Floor cleaning-NSOR

[onedayatatime]

I have two cats & I use a Mint automatic sweeper with dry mop pads a couple times a week. it picks up the hair and kinda pushes the litter to the baseboard where I vacuum it once a week

I like the Method almond wood cleaner - I use it with a microfiber pad.

[starburst604]

What kind of floors? I use the bona spray and mop on my hardwood after I vacuum it all with the Dyson on the floor setting. I just sweep in between.

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Sept 17, 2014 18:28:21 GMT -5 starburst604 said:

What kind of floors? I use the bona spray and mop on my hardwood after I vacuum it all with the Dyson on the floor setting. I just sweep in between.

There is laminate wood flooring through entire apartment except for tile in the bathroom.  
Like this

[LoveBug]

I use a cordless stick vac daily and also a shark steamer EOD or every 2.

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Sept 17, 2014 19:47:38 GMT -5 LoveBug said:

I use a cordless stick vac daily and also a shark steamer EOD or every 2.

Tell me about the steamer, please. I've heard mixed things.  They have washable pads, right? Does it actually attract and clean up dirt/dust/particles?

[LoveBug]

Sept 17, 2014 20:33:56 GMT -5 @blueyes623 said:

Sept 17, 2014 19:47:38 GMT -5 LoveBug said:

I use a cordless stick vac daily and also a shark steamer EOD or every 2.

Tell me about the steamer, please. I've heard mixed things.  They have washable pads, right? Does it actually attract and clean up dirt/dust/particles?

It's definitely good to vacuum first but the steamer will definitely attract leftover hair/dust/etc.

It takes regular water and also have a bottle of cleaning solution attached that can spray with the click of the button. I only use the cleaner in really rate occasion because the steam seems to break down any grime.

I love it. It doesn't quote the floor. It doesn't make it feel sticky, just clean.

I got mine at bed bath and used a coupon. You could try it and if you didn't like it, simply return it.

[GilliC]

My floor was always covered with cat hair and cat litter. It was so gross that it was driving me nuts!

Solution 1: I embraced East Asian culture and bought some "room shoes" (sleek house slippers) to keep at the entry and wear around the apartment so I (and guests) wouldn't get stuff all over our socks.

Solution 2: I bought a robot vacuum cleaner (off a friend). It's set to run once a day while I'm at work. It doesn't do corners or tight spaces, but the baseline is much more tolerable until I have the chance to do some proper vacuuming and/or mopping. Frankly, I'm amazed at the difference, since I can walk through the main living spaces with minimal crap under foot.

The only downside is that it's like having another cat. A lot of days I come home and find the robot vacuum hiding under the bed (it was getting caught on a power cord) or next to the litter box (I have a thick rubber door mat around the litter box to reduce tracking). Last week I came home to find that the robot vacuum had gorged itself on cat food and passed out:

[onedayatatime]

Sept 18, 2014 7:45:09 GMT -5 GilliC said:

The only downside is that it's like having another cat. A lot of days I come home and find the robot vacuum hiding under the bed (it was getting caught on a power cord) or next to the litter box (I have a thick rubber door mat around the litter box to reduce tracking). Last week I came home to find that the robot vacuum had gorged itself on cat food and passed out:

Haha, this made me smile

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Sept 18, 2014 7:45:09 GMT -5 GilliC said:

My floor was always covered with cat hair and cat litter. It was so gross that it was driving me nuts!

Solution 1: I embraced East Asian culture and bought some "room shoes" (sleek house slippers) to keep at the entry and wear around the apartment so I (and guests) wouldn't get stuff all over our socks.

Solution 2: I bought a robot vacuum cleaner (off a friend). It's set to run once a day while I'm at work. It doesn't do corners or tight spaces, but the baseline is much more tolerable until I have the chance to do some proper vacuuming and/or mopping. Frankly, I'm amazed at the difference, since I can walk through the main living spaces with minimal crap under foot.

The only downside is that it's like having another cat. A lot of days I come home and find the robot vacuum hiding under the bed (it was getting caught on a power cord) or next to the litter box (I have a thick rubber door mat around the litter box to reduce tracking). Last week I came home to find that the robot vacuum had gorged itself on cat food and passed out:

I'm glad I'm not alone with this issue.  LOL at the robot gorging on cat food!
 Growing up in a multi level house, we never had this issue because the litter boxes were in the basement.  It's really a pain I the ass.  I never considered the robot vac because they're pricey and don't get around a lot of stuff.  

[onedayatatime]

I have always wanted to get a roomba - mostly because I want my cat to be like Shark Cat -- but I know I would just be setting myself up for disappointment

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