Clean, Shiny, & Ready to Unwind

A couple of weekends ago when we had an unseasonably warm Saturday, I rolled up my sleeves and got to work cleaning my back porch – my oasis.  I tossed the clutter that had accumulated over the winter months, then removed the furniture to the back lawn –-one.heavy.piece.at.a.time.  

Built-in strength training! 

I swept the debris, sprayed it down with a hose, mopped and waited for it to dry.  After a couple hours I returned to see that the floor still looked rather dull.  I wanted shine, and I began to think:  What product can I use to get the look I want.  My paint job from last spring had been washed, but it needed to be protected and enhanced.  I wanted clean, shine, pop.

And then it dawned on me.  ArmorAll!

I figured if it could add shine and protection to tires, upholstery and leather, why not try it on a painted concrete porch?

Voila!

Little by little, I sprayed it onto the surface and then buffed with an old T-shirt, one section at a time.  Loving the results, I continued until the entire bottle was empty.  I then replaced the furniture and added some flowers and personal touches here and there.  I carried all the green plants that I’d babysat inside all winter back out to the porch.  Stepping back to evaluate, I smiled with satisfaction. 

ArmorAll, I love you!

I couldn’t WAIT till nighttime to turn on the white lights, light a candle, pour a glass of wine, and dream of "uncorked" spring and summer days ahead on my clean, relaxing back porch retreat.  

All set to unwind!

Care for a glass of wine?