A housework apron - it works!

moanymoany

I read on a website that a good way to do the housekeeping quickly and efficiently is to carry your cleaning materials with you.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/17534/speed_cleaning_101.html

So, yesterday I made an apron with pockets and today carried my cleaning stuff with me. It really works!

I used an apron I have as a pattern and added a big pocket with sections on the bottom of the apron and a pocket on the top part. I made it out of a car boot bought curtain - Laura Ashley in blue and white stripes. I had some white binding which I used to make the strings and neck bit. It took me a couple of hours and I'm very pleased with it!

Jacksmummy

That is a brilliant idea..

I wish I could sew as I would have a go at making one

Newgirl_2

I had the same idea, so I have an old washing up bowl which I store under the sink and carry around with me for cleaning. It has one of everything in that I use(but if you are more OS than me, you will only need cloths, vinegar and bicarb :beer: ) and it works a treat. Saves me hours of running up and down stairs

Newgirl

moanymoany

Newgirl wrote: »

I had the same idea, so I have an old washing up bowl which I store under the sink and carry around with me for cleaning. It has one of everything in that I use(but if you are more OS than me, you will only need cloths, vinegar and bicarb :beer: ) and it works a treat. Saves me hours of running up and down stairs

Newgirl

That works just as well. I use a 50/50 white vinegar and water spray and value spray polish for the main cleaning. I keep a bucket with bathroom cleaning stuff in the airing cupboard and for the kitchen I keep one under the sink.

For my kitchen floor I use hot water with a dash of value all purpose cleaner and a squirt of bleach. For the toilets I use neat white vinegar. I spray and leave them for 10 minutes or so. I do love value cream cleaner for bath and sinks.

Stephen_Leak

Could us blokes use one of those leather tool holders?

Penelope_Penguin

Stephen_Leak wrote: »

Could us blokes use one of those leather tool holders?

I have a B&Q tool tidy, £3.98, so a bargain. That manly enough for you :rotfl:

Penny. x

moanymoany

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

I have a B&Q tool tidy, £3.98, so a bargain. That manly enough for you :rotfl:

Penny. x

Oh Penny, I had a moment of excitement there as I thought of a cool tool belt with polish. sprays and cloths strapped around a hunky houseworker chap. Clicked on the link and found a plastic carry thing.

Just off for a cool shower. I don't do cold!!!!!:D

Penelope_Penguin

moanymoany wrote: »

Oh Penny, I had a moment of excitement there as I thought of a cool tool belt with polish. sprays and cloths strapped around a hunky houseworker chap. Clicked on the link and found a plastic carry thing.

Just off for a cool shower. I don't do cold!!!!!:D

Sorry I'd love to see a pic of your apron :T . I use one, but just have a small notebook and pencil in the front pocket. I don't think I could have all my cleaning materials strapped to my person, which is why I use that basket.

Penny. x

mrsmortenharket

Stephen_Leak wrote: »

Could us blokes use one of those leather tool holders?

No, you have to wear a big nancy apron

Lisa

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I had a red hessian bag with a flat bottom that i got free with my Henry Hoover and I use that to carry my stuff round (cloths, stardrops, bleach, etc)

moanymoany

mrsmortenharket wrote: »

No, you have to wear a big nancy apron

Lisa

Cruel Lisa, cruel Lisa you know what happens to bad girls? They get to do ALL the chores and no tele! :rotfl: :rotfl: