“A workman is only as good as his tools” was an adage my
husband was fond of using – usually when trying to convince me that buying some
particular tool was a good idea!
But what he was saying has a lot of truth about it.
Seven years ago I purchased an Electrolux vacuum cleaner –
it was small and didn’t have a lot of suction power but it was perfect for our
caravan life-style at the time.
However, the last two and a bit years it has been seeing
service in a three-bedroom house with two cats that love to leave little black Fur
Deposits around the house, and it has been struggling to cope.
Actually it is not only the cleaner that struggles because
so do I, especially when trying to pick up the fluff off the floor.
Yesterday I reached my limit and it sent me to the laptop to
do some research. Today I went to Godfreys
at The Base (and had the most friendly helpful service from Arpit) and came
home with a Hoover Allergy vacuum cleaner.
Wow, what a difference it makes to the carpet! The change is quite incredible – from having
a ‘clean’ carpet, we now have a ‘looks clean like new’ carpet. What a joy.
Having the right tools for a job is certainly true 😊
Margaret.
This blog may sound a bit like an advertisement but it
isn’t. I’m just stating what happened and am not benefitting in any way from doing so.
The joy of a good cleaner - mine literally died the other week, so DD, who is living with me (when I am home), got out their cleaner, which is a decidedly newer model, and the result was wonderful!! Enjoy your new cleaner!!
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Maxine
I can imagine your great joy! I wish my vaccum cleaner had sucking strength. You'll be happy hoovering, till the excitement wears off lol
ReplyDeleteNothing better than looking back at a task and seeing a job well done, I understand your joy.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wise saying indeed and with two cats a great tool then :-)
ReplyDeleteI am glad you found something that is the right tool...it does make a difference.
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to see how long your new vacuum cleaner lasts. Appliances don't seem to have a long life these days.
ReplyDeleteWords of wisdom from your husband. We read comments of users before we buy something these days but we still get stuck with a lemon on occasion.
ReplyDeleteHooray!
ReplyDeleteThat household item can be a 'pain' or a 'joy'. Ours is a PAIN. So hard to use. So heavy. Ugh.
Is yours easy to use? Well, as easy as any vacuum can be...
🌸 🌷 🌼 🌸 🌷
It was reasonably easy to drag along behind me, and not too heavy for me either. Hopefully it will give many years service :)
DeleteA good vacuum is such a big help. The one I have on the mail floor is just okay. On the lower level DH uses the built in one that has a lot more power. Unfortunately the long awkward hose is a menace when it comes to my various collections so I don't want it up here.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to get a new tool and especial one that does it's job :) Congratulations on your new purchase and your like new carpet.
ReplyDeleteHave fun, sweet friend.
I have a miele vacuum cleaner that mostly sits in the cupboard because I don't have carpet, so a broom does a good enough job when I can be bothered.
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