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Post by bowdonkey on Jul 4, 2019 12:27:00 GMT
How do you all keep the dust down? I got dust bunnies as big as cats. Seems like when I dust it just redistributes it and when I shake the mop out outside, it just blows back in. I wish life didn't have so many problems.
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Post by Ozarks Tom on Jul 4, 2019 13:19:22 GMT
The best answer is a vacuum, any treatment you put of a dustmop will eventually build a haze on the finish. Second choice would be a dry Swiffer, which works electrostatically. You'll run through several pads, but they work. Assuming the floor has a polyurethane finish, a mix of one part white vinegar to four parts water on a damp mop will cut any haze off.
Years ago I sold a lady whose child was allergic to nearly everything a houseful of laminate flooring. She wanted to know what to clean it with, and what was in the cleaner as she couldn't bring unknown chemicals into her home. The best cleaner on the market at the time was from Bona-kemi, so I called their tech department to find out what was in it. The guy said they don't give out that information, so I told him "You can either tell me, or tell the judge when her little boy turns blue and falls over." He said their $4.95/quart cleaner was one part white vinegar and four parts water, with a little lemon essence thrown in so people wouldn't smell the vinegar. You can buy a whole lot of white vinegar for $4.95.
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Post by farmchix on Jul 4, 2019 23:38:53 GMT
I use quilt batting in my Swiffer. (The pieces you trim off after quilting a quilt.) It is amazing and lasts much longer than the Swiffer pads.
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Post by bowdonkey on Jul 6, 2019 10:17:32 GMT
Thanks all. Basic question, but I was just wondering how you all go about it. We are slowly replacing all the carpet with laminated flooring in the joint. Seems there's more dust settling on horizontal surfaces, this could be my imagination.
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Post by farmchix on Jul 6, 2019 11:24:38 GMT
Thanks all. Basic question, but I was just wondering how you all go about it. We are slowly replacing all the carpet with laminated flooring in the joint. Seems there's more dust settling on horizontal surfaces, this could be my imagination. Keep your furnace filter changed. Vacuum out the inside of the registers regularly. I use the attachment on my vacuum and do it pretty much every time I sweep. |
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Post by dustawaits on Jul 10, 2019 18:56:47 GMT
bowdonkey ,At least you can see the dust on the floor! Before it was in the carpet, you couldn’t see it but it was there. I would rather know it is there so I can clean it by sweeping or dust mopping.
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Post by my3boys on Aug 11, 2019 3:05:37 GMT
Well, we have 6 indoor cats so I get it.
If you can afford it, one of those robot vacuum things works pretty well. Both of my older sons have them. They each own two big indoor dogs who make lots of fur. You can set it to run at night so it doesn’t get in your way during the day. It does take it a few runs to “learn” your floor plan.
Our one son just gave us one but we haven’t used it yet.
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Post by Mr DAVID In Wisconsin on Aug 11, 2019 11:48:51 GMT
Well, we have 6 indoor cats so I get it. Oggie must love you! |
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Post by Bear Foot Farm on Aug 12, 2019 23:58:44 GMT
Get a Persian cat, a can of "Endust" and a laser pointer.
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Post by Maura on Aug 15, 2019 0:30:38 GMT
I have laminate floors and use a stick vacuum. They are light and easy to use. I have a cordless. Much less trouble than 'cleaning'.
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Post by Melissa on Aug 15, 2019 1:17:01 GMT
Use a damp mop. It actually traps the dust and dirt instead of swishing it around. I have a 3400 sq ft house that is all tile and wood. I do a LOT of mopping!
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Post by LauraD on Aug 15, 2019 12:31:47 GMT
We usually use either the vacuum or a dust mop.
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