Saturday, May 30, 2009

Deep cleaning ~ Day 1

  • clean out all cupboards, wipe inside and out, reorganize & dejunk, clean all small appliances, polish cupboards
  • clean all large appliances (dishwasher, microwave, range, stove and fridge), wish inside and out, move fridge out and clean coil and underneath
  • wash all chairs, bar stools and table, polish with wood polish
  • wash walls, base boards, ceiling
  • clean all light fixtures inside and out
  • clean computer desk
  • strip and wax floor (we really need a new floor!)
  • wash rugs and garbage can
  • wash valances and blinds and clean windows

THE KITCHEN BEFORE






























THE KITCHEN AFTER

































Man hours it took me and my trusty assistant to accomplish this work - at least 16!



6 comments:

Jamie Jo said...

I love your kitchen. That green is so cheery.

Eileen said...

Just one question. Why!? To make me feel quilty and filthy? Well, it worked.

teamZ said...

You have inspired me. Every house needs a good spring cleaning!(love your face in the pre-cleaing pic)

VFR said...

The spring deep cleaning is no fun, make no mistake about that. But, that said, it is worthwhile, and it sure makes you feel good to know the house is deep down clean. By the way, who is the supervisor, and who is the trusty assistant? Just wondering.

LHall said...

Vonnie!

I would like to invite you and your trusty parnter over to my house for a little kitchen party. It will include lots of great opportunities to hone your already excellent skills.

Vonnie said...

Thanks friends. I don't mean to shame anyone into doing a deep cleaning, but it does feel good when it's done!