Your best cleaning tip!

[trailmix 77]

So I saw an ad on TV for the new Pledge fabric sweeper for pet hair. Our cat is not actually allowed to be on the sofa, however that doesn't stop her from sneaking up there periodically.

Anyway, we got one of these things and surprisingly it actually does work!

[trailmix 77]

So I saw an ad on TV for the new Pledge fabric sweeper for pet hair. Our cat is not actually allowed to be on the sofa, however that doesn't stop her from sneaking up there periodically.

Anyway, we got one of these things and surprisingly it actually does work!

Ok cancel that - I mean it does work, but I just found out that it is not 'reusable' - i've had it maybe a week and like I said, I use it maybe once a day and so today I was going to empty it and find that it's actually a disposable product! What a waste of a good product.

Anyway I read on Amazon that someone actually cut a little hole in the dome to empty it, which is what I will do, but I would not have bought it if I had known it was not reusable once full.

[Krikit 1,166]

Oh, grrrrr. I HATE environmental waste. I mean I really hate it. Really.

[trailmix 77]

Oh, grrrrr. I HATE environmental waste. I mean I really hate it. Really.

Yes and 99% of the reviews on Amazon say the same thing - so if they don't modify it I would be surprised.

[Carlawarla 1]

I think it's called the Magic Brush. This should work. It did whenever I had pets. You brush it one way and it picks things up, brush it the opposite way and it take's it off the brush. It works good! I thought maybe that's what you had in the picture, a newer version but for pets. Try this!

[JillA 2]

Anyone have a good tip how to clean out your gerbarator? (Not sure if that's spelled right!) I've never had one before, and I think it's getting stinky.

[Ban Hammer 14,648]

Anyone have a good tip how to clean out your gerbarator? (Not sure if that's spelled right!) I've never had one before, and I think it's getting stinky.

is that something that disposes of gerbils?

[JillA 2]

Anyone have a good tip how to clean out your gerbarator? (Not sure if that's spelled right!) I've never had one before, and I think it's getting stinky.

is that something that disposes of gerbils?

No! I think in America it's called a garbage disposal

[thetreble 19]

So I saw an ad on TV for the new Pledge fabric sweeper for pet hair. Our cat is not actually allowed to be on the sofa, however that doesn't stop her from sneaking up there periodically.

Anyway, we got one of these things and surprisingly it actually does work!

I'm getting one ASAP then! Thanks!

Another thing is people have pets here on the board, get some SPOTSHOT. My dog has pooped, peed and thrown up on the carpet and it works EVERY time. It's awesome!

[Ban Hammer 14,648]

Anyone have a good tip how to clean out your gerbarator? (Not sure if that's spelled right!) I've never had one before, and I think it's getting stinky.

is that something that disposes of gerbils?

No! I think in America it's called a garbage disposal

all i've ever done with the one at home is turn it on at least once a week, maybe run a sink full of soapy water thru it to keep it lubricated. you could always try some pine sol though to help kill any odors.

[Marilyn. 340]

Anyone have a good tip how to clean out your gerbarator? (Not sure if that's spelled right!) I've never had one before, and I think it's getting stinky.

throw in some lemon or orange peels ....

[Kathryn41 3,207]

Anyone have a good tip how to clean out your gerbarator? (Not sure if that's spelled right!) I've never had one before, and I think it's getting stinky.

There's a product called "Disposer Care" that you can buy almost any grocery store in the same area where you buy dishwasher detergent. They are little packets that you stuff in the disposal then turn it on with a slight stream of hot water going into the disposal. It foams up and cleans out the disposal of any odors and crud - when its done it gives a big "WHOOSH" and everything flushes down the disposal and you can then turn it off. It works really well. They say do it once a week, but I generally find once a month is plenty. It isn't expensive either and comes with 4 packs in a box. Oh, it's also lemon scented.

[JillA 2]

Anyone have a good tip how to clean out your gerbarator? (Not sure if that's spelled right!) I've never had one before, and I think it's getting stinky.

There's a product called "Disposer Care" that you can buy almost any grocery store in the same area where you buy dishwasher detergent. They are little packets that you stuff in the disposal then turn it on with a slight stream of hot water going into the disposal. It foams up and cleans out the disposal of any odors and crud - when its done it gives a big "WHOOSH" and everything flushes down the disposal and you can then turn it off. It works really well. They say do it once a week, but I generally find once a month is plenty. It isn't expensive either and comes with 4 packs in a box. Oh, it's also lemon scented.

Oh cool, that sounds exactly what it needs! Thanks for the tip, will look for that at the store

[Ed+Cindy 1]

So I saw an ad on TV for the new Pledge fabric sweeper for pet hair. Our cat is not actually allowed to be on the sofa, however that doesn't stop her from sneaking up there periodically.

Anyway, we got one of these things and surprisingly it actually does work!

My mom got us one of these for cat hair and I thought it was a gimmick, but it actually works very well on couches and other surfaces.

However, I don't like that it is disposable. We go through one every couple of months.

Edited July 9, 2009 by Ed+Cindy

[Krikit 1,166]

Downy Wrinkle Releaser!

Best invention ever! No more ironing my duvet covers or sheets! I just wash, lay, then spray. Also fabulous for travelling. I got my sister hooked on it and she got her friends hooked on it and now I have to bring great batches of it with me whenever I go and visit.

Anyway.... I just used it to spritz my duvet so I'm still pretty excited.