Thanks to the TEG Forum I got this from Irene and thought I would share it with my friends here. :) --------------------- Dirt Layers of dirty film on windows and screens provide a helpful filter against harmful and aging rays from the sun. Call it an SPF factor of 15 and leave it alone. Cobwebs Artfully draped over lampshades reduce the glare from the bulb, thereby creating a romantic atmosphere. If someone points out that the light fixtures need dusting, simply look confused and exclaim "What? And spoil the mood?" (Or just throw glitter on them & call them holiday decorations.) Pet Hair Explain the mound of pet hair brushed up against the doorways by claiming you are collecting it there to use for stuffing hand-sewn play animals for underprivileged children. (Also keeps out cold drafts in winter.) Guests If unexpected company is coming, pile everything unsightly into one room and close the door. As you show your guests through your tidy home, rattle the door knob vigorously, fake a growl and say, "I'd love you to see our den, but Fluffy hates to be disturbed and the shots are SO expensive." Dusting If dusting is REALLY out of control, simply place a showy urn on the coffee table and insist that "This is where Grandma wanted us to scatter her ashes." General Cleaning Mix one-quarter cup pine-scented household cleaner with four cups of water in a spray bottle. Mist the air lightly. Leave dampened rags in conspicuous locations. Develop an exhausted look, throw yourself on the couch and sigh, "I clean and I clean and I still don't get anywhere." As a last resort, light the oven, throw a teaspoon of cinnamon in a pie pan, turn off oven and explain that you have been baking cookies for a bake sale for a favorite charity and haven't had time to clean...Works every time. Another favorite, I think from Erma Bombeck, always keep several get well cards on the mantle so if unexpected guests arrive, you can say you've been sick and unable to clean.

Lol, nice strategies.

ROTFL! I really thought for a moment this thread was going to be on how to clean up Bryce presets when I read the subject. This is funny stuff, thanks for sharing Ardiva. I particularly can connect with dusting. I prefer to dust with a baseball bat. :)

A college frend used to let it pile up, then move.

Years ago as a joke for my wife I got a refridgerator magnet that reads, "Do Not Touch Top of Appliance. Important Dust Gathering Experiment In Progress". It has the yellow and black caution stripes on it. Yes, we're still married !

I'm glad that you all enjoyed it as well. :)

:-D I needed something light and humorous, thanks!

Well I just have one question.....as an ex area manager for a large contract cleaning company I want to know when did you give my staff training?

LOL @ Glyph, I thought that was part of college training along with the art of choosing the least dirty plate and managing to clean it above the pile of washing up in the sink. Only exceptions to this are the first time a new girlfriend visits, at which point you will of course have cleaned the whole house and warned your mates that messing it up and/or being in the house when you get home will result in extreme pain :)

I used to actually live like that until I married a clean freak. You can eat off our floors. She's got my kids so wound up, they refuse to play with their toys for fear of making a mess.

ROTFL, when we met my wife used to iron her socks into little squares so that they lined up in the drawer :) we now have reached a happy medium....

hey, now i can get out of doing chores around the house!