Layers of dirty film on windows and screens provide

a helpful filter against harmful and aging rays from the sun.

Call it an SPF factor of 15 and leave it alone. 

 

                                      Cobwebs:

Cobwebs artfully draped over lamp shades reduce the

glare from the bulb, thereby creating a romantic atmosphere.

If your husband points out that the light fixtures need dusting,

simply look confused and exclaim "What? And spoil the mood?"

 (Or just throw glitter on them and call them holiday decorations.) 

 

                                                  Pet Hair:

                                                

Explain the mound of pet hair brushed up against the doorways

 by claiming you are collecting it there to use for stuffing

hand-sewn play animals for underprivileged children.

(Also keeps out cold drafts in winter.) 

 

Guests:

If unexpected company is coming, pile everything unsightly

 into one room and close the door. As you show your guests

through your tidy home, rattle the door knob vigorously,

fake a growl and say, "I'd love you to see our den, but

Fluffy hates to be disturbed and the shots are SO expensive."

 

 Dusting:

If dusting is REALLY out of control, simply place

a showy urn on the coffee table and insist that

"This is where Grandma wanted us to scatter her ashes." 

 

General Cleaning

Mix one-quarter cup pine-scented household cleaner

with four cups of water in a spray bottle.

Mist the air lightly. Leave dampened rags in conspicuous location.

 Develop an exhausted look, throw yourself on the couch and sigh,

"I clean and I clean and I still don't get anywhere."

 

 

As a last resort, light the oven, throw a teaspoon

 of cinnamon in a pie pan, turn off oven and

explain that you have been baking cookies for a bake sale

 for a favorite charity and haven't had time to clean . . .

works every time!