(o.c.d. sunday (posted on monday): a series of small cleaning tasks that upon completion say “I am better than you.”)
Clean+istry took a break from spring-cleaning today to walk down the road from our cherished weekend retreat near Sag Harbor, NY.
There is no sign indicating such, but for some time now Clean+istry has adopted a [...]
(o.c.d. sunday (posted on monday): a series of small cleaning tasks that upon completion say “I am better than you.”)
Clean-up is easy (there’s that word again) for most professional grade open-burner gas ranges. Warm soapy water and a sponge usually does the trick without the need to use anything more abrasive.
The 36” Open [...]
o.c.d. sunday (posted on Monday) began Saturday evening this week. We had just completed serving our first barbecued-rib dinner for the season, when our very clean friend, Eileen, looked at her napkin in disbelief.
Why had Clean+istry sacrificed its favorite Jan de Luz napkins for the occasion?
Clean+istry appeared nonchalant, tossing practical considerations to the wind. [...]
(o.c.d. sunday (posted on monday): a series of small cleaning tasks that upon completion say “I am better than you.”)
It’s Sunday. Clean+istry was found changing bed linens when something popped into our head. Shouldn’t we vacuum the mattress?
Be honest. How often have you done it? Have you ever asked your [...]
(o.c.d. sunday (posted on monday): a series of small cleaning tasks that upon completion say “I am better than you.”)
Many of us are fortunate to have one. And if we have one, there is a high probability that it has devolved into a toxic heap of emotional distress.
We’re speaking of the front [...]
Clean+istry receives frequent requests to identify the person who, in earlier years, most influenced the selection of our chosen path. Without hesitation, we name Felix Unger–the better half, it can be strenuously argued, of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple. (Not to worry, Clean+istry is well aware that Felix is a fictional character.)
In those [...]
(o.c.d. sunday (posted on monday): a series of small cleaning tasks that upon completion say “I am better than you.”)
The Romeo Moon S2 light fixture by Philippe Starck for FLOS is a classic. The glass ridges running from the top of the shade to the bottom gently refract light. For the fixture to [...]
(o.c.d. sunday (posted on monday): a series of small cleaning tasks that upon completion say “I am better than you.”)
In the wake of clean+istry’s recent home renovation, several of the newly painted walls were left with significant dust (some might say dirt). Surprisingly it took several months, just the right light and [...]
(o.c.d. sunday (posted on monday): a series of small cleaning tasks that upon completion say “I am better than you.”)
In last week’s post about oven cleanup we ignored (apologies in advance) the oven racks.
The inherently narrow surface area of the oven rack makes it an annoyance to clean and that is why no one [...]
(o.c.d. sunday (posted on monday): a series of small cleaning tasks that upon completion say “I am better than you.”)
When you finished drying that last load of clothes, did you clean the lint trap? Putting forefinger to tongue, wetting it, did you run your finger across the mesh screen to scoop up the [...]