-it doesnt matter if you do this or you dont do this , i saidnot really aloud , not really in my headthen opened the door , set the large towel on the corridor carpet , set one of my shoes to hold the door open , reached up with the soapy towel and scrubbed as quietly as i could , used the dry towel , patting it gently , the mess vanishing except for the temporary residue of the cleaning .