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Post by nonchalant on Oct 29, 2017 11:20:49 GMT -5
nonchalant , Was it the Animal Spot Bot? That set it & forget it feature short or long cycle while it runs thru its shampooing cycle was nice. I used to use that if there was just a solitary spot or two between shampooings. No, sidestep, it wasn't a bot (though I always wanted one!)....it's a little handheld wash 'n' vac, that looks a bit like a Dustbuster. Maybe they still exist in some version or other.
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Post by yellowwallpaper on Nov 9, 2017 22:32:50 GMT -5
Thank you for the great suggestions, everyone! I have a carpet cleaner. I'm not sure where the hose for the upholstery attachments are, so I will definitely have to track those down.
My 17 day deadline was today and I am disheartened to say I am not where I wanted to be. The house is about halfway clean, and while any progress is still progress, I'm disappointed in myself that I did not meet my goals.
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Post by Nael_C on Nov 10, 2017 2:05:35 GMT -5
yellowwallpaper, you may not have cleaned as much as you wanted to, but remember that while you and your family was into this, there was no deadline. A place doesn't get messy or unclean immediately, and it won't be tidy and clean immediately either. So, away with the guilt! Toss, toss, swoosh, out of the way you guilt! You can continue with your project, because you want to and have decided to! Just keep making progress. It doesn't matter how small it seems, it will make a difference by time!
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Post by sue5000 on Nov 14, 2017 20:52:08 GMT -5
yellowwallpaper way to go getting your home cleaner and healthier! But what I'm wondering is... Do you feel obligated somehow to let your parents into your home? If they are abusive, you are not required to open your door to anyone that makes you uncomfortable. Be safe. Be strong. 👍 🍀☀🍊🍓☕
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Post by creativechaos on Nov 15, 2017 4:34:09 GMT -5
hello and welcome, yellowwallpaper! I am glad you are cleaning up your home, and i understand the pressure you are feeling and the disappointment that you didn't get it all done (yet). how hard this must be to do while you work a 60 hr week - so give yourself some atta-girls. we'll be here to cheer you on in keeping things together once you get your home where you want it. You have a very small house, it's true - so if you can get rid of any excess it will help you in maintaining your home once it's cleared a bit. i agree with sue5000 about your abusive parents - they can't MAKE you open your doors to them; don't let them bully or manipulate you into it. You don't HAVE to let them have a relationship with your toddler or yourself. If you are afraid they will try to get in when you aren't home, keep everything locked up tight so they can't gain access. never hide a spare key outside that they might find. I hope you have it somewhere on record that they are abusive; If so, CPS and the courts will side with you - not them. Do this cleanup for you, and for your peace of mind - and for your toddler - you owe your parents nothing. keep us posted how things go, please get help and advice for dealing with the parental situation - perhaps through a social worker or therapist. WTG on getting sthis far; you may not have done all you wanted to, but you can chip away at it over time and keep maintaining any gains you made.
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Post by snowfaire on Nov 15, 2017 11:14:20 GMT -5
Hi yellow!
I'm impressed that you work 60+ hour weeks for weeks on end without quitting AND have a child to take care of. It's an accomplishment no matter what your house looks like. I actually feel kinda bad when I hear stories like this because (except in September and October) I work 40-45 hour weeks and never clean.... yet I have at least 15 hours/week more for fun/relaxation/sleep than you do! Although my situation has its own problems...
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Post by yellowwallpaper on Dec 5, 2017 22:37:01 GMT -5
hello and welcome, yellowwallpaper! I am glad you are cleaning up your home, and i understand the pressure you are feeling and the disappointment that you didn't get it all done (yet). how hard this must be to do while you work a 60 hr week - so give yourself some atta-girls. we'll be here to cheer you on in keeping things together once you get your home where you want it. You have a very small house, it's true - so if you can get rid of any excess it will help you in maintaining your home once it's cleared a bit. i agree with sue5000 about your abusive parents - they can't MAKE you open your doors to them; don't let them bully or manipulate you into it. You don't HAVE to let them have a relationship with your toddler or yourself. If you are afraid they will try to get in when you aren't home, keep everything locked up tight so they can't gain access. never hide a spare key outside that they might find. I hope you have it somewhere on record that they are abusive; If so, CPS and the courts will side with you - not them. Do this cleanup for you, and for your peace of mind - and for your toddler - you owe your parents nothing. keep us posted how things go, please get help and advice for dealing with the parental situation - perhaps through a social worker or therapist. WTG on getting sthis far; you may not have done all you wanted to, but you can chip away at it over time and keep maintaining any gains you made. I would certainly never let them in, but they are the type who would try getting in the house when no one is home. My mother has broken into my house before and assaulted me, hence the restraining order. The restraining order actually didn't even deter her at first and I had to go back to court two more times before she finally left me alone (aside from trying to send my daughter cards for every single holiday in existence.) They seem to be leaving me alone thus far, but it was hard to say how they would behave once the order expired.
