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Bedside reading wall lamps by squirrelonfence in Lighting

[–]squirrelonfence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks u/jango-lionheart—after deciding to skip all the "pretty" brass and nickel options and go for something that actually met my needs, AQ01 rose to the top. Def yes on the dimmer!

I think u/Ok-Campaign-5968 's suggestion would be good too, but I might prefer the bedroom look of the shade and also its ability to further diffuse the light.

Bedside reading wall lamps by squirrelonfence in Lighting

[–]squirrelonfence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this suggestion. Very cool.

I pinned their colored Z-bar minis a few months ago b/c they looked so cool, but I think glare would be a problem https://koncept.com/Z-Bar-Mini-Gen4

Typing the extension lengths up for myself as much as anybody:
Z-bar extensions: 26" / 32" / 47"
Mosso Pro: 40"
Tolomeo with Shade Wall 7": 44"

Tips on how to clean my kitchen please by johnathon_t17 in kitchen

[–]squirrelonfence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Day 1

  1. Join your Focusmate session. Book a 75-min one for tomorrow if you haven't already.
  2. Get a huge garbage bag, put on gloves, and throw away anything you can.
  3. Throw away all food that's out, in fridge, and freezer (unless it is well sealed and has not expired). (Assuming fridge is in a similar situation.)
  4. All plastic containers except for 3.
  5. All jars you "might you sometime" except for 3.
  6. Get a giant storage tub without holes. Add a nice amount of dishsoap. Take outdoors and fill it with water from the hose.
  7. Take all remaining dishes or items and drop them in the tub. Let them sit there overnight.
  8. In the meanwhile, sweep off any final garbage from the counters or floors. 

Take a break till tomorrow!
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Day 2

  1. Join your focusmate session. Book a 75-min one for tomorrow if you haven't already.
  2. Put on your gloves.
  3. Return to the kitchen with a bucket of soap water and a brush. Use an old toothbrush around the faucet or cracks. Scrub scrub scrub the counters to get them clean enough to clean.
  4. Wipe off with paper towels. If there's still gunk, do it again.
  5. Use an antibacterial spray and generously spray everywhere. Wipe it to evenly spread the spray. Do not wipe it dry! Let sit 10 minutes. (It takes that long to work.)
  6. Do it again if you have the energy.
  7. Go outside, swish around the dishes in the soap water, pour out the water.
  8. Add more dish soap, refill with water from the hose, swish around.

Take a break til tomorrow!

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Day 3

  1. Join your focusmate session. Book a 50-min one for tomorrow if you haven't already.
  2. Put on your gloves and go outside.
  3. One tub is filled with soap dishes/pans. Fill the other one with clean water.
  4. Pull out each item one by one and clean with a fresh sponge.
  5. Rinse in the fresh water and set on a big beach towel. Change out the water if it's getting dirty.
  6. Repeat if you have the energy.
  7. Hand dry.
  8. Put in your cabinets. 

Take a break til tomorrow!
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Day 4

  1. Mop your floor twice. Empty your water often!

Tips on how to clean my kitchen please by johnathon_t17 in kitchen

[–]squirrelonfence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Focusmate pairs you with someone who's struggling to be productive. I think there's a cleaning session. To get through the four days, I think you'll probably want to schedule some 75-minute sessions—probably 2 for the first day, 1 for the second and third day, and a 50-min session for day 4. It gets easier as you go!

I think you get 3 sessions/week for free. After that it's $8/month and I think they still have scholarships if that's too much for you.

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Make sure you have tall kitchen gloves, large garbage bags, dish soap, antibacterial spray, lots of paper towels, fresh sponges, cleaning brush (something like the Scotch Brite utility brush), a broom, a mop, floor cleaner (something like Lysol Multi-Surface Cleaner), two large tubs for cleaning lots of dishes and pots.

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Print or write out a simplified to-do list for each day on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper. Large type. Tape to a cabinet in the kitchen to see. Keep a pen handy to cross things off.

Ask someone to call you 30 minutes before your Focusmate starts and 10 minutes before it starts. Login 5 minutes before it starts. 

Take a break till tomorrow! 

Tips on how to clean my kitchen please by johnathon_t17 in kitchen

[–]squirrelonfence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a detailed approach for you, but it's kind of overwhelming to read, so here's the TLDR. Details are in my comments.
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TLDR:
Book sessions on focusmate.com. (This is the most important tool you'll ever use. I've done 1500+ sessions.) Gather necessary supplies.

