https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:28:44 +0000 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:00:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38397 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1291108&title=im-so-over-it#1291108 Author: Troods
Subject: 38397
Posted: 23 March 2011 at 3:00pm

I don't hate doing housework/washing, in fact I love it. I love the accomplishment, and the satisfaction of a clean home and clean, fresh, folded clothes. HOWEVER. My gripe is (1) never having the time these days to do it to the same standards before having kids and (2) seeing my efforts destroyed within minutes by 2 little tornadoes so I feel like it's a waste of time. I miss the days when I used to be able to do all the housework and washing (which wasn't even half of what I do now) in one day, every weekend, and the house would stay clean and tidy for the week!! Oh and to be able to vaccuum the floors these days, I first have to find it under all the toys.]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:00:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1291108&title=im-so-over-it#1291108 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1290921&title=im-so-over-it#1290921 Author: CrazyCass
Subject: 38397
Posted: 23 March 2011 at 11:08am

I've borrowed a steam mop off mum - its great I pretty much never washed the floors but now its super easy - and great for the polished wood!
She got hers off TM its a H2O mop, about $60 i think... I've told her to buy herself another one & i'll pay for it cause I've been thrashing hers!]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:08:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1290921&title=im-so-over-it#1290921 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285384&title=im-so-over-it#1285384 Author: fallen
Subject: 38397
Posted: 15 March 2011 at 9:54am

Might have to look into one of those steam mops. Mopping the dinning room tiles are a pain!]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:54:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285384&title=im-so-over-it#1285384 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285356&title=im-so-over-it#1285356 Author: AbzandH
Subject: 38397
Posted: 15 March 2011 at 9:32am

Just check out the type of carpet Carnelian, alot will shrink with a steam mop or rug doctor!!!
We got on eof the green $99 steam mops from Godfreys and its brilliant! Definitely makes the task easier!
We also bought an excellent vacuum which makes the carpet a HEAP cleaner, I find it helps me to see a result at the end haha nothing worse than cleaning and no-one noticing!!]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:32:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285356&title=im-so-over-it#1285356 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285330&title=im-so-over-it#1285330 Author: Carnelian
Subject: 38397
Posted: 15 March 2011 at 8:55am

Do those steam mops work well on carpets as well or just tile/kitchen type floors?
Just wondering as we had two refluxy babies so lots of baby milk vomits that have been cleaned up but the stain or change of carpet colour is slightly still there...?
Maybe I'm better off hiring a proper professional? or hiring a rug doctor and do it ourselves?]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:55:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285330&title=im-so-over-it#1285330 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285255&title=im-so-over-it#1285255 Author: Raspberryjam
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 10:57pm

I got a dishwasher for valentines! guess DH hated that I hated doing the dishes too!! but he must hate them even more aye!

I vaccuum everyday, washing every day, dont mind it too much but I hate folding clothes!!! If I leave it a couple of days I hate it even more!!

I have to have clean, and I guess there is only one way to get it, but the toddler bomb that goes off in here twice a day is so tedious - god I love kindy days !!

Edited by Raspberryjam]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:57:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285255&title=im-so-over-it#1285255 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285173&title=im-so-over-it#1285173 Author: Disco
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 9:01pm

I would sooo love DH to spend a week with DD and everything that goes with it. See if he could do it day in, day out. For me it's not hard work just very, very monotonous, just the cleaning part, oh and changing nappies doesn't do it for me either! i hate poo!

i shouldn't complain though, I am lucky to be able to stay at home with DD which i am eternally grateful. Lots of people have it much worse right now. Just where is my magic wand???? begon dust, begon dog hair, begon food!

i need some magic



]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:01:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285173&title=im-so-over-it#1285173 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285151&title=im-so-over-it#1285151 Author: LJsmum
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 8:28pm

washing yuck! hanging out, folding, ironing, sorting, putting away. the whole process! it never ends....yuck. may just have to throw all the clothes away ]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:28:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285151&title=im-so-over-it#1285151 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285115&title=im-so-over-it#1285115 Author: _Deb_
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 7:43pm

I don't mind mopping but i HATE doing the dishes. lol.]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:43:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285115&title=im-so-over-it#1285115 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285071&title=im-so-over-it#1285071 Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 6:56pm

haha, mine expects a pat on the back when hes done anything, but when I do all that and more its just taken for granted that i will/have done it... funnily enough after 2 weeks at home playing SAHD, he reckons he'll be going back to work on Wednesday for a holiday... I highly doubt he will call the life of a SAHM easy again! ]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:56:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285071&title=im-so-over-it#1285071 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285014&title=im-so-over-it#1285014 Author: EmDee
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 5:44pm

Disco wrote: it's just such a thankless job.