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Post by yellowwallpaper on Dec 5, 2017 22:56:04 GMT -5
My house is mostly done! Our water heater broke, so I had to clean like there was no tomorrow to get it presentable for the repairman. Unfortunately, I neglected the kitchen (and even moved messes from other rooms there in my speed cleaning) thinking he wouldn't need to go in there. Alas, he did, and it was pretty mortifying. I cleared the floor while he was working on the tank so there wouldn't still be a trip hazard when he went in to turn the water back on. So, that sucked, but overall everything has gotten a lot better. I feel much less depressed and it is nice to hear a knock on the door without immediately spiralling into an anxiety attack.
I've noticed that we are having more issues with allergies now that we are cleaning up everything. I'm assuming that's because we are stirring up a lot of dust and such. I bought a new filter for my air purifier, so hopefully that solves the issue!
Oh and I bought myself a new carpet cleaner and vacuum to make my cleaning task easier and they have been a godsend! The vacuum is a Bissell PowerLifter Pet and I seriously could not believe how much stuff it pulled out of my carpets.
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Post by def6 on Dec 6, 2017 0:19:40 GMT -5
Way to go yellowwallpaper for everything you have accomplished. Enjoy your clean home, you have worked hard!
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Post by Nael_C on Dec 6, 2017 1:43:08 GMT -5
Congratulations on the big progress you made and on the less anxiety, and on the feeling so much better! Way to go!
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Post by lostchild on Dec 6, 2017 3:53:23 GMT -5
Congrats on your progress. Yes cleaning will aggravate allergies from stirring up all the once settled dust.
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Post by nonchalant on Dec 6, 2017 9:30:00 GMT -5
My house is mostly done! Our water heater broke, so I had to clean like there was no tomorrow to get it presentable for the repairman. Unfortunately, I neglected the kitchen (and even moved messes from other rooms there in my speed cleaning) thinking he wouldn't need to go in there. Alas, he did, and it was pretty mortifying. I cleared the floor while he was working on the tank so there wouldn't still be a trip hazard when he went in to turn the water back on. So, that sucked, but overall everything has gotten a lot better. I feel much less depressed and it is nice to hear a knock on the door without immediately spiralling into an anxiety attack. I've noticed that we are having more issues with allergies now that we are cleaning up everything. I'm assuming that's because we are stirring up a lot of dust and such. I bought a new filter for my air purifier, so hopefully that solves the issue! Oh and I bought myself a new carpet cleaner and vacuum to make my cleaning task easier and they have been a godsend! The vacuum is a Bissell PowerLifter Pet and I seriously could not believe how much stuff it pulled out of my carpets. Congratulations on your progress! Dust IS going to make things worse, I can tell you for sure. A glass lamp globe broke, so I moved stuff off the dresser to find the glass shard. Never found it, but there was a lot of dust I cleaned up. Some got into my throat and now I'm hacking and coughing. I should have worn a dust mask, but I didn't think of it. You might want to try something like that.
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Post by creativechaos on Dec 6, 2017 12:59:57 GMT -5
so glad for your good report on the state of your home and your mind, yellowwallpaper! it must give you great peace of mind to know that your parents have nothing on you now, as concerns CPS; may you continue to be safe from them. Way to GO - you have made fantastic progress and now you can enjoy the benefits! Congratulations on buying yourself a new carpet cleaner and vacuum; that vacuum sounds awesome!. keep up the good work, and know that we're here for you, cheering you on.
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