Spring time is truly in full swing around this joint. Crocus, daffodils, tulips are emerging from a long winters nap along with 5 of our cabins. That means it’s time to spring clean. When that first crocus blooms we are ready and waiting to start. No nook or cranny is without inspection. Every inch, both inside and out gets scrubbed, washed, fluffed, raked, bagged and refreshed. Just ask Robin how many toothbrushes she goes through during spring cleaning! The cabins get detailed from head to toe. No stone is left un-turned, as the saying goes. This is a great time to assess the needs of each cabin, suggestions for improvements from our Guests and any updates. This year we repainted the interiors, new mirrors with shelves for the bathrooms and some bathrooms were the recipients of new, custom sinks. Thanks to Mike’s handy work! The outside is being raked, weeded, trimmed, and spruced up. Let’s not forget the staff. We also need a spring cleaning. My Grandpa always said it was good to get the cobwebs out. What does that entail you ask? Well, we also get buffed and polished, no, not really. It just sounded good!
Here are some helpful hints that we like;
Make your own scented vinegar. Cut a few citrus peels and place in a glass jar. Cover with vinegar and allow to sit for two weeks. Remove peels and dilute vinegar 1:1 with water. Pour solution into a spray bottle. Use to clean windows, glass, counter and mopping hard surface floors.
Give your room a fresh scent. Whip up your own deodorizer on the stove top. Simmer orange rinds or lemon slices and rosemary in a pot of water. The scent will refresh your home.
Vinegar is my new best friend. It is so versatile and doesn’t gas you out. In full strength it can clean grease splatters, kitchen grime even fan blades. In a diluted form (1:1 vinegar/water) use on your tubs, sinks, microwaves, and inside the fridge (don’t forget the inside of that fridge!)
Happy Spring Everyone!