Cats and Cleaning

[la_samtyr]

Cats and cleaning do not go well together. I know this. Even so, cleaning must be done. Laundry must be done. Today, I decided to do a thorough cleaning of my bedroom. As in, stripping the bed, turning the mattress and pulling up the box spring in order to make sure I can properly clean everything and that the cats have not done anything destructive or dumb that I cannot see. (All is good, btw.) So, after all this I have a nice clean bedroom and a freshly made bed. Ok, I *did* have a freshly made bed. Unfortunately for me, the cat(s) decided that *now* was the proper time to barf all over the clean bedding. Sheets, pillowcases and duvet, for good measure. To say that I am not pleased is a massive understatement, as it is my last clean set of sheets, etc. since everything else is either in the wash and/or drying. [And yes, *now* the bedroom door is closed.]

Right now I am seriously considering having roast feline for my next meal. (Not to worry though, it's Lent. They got lucky.) By Easter I will probably have calmed down and be able to laugh at this post. Maybe. But not right now.

Housekeeping tip of the day: oversize t-shirts make acceptable pillowcases.

Comments

[lethe-lloyd.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately for me, the cat(s) decided that *now* was the proper time to barf all over the clean bedding. Sheets, pillowcases and duvet, for good measure.

Oh, luverly. :| It can never be over anything you are just about to wash.

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

I know! I swear that the sheets had not even been changed for ten minutes -- and they look so blasted *pleased* with themselves...

[fumitor.livejournal.com]

I can't tell you how many times I have cleaned the sink/floor/table/carpet [insert noun here] only to have the cats poop/pee/shed/leave muddy footprints on it two minutes later.

I did buy a duvet cover. If I don't make the bed (properly) then I at least pull the sheets up. Cross fingers - no barfing on the bed lately. My 3 biggest house- and cat-keeping problems: barfing on the carpet, muddy paw prints on floor/sink/counter/table, and my poor elderly constipated kitty who usually poops under the bed.

All's well for now. Hope you have a dry bed (or couch) to sleep on.

{{hugs}} Leslie

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, I know exactly what you mean. *sigh* I know they do this stuff on purpose.

Oh, and luckily it was super nice outside today, so I do have a clean, dry bed... ::crosses fingers:: for now...

[aglarien1.livejournal.com]

Oooh! Don't you just hate that??? I can so sympathise!

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Yeah, this is one of the few times I wished I had a pet rock instead. *sigh* If only they didn't look so darn *smug* about the whole thing...

[bkm5191.livejournal.com]

oh god that is so uncool :(

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Yes, it is. And they did a wonderful job of staying out of my sight all day as well.