My DH will usually notice and say thanks, though TBH I'm not sure if that is a good thing or not! Is our house soo messy that it's easy to tell when something has been tidied?? ]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:44:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285014&title=im-so-over-it#1285014 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285010&title=im-so-over-it#1285010 Author: EmDee
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 5:39pm

It feels like groundhog day every day!

I hate mopping!! I'd love a steam mop, but will have to wait til I go back to work, boo! Weirdly I don't mind vacuuming, maybe it's cos the baby loves the vacuum cleaner and chases me around ]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:39:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1285010&title=im-so-over-it#1285010 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284997&title=im-so-over-it#1284997 Author: Disco
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 5:08pm

if it's not the dust, it's dog hair or food, why eat it when you can throw it on the floor eh????

Mmmmm steam mop, might be a good option for me! i don't think we'll be getting a cleaner anytime soon

it's just such a thankless job.

]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:08:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284997&title=im-so-over-it#1284997 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284996&title=im-so-over-it#1284996 Author: _H_
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 5:08pm

monkeys wrote: Can totally recommend a Bisell steam mop - not cheap but well worth the investment!! I did loads of research when i brought one and this came out best.

Me too! love it

Edited by Halted]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:08:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284996&title=im-so-over-it#1284996 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284978&title=im-so-over-it#1284978 Author: monkeys
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 4:42pm

Can totally recommend a Bisell steam mop - not cheap but well worth the investment!! I did loads of research when i brought one and this came out best.
Although I have to buy another one since I left that one in OZ - and boy do I miss it!]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:42:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284978&title=im-so-over-it#1284978 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284969&title=im-so-over-it#1284969 Author: Red
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 4:30pm

Do you recommend your steam mopp Bizzy? Which one do you have? I hate mopping as well and with bubs chucking stuff on the floor now it gets disgusting really fast.]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:30:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284969&title=im-so-over-it#1284969 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284953&title=im-so-over-it#1284953 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 4:14pm

i hated mopping and it never got done often - i do it more now i have the steam mop though. ]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:14:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284953&title=im-so-over-it#1284953 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284926&title=im-so-over-it#1284926 Author: Jaune
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 3:43pm

Me too! HATE it!
I was so naive...didn't realise I became a mother and cleaner at the same time!]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:43:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284926&title=im-so-over-it#1284926 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284912&title=im-so-over-it#1284912 Author: MamaT
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 3:20pm

I had great intentions of getting down and scrubbing the carpet today, but now I just can't be bothered, so instead I'm having a lie down while DS is having a nap.


Pudgy - who are these cleaning fairies you speak of?? I've never had them, let alone had them go on strike ]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:20:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284912&title=im-so-over-it#1284912 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284901&title=im-so-over-it#1284901 Author: Nothing
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 3:01pm

Chickoin wrote: Ewwwww, mopping worse job ever. Hoping for an ant invasion to clean up the cereal stuck to the tiles

LOL hilarious!

I hate it too, but if I dont do it my aunty wont do it and then we get lots and lots of flies Mind you I havn't mopped the floor in ages cause I know that its getting replaced this week! ]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:01:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284901&title=im-so-over-it#1284901 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284864&title=im-so-over-it#1284864 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 2:15pm

Ewwwww, mopping worse job ever. Hoping for an ant invasion to clean up the cereal stuck to the tiles ]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:15:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284864&title=im-so-over-it#1284864 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284862&title=im-so-over-it#1284862 Author: MrsEmma
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 2:13pm

I type this from my phone sitting on the couch when I should be cleaning.. I've started, but got half way and can't be bothered anymore.

Edited by MrsEmma]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:13:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284862&title=im-so-over-it#1284862 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284850&title=im-so-over-it#1284850 Author: pudgy
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 2:04pm

Me too my cleaning fairies have gone on strike
]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:04:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284850&title=im-so-over-it#1284850 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284845&title=im-so-over-it#1284845 Author: Disco
Subject: 38397
Posted: 14 March 2011 at 1:57pm

HOUSEWORK I hate it!!! it's never ending :(

disco]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:57:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38397&PID=1284845&title=im-so-over-it#1284845