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Spring cleaning when you're old.

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Betony Sun 04-Jan-26 15:14:55

I realise spring cleaning as a subject might seem a 'bit previous' as Arfur Daley would say, but this morning, with strong sunlight reflected off snow showing up every cobweb, dust filled, and totally ignored corner of the house, I realise I must do some thorough cleaning soon.
I've been getting by hoovering and dusting, and keeping the kitchen & bathroom hygienic. I'm not really the Hausfrau type, but this neglected look makes me feel depressed: memories of elderly relatives who simply let things go. I'd like to tackle the job myself, as getting cleaning companies in to do it is expensive, and anyway, I don't feel totally comfortable with strangers nosing around my house.
Obviously frequent rests will be necessary, and I'll tackle only one room at a time, but I wonder if anyone on Gransnet still does their own spring cleaning and can offer any tips. (No, I don't intend to get up ladders). I'm elderly, but luckily still quite mobile, and would like to stay that way!
Thanks in advance.

keepcalmandcavachon Tue 06-Jan-26 10:02:04

Loving that it's not Astronomical Spring until 20th of March, so plenty of time to think of what needs to be done and why I wont!

JuBut Wed 07-Jan-26 16:12:22

What do you class as elderly? Lots of local gp surgeries or councils can point you in the direction of local services such as cleaners. They're usually people who live locally and are properly checked so shouldn't be worried