A Simple Rag Saved Me Time

Dear FlyLady,

A while back I purchased some items from the FlyShop. (I LOVE them all, by the way).

One thing I could never bring myself to actually use was the Rags in a Bag. They are so nice and purple. They are pretty. I washed them up and promptly placed them in my rag bin.

But whenever I was cleaning, or needed a rag, I always bypassed the Rags in a Bag. They were much to nice for THIS job! I really don’t know what I was saving them for…..Cleaning for the Queen if she ever came to visit?

I read testimonial after testimonial about how wonderful they were, and I didn’t doubt it, but I was saving mine…..Then I read how people were swishing and swiping and including the shower in this. My tub/shower is the one thing I absolutely DESPISE cleaning.

I rent.

The previous tenants somehow lightly scratched the tub and walls surrounding the tub, and any dirt or soap gets trapped and immediately the whole tub looks really dirty. So, I used to save this job until I could no longer stand it. I tried so many different things to clean this, and it very rarely looked cleaned unless I actually scrubbed for over an hour.

I read a few more emails about people using their washcloths with soap while showering, and I tried this. But I had no luck. Then, I read an email one day about a lady who keeps a purple rag in her shower to clean it after she showers. Could this really work? I read the email a few more times. And every time I thought “How could this rag be any different from using a facecloth?”

Then I tried it. I went into the bathroom, with washing soda and a purple rag (I don’t use harsh cleaners in my home).

I began to scrub. I began to giggle. Soon, I was laughing like a child! It worked! And pretty much effortlessly. It got ALL the dirt and grime and soap scum, and it did not take me an hour or more. I didn’t time myself to the minute, but I know I was done the ENTIRE tub/walls in under half an hour. Now, I too keep a purple rag in my shower to wipe down my walls and tub when I am done showering.

I also use them to clean the windows, mirrors, walls, TVs, handrails, front door, pretty much they are the only rags I use. AND I can usually just dampen them with water which helps me save money!!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!

I can’t believe how a simple rag can save me so much time and money!!!!!

Flying and Laughing in Nova Scotia

FlyLady here: The Rags in a Bag are pretty but they are tools for you to use. They do work great and we want you to use them!!

The Rags in A Bag are reusable microfiber cloths that can clean and shine most anything in your home and car. You can use them dry, with water or with a cleaning solution. You use them, wash them, dry them and use again.

You will no longer have to buy rolls and rolls of paper towels. You won’t have streaks on your glass or other shiny surfaces or lint on mirrors and counters.

This is one of those Fly Tools that you shouldn’t be without. You will spend a little money now; but you will save in the long run!

spackframed1Right now we have a half price sale on our Purple Rags and Rubba Swisha in the Spack. Here are just a few of the things you can do with the Rags in a Bag!

Wash windows
Clean mirrors
Defog bathroom mirrors
Clean eye glasses
Shine Stainless Steel appliances
Shine sink and faucets
Streak free wiping of black surfaces – like appliances and water kettles
Clean greasy vent hoods and other surfaces
Shine glass appliance doors and cooled glass cook top
Remove smudges from counter tops
Wipe down counter tops and cupboards
Polish pots while drying the outside
Polish silver
Wipe up spills
Clean tops of light fixtures
Clean picture frames- all edges and glass
Detailed dusting
Wipe down Leather furniture
Shine glass shower doors and tile
Swish and swipe — wipe down the counter tops, mirror and around the toilet
Clean Whiteboards
Clean car windows and mirrors
Defog car windows
Wipe down car interior

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