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Hose Down

Today I'm wishing I could just hose down my house. It needs a serious cleaning something like this: I just don't have the energy and really I'd like to be spending my time just writing and not with a mop and bucket. Sigh.

When will they make a wash and wear house? Come on, 2010 is right around the corner people! I bet they have something like it in Japan or maybe even Epcot. Hmm...

Posted by Kwana at 6:00 AM Labels: housekeeping, life, my view 
I do feel your pain. Especially after having a house-full for several weeks. Little by little...I do feel best when all is in order. I'll chip away at it until it's all back together. A self-cleaning house sounds great to me right now.

Tue Jul 07, 06:38:00 AM 
I hear ya! I caught a glimpse of too many cob webs....need to deep clean before my company comes! I just want to wiggle my nose and blink wham! It's done!

Tue Jul 07, 06:49:00 AM 
Sounds to me that you must make a visit to Disney! I do wonder how the mess happens. A clean-up fairy would be nice...

Tue Jul 07, 07:28:00 AM 
Fun picture and great idea!! I need to shampoo my carpet in the upstairs area of my house. Too lazy at the moment.

Tue Jul 07, 08:18:00 AM Purple Flowers said...

Take it one room at a time, and you'll feel see your accomplishment.

Tue Jul 07, 08:35:00 AM 
I think even the kids might lend a hand to hose down the house...well maybe! Looks like a great idea.

Tue Jul 07, 08:42:00 AM Mel Francis said...

great minds.

I'm ready for the George Jetson era...

Tue Jul 07, 10:41:00 AM 
Kwana- I was just thinking this last night!! I wish I could just hose down our home. LOL... It is either bring the cleaning lady back into my life and put extra hours into work or have a few dust bunnies and blog visit. I like the 2nd choice better. smile... Have a golden one! xoxo
 
Oh man. A hose down house would be the bomb.

Tue Jul 07, 10:50:00 AM Braque68 said...

I am doing the same thing here too-love the idea of "hosing down the furniture!"

I don't mind cleaning -just dislike mopping floors!

Tue Jul 07, 10:59:00 AM 
They already have one of those. It's called 'maid service' LOL

I'm sure the broom and mob will get you all charged up to write! Hang in there...at least it's sunny in NYC!

Tue Jul 07, 11:48:00 AM 
Can we hose down the dogs at the same time? I'm so loving that idea!!! Forget dusting when you can wash and wipe!

Tue Jul 07, 05:08:00 PM 
After the hair Jake leaves on the couch I wish I could hose mine down once in a while.

Tue Jul 07, 05:16:00 PM 
Where do you always find these wonderful illustrations? This is hilarious.

Tue Jul 07, 05:40:00 PM Haha... I can relate!
I tell myself,'burn those calories...burn!!!' ~self motivation talking when I clean the rooms...grrr*

Tue Jul 07, 08:31:00 PM home before dark said...

I once read about a man who dreamed about a drive thru (as in carwash) kitchen. Baring that, is it too much to ask for a floor drain and a hose long enough on the kitchen faucet to wash things down. I bet the military has already made this happen. We are just looking to the wrong design heroes. Good luck and bribe yourself with adult beverages.

Tue Jul 07, 11:00:00 PM Natalie Hatch said...

The solution to your problem is called Children, you can turn them into slaves and make them clean the entire house just like Cinderella had to, although you do have to put up with their complaining, but in the end the job gets done?

Wed Jul 08, 12:18:00 AM 
I always feel like I'm constantly cleaning the house or washing clothes. Luckily my hubby does help, but I'm really looking forward to the self cleaning house. Seriously.

Wed Jul 08, 03:43:00 AM 
You should see my house! What a great idea Kwana - a commercial steam clean!! xv

Wed Jul 08, 04:54:00 AM 
Ha! I love all the comments this post has got. I see I hit a nerve. Sadly the house was not hosed down. Writing won. Oh well.

As for the image I googled retro housekeeping and got this. Thanks!

As for the dear teens. Ugh. hardly any help there.

Wed Jul 08, 09:27:00 AM pressure washer hose said...

Well, I also use hose when I'm cleaning my house, and it really helps a lot. Thanks for sharing.


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