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Post by tiggerpooh2380 on Jul 7, 2014 0:37:29 GMT
If you can, how? I have a shark vacuum that I usually use for all surfaces, but it doesn't seem to be cutting it anymore. I am sure it needs a good cleaning, but I thought I would see if anyone had some sort of device they use that works great on harder surfaces, especially in a pet loving home!
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Post by paget on Jul 7, 2014 0:49:42 GMT
Does swiffering ( wet or dry) count as sweeping? That's my only contribution.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2014 0:52:47 GMT
My dyson does a decent job on the bare floor setting. I use the hose for places like under the counters.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 7, 2014 0:57:13 GMT
I use my vacuum on floor setting, or the hose for corners and under things.
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Post by nnnsmom on Jul 7, 2014 0:57:23 GMT
I use my Dyson, too and then steam clean with the Shark.
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Post by scrapheart on Jul 7, 2014 0:58:30 GMT
I love my Swifter for picking up cat hair and dust bunnies off the floor.
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Post by chaosisapony on Jul 7, 2014 0:58:49 GMT
I use my broom and swiffer but lately I have been using a sort of giant lint roller that's made for hard floors. It picks up crumbs, cat litter, dirt etc very nicely. I use it mainly for spot cleaning because it's kind of a pain to rinse off. But it does work.
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Judy26
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Post by Judy26 on Jul 7, 2014 0:59:10 GMT
I have an eye-vac stationary vacuum that I got from Amazon. My hair stylist has one in her shop. It is a godsend if you have pets. You sweep the hair/dirt to the vac and it sucks it up and cleans off the broom. It's very lightweight so you can move it from room to room. I LOVE that thing!
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Post by andy on Jul 7, 2014 1:17:42 GMT
I have a handheld Dyson that has a few attachment heads - I use the long one for the kitchen/dining room daily.
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Post by AN on Jul 7, 2014 1:19:08 GMT
I have an eye-vac stationary vacuum that I got from Amazon. My hair stylist has one in her shop. It is a godsend if you have pets. You sweep the hair/dirt to the vac and it sucks it up and cleans off the broom. It's very lightweight so you can move it from room to room. I LOVE that thing! I so do not need this, but it looks amazing. |
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Post by jennrs on Jul 7, 2014 1:25:42 GMT
I have a Bissell vac and shine that I love, love, love. It's cordless, lightweight and works great. I also have 4 pets in the house and it's perfect for picking up pet hair. I never have a problem getting in corners with it either. It's so much faster and easier than dragging out the broom and dust pan to sweep. I rarely use the wet mop side but when I have it's worked great also.
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Judy26
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Post by Judy26 on Jul 7, 2014 1:27:42 GMT
I have an eye-vac stationary vacuum that I got from Amazon. My hair stylist has one in her shop. It is a godsend if you have pets. You sweep the hair/dirt to the vac and it sucks it up and cleans off the broom. It's very lightweight so you can move it from room to room. I LOVE that thing! I so do not need this, but it looks amazing. AND it's automatic so I leave it plugged in in the kitchen and just sweep everything to it. When the broom gets close it turns on, sucks up everything and turns off by itself. If I had to choose between this and my husband.....It was nice knowing him! |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 7, 2014 1:37:02 GMT
I Swiffer or use my little Hoover Canister.
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Post by calgal08 on Jul 7, 2014 1:38:30 GMT
I so do not need this, but it looks amazing. AND it's automatic so I leave it plugged in in the kitchen and just sweep everything to it. When the broom gets close it turns on, sucks up everything and turns off by itself. If I had to choose between this and my husband.....It was nice knowing him! LOL! |
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Post by spitfiregirl on Jul 7, 2014 1:40:09 GMT
i just got my roomba and it picks up everything!!
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Post by luv2scrapaboutmykids on Jul 7, 2014 1:47:19 GMT
I swifter every day basically to pick up after the cat hair and then sweep and mop once a week at least. Some of these ideas are great. Need to look into some of these tools.
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Post by transprntbutterfly on Jul 7, 2014 1:47:28 GMT
Crumbs barely make it to the floor between my two dogs, but for all over stuff I use a swifter with a fuzzy sock on it. It picks up everything and if can throw it in the was with the rest of the rags.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jul 7, 2014 1:48:27 GMT
Why without sweeping? I find that the easiest way. If I have the Dyson out, I'll vacuum the wood floor, but otherwise I grab the broom and dustpan.
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Post by AN on Jul 7, 2014 1:55:09 GMT
Why without sweeping? I find that the easiest way. If I have the Dyson out, I'll vacuum the wood floor, but otherwise I grab the broom and dustpan. I agree, I think sweeping is easier than the vacuum, especially under the dining room table and near the cabinets. I always have trouble getting it all into the dustpan though (even with an oversized dust pan), so I have a little dustbuster handy that I then vacuum it up with. |
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Post by tiggerpooh2380 on Jul 7, 2014 22:23:29 GMT
I so do not need this, but it looks amazing. AND it's automatic so I leave it plugged in in the kitchen and just sweep everything to it. When the broom gets close it turns on, sucks up everything and turns off by itself. If I had to choose between this and my husband.....It was nice knowing him! Pretty sure this will be what I need. I hate sweeping, I feel like I don't get anywhere. So I think I will get a nicer broom, and this! |
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Post by tiggerpooh2380 on Jul 7, 2014 22:24:32 GMT
Why without sweeping? I find that the easiest way. If I have the Dyson out, I'll vacuum the wood floor, but otherwise I grab the broom and dustpan. I feel like I cannot get everything up with it, I am thinking a better broom will resolve that! |
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Post by shanni on Jul 7, 2014 22:25:48 GMT
Why without sweeping? I find that the easiest way. If I have the Dyson out, I'll vacuum the wood floor, but otherwise I grab the broom and dustpan. I was wondering the same thing. I think sweeping is way easier than hauling out the vacuum. |
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Post by magentapea on Jul 7, 2014 22:46:52 GMT
I sweep everything into a corner and then vacuum that pile up. I feel like I can't get it all in the dustpan, so vacuuming the mess works best for me. Or, I will just vacuum the entire floor with my Dyson.
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Post by kamper on Jul 7, 2014 22:49:07 GMT
Roomba
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Post by pb on Jul 7, 2014 23:03:15 GMT
This may not be a good suggestion for you but crumbs are non-existent in this house due to an over-weight dog disgusted with her diet. The dog hair is a different matter. I try to vacuum frequently and dream of a Rumba. However, said dog is also neurotic and would be convinced the robot is the evil spawn of the vacuum cleaner trying to kill her.
PB
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