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I’m one of those people who enjoys cleaning my home. I take great pride in having things neat and organized. Having unannounced guests stop by isn’t something that I worry about. I think everyone learned in 2020-2021 the importance of keeping your home clean to …
I’m a self professed neat and clean freak. If you’ve been reading this blog for the past 11 years you’ll already know that. I’m one of those type’s of people who actually enjoys cleaning as long as I have the right tools for the job. …
I’m a self professed neat and clean freak. If you’ve been reading this blog for the past 11 years you’ll already know that. I’m one of those type’s of people who actually enjoys cleaning as long as I have the right tools for the job. I like them to be easy-to-use and versatile. If they have multi-functions, that’s even better.
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Last month I started my spring cleaning for 2021. I do 4 seasonal deep cleanings every year along with weekly cleaning and daily touchups. I like everything to be clean and in it’s proper place. It makes me feel good to keep a clean home which is as germ-free as possible. Unexpected guests? I never worry about them because my home is kept neat and clean.
For the past 2 weeks I’ve been using the Black+Decker Ultra Lightweight Stick Vacuum with 3 in 1 versatility. I had been hunting for a new lightweight vacuum after I fell and busted my arm in two places with 3 surgeries trying to fix the damage. I still use a heavy duty vacuum but wanted something lightweight for daily use and quick touch-ups.
In addition to my injury…we’re pet owners and often find “cat fur” on our rugs and furniture. My husband is currently in the middle of a major remodeling project and is working on our new living room. Dust, dirt, sawdust, cat hair, food crumbs, lint balls, etc. occur daily. I’m constantly cleaning things up.
Black+Decker Ultra Lightweight Stick Vacuum
* Offers 3 in 1 Versatility
* Ultra Lightweight
* Accessories Included (Crevice and Brush Tools)
* Washable HEPA Filter (included)
* Detachable Head for Simple Cleaning
* Removable Hand Vacuum
* Easy to Empty Dustbin
* Swivel Steering
* Works on Multiple Surfaces
* Powerful Motor
* Runs on Electricity, Unlimited Runtime
One of the nicest things about this stick vacuum is it’s versatility. You can use it as a stair vacuum, upright or handheld. You can use it on wall-to-wall carpeting, tile flooring, hardwood floors, upholstery, etc. I’ve been using it all over my home! My cleaning tasks are quicker and easier. Even with a broken arm I’m able to take it from room to room getting things done.
I’ve used the vacuum the past week to vacuum the family room carpet, my hardwood floors in the dining room, the ceramic tile in the kitchen & entryway and I love using it to vacuum our area rugs. Finally a vacuum that gets them clean without trying to pull them into the unit! It glides nicely across all of those different surfaces! I don’t have to stop to change any settings either! I just go!
Romeo (our cat) has been doing a lot of shedding the past 3 weeks (shedding his winter coat) and leaving fur balls and hair all over the carpeting and furniture. I love using the handheld vacuum to clean up our upholstery. It gets all of that fur up in one pass. As pet owners, I think it’s extremely important to keep that under control as fur balls laying around can cause allergies & breathing problems.
I decided to put it through a big test. I got out my heavy duty vacuum and ran that over the carpeting in the living room. When I was done it looked clean. Seriously, it looked clean but wasn’t! I went back over that same carpeting with my new Black+Decker Ultra Lightweight Stick Vacuum and guess what? It got all kinds of dust, dirt and cat fur that the first vacuum had missed! Say what? Yes, first vacuum missed it!
Above you’ll see two photos of my husband emptying the dust bin into our trashcan. As you can see, that first run with my old vacuum missed quite a bit! Geesh. Oh and while I’m talking about the dust bin…it’s super easy to un-attach, empty and re-attach. Wow, we were both really impressed with the job that this light-weight stick vacuum had done!
You can buy this fantastic Black+Decker Ultra Lightweight Stick Vacuum at various retailers across the nation. You’ll find it at Walmart, Amazon and Lowe’s to name a few. You can learn more about Black+Decker products by visiting the company’s website and/or connecting with them on Facebook.
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Hardwood floors are pretty expensive, and so they call for proper maintenance. Knowing what cleaning product you should use and what cleaner you should avoid is a big part of its maintenance.
But here’s the problem.
In a market full of cleaning products and mouth to mouth advice, you might get swayed from the right decision and end up using cleaning products that might harm your hardwood floors.
And so to help you take better care of your hardwood floor, we noted down a few of the cleaners that you should avoid using.
Let’s get started.
Cleaning products you should avoid for hardwood floors
Here are a few cleaning products listed below that you should avoid for hardwood floors.
Excess water
Using water to mop your hardwood floors might seem like a good idea, but unlike regular floors, an excess amount of water can damage your hardwood floors permanently.
If you use an excessive amount of water, then the wood would absorb it all, making the hardwood floor to expand and then potentially crack at the edges. This kind of problem leaves a permanent effect on your hardwood floor.
Excess vinegar
Although vinegar is used to clean away dirt and grime and often found in several cleaning products, using an excessive amount can leave your wooden floor to get damaged.
Vinegar is excellent at scraping away the dirt on your floor. But if you use an excessive amount of it consistently, it can also damage the floor itself. The acidic property of vinegar will wear out the hardwood and leave splotchy patches all over your floor.
Excessive oil
A lot of cleaning products contain oil to make your wooden floor shine. And that’s great unless you use too much of it.
Using excessive oil on your hardwood floor may make it slippery and cause an accident. It can also leave footprints and make the dust or dirt stick to the sticky surface due to the oil. If you use oil in your hardwood floor cleaner, you should always do a patch test in the corner of your hardwood floor.
Anything containing ammonia
Ammonia is one of those many chemicals that are often found in many cleaning products. But they shouldn’t ever be used for wooden floors.
This chemical will damage the surface of your hardwood floor and cause the lignin, a component in the wood to dissolve, leaving a dull look on your once bright hardwood. You should also never mix it with bleach to clean your hardwood floor, or it will wear it out.
Rough ends of vacuum cleaners
Vacuum cleaners do a great job of getting rid of dust and dirt. However, if your vacuum cleaner has plastic edges, then it might harm your hardwood floor.
Many vacuum cleaners don’t come with rubber ends or soft edges. When the rough plastic edge scrapes against your hardwood floor, the collision leaves dents or scars on your floor. So, if you want to use a vacuum cleaner on your hardwood floor, make sure to cover it with a microfibril cloth or anything else to have a soft edge.
Sandpaper
Don’t ever give in to your urge to smooth out any rough spot on your hardwood floor with sandpaper.
The hardwood on your floor is not the same as the ones directly from a tree. It is processed and put together to make it most suitable for your home. Using sandpaper on it would break any seal and ruin the finishing. So, even if you see a rough patch on your hardwood floor and want to smooth it out, refrain from using sandpaper.
Note: Looking for hardwood floor cleaners that are safe? Do check out the article here, bona vs swiffer
Conclusion
We hope you found this article helpful. After extensive research and personal experience, we noted down most of the cleaners that you should avoid for hardwood floors.
If you use the right products and steer clear from the products, we mentioned then your hardwood floor is good to go.
Thank you for being patient and staying with us till the end.
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