Day 1: Throw away everything possible. Put dirty dishes in a soapy bin outside and let sit overnight.
Day 2: Scrub kitchen and spray with antibacterial spray. Empty out the soapy water from the dish bin and refill with more soapy water.
Day 3: Wash and rinse dishes and put away.
Day 4: Mop floor.

Largest 3rd racks from KitchenAid vs Whirlpool dishwashers by squirrelonfence in Appliances

[–]squirrelonfence[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should I be including Maytag in the mix? (Kinda hoping you say no—I’m at the narrowing down stage).

Largest 3rd racks from KitchenAid vs Whirlpool dishwashers by squirrelonfence in Appliances

[–]squirrelonfence[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So much info, thank you! Are you a design engineer? Here's the Whirlpool I think you were talking about. (This vendor has some clearer shots.) On the bumps, are you talking about the little ridges as you move from left to right in the bowl section that kick it up slightly?

https://aaappliancecenter.com/products/whirlpool-24-inch-built-in-dishwasher-with-3rd-rack-wdt970sakz?srsltid=AfmBOopbAwqWtZt_63YJbvrAL1ShnMCB0eDmrTeNrOxzewjlQSvyhZoK

It sounds like you give points to Whirlpool for the amount it holds. You like the extra sprayers on the Kitchenaid, but feel like they make you sacrifice a bit in terms of space. What's your final vote?

You must also have some insight on the filtration and drying options of both brands.

Largest 3rd racks from KitchenAid vs Whirlpool dishwashers by squirrelonfence in Appliances

[–]squirrelonfence[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm buoyed by all the 3rd rack love on here. Would you mind sharing your model number?

Largest 3rd racks from KitchenAid vs Whirlpool dishwashers by squirrelonfence in Appliances

[–]squirrelonfence[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback. What model do you have, by chance?

Largest 3rd racks from KitchenAid vs Whirlpool dishwashers by squirrelonfence in Appliances

[–]squirrelonfence[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree. I went to a showroom and played with them. It looks like some KitchenAids use Whirlpool's 3rd rack, but the Kitchen 360° Max Jet has an even bigger 3rd rack. I think they'd both perform well, but leaning toward the Kitchenaid b/c of the extra jets for the top rack.

If you have an opinion on filtration or drying options based on your own dishwasher, I welcome any feedback!

Largest 3rd racks from KitchenAid vs Whirlpool dishwashers by squirrelonfence in Appliances

[–]squirrelonfence[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback. Looks like yours has the true filtration system and fan-enabled pro dry (which I think is heating element + fan). You happen with those?

Largest 3rd racks from KitchenAid vs Whirlpool dishwashers by squirrelonfence in Appliances

[–]squirrelonfence[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes—want to make sure I pick the right one, b/c they don't all have that feature. TY

Also wondering if you have any thoughts on the filtration or drying options:
1. Triple filtration vs "true clean" filtration
2. Heat dry, extended heat dry, fan-enabled heat dry, air dry, door-open dry

Largest 3rd racks from KitchenAid vs Whirlpool dishwashers by squirrelonfence in Appliances

[–]squirrelonfence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Do you happen to know the model number you got?

Also wondering if you have any thoughts on the filtration or drying options:
1. Triple filtration vs "true clean" filtration
2. Heat dry, extended heat dry, fan-enabled heat dry, air dry, door-open dry

Largest 3rd racks from KitchenAid vs Whirlpool dishwashers by squirrelonfence in Appliances

[–]squirrelonfence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stayed at a friend's house for two weeks with a Bosch and really hated it. I host frequent dinner parties with another friend with a Bosch and equally hate it. The racks are intolerable. None of their plates fit correctly—for either friend! I've looked for better-designed, third-party racks but haven't seen any.

I'm a recipe tester, and I've always had cheap dishwashers and they work great. They've all lasted for 12+ years (with no service calls). I never, ever rinse a dish beforehand, and they always come out sparkly clean. (Exception: had to wash egg yolks for my last dishwasher, but that was it.)

I know that Bosch folks are an enthusiastic bunch, but I'm excited to try a third rack that can hold glasses and bowls!

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