Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Doomed by the Broom



I like a clean house. Who doesn’t? My problem is, when I use any of these:


I end up with these


I haven’t been properly diagnosed by an allergy specialist but, given the chronic sneezing and sniffles that follow after I finish sweeping the floor or cleaning the dust off furniture all these years, I highly suspect I have dust allergy. I always (and I mean, always!) end up with a red nose and teary eyes after I’m done cleaning. My skin would also start sporting red, itchy patches so I have to be quick to jump in the shower right after I’m done with sweeping and dusting.


It gets worse when I have to scrape dirt off the carpet and clean the floor under our beds. Don’t you find it irritating getting down on all fours and trying to sweep all those dust and dirt toward the dustpan (and towards yourself) so you can get them all out? I do! 

So yes, I need change. I want to start the doom of the broom. I need help! I’d definitely love to find out how an Electrolux Dynamica vacuum cleaner could transform my cleaning ways for the better.

19 comments:

ime said...

Such a tidy house! It's a big job to keep home dustless.. I'm with you on that :) Thanks for sharing.

Juan Manila said...

For the best cleaning improvement, go for that! Nice post :D

Anonymous said...

nakaka relate ako syo. i hate walis tambo.

Keiichi said...

I feel you, Ruth. I tend to get really bad allergies when I try to clean the house too, hahaha. A vacuum cleaner would be a big help. :)

Grace D. Chong said...

A vacuum cleaner can certainly do wonders in far less time! But you're a good homemaker, Ruth. Your house is so neat.

S E R E N I T Y said...

we've had an electrolux vacuum for years, and love the way it zooms to collect all the dust, esp those clingy ones which couldn't be wiped off. an electrolux is a sweeper and a keeper!

Anonymous said...

Rainbow vacuum is a lot dear than electrolux, but regards with principle of cleaning, it picks up dust well by collecting it all in water.

Anonymous said...

You are not alone! Many of my friends and I are in the same dilemma. Someone told me that her doctor advised her to stop using the broom and use a wet rag instead. But could we always use just that in cleaning our house? I am one with you in dreaming that a reliable vaccum cleaner could solve our problem. Let us know if Electrolux does the job!

farrah said...

am an Electrolux vacuum cleaner user and I must say, you can definitely get a cleaner house with it. nifty!

Dee Choa said...

cleaning is such a tough job. but having dust allegry is tougher. hope that your cleaning / sneezing will be "easier" for you soon!
-dee choa

Joy said...

When I was staying abroad before, I was actually surprised that they don't have brooms there so I asked what they use to clean the house. Apparently, they use vacuum cleaner! Aside from making your job easy in cleaning, the dust doesn't fly up to your nose and create an irritating feeling. Since the brand Electrolux is pretty good, I strongly recommend you to use that Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner! =)

Shaws said...

A dependable vacuum cleaner like Electrolux is a must-have in any home!

Denise Calnea said...

we also have the same dust problem at home since the street outside our gates is a busy one for motorists. but we haven't tried using a vacuum cleaner. let me know if it solves your problem. :)

StolenTheDreamer said...

I am also allergic to dust. So it was a huge relief when I was staying with a friend who had vacuum cleaner. I did not have attacks in 3 years that I was staying with her.

aileen salvador said...

cleaning the house is truly a tough job! hope you will that electrolux vacuum cleaner to make your life easier.
-aileen salvador

Unknown said...

A vacuum cleaner would be heaven sent especially the one from Electrolux. We love it and it gets the cleaning job done in a jiffy and with so much ease. It would be such a relief to have a miracle worker banish all your dust and dirt away sans all the discomfort you get from the usual cleaning. Love the furniture by the way and great article - Louis Parian

Anonymous said...

Every mom needs all the help she can get to give her family a cleaner and better home! Go for that vacuum cleaner, avoid having a red nose and stay beautiful!

Anonymous said...

nice write-up...pretty house...excellent plan of getting a vacuum cleaner!

Karen said...

Your house looks so neat and tidy! a vacuum will really help u make it spotless minus the allergy! hope your dream of having one will come true- that's my wish too, plus, clothes dryer and dishwasher. =)