Sweeping

Monday, October 6, 2008

  • Speak For Yourself: Do you sweep or Swiffer?

    Valerie Rains, Shine staff's Avatar By Valerie Rains, Shine staff, on Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:56pm PDT

    Photo Credit: Getty Images

    Photo Credit: Getty Images

    There are times when the dust bunnies are so big that, obviously, Swiffering is not the way to go. A dust pan must be involved, masses must be corralled, etc. Other times, though, the dust is in a limbo stage, and it's unclear which mode of cleaning is going to be more efficient. I like the way the Swiffer grabs the dust so it doesn't waft up into my nose, but the whole hand-feel of the flimsy stick and the pivoting head that sometimes doesn't go where I want it to can be really unsatisfying. And so, audience poll: Do you prefer a real, old-fashioned broom, or a Swiffer, or do you mix it up depending on the job? Read More »

    Related: swiffer, sweeping, dust bunnies, cleaning, broom

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