It's just another day

[bill_schubert]

All quiet on this front.  I'm kind of spinning my wheels now I've decided to do some work waiting for the setup/training to start.  Of course the complete lack of any idea of what to expect makes things weird.  Expect from them and expect from me.  I'm kind of ramping up the idea in my head that I'm bored (rather than the one that I really kind of like not having to do anything).  As usual the hard edge of money ultimately generates the motivation to do something but I'd like to be in a position that I really want to do some work and that I don't have to do it.  All attitude.

Based on LJ (and I can't remember who to give credit to now) recommendation I used some Prolific money to buy a steam mop and I'm ridiculously excited to get it and so hope it works the way I think it will.  We have about 70% ceramic floors specifically designed to hide everything.  It is almost impossible to tell whether they are dirty unless you look really close.  I looked really close in our kitchen and ...   well, let's just say I'm really excited to be getting a steam mop.  We have two cats (including the one who may one day magically disappear) and two dogs and two people.  And it has been two years.  We really need to mop the floors with something that works.

So I'm going to have an exciting weekend.  Don't let anyone tell you that retirement isn't fun.

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Comments

[runeshower.livejournal.com]

We have a Shark steam mop and I love it. It's lightweight, low-profile so it gets under cabinets, turns and corners beautifully. One of the best things about steam mops is that they put down so little water that the floor dries really quickly. You should know that they are not particularly scrubby, though. If something is really stuck down it may stay there even after multiple passes and you might have to do a little bending and scraping. Plus running a vacuum over the floor both before and after mopping to get up bits that were loosened but not picked up.

Best tips:
1) Although the unit should always carry its bottle of cleaner, most of the time just mop with water (distilled or reverse osmosis). If you hit a stubborn spot, then a squirt of the cleaner will help lift it. Less soap on the floor means less likely to re-attract dirt. I figure the hot steam is enough to kill germs.
2) Let it stand on any stubborn spots for a few seconds to really get them heated/steamed, they'll lift easier. Several back and forth passes after will usually do the trick.
3) We wash the disposable pads in the washing machine. They shrink a little but are still usable. This has saved tons of money - we've owned the mop a few years and have yet to buy any replacement pads (I think it came with a pack of 5).

[bill-schubert.livejournal.com]

Oooh... you're the one I didn't give credit to!!

Thank you so much for the tips. Especially saving the pads. I was wondering about that since they are so expensive. Now I feel even better about it.

[runeshower.livejournal.com]

Yay, and you're welcome! Our downstairs level is all either ceramic tile or wood. It works well for both (though it doesn't reach into the grout). And even my daughter, who wouldn't touch a real mop and pail, likes using it. I'm looking forward to reading about your experience with it!

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

Enjoy clean floors