I avoid my oven. Not to cook. To clean.
As I open the oven door to cook the weekly za' from TJ’s, I’m reminded that the remnant burnt crumbs from last week, won’t just fry to nothing. So, PB & J for dinner, it is.
I’ve become great at math. Received a home degree in Arithmomania with minor in OCD. After using the stove, I have checked the knobs to be sure it’s off, more than Trump says “terrific” in a sentence. Both to calm fear, only mine in truth and sincerity. I’ve always been afraid of fire so I make sure all knobs are pointing up. As well as chins, hopes, and dreams.
Maybe you can relate. Ever make coffee at home, then go to work only to realize that you can’t stop obsessing on whether you left the coffee maker on? Then drive home to be sure? Better to be safe, right? Or maybe it’s just best not to turn anything on. Except yes, Netflix “I’m still there” just not to become a contestant on Survivor - Home Edition.
I love cleaning the bathroom, and using the fragrant cleanser “Fantastico” to make the countertops shiny like my forehead. I tried something new after cleaning recently. I hadn’t done in months, and thought, it’s time. Let’s do it.
I blow dried my hair. I couldn’t believe it, and I used a straightening iron. Then napped for two hours. So from here on out, here’s my shortcut for Pandemic Pretties and using a flattening iron. Don’t plug it in. I’ve been resembling “Lilith” quite a bit these days. Have had my hair in a perpetual bun permanently molded that way. Not only is easier to maintain, but functional. I store my hand sanitizer in it. I’ve been getting really good at cleaning. It’s the ultimate avoider. My “deal later procrastination pile” is now shined up by Fantastico. My mom would be proud. She was a big believer that your surroundings are a direct reflection of your headspace. So after a full day of cleaning, I feel productive hitting the pillow and traveling to sleep land. Plus, I get the whole row to myself and no one behind me kicking my seat.
5 Quarantine Cleaning Tips:
When you have dishes, keep them in the sink for a few days. Feels like you had a party.
After returning from the grocery store disinfecting and unpacking bags, order take out for delivery.
Make your bed everyday. It reminds you when getting back in it, it’s a different day.
Clean your car. One day you’ll go somewhere.
Purge and go through an old box. It avoids cleaning your oven.