Moving is done! well, moving OUT at least
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gayathriLast night, picked up the last of my cleaning supplies at the Old Place, and BIG HUGE thanks to anthropomorphic for cleaning the place! It looked great! Much better than when I moved in.
So all moved out, and this weekend, we're prepping and painting the living room / dining room and hallway, and so next week, I can unpack the boxes that have stuff in the living room and kitchen, and after that, prep and paint my bedroom as well.
I'm considering washing the walls with just vinegar and baking soda - anyone know if that's a TERRIBLE idea or if I ought to get stronger cleaners?
I'm also looking at buying Natura Paint for the lack of Stuff that makes Gayathri sneezy/wheezy/unhappy.
We're skipping the baseboards for now, just cleaning them, as well as the ceilings.
Otherwise, things moving along great! I'm happy in my new space, and looking forward to getting it into a space that is comfortable for me, and the two (maybe three) K/cats I live with!
So all moved out, and this weekend, we're prepping and painting the living room / dining room and hallway, and so next week, I can unpack the boxes that have stuff in the living room and kitchen, and after that, prep and paint my bedroom as well.
I'm considering washing the walls with just vinegar and baking soda - anyone know if that's a TERRIBLE idea or if I ought to get stronger cleaners?
I'm also looking at buying Natura Paint for the lack of Stuff that makes Gayathri sneezy/wheezy/unhappy.
We're skipping the baseboards for now, just cleaning them, as well as the ceilings.
Otherwise, things moving along great! I'm happy in my new space, and looking forward to getting it into a space that is comfortable for me, and the two (maybe three) K/cats I live with!
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Date: 2009-10-01 06:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-01 07:09 pm (UTC)Most of what I've read indicates a very basic (high pH) cleaner. Trisodium phosphate has traditionally been the preparation of choice (a 1% solution has a pH of 12), but it is not environmentally friendly.
Detergents which use sodium metasilicates or sodium carbonate may work as well. I suspect that sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) may work in high enough concentrations, if the walls are not too greasy. Use of vinegar is probably contrary to the desired effect, since it will lower the pH and reduce the saponifying effect.