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ozzieeagle Feb 17th 2013 11:08 pm

Re: Steam cleaners
 

Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack (Post 10551862)
Good Wol, glad to see a man doing some 'time and motion' analysis....

Do you have a link to your review?

all we do is squeegee the water off....window cleaner style.....

Same here after every shower, the Squeegee stays in the shower recess.... even if the kids miss doing it, it's still easily cleaned by the next adult that gets in there.

Takes about 30 seconds.

DeadVim Feb 18th 2013 8:42 am

Re: Steam cleaners
 

Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 10551802)
We use that Earth Choice shower spray. Fantastic stuff, last one in the shower gives the walls & screen a quick spray at the top & it's spotless next day.

Covers up the smell of stale wee too :thumbsup:

cresta57 Feb 18th 2013 10:25 am

Re: Steam cleaners
 

Originally Posted by DeadVim (Post 10553313)
Covers up the smell of stale wee too :thumbsup:

That's good to know for when I get to that age, does it leave stains on your trousers?:blink:

RedT Feb 18th 2013 1:24 pm

Re: Steam cleaners
 
I got a Dirt Devil steam cleaner for our hard floors and it's pretty good (it was only about $100). It's fairly slow going but still quicker than running in and out of the kitchen with a dripping mop.

I had to get Gumption to get soap scum off the shower panels. I tried vinegar, regular cleaners, power cleaners and none of them worked!

scottishcelts Feb 18th 2013 2:30 pm

Re: Steam cleaners
 
I love Earth Choice products but hadn't came across a shower cleaning one.

Picked it up today at Woolies and will give it a go later on.

Cheers Cresta :thumbsup:

northernbird Feb 18th 2013 2:54 pm

Re: Steam cleaners
 
I am not normally a gadget person but I bought a Vax steam mop a few months ago and it's fantastic. Makes light work of the tiles which means I tend to do it more often. Would highly recommend.

I agree with the squeegee option, even my kids don't mind doing it.

cresta57 Feb 18th 2013 3:07 pm

Re: Steam cleaners
 

Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 10553724)
I am not normally a gadget person but I bought a Vax steam mop a few months ago and it's fantastic. Makes light work of the tiles which means I tend to do it more often. Would highly recommend.

I agree with the squeegee option, even my kids don't mind doing it.

We have a vax one good for tiled floors tend to get through a lot of towelling heads though:frown:

DeadVim Feb 18th 2013 11:35 pm

Re: Steam cleaners
 

Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 10553475)
That's good to know for when I get to that age, does it leave stains on your trousers?:blink:

Nothing that stands out from the other stains.

Margaret3 Feb 19th 2013 9:13 am

Re: Steam cleaners
 

Originally Posted by RedT (Post 10553636)
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I had to get Gumption to get soap scum off the shower panels. I tried vinegar, regular cleaners, power cleaners and none of them worked!


I havent heard of this, so googled it, people love it!

I am moving rentals so everything has to be sparkling and beyond:)

Anyway thought i would take the lazy way out and get an estimate from cleaning companys (averaging around 450 for cleaning excluding carpets), ......... so am off to the supermarket to buy some Gumption for 5 dollars, lol

BadgeIsBack Feb 19th 2013 6:17 pm

Re: Steam cleaners
 

Originally Posted by Margaret3 (Post 10555549)
I havent heard of this, so googled it, people love it!

I am moving rentals so everything has to be sparkling and beyond:)

Anyway thought i would take the lazy way out and get an estimate from cleaning companys (averaging around 450 for cleaning excluding carpets), ......... so am off to the supermarket to buy some Gumption for 5 dollars, lol

My wife is such a good scrubber that our estate agent admitted to the landlord that we left our rental property in practically better condition than we received it....

BadgeIsBack Feb 19th 2013 6:19 pm

Re: Steam cleaners
 

Originally Posted by DeadVim (Post 10553313)
Covers up the smell of stale wee too :thumbsup:

I once pissed in a sink when I couldn't get to the loo....big mistake...

my girlfriend noticed the smell for quite a while afterwards...it did dissappear....I forget the excuse/explanation I gave...

scottishcelts Feb 19th 2013 6:39 pm

Re: Steam cleaners
 

Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack (Post 10556083)
I once pissed in a sink when I couldn't get to the loo....big mistake...

my girlfriend noticed the smell for quite a while afterwards...it did dissappear....I forget the excuse/explanation I gave...

I used to do it all the time (in fact we all did) when I was working and living in hotels, and there were sinks in our bedrooms. (only at nighttime when it was too much hassle to walk to the nearest toilets). :o:eek:

ozzieeagle Feb 19th 2013 6:48 pm

Re: Steam cleaners
 

Originally Posted by scottishcelts (Post 10556116)
I used to do it all the time (in fact we all did) when I was working and living in hotels, and there were sinks in our bedrooms. (only at nighttime when it was too much hassle to walk to the nearest toilets). :o:eek:

LOL....Thats got to be the admission of the year, thus far.

Save time next time and pour the tennents straight down the sink. :thumbsup:

scottishcelts Feb 19th 2013 6:55 pm

Re: Steam cleaners
 

Originally Posted by ozzieeagle (Post 10556127)
LOL....Thats got to be the admission of the year, thus far.

Save time next time and pour the tennents straight down the sink. :thumbsup:

Was only 18,19 and it was the norm then. Made sense, obviously. :p:huh:

Margaret3 Feb 19th 2013 7:18 pm

Re: Steam cleaners
 

Originally Posted by scottishcelts (Post 10556139)
Was only 18,19 and it was the norm then. Made sense, obviously. :p:huh:

Yeah, we all did that in the nurses home at that age. It was a dorm type thing, too cold and scaret to risk the toilet at night!


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