Q How do you define "cleaning like the Dickens"?
A Well, you know I've always been a fast mover. If I get tired, I rest 10 minutes and then I get back at it!
Q You advise doing chores daily so there's time to enjoy yourself. How do you avoid letting big tasks, like window-washing, become a time-consuming sinkhole?
A You don't always! I've been traveling so much, I might not get any cleaning in until the 19th or 20th [speaking on the 5th]. But I always get my vacuuming done twice a week and my wash is always caught up.
Q Where do you stand on the whole dustup over not using dish rags because they carry bacteria?
A You know what, we have had a very healthy family and I've used dish rags for more than 50 years, so I don't go along with that at all.
Q Your cleaning supply list of handy items includes everything from aluminum foil to tabasco sauce. Why?
A I use foil to clean a kettle or a grill, crumpled up foil that's used but is still clean. Tabasco? I don't remember what that's for!
