BWT, what are we using to clean our homes?

Inspired by the housekeeping post, what are we using for literally cleaning our homes?

Someone mentioned Miele vacuums in that thread and YES. I bought mine 20 years ago and aside from having the cord winder replaced at about ten years, it has been a work horse. BWT definitely invest in things that last forever, it’s more sustainable.

I also love my Redecker broom. It’s German — I grew up there, absolutely nothing beats a German broom. Fuck Swiffers, these will pick up every speck of dust.

And here’s a tasteful tip — flip your area rugs upside down once a year and vacuum the backs. SO MUCH dirt will fall out of the rug that you didn’t even know was there. If you’ve never done this you might have to do it 5-10x the first time to get all the dirt to fall out. So vacuum, pull the rug back and sweep or vac the dirt that has fallen out, lay it flat (upside down) again, repeat. Bonus — if your rugs are heavy, you’ll get some cardio out of it!

Over to you — what products and methods are you keeping a tastefully clean house with? Anyone have a great tip for cleaning dog slobber off the floor? Minimizing dust? Keeping things tidy on the daily so you aren’t embarrassed if someone comes over unexpectedly?