All About Life Without Maids

[janet88]

Vevey:

I hv been thinking of getting a water-based vc (bcos of allergies) but also heard that the cleaning up afterwards is tedious. Is there any easy to clean 1 ard?

I have the water based vacuum cleaner. It does a great job...can mop the floor with eyes closed after that bcos the dust and hair is all sucked into the water. No need to buy vc bag and no more sneezing.
After job done, just throw the water away and rinse the container.
Was contemplating between the Karcher and Osim water based vc...in the end, bought the Karcher bcos it is specialized in this.
Hubby bought the irobot despite my resistance...so I closed both eyes as exams were close. Now that exams are over, I started using it again, esp the corners.

[catang]

any of u keen in the water based vc can pm me. will arrange for u to see the demo in order to understand how it works and help us rather than just hearsay and buy it without knowing what you really need (=^o^=)

[catang]

i was thinking of going maidless once my baby goes to childcare starting in Dec but hesitating cos he may not get use to the centre.


does any of u have any difficulties during the initial period of maidless?

[daddy2007]

catang:

i was thinking of going maidless once my baby goes to childcare starting in Dec but hesitating cos he may not get use to the centre.


does any of u have any difficulties during the initial period of maidless?

Suggest to keep the maid for 6 months after entering into the centre. At least there is a backup plan

I intend to keep my maid for 6 months when my DD goes to N2 next yr

[janet88]

catang:

i was thinking of going maidless once my baby goes to childcare starting in Dec but hesitating cos he may not get use to the centre.


does any of u have any difficulties during the initial period of maidless?

Your child may have difficulties adjusting to the childcare centre...from being the only child to many kids around and not getting the attention he is used to. So, I suggest you keep your maid in the meantime.
Also be prepared for your child to fall sick more often bcos of the exposure.

[catang]

oh goodness, wat a 4getful mami i am. i totally forgotten abt younger children at getting infected more easily…hmm…we shall see if breast milk really does makes the immunity stronger…lol


tks for sharing (=^o^=)

[daddy2007]

janet_lee88:

So, I suggest you keep your maid in the meantime.

Also be prepared for your child to fall sick more often bcos of the exposure.

ya... you will expect the child to fall sick for the first few months so a maid around will be handy to help out

[janet88]

catang:

oh goodness, wat a 4getful mami i am. i totally forgotten abt younger children at getting infected more easily...hmm..we shall see if breast milk really does makes the immunity stronger....lol


tks for sharing (=^o^=)

When my son first entered Nursery at 4, he will fall sick in Jan (fever, cough, running nose, sore throat) when school reopened, July after the hols as well as other seasonal period.
I gave him Milo and little breast milk every morn when he was in K2 (just had #2 then) and he hardly fell sick after that.

[chatelaine]

Hi pecalis


I'm also using rainbow vaccum cleaner. BTW, have you ever asked any technician to change the vaccum filter?

pecalis:

lakesidemum:

To add on, need not see the \"plug-a-earplug\" maid walking around the whole day. Just cannot understand why they have endless topics to talk about.

As for the mop, I swear by the spin mop, now cannot live without it now. Well, still sourcing around for a good vacuum thou, anyone to recommend? Prefer the water based one.

You allow ear-plug for music and hp chatting? I found tt irritating and told maid (with me for 8mths) to stop b4 it becomes a habit.

I also started using Spin and Go - not too bad, pail heavy though. With this, my 6yr old and 10 yo help me to mop the floor too However, must sun the mop head, if not, funny smell It certainly makes mopping so much easier, but the replacement mop head is also expensive, around $16 each.

Heard tt Dyson vacuum cleaner is good. I'm using Rainbow - love it too. Mine is 15yr old - inherited from my MIL, but very well maintained. I almost wanted to get from Karcher too - not too expensive.

[AuntieKiasi]

mambobb:

I have been using the Osim steam + vacuum cleaner. Its very nice and clean. But its the after job more tedious. Need to wash all the parts after vacuum. I need 2hrs to clean up 4rm flat.


Ever since I have my 1st DD. I seldom use liao.. can say once a year only. Now have 2nd DS.. even worst. I just used it last month and the parts are falling out soon and the suction program is going to haywire. Still thinking of calling up Osim to replace the spare parts or get a new one like iRobot which I dont need to monitor and let it clean the hse everyday.

:?

Is this Irobot really this good?