be-musings

As wonderful as laminate is for cleanliness and allergy prevention, it can sometimes be difficult to get clean without streaking. I have a couple tips.
Fill a small spray bottle with 1 part vinegar to 3-4 parts water. Warm water is nice.
Put on some fun music, toss a couple of bath towels on the floor, and tell your child that you're having a "dance-off" and the best dancer wins. The only rule is that you each need to stay on the towels while you move your feet around. Spray the area that you will be dancing in, and work your way around the room this way.
It worked for Matthew and me for about 5-10 minutes. Then he said "You're just trying to get me to help you clean the floor." I didn't deny it, and he continued for a little while longer. In order to encourage more participation I let him do the spraying, but this can be a dangerous approach. Especially with a comedic boy. Let's just say the water bottle wasn't always pointed at the ground or inanimate objects.