All About Life Without Maids

[janet88]

Imami:

Since having a kid, the 6 weeks prior to cny is always a nightmare for me. On top of working full time, caring for the kid and regular household chores, still have dozens of things to do - buy cny decor, new plants, outstanding repair work, special/adhoc household chores (eg repainting or new wallpaper if needed?

I need to buy rice, sugar, eggs...forget bout CNY decor, have to put up and take down again. Then buy more chicken and pork to freeze or else no food to eat during the first week...though supermarkets are open, there isn't anything to sell. Clean windows? No way. Oh yes, wash new clothes and bed sheet.

[MintyMin]

Wah wah wah.. U ladies really do major spring cleaning.. Am still in the midst of packing my new plc.. :siam: the worst is clearing the tiny bits and pieces.. duno where to put.. haiz..


So no spring cleaning for me.. if i can clear my whole hse n pack nicely for relatives to view by CNY.. will be good.. if not den.. :evil: they can no nid to come..

[scang]

do U ladies use gadgets like robots to help with the cleaning?


It can at least lessen the burden, similar to your washing machine, dryer etc.

[MintyMin]

Bot the spin mop and the wireless electrolux vacuum only… now aiming dryer… heehee

[janet88]

scang:

do U ladies use gadgets like robots to help with the cleaning?


It can at least lessen the burden, similar to your washing machine, dryer etc.

That stupid Irobot which hubby bought is now sitting one corner collecting dust...hubby insisted buying it earlier...only worked very well for ONE year and now it is dead after 10 min despite changing to new battery.
He even wanted to get scooba...I told him NO WAY. Then he bought that hanging type of iron. Again it is not practical.
:rant: 男人的钱很容易赚.

[scang]

janet_lee88:

scang:

do U ladies use gadgets like robots to help with the cleaning?


It can at least lessen the burden, similar to your washing machine, dryer etc.

That stupid Irobot which hubby bought is now sitting one corner collecting dust...hubby insisted buying it earlier...only worked very well for ONE year and now it is dead after 10 min despite changing to new battery.
He even wanted to get scooba...I told him NO WAY. Then he bought that hanging type of iron. Again it is not practical.
:rant: 男人的钱很容易赚.

Surprise to hear that Irobot had such issue with the battery or operation.
Had a good impression of it, though I didn't buy it as it was more costly.

I had the 4-in-1 robot, which was cheaper, and so far, it was still functioning ok for me.

At least, it can do the basic sweeping and mopping, and when I need a more thorough job, then had to diy.

[janet88]

The one good buy he made was the Philips Air fryer…no need to use oil…fries not that nice but healthier. But I hardly use it. The household stuff I use frequently is the Karcher vacuum cleaner, convention steamer (to steam rice) and my 2 washing machines.


I bought this Korean made pan…like Happy Call but it can be detached for ease of wash.

[Sept]

Imami:

Since having a kid, the 6 weeks prior to cny is always a nightmare for me. On top of working full time, caring for the kid and regular household chores, still have dozens of things to do - buy cny decor, new plants, outstanding repair work, special/adhoc household chores (eg repainting or new wallpaper if needed? Wipe the lamp shades, decluttering, clear store etc). Cleaning the windows... Can die.... But wait, cannot die - who's going to do all these if I die?

I have been thru this for 6 yrs, n i dont bother to do a major clean up. Can die esp when u r working full time. I only clean windows n wash curtains. I dont bother to pack the house as my son will still mess up the place and I am seldom at home anyway.

But I make sure I have filled up my rice bucket. :xedfingers:

Oh, and another thing, I dont invite friends to my place. Reason is mainly I m too tired to clean up before and after friends invitation.

We work smart at work... so must also work smart at home.

[janet88]

Sept:

But I make sure I have filled up my rice bucket. :xedfingers:

Oh, and another thing, I dont invite friends to my place. Reason is mainly I m too tired to clean up before and after friends invitation.

We work smart at work... so must also work smart at home.

have to make sure kitchen is well-stocked with salt, sugar, sauces, rice and food...every week, have to check still have jiff, detergent etc.

oh yes, NO invitations...have to work smart, don't invite extra work.

[Dazzle]

janet_lee88:

scang:

do U ladies use gadgets like robots to help with the cleaning?


It can at least lessen the burden, similar to your washing machine, dryer etc.

That stupid Irobot which hubby bought is now sitting one corner collecting dust...hubby insisted buying it earlier...only worked very well for ONE year and now it is dead after 10 min despite changing to new battery.
He even wanted to get scooba...I told him NO WAY. Then he bought that hanging type of iron. Again it is not practical.
:rant: 男人的钱很容易赚.

This is the first time I hear bad review about Romba. Maybe you are just unlucky. I bought one for 3 years already and it is still working well. Every year I bring it back to supplier at Upper Cross Rd to service and change battery. I have a few friends who bought it and were full of praise for it. One of them who lives in landed property even bought an extra one to clean the upstair area so that she does not have to carry it up and down the house. Perhaps you can bring it to the shop for servicing. If I remember correctly, it cost $50 for servicing.