The Old Dog's Cleaning Tips: Do Vacuum Cleaners Really Get All of The Dirt?
Get ready to be stunned!
Pollen, dust, pet dander, crumbs, soil, it all has a way of accumulating on the floor of our homes! Vacuum cleaners are great modern appliances for keeping our homes clean but check out how much dirt they actually leave behind!
Image Credit: Screenshot from YouTube Movie Clip of "Mrs. Doubtfire!
This Floor Looks Shiny And Clean Right? Don't Be Fooled!
After vacuuming this floor it was time to pass over it with a swiffer!
Note: swiffer is the brand name for a line of of products introduced in 1999 by Procter and Gamble.
Shown above is the floor of a physio therapy practice that my company cleans every day! It has already been vacuumed but watch what happens when I pass over it again with a swiffer!
Here Comes The Shock!
It is amazing how much dirt the vacuum leaves behind!
And no, it's not because I used a lousy vacuum cleaner. You will find similar results if you try this at home!
Swiffers And The Eviroment!
It has been estimated that each year North Americans spend $800 million on cleaning wipes! That's enough to fill 9,000 18-wheel trucks! Most of them are not bio degradable but thankfully there are plenty of re-usable micro fiber wipes to choose from. I just vacuum off the dirt and they're good to go again!
Quick Tips For keeping Your Floors Clean!
- Don't be like me, listen to your wife and only eat in the kitchen especially if she's just cleaned. Or, don't listen to her but pay the consequences! Note: The consequences may vary greatly from wife to wife!
- Use floor mats at entrances to keep outdoor dirt from spreading inside.
- Use different shoes or wear slippers indoors!
- Use a swiffer on hard floors as it saves time and does a great job!
Maybe Vacuum Cleaners aren't The Greatest But They Can Be a Lot of Fun!
Watch Robin Williams show how exciting vacuuming can be in this 15 second clip!
How About You!
- Have you ever used a swiffer?
- Do you hate cleaning?
- Is cleanliness really next to godliness?
- Can you make cleaning fun like Robin Williams did?
I hope that you enjoyed these cleaning tips!
Until next time,
@kus-knee (The Old Dog)
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As long as it cleans majority of the dirt, the rest of the dirt should be statistically irrelevant.
You're right but it was still shocking to see what wasn't left behind. Right. :)
If a vacuum leaves dirt on floors does it also leave behind dirt and dust on carpets?
You'd better believe it!
agree ! hahahah
no but I clean like a Korean wife thanks God I have a house big enough for the two of us - not too big not too small to clean.
a lot! who invented dirt anyway?
figuratively? maybe? literally? I don't think so
I love that guy no one is as funny as he is
but I don't like cleaning, I won't and vacuums give me backache - we have a broom in the Phils we call it walis tambo - prefer that - light and gets to nooks
looks like this
Cool broom! Yes the Robin Williams movie is good for lots of laughs!
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Oh, that's why we need to shampoo our carpet every 3 months!
Q: Have you ever used a swiffer?
A: Yes, (my wife uses it).
Q: Do you hate cleaning?
A: I do but my wife loves it.
Q: Is cleanliness really next to godliness?
A: We need cleanliness, so yes.
Q:Can you make cleaning fun like Robin Williams did?
A: Yes.
Another very informative post my dear brother @kus-knee. I like clean try to keep my surrounding as much clean but this is the job I don't like most of it is done by Mandeep (my wife), she loves it.
What a bonus that you have a wife that loves to clean. My wife is great too!
Whenever she has a day off from work (other than weekend), oh man she makes that day hardest for me!!
I just don't get it... I won't get it if I live another 100 years... why all the paranoia about dirt??? Hello- we live in a world made of DIRT... get over it!!! The more natural pathogens you remove, the weaker your immune system becomes. I live in a world made up of dust (which is 90% skin cells), dog hair, etc.. and I'm perfectly healthy (cough, cough). There's nothing wrong with all the stuff people are becoming so obsessive about removing... it's as natural as- well, DIRT!
Good one!
Well... tell me I'm wrong? I just call 'em like I see 'em!
Reminds me of the George Carlin bit about Fear of Germs...Classic!
There's a lot of truth in George's comedy!
I guess the more important question is, how do you clean your vacuum cleaner?
Maybe I'll touch on that subject the next time!!! Hahahah!
I'm a 'sucker' for suspense.
How to clean a vacuum. What could be more exciting than that!
I usually turn on the radio at high volume when I clean up, in fact I have to keep the main door closed to not annoy the neighbors. Even thought i still not like clean up that much :D
That's a good technique. I use it too! Do you dance though?
Honestly: yes :D! The problem is when you're hovering and you change the door and you can't hear the music anymore! Do you?
I have a one word solution to all of your problems: Headphones!
True!
My house doesn't see a vacuum very often. I'm fairly lazy, but its mainly due to the hardwood and tile flooring ;)
Yes, not having carpeting makes it easier!
Hilarious! 😂
Thanks, we have a lot of fun together!
It depends on the situation. For example if your first date is coming for a visit ,then you will clean with devotion and love and it will be fun however if you must do it, as a daily routine then it becomes boring...however it gives joy when you do it well and your house shines...good post
Yes, the first date syndrome!
he he hahaha Lol ..I agree. The same with all isnt it?
This changes everything :0
jaw drops
on unclean floor
Thanks for having a look!