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  1 0 As far as getting the long hair strands out of circulation before trying to suck it up with a vacuum cleaner I would suggest you try something like one of these rubber bristled brooms. They can grab hair when sweeping hard or carpeted floors and then you are not dealing with it in the vacuum cleaner. If you listen to the hype you would think they will do all cleaning chores but I would take that with a bit skepticism. However, I do believe they do grab the hair and work as well as any brush broom for getting the big stuff and then vacuuming would be easy. Certainly the cost listed here is not a huge investment. We have several vacuum cleaners including two of the canister Dysons - the kind with a hose and long wand, not an upright. I use the Dysons with a hard floor tool (no spinning brush like for carpet) and it does a great job on the wood floors. Parrots produce feather parts and dust and are also masters at creating a debris field around their favorite perches and trees. My guys fly back to their approved/prepared (newspaper) spots if they need to do bathroom chores and then come back to us. Dyson's work great and are easy to empty and keep our floor quite presentable. As with anything the key to making it an easy job (and a house feeling clean) is to do it on a regular schedule. Russ Campbell, NWEBS answered in Clear the Clutter about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 If you can corral the roommates into a chore schedule, having each person quickly Swiffer high traffic areas every day could be a way to keep things clean, but everyday maintenance is key. I personally haven't had luck using a Swiffer on floors that have dirt particles as large or larger than coffee grounds. For that, you need to vacuum or sweep. I also shed a great deal, and my only solution has been to invest in a high-quality vacuum cleaner. keshmeshi answered in Clear the Clutter about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Svensken… 0 0 I bought a Dyson and love it! The damn thing picks up everything and I've never needed a new part after five years. Svensken commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 The best way to keep floors clean is to keep up basic maintenance. If you let it get really bad, then it's a huge pain in the ass to clean. If you vacuum on a regular basis--even if only once a week--it will be easier. If you have long hair wrapping around the vacuum beater brush, you can typically just use scissors to cut it out. Most brushes can be removed from the vacuum head for easier cleaning. Again, this is one of those things that's way easier to do if you keep up on it. Maybe every month just clean the brush and it won't be so bad? As for Swiffer, yeah, the products work. But they're pretty wasteful unless you replace the disposable cloths with reusable ones. If you are asking about the dry Swiffer cloths, I find it's easier to vacuum with the beater brush turned off or with the "hard floor" attachment of the vacuum cleaner. If you're talking about the wet Swiffer cloths, well, I think they're kind of icky. They do clean the floor, but I dislike the residue of cleaning fluid they leave behind. You could use reusable cloths in the Swiffer stick and just wet them down with water or whatever cleaning solution you prefer (I am a fan of the Bio-Kleen All-Purpose cleaner--a little goes a long way). Regarding steam mops--I must say I am in love with my steam cleaner. I saved up and sprung for the Ladybug steamer. It's way more expensive than the typical Shark model, but I've had it for nearly two years and have never had a problem with it. I use it to clean eveything--it does so much more than floors!--and I love love love it. It's easier than mopping! You don't need to use anything but water! It's amazing! I know I sound like an infomertial here, but it's just that awesome. Anna L answered in Clear the Clutter about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by MyrnaMinkoff… 0 0 One note here about "reusable cloths" for a swiffer -- I've got an old washcloth that wraps perfectly around the head. I get it damp with water, and it picks up whatever I don't get with a thorough sweeping of the room. I wouldn't want to use this trick for heavily soiled floors, but it works great for semi-regular cleaning. MyrnaMinkoff commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 My problem with Swiffer is this: Once you buy the set-up, you're kinda committed to the brand for refills and replacements, etc. I think a push broom - a good one - would work as well. Bauhaus answered in Clear the Clutter about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 I use a Shark Steam Mop every afternoon in the coffee house I own and it deep cleans with very little effort and absolutely nothing but water. The terrycloth cover goes in the wash, so no nasty smelling mop around. I've been using the same one for a year, and a few months ago bought one for my home as well. I suck at housework as I have very little free time, and the mop picks up pet hair ad it clings to the cloth. I assume it would do the same with human hair... They're inexpensive at Costco. islandjas answered in Clear the Clutter about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Years ago I bought a regular old Swiffer and used it a bit, but certainly not as much as I thought I would. Although it grouped the hair and dust bunnies together, it didn't pick up the fine powder that cats track from their boxes all through the house so I generally vacuum or do a quick sweep with a broom. That said, I know folks who have Swiffers (not the spraying kind) and use them religiously. PS - I've gone to houses where they use the spraying Swiffer and they have a really strong chemical smell. Bleh. Beth Award answered in Clear the Clutter about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 The folks below have said it all - get a GOOD high quality device that you'll actually enjoy using and think of the process as similar to flossing your teeth - maintainability is all. RebeccaRoss answered in Clear the Clutter about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 I'm a personal fan of the microfiber mops that can be washed. I also bit the bullet and splurged on a Dyson, after five years the damn thing is like new and picks up everything from the carpets/floors. If your hair wraps around the vacuum bar then just use some scissors to snip them off. Svensken answered in Clear the Clutter about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 1 Clean floors are a must for good energy in your home -- pretty gross to walk the gritty floors at night, catching long hairs in between your toes on the way to the bathroom, eh?! The dog hair that inhabits my own floors every two to three days like a rodent lurking in the corners definitely cramps my style. I personally don't like the Swiffer mop - it's loaded with nasty chemicals that ruin your hardwoods. A simple mix of vinegar and water (1 part vinegar to 6 parts water) does the trick -- add a little peppermint essential oil to the mix and it smells great too. Investing in a good Hepa-filtered vacuum is great for the carpets too. Meila is an awesome brand but definitely an investment. It will last a lifetime, but you need to figure out if you have the dough to make the plunge. Other than that... cut your hair? piperlaurisalogga answered in Clear the Clutter about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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