29 April 2018 - No Good Reason

Cleaning Draperies and Blankets of Man - Made Fibers

"There's a good reason for giving certain curtains, draperies, and blankets a thorough cleaning at this season.

UGH

I'm really sorry.

This is never going to happen.

I deliberately purchase items that do not need special washing.

My family abuses everything in my house.

The old saying of "This is why we can't have nice things" rings true within these walls.

(My kid seriously just gave me a broken pen after I typed this)

I have requested that my children do not receive toys on birthdays and Christmas because they lose parts or break the toy completely.

One time my son was gifted a remote control car that, within 24 hours, he broke when he made a car wash for it in the sprinklers outside.

The actual idea of me having a special rug in my home is laughable!

I need items that are disposable if necessary.

I have become accustomed to not having a special bond with any item in the home in case it should meet an unfortunate end at the hands of one of my children.

So in conclusion, follow washing instructions on the fibers that your things are made of so you don't ruin your stuff if you are really close to it.

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