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Are you Lazy When Vacuuming?

Are you lazy when vacuuming?

* Are you the kind that vacuums around doors, instead of closing them and vacuuming behind them?

* Do you vacuum up to closed doors but not actually open them to vacuum the carpet underneath?

* Are you the one that vacuums around the coffee table or ottoman because you’re just too lazy to move it?

* Do you vacuum around the dining room chairs instead of moving them and vacuuming under the table too?

* Are you the one that doesn’t vacuum the corners and baseboards of a room because you just don’t feel like it?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then you are a lazy vacuumer!

Don’t worry there’s hope.  I used to be a lazy vacuumer (believe it or not) until someone asked me this very question.  When asked I was very defensive and kind of offended, I thought, “how could someone ask me if I am a lazy vacuumer?  I’m a total clean freak!”  But it was true, I used to vacuum around doors and not vacuum the baseboards (gasp!).

I don’t have a magical solution for you to suddenly not become a lazy vacuumer but I guarantee that when you vacuum from now on you will have my blog in the back of your mind asking you, “are you being a lazy vacuumer?”

I only guarantee this because (even though I don’t remember who it was) I still–every time I vacuum–hear that person’s words in the back of my mind thinking, “am I being a lazy vacuumer?”

Happy vacuuming!

About Anna

"Hi, I'm Anna! Wife, mother, child of God, and the founder of Ask Anna. I have always enjoyed cleaning, organizing, decorating and helping people, so I've put that all together on the pages of this blog. I truly hope my tips help you in your home and make sure to contact me if you have a question!"

Comments

  1. April says

    I'm not! I vaccum about 5 times a day. I have an electrolux ergo rapido, and it is worth every penny! It is super light and has a removable dust buster…or whatever you call it. I use it at least once a day for a quick run over all 1900 sq feet of my house and then throughout the day. I have had it for two years and never had a problem….it actually came unpluged without me noticing and I used it for almost an entire month! I knew it didn't sound right…it sounded weak but I thought oh well we've had a good run! Then, one day I finally realized the charge light wasn't on. I let it charge up for the day and we were back in business…a little more expensive than others similar, but you wont regret it!…And they aren't paying me to say that!

  2. April says

    ps. I keep trying to vote on your poll but it won't let me…don't know if it's just me…there seem to be more votes that yesterday, so I guess it just doesn't like me! lol

  3. Ladybird Ln says

    Shoot, I am a lazy Vacuum-er, and I know this post will haunt me every time I vacuum. What a fun blog you have, thanks for the nice comment on my blog, I always appreciate it!ladybirdln.blogspot.com

  5. Bethany says

    Well I am a lazy Vacuumer. Every now and then I do everything, but I do Vacuum every other day or so! I cant stand to see dirt on my floor or entry way, or under the kitchen table (thats the worst).

  7. Erin Wallace says

    Totally! I am the laziest! Except I do move all of the chair and vacuum under them, but otherwise, totally lazy!Here from the Totally Tuesday Blog Hop – am your newest follower. Hope to see you at Dropped Stitches.

  8. MMB Creations says

    A better question…are you a vacuum-er? and the answer is: only when I have to. The greatest invention ever is the Roomba. Mine is named Jack and he is the 4th.

  9. Marianne says

    That depends on. When I vacuum I vacuum good, but right now my vacuum is at my mils house on a minivacation. Normally I vacuum every other day since we have two kids, a dog and a cat. I really do miss my vacuum now. Got to go pick it up tomorrow.

  10. Renee' says

    I vacuumed yesterday and was going to avoid an area, but then I heard your little voice in my head and I could even picture your face and smile asking me if I was being a lazy vacuumer. 😉 I was caught! So, I moved the chair and even took care of the baseboards and curtain rods while I was at it. Thank you!

  11. Amy Bowman says

    this post got most clicked on at "AP Tuesday" @ New Nostalgia. Thanks so much for linking up!! Your meal planning post also got most clicked on so I will be featuring that, too. Love your blog and all your great tips! Visiting you here makes me want to clean!:)