrus scent), lots of candles, air fresheners, carpet deodorizers. Even though we don't have pets I'm afriad of my house smelling bad. __________________ Traci

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