Debbie Lanier's Life and Times: Part 6: Good Housekeeping

My mom was one of the best housekeepers I knew. From her home to her car and definitely her yard, she didn't miss a detail while she was fully mobile. I only hope to uphold that standard as I must remember to dust. 

Debbie Lanier's yards and home were granular and immaculate.  She cleaned and dusted daily, mopped twice/week, and was always washing something: dishes, clothes, a child's face, etc. She was a clean woman and her house reflected that. 

In the era where more people are trusting potlucks, you could trust Debbie's kitchen. Even with inside cats, my mom would have her kitchen cleaner than many restaurants and no one was allowed in nor out while she worked her magic. 

She kept the basics: Clorox, Windex, a vacuum cleaner or two, an older broom because they swept better, and several rags and towels. She would clean any deeper if she were cooking or expecting company. She didn't like for stuff to linger on couches or public areas like the floor. 

Debbie could have had side hustles in catering and/or cleaning houses. Unsure why she didn't since she worked in restaurants and in a couple of places as a cleaning lady. You best believe she's still cleaning in Heaven also!