Cleaning, Cleaning and More Cleaning...

Given that the house was so dirty from having sat empty, I decided to hire some help and get it cleaned before we moved in.

I estimated it would take two people about three to four hours to do everything--clean bathrooms, wipe baseboards, clean inside cabinets and drawers, vaccuum, mop and wash the windows.

I've never lived in a house this large.  Silver Spur Estate is 4,400 square feet--that's A LOT of space.

It took the two women seven hours to complete almost everything.  They were here an hour when the lead told me they wouldn't be able to get everything done and we slashed the windows off their to do list.

I understand now why people with big homes have live in maids.  Cleaning this place is going to be a second job for me!

As I walked around the house, I realized I need to put together a cleaning schedule so I can do a little something everyday and it won't be daunting.

Eventually, I do want to hire some help, but right now, we need to spend our money on some essential and urgent home items.