happymainemom Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 My son messed up the vacuum and I haven't been able to get it replaced yet. We are going on 3 weeks of not vacuuming, I have a child with major dust mite allergies--and is begining to react--and company coming for a few days. :banghead: I need ideas on how to clean or dust to get rid of some dust without vacuuming. I am open to anything at this point! I also might get to borrow a vacuum, but still feel I need a bit extra help! Thank you in advance for your ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschool2boys Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 You can sweep a carpet with a broom. Just turn it side ways and sweep HARD and you can get most stuff off a carpet. I used to do it all the time when I was young (and very poor) and still had carpet. I have since ripped all the carpet out of my house. I really hate carpet, it never seems to really get clean, vaccume or no. It will kick up a lot of dust and will wear you out but it does work. I would wait to dust the furniture until you have finished sweeping the carpet because of the dust that will be kicked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Also try the thrift store or a garage sale. My dh bought our first vacuum cleaner at a garage sale. It wasn't great, but better than nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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suzf242 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Do you have Freecycle in your area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I use a brush and shovel because it's actually less frustrating than using our lousy vacuum cleaner that overheats before I even finish the loungeroom. That only deals with crumbs and some dust, so I think you'd better borrow a vacuum cleaner from a neighbour. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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