All About Life Without Maids

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Lynn2010:

hand held vacuum is good for small area and not powerful. I use it to vacuum the curtains and just a small area where i drop some tiny bits of stuff.

Can recommend a good one. Most of them kaput after about 1 year due to battery losing charge very fast.

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peapot:

Hi, just want to check anyone use the 360 D spin mop? Mine is only

In use for 4months and the plastic head came off. How do u get it fixed? Any idea? It's such a pity because it only 4 months old and I still have 2 refill which I haven't use. Can I send it for repair or not worthwhile? I bot it for $60. Are all the spin mops of such quality? I thought it should last a few years!!!!

If you are referring to the type that has a salad bowl that spins the mop dry, my has been with me since April last year and it is still in very good condition. I paid about 70 after discount, maroon in color. Agent told me the parts can all be replaced.

For yours, you may want to call agent for help.

[Imami]

I need recommendation on desk top vacuum cleaners. You ladies using any of these?


Need something to suck up all the dust from the eraser…

[2ppaamm]

Imami:

I need recommendation on desk top vacuum cleaners. You ladies using any of these?


Need something to suck up all the dust from the eraser.....

I use the Dyson handheld.
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Multipurpose and really powerful, in use for almost 2 years without a glich. But why buy another one for duster, use this one for everything!
BTW, I don't sell this.

[2ppaamm]

miffy_ang:

How do you all find time to iron? It takes up much of my weekend time. Any solution?

Iron immediately after the wash, if you wash everyday, that's quite fast. I spend less than 30 minutes a week ironing. Practice makes perfect.

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Coolkidsrock2:

Anybody using a dishwasher? Any advice? My maid is leaving in 2 days time and I will not want to do any washing as I only get home around 8.30 in the night. Kids asleep by the time I finish cleaning up. Thanks in advance.

Buy the biggest one you can afford. That way, you can put in as much as you can and can even wash just once a day. You can put in all the pots and pans as well. Always use a good dish washing tablet or powder, never use those dishwashing liquid which will destroy the washer. Never over stack the washer, and always make sure they have room to be washed properly.

I have used many brands. The best I came across is Miele, which is expensive but supper effective and quiet. It is the best machine I have ever used, and still going strong after 10 years, though I only learned to use that properly last year. Love dishwashers, without them, my hands will be as old as 80-year-old woman. Saves water too!

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2ppaamm:

Coolkidsrock2:

Anybody using a dishwasher? Any advice? My maid is leaving in 2 days time and I will not want to do any washing as I only get home around 8.30 in the night. Kids asleep by the time I finish cleaning up. Thanks in advance.

Buy the biggest one you can afford. That way, you can put in as much as you can and can even wash just once a day. You can put in all the pots and pans as well. Always use a good dish washing tablet or powder, never use those dishwashing liquid which will destroy the washer. Never over stack the washer, and always make sure they have room to be washed properly.

I have used many brands. The best I came across is Miele, which is expensive but supper effective and quiet. It is the best machine I have ever used, and still going strong after 10 years, though I only learned to use that properly last year. Love dishwashers, without them, my hands will be as old as 80-year-old woman. Saves water too!

Any reason Miele is better than the other brands?? I am looking at the slimmer Bosch, since it takes up less space than the usual models.
And where do u park your dishwasher? I need to get a contractor to run water inlet and outlet and it will be quite a distance from my washing machine. I wonder if it will work. i try to ask a a number a people, but no one was able to give me a definite answer.

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b2b3m4:

Any reason Miele is better than the other brands?? I am looking at the slimmer Bosch, since it takes up less space than the usual models.
And where do u park your dishwasher? I need to get a contractor to run water inlet and outlet and it will be quite a distance from my washing machine. I wonder if it will work. i try to ask a a number a people, but no one was able to give me a definite answer.

I don't own any of the 2 but I did my research when I was contemplating for one but end up none because I don't think it suits my lifestyle as I don't like to leave dishes unwashed for a long time. Thinking of the maintenance eg. gasket, descaling, additional cost for detergent, what can or cannot be put in Dwasher also a deterent.

It is better to place the dishwasher next to the sink as it makes it easier for you to rinse remains off the plate then place inside the washer. Water inlet and outlet should also be nearby.

Miele has 3 layers of filter for catching food remains and it is easy to access.(that was my main concern for any food left in the Dwasher = bacteria, though one might argue that the hot water would have killed all) Interior material used is also neater and better quality, IMO. I think Miele has 3 spray arm and top cutlery basket (Now Bosch has that too). After sales service I believe is also better compared to Bosch though there was no need for any service of my other Miele gadgets in 3 yrs but my Bosch washing machine has gone thru a minor change of parts in 4 yrs. My enquiries to the service centre for Bosch was also a pain.

You can google for reviews between the 2 products.

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b2b3m4:

2ppaamm:

[quote=\"Coolkidsrock2\"]Anybody using a dishwasher? Any advice? My maid is leaving in 2 days time and I will not want to do any washing as I only get home around 8.30 in the night. Kids asleep by the time I finish cleaning up. Thanks in advance.

Buy the biggest one you can afford. That way, you can put in as much as you can and can even wash just once a day. You can put in all the pots and pans as well. Always use a good dish washing tablet or powder, never use those dishwashing liquid which will destroy the washer. Never over stack the washer, and always make sure they have room to be washed properly.

I have used many brands. The best I came across is Miele, which is expensive but supper effective and quiet. It is the best machine I have ever used, and still going strong after 10 years, though I only learned to use that properly last year. Love dishwashers, without them, my hands will be as old as 80-year-old woman. Saves water too!

Any reason Miele is better than the other brands?? I am looking at the slimmer Bosch, since it takes up less space than the usual models.
And where do u park your dishwasher? I need to get a contractor to run water inlet and outlet and it will be quite a distance from my washing machine. I wonder if it will work. i try to ask a a number a people, but no one was able to give me a definite answer.[/quote]I currently have a Bosch and a Miele (in different countries), the Miele one works like a dream though older, the Bosch one takes up much of my time since it is small and not as clean. I enjoy using the Miele one, and much less the Bosch one. The Bosch one still does the job, though, I will be handicapped without it.

Depends on your water pressure. Your plumber can run the line for you, but it will decrease your water pressure, and I am not sure if it will be unsightly if you run the pipe and how far. Chances are it should be ok, but suggest you ask the plumber to come and check before you purchase one. You will also need power, and drainage. Hope this helps!

[psle2011mum]

Hi


Does anyone know of a reasonable laundry place which will wash/dryclean carpets?

We have quite a number of pieces but they aren't really expensive carpets so I'm loathe to spend too much cleaning them.

Appreciate any \"lobangs' that anyone has