Sometimes Low-Tech Works Best
There’s a little corner in my kitchen that’s prone to collecting dirt. It’s right beneath the lazy susan, beside the oven. That corner of the floor sometimes gets neglected when I sweep, especially when I’m in a hurry.
Today, I had enough of it, dropped a wet rag on it and scrubbed it clean with my foot.
Easy. Clean. Done.
I do have a Swiffer mop, but sometimes low-tech does a better and faster job.
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Tags: cleaning, kitchen floor, Swiffer, kitchen mop, housekeeping, homemaking
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8 opinions for Sometimes Low-Tech Works Best
Jennifer
Jun 8, 2007 at 6:08 pm
I hate those little areas that collect dirt — you have unfortunately reminded me that I should make an effort at cleaning these areas today. Man. But I do agree about the Swiffer. I have one but usually just use old towels, hot H2O, and soap. Better and cheaper.
SP@ShopaholicsDaily
Jun 10, 2007 at 8:50 pm
LoL… I know what you mean. I love all my cleaning gadgets that are supposed to make our lives easier, but every once in a while, a simple rag does the trick just as well. But gadgets are just soooo much fun ;)
dexie
Jun 10, 2007 at 11:07 pm
oh i do that too. sometiems you just gotta get down and scryb really hard to get the job done right.
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Maricar
Jun 13, 2007 at 9:44 pm
Jennifer, sorry about that. :) Our grandmas used hot water and soap for years, and they worked perfectly.
Maricar
Jun 13, 2007 at 9:46 pm
SP, I know what you mean about gadgets. I can resist iPods but kitchen gadgets are just too exciting! ;)
Maricar
Jun 13, 2007 at 9:49 pm
Hi Dexie, ‘course I don’t mind. My 7 random facts will be up soon!
Seven Random Facts About the Woman Behind Keeping the Castle
Jun 13, 2007 at 10:56 pm
[…] 1. I own five mops, including a Swiffer, a sponge mop, and one made of yellow fabric that’s supposed to drink up liquid like nothing else in the world. In spite of this, my favorite way of cleaning the floor is the ‘ol rag-and-water foot-powered method. […]
Brenda
Oct 7, 2007 at 7:17 am
I was wondering does anyone know if the swiffer mop can be used on commercially waxed floors? I work at a daycare center- I teach the toddler room 21/2-3yrs. old, I have 12 of them so you can imagine the mess at the end of the day… We just had the floors comercially stripped and waxed, they look lioke new, and well I want to keep them that way- any tips?
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