homeautomation
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Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Bought a Robot Vacuum
I love my Roomba, and I hate my Roomba. The endearing little beeps and boops, the hypnotic but inexplicable path it takes across my floor, the possibility of training woodland animals to ride it across the floor…there’s a lot to like. But, three years into its use, I have some bones to pick. Here are…
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Use a Rubber Mat As a Ramp for Your Robot Vacuum
Robot vacuums are handy and practical: With the right maintenance and care, they save you precious time, they’re easy to store and charge, and they’re much more practical than big push vacuums for people with limited storage space. For as great as they are, though, there are some flaws with robot vacuums too. For instance, they…
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How Often You Really Need to Replace Your Mop, Sponges, and Other Cleaning Supplies
Cleaning supplies don’t stay clean for long, but it’s not always clear how often you should clean or replace them. Let’s go over some common supplies and how frequently they need to be tossed.
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You Need to Do Laundry Differently If You Have Hard Water
During a recent bathroom renovation project, my boyfriend had to disconnect his water softener, and it wreaked more havoc on our daily lives than we expected. Showering and washing clothes, in particular, were much more difficult, as hard water leads to the formation of “soap scum” that is difficult to rinse away. We opted for…