Sounds like it is a table-top model. You can try “quick wash” using the clean glasses setting. Only 45mins.
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beautyseek:
I forgot what are the models - but the salesperson can explain to you. Try google Autoclave. What my friend told me was that for her higher end model is 10x the suction power of the lower model, and it uses a rubber/silicon \"brush\" rather than the conventional brush, so the hair doesn't get stuck in the roller. This means it works 10x better for a household with pet hair or long hair. She has 2 daughters so she bought that and it had worked really well - so well she only mops once a month! And then there was an even higher end one but the salesperson said she won't need that.Hi
Read from here that iRobot Roomba is good. There are so many models with different pricing. May I check which model is recommended? And where is best place to get it (saw in on Q0010 too)? -
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starlight1968sg:
I can't really see the black spots in the photo, but if it is mold, it usually appears on items that had contact with body fluids including saliva, sweat or dead skin. The mold /bacteria feeds on the body fluids if item is not thoroughly cleaned or sunned. My experience with these things is that once stained difficult to remove completely, even if I bleached it (it won't spread, but the black spots will likely remain). For future reference, thorough scrub, hot iron, airy or sunny spaces, etc could help with prevention.Jennifer
Yes, I handwashed during the night and hung indoors
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mabelmamama:
Hello. I just sent my maid home recently and finds it really exhausting to do my housework, cook (I really hate cooking and is not a good cook) and tending to the kids. I have been so stressed out that I am feeling tired and unwell most days. While searching for a tutor to improve my dd chinese, I found this thread and have been intrigued by the kitchen robots that some of you have been talking about. Can anyone tell me more? Does this thermomix really work? I am too tired to cook and wash up and dh is giving me alot of stress to cook instead of tabao.
Hang in there, take a deep breath! On the days when I feel down, I think of some of the forumers here. If they can do it, so can I. It is all about making changes, and enlisting more help!
1. Make changes to your standards - Of course, when you have a helper at home all day, floors should be mopped every morning, at least 1 soup and 2 dishes, etc etc. So, try to think of what is reasonable. Writing down puts things in better perspective.
2. Make changes to assignments - whenever possible, subcontract some duties to other members of the household. Little kids must pack own shower bags, etc. DH wants dinner, then have to wash up. No wash up = no cooking! My older kid does laundry (no laundry = no uniform), my younger kid sprays the toilet.
3. Cooking - some changes to the menu, the standard, etc. We have braised dishes once a week, but I cook twice the amount. Freeze one portion for another day. Have pasta once a week. Cook soup for 2 days. Have one pot dish/rice once a week.
4. From manual to automation - we bought iRobot - a floor cleaner. We run that 2-3 times a week. Another friend has vacuum cleaner, runs that 2-3 times a week (and then it is allegedly clean enough to be mopped once a mth!)
5. Wake up earlier - amazing amount of things and prep work gets done when you wake up earlier, when nobody else is disturbing you!
6. To ease this beginning phase, consider ordering tingkat. You can just google, and get a 10-meal trial or something.
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For keeping the wardrobe and its contents dry, a great way is to open up all the cupboard once a week or so while the aircond is turned on. As we know, aircond is pretty drying, so for us we just aircond the wardrobe and the study once a week.
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I hosted an impromptu dinner for 10 last night because a neighbor had some emergencies. So, I cooked up a quick storm and we all had a quick dinner together, with kids and all. When I started cooking, I charged the Scooba. After dinner, we tidied up the place and ran the Scooba, which was perfect. Oh, but that pile of dishes in the sink!!
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I concluded that the next \"gadget\" to get would be a dishwasher. I did some measurement. I only have a space of 40cm (H) x 50cm (width) below the sink. And this is the only place the dishwasher would fit. How does one buy (and fit) a dishwasher, anyway? My alternative would be a 50x50cm space, but need to remove three drawers. Anyone can share? -
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While we wait for the chief to answer, just to share: Dyson has an entry model that is lightweight, small, and easy to navigate. Maybe it is model DC35 or something. Cost about $600 and comes with many attachments (ask for extra, which can be added in as free gift). Bagless. I like it because it is not too big and clumsy, doesn’t take too much space to store, and it comes with 5 years onsite warranty. I have limited storage space, so this one works great. Just put into one of the storage shelf.
iRobot Roomba is also a great way to have dust and hair-free floors. Friends that bought this had bought for their parents as well and all are happy with their new find. Forget the corners, cos nobody goes there, anyway. Was told by friends that the most lasting brand is iRobot - can use for 5 years and more (as per other friends’ experience). -
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starlight1968sg:
Actually, I would prefer looking after the baby (and leaving the house dirty!) so much joy taking care of them (even when they are sick and cranky or at night). Household chores are usually thankless. No thanks, no cuddles, and no chubby smiles.janet88:
if i have to choose, i would rather do housework than look after a baby. with household chores, i can close 2 eyes if i am not in the mood....but can't do the same with a baby. actually mopping the floor is quite enjoyable. pour a little magiclean in the tub of water...floor feels cooler and scent lingers after that.
Agreed
If am tired, just close one or two eyes on the dusty floor but cant for looking after a baby
Dusty floor: Construction near my place, I run the robot floor cleaner everyday. Water is black everyday! -
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MrsKiasu:
I agree. Easy so at least they must do, right? For my kid, she gets free folding services in exchange for laundry services. Great deal for her (cos she wears up to 3 sets of clothes per day!). She also have to turn all the clothes to the outside cos it washes better when the dirty side is out. Turn all the socks. Takes the nagging away from me - she will be the one nagging and praising as necessary.Nebbermind:
The worst part of the laundry 'cycle' is the ironing...all the rest are quite effortless....agree?
Me think so..I just throw almost everything into washing machine and let it run. Hang and fold clothes 10mins each job. More on ironing of uniform. The rest can skip will skip.
For shoes and bags, I throw it into the washing machine at every school holidays. So they are washed 3 - 4 times a year. In between if they wanna wash it is their choice. Dun wanna wash also their choice. -
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MrsKiasu:
No, I wasn't born to do housework either. Equal opportunity world - and something that I must show and teach the kids. Therefore, hubs also must contribute to housework, else his DDs end up being the house-slave next time? All the men should watch this video - I can so relate, because my father always helped my mom - back in those days, that meant actually scrubbing and rinsing each and every piece of laundry! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xogBz71IHAo
Thought it is by default mommy's responsibility unless have helper.starlight1968sg:
straffan23
Like the part on sub-con
For my family, dh and dd sub-con their household work to me
If there is an argument about work division, they are welcome to take over the meals or cooking. At that point usually we go back to the \"norm\". :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
It is a shared responsibility. I purposely buy 2 sets of uniform