Kitchn Cure (2014) Prep

[parasitegirl]

Preparation:
The Kitch wants me to make sure I have the following:

• Camera: I will try not to subject you to many pictures.


• Sharpie and painter's tape: I have a million Sharpies, I think they mate and have more. I also have painters tape because I went through a repainting spree last month and should share that with you

• White Vinegar:


• Baking Soda:


• Spray Bottle:

Ok. White Vinegar and Baking Soda. I feel like I should always capitalize those words. My co-worker/boss, M at LilNinjas, is a white vinegar and baking soda ZEALOT. THE WAY OF THE CLEAN CLEAN! I've been at the Dojo Annex when he gets his 6kg deliveries of baking soda and humungous white vinegar bottles. It reminds me a little of Dr. Bronner...but I don't think N.Z. people really know the full magic that is Dr. Bronner's ALL ONE GOD SOAP.



Because M is romantically/friendly/dojo/whatever linked to H at the studio, H's place is also alarmingly stocked with Baking Soda for when M is over...and because he's taught her THE WAY OF THOSE THINGS. When things are not going smoothly with M, H looks at those GIANT BAGS OF SODA with a side eye.

I sometimes wonder if M takes baking soda baths the way chilchillas take dust baths.

I now have these things, in moderation, and M and I swap White Vinegar cleaning tips. I also ponied up for rubbing alcohol and potato starch because I like to have a slightly more refined mix for different tasks.

• Airtight Containers: who doesn't...but this may be an excuse to get a less miss-matched collection in the hope that they can be more reasonably stacked when NOT in action.


• Clean Toilet Brush or Other Long-Handled, Nylon Bristle Scrub Brush: Always can use more.


• Disinfectant Spray: I ALREADY HAVE THE POWER OF WHITE VINEGAR!  I


• Broom and Mop: I don't have a real mop.


• Music Player: To drown out the swearing? OF COURSE!

Comments

[auryn31.livejournal.com]

I have to admit, I'm becoming a big fan of white vinegar for all cleaning tasks. The hard water issues here in Madison mean most grime is just dirt trapped in lime. That, and it's safer for the pug and toddler.

But what is the baking soda for? Scrubbing action? Volcano making?