All About Life Without Maids

[worried_mum08]

Hi to mummies who had been using Roomba, i went to check the website and saw that there are a few models, can recommended which one to get? i have a big living room and 4 bed rooms in the house

[janet88]

Sweet Joy:

Yes, I like this idea of having 2 washing machines - one for clothes and another for rugs. The problem is space.


My sis-in-law actually uses her washing machine for laundry and rugs. I don't really like this.

I have 2 inlets.
However, the 8kg machine is permanently attached to the inlet. As for the semi-auto, I put it in the toilet...which should not be the case. No choice since I have no space...have to be careful when washing.

My semi-auto serves the purpose of washing floor rugs...no way am I going to scrub every week. I dump the floor rugs in, put 1/2 cup of bleach. Wash and rinse 2 rounds. Spin and that's it.

[daranic]

janet_lee88:

Sweet Joy:

Yes, I like this idea of having 2 washing machines - one for clothes and another for rugs. The problem is space.


My sis-in-law actually uses her washing machine for laundry and rugs. I don't really like this.

I have 2 inlets.
However, the 8kg machine is permanently attached to the inlet. As for the semi-auto, I put it in the toilet...which should not be the case. No choice since I have no space...have to be careful when washing.

My semi-auto serves the purpose of washing floor rugs...no way am I going to scrub every week. I dump the floor rugs in, put 1/2 cup of bleach. Wash and rinse 2 rounds. Spin and that's it.

Why do you call it semi-auto? Is it any different from the normal washing machine?

[janet88]

semi-auto machine is split into 2…wash tub and spin section is different, so you would need to transfer the wet clothes manually into the spin tub.


i bought the semi-auto first…used to hand-wash clothes and then spin dry to hang up…not long after, bought the top load machine as it would be a torture to wash bed sheet/towels.

[Imami]

Anyone watched the recent episode on home renov on ch8, hosted by mark lee and Calvin soh - dream home project? One segment shared about how we could recycle old towels and turned them into dish washing rugs (save money on sponge). Do you think it will work?

[janet88]

taking a breather after clearing some stuff…thank goodness i have a lift at doorstep…just dragged the stuff downstairs. have to clear when hubby is not at home bcos he loves to keep things.

[MintyMin]

Over the weekend when my part time cleaner was here… i took the opportunity to dump the shoe rack left by previous owner and my sunflower n chilli flower pots tat ex helper planted as it was infested with white flies… scrub my corridor etc… i feel great now tat the doorway is not as clustered as before…

[Sweet Joy]

Clearing stuffs away requires not just physical energy; it requires mental energy too. I am also clearing away stuffs in my home right now. Happy decluttering to all who are clearing their stuffs!

[janet88]

Took out 2 big bags. Cleared cupboards in son’s room. Changed curtain. Too tired to vacuum floor. Still have hall and 2 rooms. It sure feels good to see the room tidied.

[Imami]

Sweet Joy:

Clearing stuffs away requires not just physical energy; it requires mental energy too. I am also clearing away stuffs in my home right now. Happy decluttering to all who are clearing their stuffs!

Ya boi! It sure requires mental energy, but even more mental energy is needed when you revamp/restructure something. Eg changing storage arrangemnt. Recently did up my kid's book and play area. :slapshead: big headache. Bought all the shelves and did up myself. Then need to think what to put where etc. Took me a lot of time. Now, almost done. :please:

Cleared out two big bags of clothes two weeks ago. Then sorted out a bag of books and toys to be given away. Haven't started on cleaning up.... I think of the windows, I :faint: