In a vacuuming frenzy lately
By Macy
@almostoveryou (4858)
Philippines
July 10, 2023 12:45am CST
We're so used to just using the good ol' broom here for sweeping and dusting that I had totally forgotten an out-of-this world invention called ze "vacuum cleaner". 
I so enjoy sweeping our floors despite the daily accumulation of hair just about everywhere. We do not operate a salon or a barbershop. It's just the result of having two teenage girls with brittle hair and an isolated case of possible menopausal hair loss (ehrm). 
Last weekend I literally bumped into our vacuum cleaner while rearranging some stuff and then in an instant thought to "Hoover" all these hairs that occasionally drive my husband mad. I had so much fun watching all those hairs (and dirt and cobwebs) disappear. I was so in a roll that I even vacuumed our dirty Beagle who was frolicking freely in the front garden.
This morning, as soon as my husband left for work at 5:30 a.m., I plugged the vacuum again and worked on our portable cooler's vents. I also got rid of some cobwebs on my bedside table. (How can there be cobwebs there, eh? I cleaned that area just a few weeks ago.)
Anyway, I unplugged the noisy vacuum cleaner after 15 minutes 'cause I didn't want to wake up the neighbors so early in the morning. I then mopped the floors before preparing my breakfast.
It's already 1:38 p.m. as I write this and, no, I haven't used the vacuum yet again. 
I'll be resting for a bit at 2 p.m. and then clean the microwave later before I cook dinner.
I so enjoy sweeping our floors despite the daily accumulation of hair just about everywhere. We do not operate a salon or a barbershop. It's just the result of having two teenage girls with brittle hair and an isolated case of possible menopausal hair loss (ehrm).
Last weekend I literally bumped into our vacuum cleaner while rearranging some stuff and then in an instant thought to "Hoover" all these hairs that occasionally drive my husband mad. I had so much fun watching all those hairs (and dirt and cobwebs) disappear. I was so in a roll that I even vacuumed our dirty Beagle who was frolicking freely in the front garden.
This morning, as soon as my husband left for work at 5:30 a.m., I plugged the vacuum again and worked on our portable cooler's vents. I also got rid of some cobwebs on my bedside table. (How can there be cobwebs there, eh? I cleaned that area just a few weeks ago.)
Anyway, I unplugged the noisy vacuum cleaner after 15 minutes 'cause I didn't want to wake up the neighbors so early in the morning. I then mopped the floors before preparing my breakfast.
It's already 1:38 p.m. as I write this and, no, I haven't used the vacuum yet again. I'll be resting for a bit at 2 p.m. and then clean the microwave later before I cook dinner.10 people like this
10 responses
@DaddyEvil (147446)
• United States
10 Jul 23
Don't forget to cut the hair off the beater bar in the vacuum. I have to do that every time we vacuum the house. My daughter and I both have hair below our shoulder blades. And we lose quite a bit but don't have brittle hair and I'm not menopausal.
My daughter and I both have hair below our shoulder blades. And we lose quite a bit but don't have brittle hair and I'm not menopausal. 5 people like this
@almostoveryou (4858)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
I might have to ask the husband to do what you suggested. Also: I'm very happy to know that you're not menopausal.
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@almostoveryou (4858)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
I've yet to meet a quieter vacuum cleaner. I like to use both the vacuum and the broom. Most days I make do with the traditional broom.
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@rsa101 (38472)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
@almostoveryouRegrettably, I have yet to see a quiet vacuum. That is what I dislike about vacuums, but because they are effective at removing cobwebs and do not cause dust to drift around, they are OK to use on occasion. But, because brooms are quieter, we used them more frequently, in addition to being power-free.
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@almostoveryou (4858)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
I almost got one from Amazon many years ago but it was too pricey at that time. I'm okay with the handheld vacuum for now as it keeps me busy, especially when I'm having lots of bad juju in my mind.
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@just4him (318816)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Jul 23
@almostoveryou I usually take a nap in the morning because I get up early too.
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@almostoveryou (4858)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
Yes, I wake up really early and try to work on as much chores as I can before I take a nap in the afternoon.
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@LindaOHio (187979)
• United States
10 Jul 23
The vacuum is so much more efficient than the broom. Enjoy your day.
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@LindaOHio (187979)
• United States
11 Jul 23
@almostoveryou Thank you very much.
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@almostoveryou (4858)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
That is true in some cases. Thank you and have a good day/night.
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@almostoveryou (4858)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
Good to know I'm not the only one who enjoys vacuuming. 
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@allen0187 (58574)
• Philippines
10 Jul 23
Sounds like you are making the most of your vacuum.
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@almostoveryou (4858)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
Just for a few days or when I suddenly remember to use it.
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@allknowing (145131)
• India
11 Jul 23
After weighing the pros and cons we are back with our faithful brooms.
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@almostoveryou (4858)
• Philippines
12 Jul 23
I would always come home to these trusty brooms.
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@allknowing (145131)
• India
12 Jul 23
@almostoveryou Even the kind of food we eat - old is gold.
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@almostoveryou (4858)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
That's lovely. I love wooden floors. We have them here upstairs. I rarely mop them though. Do you bother to polish?
