a new low in at-home activities

I can't say I really like cleaning — as opposed to organizing, which I do love

But like the rest of the world (except maybe Georgia), I'm home a lot now. This gives me more time to notice things that need cleaning.

To start, there's my bathroom floor.  

I go to google. There I find a video on the easiest, best (?) way to clean a bathroom floor. And while it does involve getting on my hands and knees, I have all the products I need:

1. Sweep bathroom.
2. Fill bowl with 1/4 C white vinegar (love that no pail is involved).
3. Add 1 T of dish soap.
4. Use sponge to clean floor.
5. Wipe dry (I didn't even do that).

Easy and efficient with decent results.

Because I have been cooking more, I notice the grease on the inside of my oven, I tell my friend M (yes, my conversations have reached a new low too) and she asks, "Don't you have a self-cleaning oven?" Do I? I have no idea.

I find my stove's original instructions (it's only 5 years old) and am thrilled to learn I do. It takes 4 hours, but pretty much only requires pushing a button. The results are noticeable.

Before:

After:

But the grill racks have to be hand-cleaned. This takes me two days, six SOS pads, 1/4 bottle of Dawn, and the most working out my right arm and hand have gotten in months, maybe longer. Then I discover Scotch Brite scour pads; now I'll never buy SOS again.

While in the kitchen, I decide to organize my freezer. I make an excel spread sheet of what is there, and where and when I bought it. I don't want anything going to waste, especially since I'm not used to having much in my freezer.

Maybe my next in-home project will  be the refrigerator.

Life in quarantine sure is fun.