The Kindness of a Stranger

I hesitate to admit it, but cleaning is rarely high on my list of priorities. However, whilst living in the States for the last three years, the task has been made infinitely more enjoyable by Mrs. Meyer. I've never before waxed lyrical about a bottle of detergent, but Mrs. Meyer's lavender cleaner is definitely something a girl can get excited about. (If you live in America you may already know the joys of this fabulously-scented range of natural concoctions. If not, RUSH OUT AND BUY A BOTTLE at the first opportunity!)

Sadly, Mrs. Meyer has yet to travel to England. Which leaves me with less incentive than ever to clean the house - a fact which may not have gone unnoticed by the man with whom I share the said house. Because when an American colleague, who was flying to Britain this week, asked my husband if there was anything particular that we missed and would like to have brought across the Atlantic, the first thing that sprang to his lips was 'Mrs. Meyer's'!

And so this man, who is a complete stranger to me, kindly carried two full bottles of soapy solution more than four thousand miles in his suitcase. Just so that I can have a smile on my face as I rinse and scrub and wipe. If that isn't incentive enough to get my mop out, I don't know what is.

So should you ever, dear stranger, chance upon this humble blog, please know that I am deeply grateful for your kind gesture, and that I shall be thinking of you every time I clean the kitchen sink.....at least until the bottles run out.

Comments

[ab]

I too love Mrs. Meyer's. Great story.

[MarySunshine]

Helen, You should send that photo and blog to Mrs Meyer. Bet they would pay you for the photo and endorsement! you even make cleaning supplies look lovely. what a gift. thanks for sharing. All weekend I checked your blog for the latest installment. thanks for my fix. keep em comin'.

[Jen Lee]

I love Mrs. Meyer's, too. I feel like I'm giving myself an aromatherapy treatment every time I clean the shower. Makes all the difference in the world.

[danielle]

I know who can supply you with more . . . ;o) What a lovely photo-- those brushes look too pretty to soil!

[jacqueline]

Helen, that is soo cool what the kind man did. I am glad you have Mrs. Meyer again to help you! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!