Bits of Becca: Project of the week: Fake Plants

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Project of the week: Fake Plants

I wasn't kidding when I said I had two inches of dust on my plants!!! BEFORE

(Can you see the "HI" on the leaf?)

AFTER

Maren was a big help, she dug right in.

We took the plants outside and sang made up songs about helping each other.

2 hours and 5 swiffer dusters later, we got all done!!!
When Sammy got home, he asked if I got new plants.

Mind you, these plants are high up on cupboards and armourers, so it is a feat to get all 9 plants down and wipe them off along with other things.

Many of you asked for an after picture of my computer desk. It is still clean!!!!!

Next weeks project? My closet. YIKES!

4 comments:

Anny said...: Two hours? Not bad. They look wonderful. I can't believe you used 5 swiffers though. Didn't mom teach you to just put them in the shower? JK. Your desk looks great also. My office before and after pictures are coming, some time this year!; May 9, 2008 at 2:32 PM
MEANDERINGS OF JANICE said...: I am sure there is a reason that you used swiffers instead of running showers, but if it works, I would never knock it!! I am very impressed. Just make sure it is only 6 months before the next cleaning, O.K.? The computer desk is awesome!! I can hardly wait to see this, also, in person. Next weekend, if I am not too sleepy to get on the airplane! Keep up the good planning on the projects.; May 10, 2008 at 2:45 PM
Cara @ Gardenview Cottage said...: My SIL gave me the best plant cleaning idea. She said to take them out to the pool, turn the upside down, dip them in the water and SWISH. The plants come out sparkling clean and the sun (here in AZ) dries them in about 10 min!! It is my new favorite way of cleaning plants.; May 10, 2008 at 7:42 PM
Kass said...: I remember now why I don't care for plants-you have to dust them & at my house that means very frequently since we get a ton of dust from the construction & our unfinished backyard. I love how you made it a fun game w/ Maren though. You are such a fabulous mom! Your office is amazing. I think you should win an award of some kind. . .; May 10, 2008 at 10:27 PM

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Thursday, May 8, 2008

Project of the week: Fake Plants

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