Housekeeping by Yourself

I have (so far) been able to keep things clean, sort of....haha, my beds are on rollers, sofa and chairs in living room are on wood floors and easy to move around....I do have two recliners in my bedroom that are on a thick area rug that are very hard to move...but I keep a running list of small jobs, like these chairs, that I need help with when family visits...and I don't mind asking for help....I would love to find help to hire but I live in a rural area, its hard to find people I can trust and have been vaccinated for COVID, but I keep looking.
 
Jackie23 said:
I have (so far) been able to keep things clean, sort of....haha, my beds are on rollers, sofa and chairs in living room are on wood floors and easy to move around....I do have two recliners in my bedroom that are on a thick area rug that are very hard to move...but I keep a running list of small jobs, like these chairs, that I need help with when family visits...and I don't mind asking for help....I would love to find help to hire but I live in a rural area, its hard to find people I can trust and have been vaccinated for COVID, but I keep looking.
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I dunno where about in Texas you are but have you tried the ''next Door'' app?..It covers all neighbourhoods in your area, ....

... and you can generally find most things useful or helpful .. on there...

You can sign up, using just your nearest area you don't have to put your address into it, nor do you have to use your full name...

Search for your own area on this Texas link

https://nextdoor.com/city/dallas--tx/
 

mrstime said:
We have a friend who comes in and cleans the 2 bathrooms, vacuums the carpets in 3 rooms and a 5X8 rugs in the mudroom, sweeps and mops the kitchen and 2 bathrooms. She does all that in one hour, and no it isn't the greatest job in the world, but we love her and would never want to hurt her so we can't fire her. Tomorrow we have a company coming in to do the windows inside and out. The price is very reasonable, so we won't worry about hiring them again. Oh and DH first said he didn't want the gutters cleaned and now he changed his mind. OH well sooner or later we will get it together.
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I wish I had one of those friends, @mrstime
 
@Butterfly Sorry, i missed a question you asked.
Yes, easy to empty.....it's a lot smaller than a vacuum, the beater bar is about 12" across, a container and a filter, easy to remove and empty, i use my shop vac in the garage to clean the filter after every use.....attached garage....don't have to go outside.
I do floors everyday.....2 bedrooms, livingroom, bathroom, kitchen, back entrance.....it's amazing how much this little vac picks up.
 
I have had a struggle with cleaning and I live alone in a very tiny apartment. Finally, after 6 months of waiting for a new aide, she is starting next week. I can vacuum but not underneath things. Mopping is rare. Our apartments were exterminated yesterday and it was a horrific job preparing for them and now putting my stuff back. Horrible but I had no choice as I have nobody to help me. Just a little bit at a time.......and my doctor on Tuesday told me to not be on feet for long periods and keep my feet elevated.
 
katlupe said:
I have had a struggle with cleaning and I live alone in a very tiny apartment. Finally, after 6 months of waiting for a new aide, she is starting next week. I can vacuum but not underneath things. Mopping is rare. Our apartments were exterminated yesterday and it was a horrific job preparing for them and now putting my stuff back. Horrible but I had no choice as I have nobody to help me. Just a little bit at a time.......and my doctor on Tuesday told me to not be on feet for long periods and keep my feet elevated.
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So glad you're getting a new aide next week. Hope she works out well for you.
 
I bought an Oreck online last year. It was a little pricy, but for me it was worth every penny. I have a messed up leg after an accident and walk with a cane, am old and out of shape, but I can go through the entire 2000 sq ft house with this thing, cane and cord in left hand, vacuum handle in the right, no need to stop and rest.

It's very light weight, swivels and pushes easily, but has amazing suction. I can also go from carpet to floor by flicking the switch in the top of the handle, (my old one had a foot lever I could barely work.)
 
Della said:
I bought an Oreck online last year. It was a little pricy, but for me it was worth every penny. I have a messed up leg after an accident and walk with a cane, am old and out of shape, but I can go through the entire 2000 sq ft house with this thing, cane and cord in left hand, vacuum handle in the right, no need to stop and rest.

It's very light weight, swivels and pushes easily, but has amazing suction. I can also go from carpet to floor by flicking the switch in the top of the handle, (my old one had a foot lever I could barely work.)
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Do you have a pic of your Oreck.......sounds interesting......where did you get it.
 
debodun said:
What do you do when things need vacuuming behind or underneath and the item is too heavy to move? If I try to do to much, my back hurts. I vacuum the hallway and have to lay down for a few minutes. Takes forever to clean. I've given up on some areas, much to spider's and dust bunny's delights.
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I'm a stickler for washing the dishes, scrubbing the sink, and keeping the chrome fixtures gleaming. I am useless for dusting, vacuuming and sorting out papers. I (as you) can get my back out of wack by bending down or twisting my body to get at those difficult spots to clean. But I also simply hate certain chores even if doing them isn't taxing to my body. Whenever I get around to doing some vacuuming I do it so quickly to get it over with that I miss many spots because I am too lazy to move even the lightest object. Fortunately, I now have a wife who thrives on doing those things. :)
 
Gemma said:
I can tell you, they work @debodun ! Our bed is solid oak and heavy. With a slider underneath each foot, it moves like on ice. Next time you are at a Wal-mart, check them out. They have a good selection.
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Good, God I just ordered sliders with a jack then realized it's frim CHINA! how long will it take for delivery?
Plus will I even receive it
 
I clean the kitchen and bathrooms daily, but just what's needed. Like Aunt Bea, I find it to be less work to just keep things clean, than wait until it's a mess. I'm usually cleaning things as I'm cooking, so I can relax after meals, or get back to work. I have hardwood floors on the whole first floor, except the bath room, which is travertine, and just walk around in the morning while the coffee is brewing, with a broom and a theatre style dustpan and sweep up as needed. I think I got this from my Mom, just like things clean and in there place. Same way in my shop, though that's on a whole different scale. Mike
 
I used to have a cleaning service. It started off with three people, who would come twice a month. Then it went down to 2 people. Finally just one, and she'd stay less than an hour. The rate was $200/month. You just don't keep a house clean by working only two hours a month. The idea that there's some neighborhood person, who works cheap and works like a dog is right up there with the tooth fairy. Around here, they don't exist. It was too expensive and the place wasn't getting clean, so I had to get off my butt and do it.
 
debodun said:
What do you do when things need vacuuming behind or underneath and the item is too heavy to move? If I try to do to much, my back hurts. I vacuum the hallway and have to lay down for a few minutes. Takes forever to clean. I've given up on some areas, much to spider's and dust bunny's delights.hhj
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