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I have this mop. The handle can unscrew and be stored in the bucket when not in use. I love this thing, I have ceramic tile and hard wood floors and 4 dogs. It's been a life saver for the floor. tethys flat mop
maybe look into a special vaccuum thats for cleaning upholstery and carpets. They probably will run you around $100. Something like this..
This is similar to the corner thing but would keep the whole fitted sheet in place on all sides link to “bed scrunchie”
We have a ton of Anchor Hocking bowls with plastic lids. I use the smaller ones for freezing or freezing/refrigerating single portion sizes of leftovers, putting cheeses in after opening for the fridge (with a paper towel in so they don’t go slimy,) storing spice mixes in, etc. Medium to large ones are nice enough to use as serving dishes on the table, and the plastic lids do well taking them to potlucks, etc. I like them specifically because you can buy new lids alone from Amazon if they crack. They are always available in the same sizes and shapes, so no “all new look” where you have to buy slightly different Containers and figure out which lids go with which pieces of plasticware. Glass, so safe for reheating foods In the microwave. https://smile.amazon.com/Anchor-Hocking-12895ECOM-Containers-26-Piece/dp/B01MXYMS1R/ref=sr\_1\_7?crid=2V58C1AFB42L9&keywords=anchor+hocking+glass+storage+containers+with+lids&qid=1651163585&s=home-garden&sprefix=Anchor+hocking%2Cga...
CLR Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover, Blasts Calcium, Dissolves Lime, Zaps Rust Stains, 28 Ounce Bottle (Packaging May Vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009EFEX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_MCE3RBGK6QDJVWK91JEN
A clothes de-piller would get that looking good super quickly. :)
I bought these, they work
TETHYS Flat Floor Mop and Bucket Set for Professional Home Floor Cleaning System with Aluminum Handle/2-Washable Microfiber Pads Perfect Home + Kitchen Cleaner for Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles, Vinyl https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QF4T57L/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_VJ2QQYZZMP49VAGC3B18
I bought mine for $25! That looks the same. I've never tried another one like it. Ill tell you though the plastic wringer blade on mine ended up breaking and I had to get a new one. But like I said I clean houses for a living so it got used a lot before it happened here's mine
Is there anything that sets this mop apart from others? I found it on Amazon for $100, but found this on amazon as well which looks similar for half the price
Nature's Miracle! It has enzymes that "eat" the odor molecules. They make a cat and a dog version. I buy a big container of the dog version, and spritz it in the air and on fabrics. Works great!
They make small air purifiers. They definitely help. The amount of crap I see when I change the filter in mine is astonishing. I have this one; it is small. Bonus is that is moves a lot of air, which would help with the airflow. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TMMCRGL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XDZP9Q0PF8AT3GY584BD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Also, to the other commenter’s question about dusting, you said you use “typical cleaning materials,” which isn’t very specific. Highly recommend you use of the idea the products they listed that cling the dust.
Since there is an airflow issue, do you keep a window open? That might be the culprit, especially if you’re in a place with allergens this time of year.
How about this one?
https://www.amazon.com/Hurricane-Cleaning-BulbHead-Hardwood-Cleaner/dp/B01N1YGFC8
It;s Spin Mop
These mop heads: Starfiber StarMop Microfiber... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGJ9S5F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Plus the turbomop might fit:
LIGHT WEIGHT & PERFECT SIZE: 360 degree rotating, 17 inch large mop head, 35 - 60” Long
The heads that come with it kinda suck
This is mainly for office supplies but has some organizational elements. I sometimes use one of those wraparound "belts" that snap around buckets. You can get one that fits a rolling garbage can too.
https://www.amazon.com/ECR4Kids-MemoryStor-Universal-Rolling-Organizer/dp/B007CDOXO2/
When I worked in hotel housekeeping a decade+ ago in an upscale joint in SoCal we only washed the coffee pots in the sink; just warm water and a tiny bit of dish soap when was available (it wasn't a priority). I hope practices have improved since then but personally I would never, never use a hotel coffee pot. I would boil my water in the microwave before I used those things.
If you're dealing with a prolonged hotel stay (having been there; I'm so sorry and I wish you all the best!) I would recommend getting a cheap induction cooker and using your own kettle to boil water. On the upside you can also use it cook things like frozen dumplings, instant ramen, and other prepared soups that just need boiled water; it's so much better than microwaving.
I ordered x-o plus... I learned about it in another Reddit Thread the amazon reviews are amazing.
That is a garment that should not have left the store rack! But seriously, they make little mesh popup drying frames for exactly this. You can shape the item on the mesh and let air flow around it. You may even add a little fan to speed the process. It’s time consuming but if you love it, it’s worth it. Here’s one on Amazon
Damn, I chose the wrong purifier! I got this one, it's large and bulky and I have no practical place to put it.
I use this big bottle of Nature's Miracle Advanced For Cats and it works pretty well, though I've seen people talk about there being better brands. With cat pee the spray bottles are a waste of money and you need to buy the big jugs and soak that stuff! Cat pee has stuff in it that clings to surfaces and is really hard to get out.
Get this awesome thing (after cleaning the dirt off first though:
Bestanx 2.0 Cat Self Groomer Wall Corner Massage Comb with Catnip, Perfect Massager Tool for Cats with Long & Short Fur (Grey) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076889QC9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.k68AbK13M4KW
Maybe a headlight renewal kit, if you get desperate?
<edit>This stuff worked when I needed to polish up an acrylic fish tank.
Maybe this would work? It sucks water from the tub. https://www.amazon.com/Ivation-Portable-Outdoor-Battery-Powered/dp/B00IFHFJXI/ref=pd_sbs_121_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00IFHFJXI&pd_rd_r=1DEPEEN7QXS1345Y3WJN&pd_rd_w=Lvr0f&pd_rd_wg=EyArv&psc=1&refRID=1DEPEEN7QXS1345Y3WJN&am...
You can try a pumice stone (usually long and thin) or a bathstone. They work wonders on toilet and bathtub rings. There are kitchen stones as well that get all the cooked-on stuff off of glasstop stoves and in ovens. As long as the surface and the stone are wet, there's little elbow grease necessary.
Not OP, but I don't think it is necessary to clean with straight up bleach. There are a lot of other disinfecting agents out there that work as well and won't ruin your clothes and burn your nose hairs off. I use a lysol all purpose cleaner and disinfectant on my countertops and cabinets, the outside of my fridge, tables, surfaces in my bathroom among other things. I also have other "specialty" cleaners for different jobs, like bon-ami to scrub the top of the stove and a nice foaming spray for the inside of my shower. Good old-fashioned windex for all windows and mirrors and some of the chrome fittings in the bathroom.
One thing I use bleach for is disinfecting tools after I use them, like soaking a sponge mop head in a water/bleach solution. (As long as I didn't use anything with ammonia on the tool because bleach and ammonia makes toxic fumes!)
If you're unsure of what/how/what to use to clean, I suggest borrowing Martha Stewart's Housekeeping Handbook from your library. She has information on how to clean everything in the home. This guide by Real Simple is also a nice little handbook to have and it covers all the basics.