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CLEANING
CONFIDENTIAL
| Relationship Tip of the Month:
"Never say never again..."
It's not fair for you or your mate to argue in absolutes. That means saying things like "You never pick up your socks," or "You always make me do the dishes," blahblahblah.
The problems with this tactic: - "Never/always" accusa- tions are usually not true.
- It's needlessly insulting.
- It turns "discussions" into "arguments."
Admit it...one of you ALWAYS does this! So knock it off! See more Relationship Tips. ______________ THE EX FILES
These are housekeeping horror stories about ex (or current!) spouses.
This month, Sara de la Riva Brunzell calls out her husband for his blatant mismanagement of the cat's litter box.
Send your Ex Files stories to tom@cleanlikeaman.com.
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It's a fact, Jack!
| Top February tips
Bathroom:
There's no shame in not having the end of your toilet paper roll folded into a "V."
Kitchen:
Keeping countertops uncluttered and clean makes the whole kitchen look better.
Home office:
Use a dedicated computer-cleaning solution to wipe down screens and keys. Spray onto your cleaning cloth, not directly onto your machine.
Bedroom:
Hospital corners are overrated. Nobody sees 'em, nobody cares, and performance is not affected either way.
Relationships:
Sending her flowers? Send them to her office. She really wants her co-workers to see 'em and gush accordingly.
Organization:
Write a simple, daily "to-do" list and check off tasks one-by-one. You'll accomplish more, faster.
Interior Design:
Toss a few decorative pillows onto the head of the bed. It's an instant fashion statement.
More Cleaning Quickies...
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Please send this newsletter to a friend who needs cleaning/organizing help: a clueless husband, college-bound lad, bachelor, or suddenly-single dude.
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| C.L.A.M. News | Blowing the door off your dishwasher
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Why, all of a sudden, are you getting streaky, filmy glasses out of your dishwasher and white residue on other just-washed dishes?
Because it's the law! Many states now prohibit the one detergent ingredient that's most responsible for squeaky clean dishes.
What's the story? Better yet, what's the solution?
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| Media Spotlight | |
ManOfTheHouse.com posts a flurry of C.L.A.M. columns
America's leading website for men has posted a ton of Clean Like a Man columns lately. Like ManOfTheHouse.com itself, the C.L.A.M. pieces are informative, fun, and jammed with insights - in this case, guy-friendly tips and tricks geared to making housekeeping faster and easier (and keep your lady happier).
So take a look, and don't hesitate to "like" your favorites:
Others from the archives:
See ALL the content on ManOfTheHouse.com - it's one ManTastic website! |
| The Men Commandments |  Thou Shalt Clean Faster, Smarter & BetterThis month: "Get the Right Stuff." Using brand-name cleaning tools and supplies makes housekeeping faster, easier and less aggravating. They're famous for a reason: they work best. Check out all the Men Commandments |
| Photo of the Month | Now that's a damn big dog!
 | | Big white dog, snow mirage, or both? |
Could even be one 'o them yeti things. Get the camera!
Coco recently had her monthly "fun run" with Bear, a huge (140 lbs) but gentle (thank God) Great Pyrenees belonging to Bill, a longtime
friend from Hudson, WI.
The canines romped extensively in a snowy St. Paul cemetery. No disrespect to the dearly departed, but if I was dead I'd LOVE to have dogs playing around my marker to break up the boredom of just lounging about, 24/7, for eternity.
But enough on the existential stuff.
Coco sez: "Fight puppy mills. adopt an older dog, and don't let Bear fall on me."
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Just go to Cleaning4Men.
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| Personals | To M. Stewart - Martha, I still disagree. Hospital corners are NOT relevant.
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