halleykat
Can anyone/everyone help me in knowing what to buy as far as vacuum cleaners go?? I am in desperate need to replace the piece of crap that I currently have and are having a heck of a time doing it, for there are oh I don't know millions of them!!! I have a cat, 2 adults & 3 kids so I definitely live in a "High Traffic Household". Also I need one that comes with a hose (not just the floor sucking kind) and lots of attachments cause I like to go against the wall where the kids get dirt in the corners and the cat gets cat litter. I need as much feedback as I can get as to what I can buy. I would LOVE a Dyson, but I don't have a $1000.00 to spend and more like $200.00 (or less). PLEASE HELP!!!
Answer
Think of a vacuum cleaner as an investment, not a disposable which is mostly what you get for $200 or less. Would you rather spend more right now for something that really works for you and not have to buy a vacuum again for 10 years or more, or spend $200 now and have to spend it again every couple of years, and in the meantime not having one that does what you need? I have a Filter Queen that I bought used in 1988 for $500. It's had a couple of tune-ups in that time but still works as well as the day I bought it. I also have one called a Ghibli, which is a little more like a shop vac but very quiet and miles better than your basic Sears shop vac(I bought one of those first and it was such a piece of garbage that I returned it), and I'd recommend it highly. Lots of suction, and the quietness is wonderful.
Stay away from uprights. They're okay for carpet, difficult to use for much else. A canister type does much more, better and easier. Go to a store that sells and repairs vacuums. They often have used top-of-the -line stuff for good prices. They know the products the way someone in Wal-Mart never can so they can help you choose something that works for you.
Christmas is coming. Maybe you can say a good vacuum cleaner is your Christmas present. Not as fun as jewellery maybe but every time you use it you'll be glad you spent the money.
Think of a vacuum cleaner as an investment, not a disposable which is mostly what you get for $200 or less. Would you rather spend more right now for something that really works for you and not have to buy a vacuum again for 10 years or more, or spend $200 now and have to spend it again every couple of years, and in the meantime not having one that does what you need? I have a Filter Queen that I bought used in 1988 for $500. It's had a couple of tune-ups in that time but still works as well as the day I bought it. I also have one called a Ghibli, which is a little more like a shop vac but very quiet and miles better than your basic Sears shop vac(I bought one of those first and it was such a piece of garbage that I returned it), and I'd recommend it highly. Lots of suction, and the quietness is wonderful.
Stay away from uprights. They're okay for carpet, difficult to use for much else. A canister type does much more, better and easier. Go to a store that sells and repairs vacuums. They often have used top-of-the -line stuff for good prices. They know the products the way someone in Wal-Mart never can so they can help you choose something that works for you.
Christmas is coming. Maybe you can say a good vacuum cleaner is your Christmas present. Not as fun as jewellery maybe but every time you use it you'll be glad you spent the money.
What is the order in which you completely clean a house...?
THATgirl
Do you clean the house and THEN pull out everything from the cupboards, closets, drawers and organize. OR do you pull everything out of drawers, closets, etc., throw out what you don't want and reorganize things and THEN clean the house, i.e. pick up toys, put clothes away, clean the bathroom etc...?
Your opinion would be great - if it were up to you what order would you go in?
Answer
The 90-minute Cleaning
Youâll need to do a good top-to-bottom, deep clean twice a year. Include lights, vents, fans, floors, showers, carpets, baseboards, and windows. Then, once youâve scrubbed every corner, you can accomplish your basic cleaning of about 1,000 square feet per hour. That means an average homeowner can clean in about 90 minutes.
Hereâs how:
10 minutes: Grab and go. Move through the house with a laundry basket, collecting out-of-place items: magazines, shoes, toys, and so on. Place the loaded basket in a common area so family members can put their belongings where they go.
20 minutes: High dust, mid dust, and low dust. Forget the extra sprays, especially on wood; they only cause gummy finger prints from polish build-up. Start at the top by sweeping hard-to-reach surfaces with an extension duster. Then work your way around the room mid dusting with a damp microfiber cloth for wooden surfaces and a glass cloth for televisions, mirrors, and so on. End with low dusting using a microfiber cloth.
15 minutes: Banish bathroom bacteria. Spray glass cleaner with disinfectant on mirrors, sinks, counters, and toilets last, buffing until shiny. For tubs and tile, spray Kaboom, leave on surface as directed, and rinse clean. Put lemon oil on the shower doors twice a month to prevent soap scum build up. Wash your floor with a microfiber flat mop.
15 minutes: Clean your kitchen. First, high dust. Then spray disinfecting glass cleaner on all food and contact areas that need attention (cabinets, drawers, doors, light plates, counters, and so on). Wipe clean, and buff any shiny surfaces. Scrub your kitchen sink with a cleanser with bleach, and remove scratches with a scrubbie pad. Rinse, and shine with glass cleaner. Vacuum the floor, and wash with microfiber flat mop in just 5 minutes.
25 minutes: Vacuum carpets and hardwoods. For quick vacuuming, hit high traffic areas weekly. Once a month, move furniture to hit hard-to-reach places.
5 minutes: Spot check. This is your last once-over to tidy pillows, straighten magazines, and so on.
The 90-minute Cleaning
Youâll need to do a good top-to-bottom, deep clean twice a year. Include lights, vents, fans, floors, showers, carpets, baseboards, and windows. Then, once youâve scrubbed every corner, you can accomplish your basic cleaning of about 1,000 square feet per hour. That means an average homeowner can clean in about 90 minutes.
Hereâs how:
10 minutes: Grab and go. Move through the house with a laundry basket, collecting out-of-place items: magazines, shoes, toys, and so on. Place the loaded basket in a common area so family members can put their belongings where they go.
20 minutes: High dust, mid dust, and low dust. Forget the extra sprays, especially on wood; they only cause gummy finger prints from polish build-up. Start at the top by sweeping hard-to-reach surfaces with an extension duster. Then work your way around the room mid dusting with a damp microfiber cloth for wooden surfaces and a glass cloth for televisions, mirrors, and so on. End with low dusting using a microfiber cloth.
15 minutes: Banish bathroom bacteria. Spray glass cleaner with disinfectant on mirrors, sinks, counters, and toilets last, buffing until shiny. For tubs and tile, spray Kaboom, leave on surface as directed, and rinse clean. Put lemon oil on the shower doors twice a month to prevent soap scum build up. Wash your floor with a microfiber flat mop.
15 minutes: Clean your kitchen. First, high dust. Then spray disinfecting glass cleaner on all food and contact areas that need attention (cabinets, drawers, doors, light plates, counters, and so on). Wipe clean, and buff any shiny surfaces. Scrub your kitchen sink with a cleanser with bleach, and remove scratches with a scrubbie pad. Rinse, and shine with glass cleaner. Vacuum the floor, and wash with microfiber flat mop in just 5 minutes.
25 minutes: Vacuum carpets and hardwoods. For quick vacuuming, hit high traffic areas weekly. Once a month, move furniture to hit hard-to-reach places.
5 minutes: Spot check. This is your last once-over to tidy pillows, straighten magazines, and so on.
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