Call me crazy...

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But, all I wanted for my birthday were clean carpets and slipcovers!

 

It's made me the happiest girl.


Honestly, I am so blessed that most days feel like my birthday.


What made this cleaning spree extra fun was trying out this new stain treatment I found circulating around blogland.

 
 
You mix one part blue Dawn dishwashing liquid with 2 parts hydrogen peroxide.


I used a toothbrush to rub it into the stained areas and IT WORKED!


Everything is uber clean and stain free and this Virgo Birthday Girl is beyond pleased!


I know you're thinking... seriously Terri, that is what you wanted to do on your birthday?


I'm coming clean when I tell you, YES!


The simplest things make me the happiest :)

I know you Virgos out there understand... plus there is something about the month of September that feels a bit like January or the start of a new year.

Oh yeah, and I did pre-order the new iphone!

Wishing you all a spotless week!






Comments

savvycityfarmer said…
l.o.v.e.
m.i.s.s.u.

h.a.p.p.y b.i.r.t.h.d.a.y
September 17, 2012 at 3:17 PM
michele said…
ha! not a virgo, but i get it,terri. i really. do! way to lie it up!

i'm following and hope you're following as well.

best to you, birthday girl.

michele
September 17, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Hollywood forever, Kevin said…
Dear Mrs. Clean, First of all Happy Birthday. Secondly, I've been in your house and it's way way clean, so that explains a lot. Miss you,
K
September 17, 2012 at 7:11 PM
Unknown said…
Quite amazing how September makes you want to spring clean right down to the cleaning cupboard.
I get that getting jobs done could be considered a birthday present.
Happy Birthday
September 17, 2012 at 10:59 PM
La Brocanteuse said…
Ha ha ! But it is a good and happy crazy!
CONGRATULATIONS on your special day Terri, and I am with you, it is the small things( even if hard work at times) that means so very much!
Wish I knew the equivelant here of the products you used, would sure like to have tried it. Love from a September Spring day in Afrique du Sud( albeit no spring cleaning on this side!)
Colette x
September 18, 2012 at 2:51 AM
Acquired Objects said…
I'm a Virgo Sept. 16th for me and I cleaned on my birthday. I reorganized a room and painted a door. The husband has given up on stopping me on my birthday since he knows I NEED to have things done and it's even better when I can do it uninterrupted.

Happy Birthday Terri!

XX
Debra~
September 18, 2012 at 2:53 AM
Unknown said…
Im doing the same thing right now this week! cleaning carpets and slips! Didn't know the stain secret- THANK YOU.
Happy Birthday and have a blessed year.
Nancy
Powellbrowerhome.com
September 18, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Woodside Park said…
Hi, Terri -
Happy Birthday!! Looks like you are ready for a spotless year :) Thanks for the cleaning tip....I didn't know about this. And I have two dogs and lots of light color upholstery in the house.
Cheers,
Loi
September 18, 2012 at 3:07 PM
Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home} said…
I may be a Libra, but I can't stand dirt! Some sort of phobia that requires clean and orderly surroundings...most of the time. Happy birthday!
September 18, 2012 at 7:52 PM
Sharon Lee Johnson said…
Thank you for your visit. Looking forward to following you too! xx Sharon
September 19, 2012 at 8:44 AM
Burlap Luxe said…
H.A.P.P.Y B.I.R.T.T.H.D.A.Y
Terri
Your not crazy at all, sounds like my kind of birthday wish :)

Miss you birthday girl!
Have a clean one :)
xoxo
Dore'
September 20, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Unknown said…
I'm a Libra but totally get it! With 5 kids we do this ALL the time :)
September 21, 2012 at 1:02 PM
Ivy Clad said…
Happy Birthday from one Virgo to another. Now I'm off to Pinterest to find that stain-release recipe. I'll be trying it tomorrow (if not tonight)!

Keri
September 21, 2012 at 7:18 PM
Ivy Clad said…
Oops.. read too fast. I see the stain treatment instructions right here in your post. Thanks!

Keri
September 21, 2012 at 7:19 PM
kim at northerncalstyle. said…
Terri I am with you. Nothing makes me happier than having everything like new and fresh. It's funny I'm a virgo too. All my favorite bloggers are virgos. Go figure, we get each other.
Hope you had a great birthday!

Kim:)
September 21, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Kathysue said…
I missed your Birthday! Happy Birthday sweetie!! I can totally relate, I would love to have all of the above too. Of course I would have to purchase slipcovers first, lol!! xo Kathysue
September 25, 2012 at 6:16 AM
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