I have discovered the best cleaning gadget ever

[StealthPolarBear]

Inviting my mother round!
Since I invited her about half an hour ago I have done as much cleaning as I would normally do in half a day.
Better go, toilets to clean.

PS I rent her out at £50 a visit, cheques payable to S. PolarBear

I think it has to be your own mother, stealth.

If MIL is coming round, I make a point of making the place look a tip. I know she hates it, you see?

are you sure?

actually yes, when mil comes round i tidy, but no more than for anyone edlse. and a lot less than for Mama "white glove" polarbear

Similar thing here.

Our house has been blitzed top to bottom this morning (well havn't done bedrooms we will just keep doors shut).

The reason is 2-fold.

1. DCs are all at grandmas so I can do it in a fraction of the time
2. we have guests coming this evening who have grown up children so their house is immaculate.

I still have the bathroom to do - but that shouldn't be too ownerous.

I'm afraid the only thing that works for me is a visit from MIL. I don't worry about what my mum thinks at all, and never have!