Even though she wasnt here to share the wisdom in person.
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I might be one of those rare birds who actually enjoys cleaning, to an extent.
In came theprofessional housecleanersand I never looked back.
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Just in time to have this full-circle moment, I decided to give a 1950s cleaning schedule a try.
[Because that makes sense, right?]
It was all about modification.
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The daily tasks were more numerous than my typical day and theweekly tasksalso more time consuming.
All in all, even a moderate approach was like 12-hours of rigorous cardio.
Peruse Pinterest and youll find countless checklists that simplify the process.
Turning down beds and opening curtains and windows are where many of them start.
Note: I did not say make beds as the turning down portion was an early morning essential.
The daily tasks were similar to many of the things you might expect, even in a modern household.
Every load would be seen through from start to finish, so that meant daily ironing, too.
Attention to details like soap dispensers, toilet paper rolls, and tissue supplies were key.
Each being replaced or filled as required.
By now it would be 9:05 a.m. Just kidding.
A smoothie in the carpool line was all I had time for as far as sustenance.
Visits from neighbors or other friends and family were more common and it also allowed time for dinner prep.
there are certain factors that are working against us, too.
Larger homes, for one, and overloaded schedules, for two.
Its definitely an unrealistic ideal for this point (and perhaps century) but I can see the appeal.
Even if there are finger prints on the windows.
