Comments on: Monday Mission: Clean Up Without Throwing Out

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All Things Eco Blog Carnival Volume Eighty Four » Focus Organic.com — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:58:24 +0000

[...] presents Monday Mission: Clean Up Without Throwing Out | Kitchen Stewardship posted at Kitchen Stewardship. Katie describes this submission as, "7 tips for reducing what you [...]

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:19:24 +0000

Welcome! I’m glad you found some helpful info here. I love your blog name. Katie

By: withajoyfulheart

withajoyfulheart — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:23:45 +0000

Well, this post was an eye opener for me. I always have done a lot of tossing when it came to doing a big clean. It is so discouraging to have so many little things I don’t know what to do with, that (until now) I have just tossed. Thanks for the awareness!

By: Paula

Paula — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:58:52 +0000

Because I am “cheap”, I refuse to buy those Swiffer mop pad things. I use a wash cloth and two rubberbands that I wrap around the Swiffer mop thing. Then I toss the rag into the towel basket to wash. I use a spray bottle of vinegar on the floor and spray a bit of water and mop. Works just as good as the Swiffer pads and solution.
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By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:30:22 +0000

Aw, thanks Mary – it’s good to have you here!
Happy New Year – Katie

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:29:36 +0000

Wow! That quilt sounds absolutely amazing. I wish I was so crafty! Anyone want a threadbare sheet to do a craft at their house?
Thanks for the idea! Katie

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:23:44 +0000

Karyn,
Hmmm…picnic blankets, a braided rug (in my email), hankies, or TP? How will I ever decide what to do w/my sheets? (Or will I be forced to throw them out by the “have to get rid of stuff to move” motivation?)

I suppose if I have to throw them away anyway, I could use them for no. 1 and then throw away, and at least I’m saving something!

Awesome comment – thank you! Katie

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:18:15 +0000

Terri,
Welcome aboard! I have confessed before that I *gasp* don’t use cloth diapers. We’re all on a journey, and my green side hasn’t taken me there. Another baby, perhaps I will use cloth. And I suppose I could keep the socks around, but who needs 50 toilet cleaning rags a year (the number of socks my hubby swears he is going through at the moment)?

Great idea for handkerchiefs – I’m just trying to use those more right now, so that’s perfect! Katie

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:16:12 +0000

Samantha,
Thanks for the tips and encouragement to get rid of those PTs! Katie

By: Mary @ The Writer's Block

Mary @ The Writer's Block — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:04:11 +0000

I just wanted to say that I’m enjoying your site very much. I’m so with you on everything! Thanks for your writing!
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