As a child - I was scared to vacuum. I was scared that I would go over something that I shouldn't and the vacuum would blow up. I was so motivated NOT to vacuum, I would try to trade chores with my brother to get out of my vacuuming duties.
As an adult, I do not have that fear - you suck up enough strings, bobby pins and other oops items and you get over the fear. Don't get me wrong - I still don't love it - hauling out the vacuum, unwrapping the cord, dancing around trying to get everything, wrapping the cord back up and putting it away. And for me - I don't have room where the vacuum fits anywhere - except the attic. So it takes me longer getting ready and putting away than it took me to vacuum.
I have two cats that never stop shedding - so ideally, I would vacuum and sweep at least every other day. (I mean I do hate a dirty house more than the hassle of vacuuming). Or even worse, when I travel for work and am gone longer periods - I come home to tumble weeds of hair. Coming home to a dirty house is horrible.
So I made a big purchase. I bought an iRobot - which is a robotic vacuum. This purchase has been a game changer in my house. I can clean other stuff, watch TV, cook, or even leave to run errands or go to work - all while my little robot is busy sweeping and vacuuming my entire house! Rocked my world!
The first time that I ran this - I had to empty the bin 3 times (gross - and this was with me sweeping and vacuuming 2 days before!). I now can just dump the bin once it is done - running it every 2 or so days. I still can't believe how much stuff this thing finds every time. Granted, it goes under tables, beds, couches - things I normally didn't hit with the broom or vacuum.
My house just feels cleaner. Now you still have some effort in this cleaning - dumping the bin and cleaning the brushes - but it is minimal compared to my old routine. Is it perfect - no. Is it better than my old methods - yes.
Now if I can just teach my cats to ride around on it...
As an adult, I do not have that fear - you suck up enough strings, bobby pins and other oops items and you get over the fear. Don't get me wrong - I still don't love it - hauling out the vacuum, unwrapping the cord, dancing around trying to get everything, wrapping the cord back up and putting it away. And for me - I don't have room where the vacuum fits anywhere - except the attic. So it takes me longer getting ready and putting away than it took me to vacuum.
I have two cats that never stop shedding - so ideally, I would vacuum and sweep at least every other day. (I mean I do hate a dirty house more than the hassle of vacuuming). Or even worse, when I travel for work and am gone longer periods - I come home to tumble weeds of hair. Coming home to a dirty house is horrible.
So I made a big purchase. I bought an iRobot - which is a robotic vacuum. This purchase has been a game changer in my house. I can clean other stuff, watch TV, cook, or even leave to run errands or go to work - all while my little robot is busy sweeping and vacuuming my entire house! Rocked my world!
The first time that I ran this - I had to empty the bin 3 times (gross - and this was with me sweeping and vacuuming 2 days before!). I now can just dump the bin once it is done - running it every 2 or so days. I still can't believe how much stuff this thing finds every time. Granted, it goes under tables, beds, couches - things I normally didn't hit with the broom or vacuum.
My house just feels cleaner. Now you still have some effort in this cleaning - dumping the bin and cleaning the brushes - but it is minimal compared to my old routine. Is it perfect - no. Is it better than my old methods - yes.
Now if I can just teach my cats to ride around on it...
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