All About Life Without Maids

[micollh]

becontented, puff… im really laughing when i read abt becontented way of killer ants… sounds fun ! haaa… im joking…yeah now i also use see 1 kill 1 strategy… cos dunno what else to do…i dont use the spray cos scared later kids inhale or polluted my kitchen… haaa… i thk too much one…yest just killed another round… morning also one more round… super busy… last time maid around, i keep telling her… u very free at home (kids in childcare)… ur job is to kill ants… but even that ants still everywhere… seems like i manage it’s better… so i can tell she is not doing anything…

[BeContented]

actually ants are like 'terrorists'.


See 1 kill 1 cannot eradicate them cos once they have a nest, they multiply really fast, so need multiple prong strategy. That's why I'll first just quietly monitor them....until I locate the nests - a hole/gap that u see them enter & exit. Then all the ant-food (to reach the inner areas) followed by 'nuclear bomb' - spray insecticide. Call me sadist, but I enjoy seeing them scrambling out for escape only to face me waiting for them :evil: Invade my home ?!?! You ask for it man!!! Whahahaha :rotflmao:

[ksme]

BeContented:

actually ants are like 'terrorists'.


See 1 kill 1 cannot eradicate them cos once they have a nest, they multiply really fast, so need multiple prong strategy. That's why I'll first just quietly monitor them....until I locate the nests - a hole/gap that u see them enter & exit. Then all the ant-food (to reach the inner areas) followed by 'nuclear bomb' - spray insecticide. Call me sadist, but I enjoy seeing them scrambling out for escape only to face me waiting for them :evil: Invade my home ?!?! You ask for it man!!! Whahahaha :rotflmao:

You are hilarious! But seriously, good strategy and patience. Thumbs up.

[znzyzyzx]

BeContented:

actually ants are like 'terrorists'.


See 1 kill 1 cannot eradicate them cos once they have a nest, they multiply really fast, so need multiple prong strategy. That's why I'll first just quietly monitor them....until I locate the nests - a hole/gap that u see them enter & exit. Then all the ant-food (to reach the inner areas) followed by 'nuclear bomb' - spray insecticide. Call me sadist, but I enjoy seeing them scrambling out for escape only to face me waiting for them :evil: Invade my home ?!?! You ask for it man!!! Whahahaha :rotflmao:

The ants make nest in the gap between my wood fence. I pour hot water, spray vinegar water at them, but seems to only make them rush out for a short while, a few days later , they would be there again.

I tried the ant food (the sand type) , but doesnt work.

[Angelight]

Hi mummies, any of you use iRobot to vacuum your home? Is it better than sweeping or the normal vacuum cleaner?


I’m seeking advice in preparation of going maidless in the near future. Want to know if it’s worth it to invest in an iRobot, or will a normal vacuum cleaner do the job as well. I definitely don’t prefer to use the broom to sweep as I have some back prob. and also allergic to dust.

Also, how often do you wash the toilet floor, wall tiles and all? And do you wash your hubby’s undies by hand or throw everything into the washing machine? Currently, I handwash my own undies and maid washes DH and DD’s undies by hand. We don’t mix undies with clothes in the machine.

[buds]

BeContented:

actually ants are like 'terrorists'.


See 1 kill 1 cannot eradicate them cos once they have a nest, they multiply really fast, so need multiple prong strategy. That's why I'll first just quietly monitor them....until I locate the nests - a hole/gap that u see them enter & exit. Then all the ant-food (to reach the inner areas) followed by 'nuclear bomb' - spray insecticide. Call me sadist, but I enjoy seeing them scrambling out for escape only to face me waiting for them :evil: Invade my home ?!?! You ask for it man!!! Whahahaha :rotflmao:

Sadist! Sadist! Sadist!

:rotflmao:

[puff]

Angelight:

Hi mummies, any of you use iRobot to vacuum your home? Is it better than sweeping or the normal vacuum cleaner?


I'm seeking advice in preparation of going maidless in the near future. Want to know if it's worth it to invest in an iRobot, or will a normal vacuum cleaner do the job as well. I definitely don't prefer to use the broom to sweep as I have some back prob. and also allergic to dust.

Also, how often do you wash the toilet floor, wall tiles and all? And do you wash your hubby's undies by hand or throw everything into the washing machine? Currently, I handwash my own undies and maid washes DH and DD's undies by hand. We don't mix undies with clothes in the machine.

To me my hse is cleaner with vacuum robot than manual vacuum ( partially is coz I vacuum too fast hence not clean)
I wash toilets once a week
Laundry all use washing machine but I do separate load:)

[micollh]

agree, iclebo is working well so far… it can even mop… past 2 weeks after maid left, i haven touch broom/mop… and it’s clean ! and i use handheld vacuum for anything visible to me on floor…


washing machines i wash 3 times a week… just started dryer. today another load for kids uniforms and towels and bedsheet.

undies still ownself wash… kids n hubby undies all washing machines… but kids and adult clothes i wash separately as i dun use softerner for kids’ clothing. i soak their white uniform one night before i throw into washing machines…

[Angelight]

Hi puff, do you scrub the toilet floor and wall tiles when you wash toilets? Or just use water and spray?


Micolih, how much is your iclebo and where did you get it? does your washing machine come with a dryer, or you have to get a separate one?

[POA Teacher]

Anyone else here using iclebo? I’ve seen it advertised in the newspaper. Thought of getting one. But I’ve read negative reviews on it on overseas websites.