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Show Wednesday, June 23, Su n Ad voca te, 1982 Pr i ce, U ta hj B Author shows you how to make housework fun and easy - NEW YORK (AP) Don Aslett worked his way through college cleaning houses and buildings and now, at age 46, he is president of a multimillion-dolla- r cleaning contractor business with 15,000 employees and offices in 13 states. But though housecleaning is Asletts business, it is not his life, and he doesnt think it should dominate the life of anyone else, either. If you spend all your time tending your house, you cant tend to yourself, he said in an interview. If you spend your whole life thrashing around in chores, you dont have time to love, to feel, to be someone. That doesnt mean he isnt in favor of a clean house, which he says is necessary for three reasons: so it will be sanitary, so it wont be visually offensive and so dirt wont depreciate the value of the house. What he advocates is saving time by using your head instead of elbow grease. He says of housework, The simplest thing is not to have to do it. Expounding that philosophy, he has written a Is There Life After book, Housework? not only about how to clean, but also how to keep out dirt in the first place. If it doesnt come in you dont have to get it out, he explains. If you mat doors properly dirt wont get in. If you clean windows the right way they dont have to be cleaned as often. Aslett advises using vinyl-o- r ercial-grade commrub-berback- ed nylon mats such as the at entrances of public buildings, and says windows should be cleaned with a squeegee the way professionals do. He also suggests cleaning bathrooms in three or four minutes using a disinfectant cleaner in a spray bottle. The right equipment and supplies will do a better and faster job, he notes, adding that the best source is a janitorial supply house. Aslett scoffs at the idea of spring cleaning, pointing out that the summer months are when doors and windows are open and the most dirt enters. Spring is the worst time in the world to clean, he says. You should be out smelling the daisies and working in the garden. Fall 'cleaning, on the other hand, makes sense, he says. Youll get rid of summers dirt, and with the windows closed the house will be clean for the next seven months, and for the winter holidays. A third of a housewifes time is used in sorting junk and cleaning up clutter and litter, says Aslett, who believes that 70 percent is a useless burden that can be discarded. And cleaning up after ones used people is another major housekeeping problem. Theres nothing wrong with making a mess. The immorality is leaving the mess, says Aslett, a personable, enthusiastic man who was wearing a miniature silver squeegee as a tiepin on his maroon and graystriped tie. Where do you learn to clean? The only source of knowledge is that handed down from grand- - Tips for success - brides and grooms exchange vows; and spring melts into summer, renewing thoughts of outdoor activities, vacations and fun. The best way to celebrate these events, or any other special occasion, is to have a party. Parties bring people together and allow a few close friends and relatives, or the whole neighborhood, to share in the festivities. Party planning generally begins with two simple decisions: Why do you want a party? And, what type of party do you want? Most people have an occasion to celebrate, such as a birthday, progress; holiday anniversary, or graduation. Since many people who enjoy going to parties also enjoy hosting them, they plan such as brunches, costume parties, or welcome back parties, potluck dinners (where each guest brings a dish) or beach bon-voya- ge parties. Informing guests that youre planning a party is the next step. Whether youve decided upon an engraved invitation to a formal affair or any party with over 50 guests, or a handwritten note announcing an informal gathering, sending invitations through the mail adds a personal touch. Include all pertinent details and answer anticipated questions such as mode of dress. Dont forget the R.S.V.P., so that you can account for food, drinks, seating arrangements and other comforts for your guests. Before the party, set up a list of things to do, prioritize them, and stick to that list! Its important to plan ahead because, depending on the type of party, allows everyone to feel at ease. Dim lights and candles soften the and plants and surroundings, flowers add a bit of color. Background music with few interruptions, such as long tapes or FM radio, helps everyone unwind and socialize. Live music, such as jazz, bluegrass, rock bands or string quartets, often become an entertaining diversion, enlivening people to dance or discuss music interests and concerts attended. For an indoor cocktail party, seats arranged in clusters work best. Scattered amongst the sofa and chairs, stand tables amply supplied with ashtrays, candy and nuts. Crudites crunchy vegetables as it," he says, "we don't the routine. Our system is to keep the corners dean." I Is There QUICKLY AND NATURALLY better in toCT, v CENTER 155 W. Mon Fn. Main, Price, 7 12 im 4 5 30 p m. 637-624- 3 Saturday 8 10 j m GIANT The Volunteer Corner is provided for those who want to share a part of themselves. For more information on these and other volunteer opportunities, contact the agencies listed. Those who want to list volunteer opportunities in this column are invited to contact the Sun Advocate at 637-073- 2. 1. carrots, celery, cauliflower, broccoli and radishes and dip are a healthy alternative to crackers and spread. When the crowd gathers, make sure the room is well ventilated for maximum comfort. Be inventive and creative when decorating the room, arranging food platters and the table. For instance, at a dinner party, napkins may be folded artistically and placed in goblets or rings beside the plate. When serving hors doeuvres, cocktail napkins scattered on tables should reflect the theme of the party. To ensure your guests enjoyment, be an assertive Refill glasses as people empty their contents. Planning the menu need not be a laborious task. Choose an ethnic cuisine that you enjoy for your next dinner party. host-hostes- s. a week with a younger person. Call state Social Services at 637-685- 0. 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Hes acquired a lot of knowhow since the day, 25 years ago, when he ran an ad in the paper while a student at Idaho State University in Pocatello: Don Aslett, professional housecleaner. Id lived on a really remote farm, never cleaned a house in my We had an life, he recalled. outdoor toilet and linoleum on the floor. The first time I cleaned a wool rug I used too hot water and the lady ended up with a throw rug. The ladies I worked for basically taught me. He eventually landed a contract to clean a large building and started hiring fellow students. His business kept expanding, and where it was once 90 percent households and 10 percent commercial buildings, its now 90 percent businesses to 10 percent households. But its still called by the name he started with, Varsity 9: 30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. by : |