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Let's play a little game.  

secret_lade 49F
14389 posts
12/17/2020 3:48 am
Let's play a little game.



When did I become that person who is so excited about their new vacuum purchase that they can't wait to get home to use it?

My 18 year old self is cringing in horror....

Old Reliable had actually not been performing the way I like for quite some time, I just didn't realize how bad a job she was actually doing.

The moment I got home last night I put the Hip Young Thing together and immediately set out to vacuuming the apartment.

I was a with a new toy!!

Let me tell you, I wanted to just DIE when I saw the stuff that was being pulled out of my carpet.

And, that's no exaggeration....

A hair ball had formed at the top, by the filter, that was about the size of a baseball. Both the Spawn and I have long hair but I had no idea how much hair we shed.

The dirt bin??

Full! Dust... Fuzz.... Particulate matter.... God knows what else....

In an exaggerated gesture, I pulled the collection bin from the vacuum and set it on the counter, calling out to the Spawn to see the horrors I was seeing. When I pulled out the hair ball I threatened to throw it at her while she was recoiling in disgust.

"Oh My God Mom! That's waste hair. Yuck!"

"I wonder how long it's been hanging out on the floor?"

"Some things need to be left a mystery."

I'd say the Hip Young Thing was the smartest purchase I've made all month.

Happy Thursday!

secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/30/2020 5:07 pm

    Quoting FunNewGuy1000:
    Wife always gives me powertools for Christmas. This year got a Dyson......
Do you like it? I hear good things about them...


FunNewGuy1000 63M
511 posts
12/30/2020 2:59 pm

Wife always gives me powertools for Christmas. This year got a Dyson......


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/17/2020 8:49 pm

    Quoting MrWrong4RghtNow:
    Thankfully my home got rid of carpeting over 12 years ago. I have a Rainbow that still works like a charm on wood flooring and tiles for hard to reach spots. But let me tell you, the first time I used my Rainbow on the then carpeting I nearly died. Since it uses a water canister for the debris the water was so pitch black.... argh!
    And dust is created by evil dust bunnies. Everyone knows that!
Evil Dust Bunnies.... Lol. Sounds like the making for a cautionary tale.


MrWrong4RghtNow 57M
2439 posts
12/17/2020 7:42 pm

Thankfully my home got rid of carpeting over 12 years ago. I have a Rainbow that still works like a charm on wood flooring and tiles for hard to reach spots. But let me tell you, the first time I used my Rainbow on the then carpeting I nearly died. Since it uses a water canister for the debris the water was so pitch black.... argh!
And dust is created by evil dust bunnies. Everyone knows that!

My name is MrWrong and I approved this comment


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/17/2020 4:19 pm

    Quoting pagancountrygirl:
    I've got a Dyson. That thing sucks! lol I'm thinking it could probably suck the spots off a Dalmatian!
Are they as light as they appear in the commercials? You know, the one where the woman is lifting it with like her pinky finger?


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/17/2020 4:18 pm

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    I love my tile and concrete floors. I have very little carpet left. My only vacuum is a
    large wet dry vac.
I'm envious.... My apartment is carpeted in every room but the tiny kitchen and the bathroom.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/17/2020 4:13 pm

    Quoting flannel_light:
    Got to love all that stuff she pulls out.lol Enjoy your day
There was SO much! I was absolutely astounded. I wonder if this will help my dust situation. I've been wondering just how it is that I can dust and 2 days later everything is dusty again.... Odd for an apartment!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/17/2020 4:10 pm

    Quoting msag6455:
    I have to say that I also went to that state of euphoria last year when my trusty old sucker gave up. I went out and got a new one and also was shocked about what the old sucker was missing. I'll match my new one against your new one!
Vacuum Cleaner cage match.... It's ON!! LOL


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/17/2020 4:08 pm

    Quoting TicklePlease:
    God, it was embarrassing how excited I was when I put the new filters in my Shark and saw how much better it worked.

    Glad I'm not the only one!
You are definitely not the only one! LOL


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/17/2020 4:07 pm

    Quoting RavenGB:
    Don't cringe for your 18 year old self - we all know (particularly these days) adult life sucks - besides, what 18 yo ever cleaned the house?
This 18 year old certainly didn't... Good God.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/17/2020 4:06 pm

    Quoting TEMPTRESS59:
    a vacuum cleaner can suck sum good clitty too -------try it sumtime but be careful
That sounds like it could be a little painful...


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/17/2020 4:05 pm

    Quoting WyoCowboy7751:
    I was vacuuming one day when Old "Tried & True" began too smoke Went shopping later for a replacement Got it home (same brand & style) , put it together and started in on the Living-room floor ! Did Not get even half of the 15 x 25 ft. area done and canister was Full Old one; I would do Living-room & Dining-room before Full
I had no idea how terrible my old vacuum had gotten. I've vacuumed twice now and it looks like I've got new carpet. I even used the attachments to vacuum my couch.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/17/2020 4:02 pm

    Quoting  :

I vacuumed again tonight.... It still pulled up a ton of crap. No hair this time, thank God. That was SO gross.... I don't really get that much sand in my apartment since it's upstairs and my front door opens into a hallway, but I am curious what would be under the carpet.


pagancountrygirl 66F
6466 posts
12/17/2020 4:00 pm

I've got a Dyson. That thing sucks! lol I'm thinking it could probably suck the spots off a Dalmatian!

Pagan
Hmmmm....I know I left that wand around here somewhere!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/17/2020 3:57 pm

    Quoting westcountygirl:
    "waste hair", funniest thing i will hear this week! thanks for that!
She comes up with some funny shit... For a 13 year old she is smart, witty, and funny.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/17/2020 3:53 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    hmmm... Now I'm thinking about MY vacuum cleaner.
    Did you know that 70 to 80 % of household dust is comprised of human skin? 🤔
I did know... It's a horrifying thought. In my apartment, it looks like the other 20% is hair.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/17/2020 3:52 pm

    Quoting citizen4722:
    My current vacuum cleaner sucks.....badly!
I'd say it's time you go get yourself a Hip Young Thing too!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
12/17/2020 3:50 pm

    Quoting  :

I'd love to play a round with you too!


citizen4722 66M  
74582 posts
12/17/2020 8:02 am

My current vacuum cleaner sucks.....badly!


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
12/17/2020 7:41 am

hmmm... Now I'm thinking about MY vacuum cleaner.
Did you know that 70 to 80 % of household dust is comprised of human skin? 🤔


westcountygirl 57M/50F
136 posts
12/17/2020 6:55 am

"waste hair", funniest thing i will hear this week! thanks for that!


WyoCowboy7751 70M
2537 posts
12/17/2020 5:56 am

I was vacuuming one day when Old "Tried & True" began too smoke Went shopping later for a replacement Got it home (same brand & style) , put it together and started in on the Living-room floor ! Did Not get even half of the 15 x 25 ft. area done and canister was Full Old one; I would do Living-room & Dining-room before Full


TEMPTRESS59 67M/64F  
92 posts
12/17/2020 5:54 am

a vacuum cleaner can suck sum good clitty too -------try it sumtime but be careful


RavenGB 63M
1430 posts
12/17/2020 5:49 am

Don't cringe for your 18 year old self - we all know (particularly these days) adult life sucks - besides, what 18 yo ever cleaned the house?


TicklePlease 56F  
13851 posts
12/17/2020 5:07 am

God, it was embarrassing how excited I was when I put the new filters in my Shark and saw how much better it worked.

Glad I'm not the only one!


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