We just upgraded from carpet to linoleum and found out just how much our dogs shed . What do you do for daily maintenance for your floor? Dust mop?, swiffer? or....... help?
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Ron and Debbie Lawrence
1985 345 Motorhome...... delightfully tacky......yet unrefined
AIR 7992
I travel with two Chihuahuas, one of which is a long coat and sheds continually. My Minuet has an Armstrong laminate floor while my Overlander has industrial grade Congoleum sheet vinyl floors. For both coaches, my solution has been the Swifter wet/damp process mopping system -- the moisture helps to capture the Chihuahuas' very fine fur and makes disposal nearly effortless. In addition, the moisture also helps to capture any dander that may be present for those who suffer from pet dander alllergies. Thus far, I have needed no more than two of the large boxes of Swifter refills to make it through a camping season.
Kevin
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Kevin D. Allen WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC/Free Wheelers #6359 AIR #827
1964 Overlander International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban (7400 VORTEC/4.11 Differentials)
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre/1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible (8.2 Liter V8/2.70 Final Drive)
We travel with usually one or all 3 of our dogs, 2 german sheps, 1 dalmation, and broom sweep daily or several times daily and wash it when we get home. it is wood laminate
We travel with usually one or all 3 of our dogs, 2 german sheps, 1 dalmation, and broom sweep daily or several times daily and wash it when we get home. it is wood laminate
Lucky Airstream dogs!
Neil.
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Neil and Lynn Holman
FreshAir #12407
Our typical camping is boondocking at a National Forest Service (read that as dirt roads and camp sites, nothing paved) by a lake. In our 16', one of the kids sleeps on a sleeping bag on the floor. So, each night I sweep the floor with a hand broom, then go over it with a Swiffer so it's clean. The upside with a 16'er, it doesn't take very long....
When the ole one gets dirdee I put a new one in (kidding)
Sweep it out the door Heck, that's where it came from
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'74 Overlander (Rear Bed)
'77 20' Argosy MH (Looking for a new home)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
2006 GMC Sierra 5.3 V8
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281 w) www.balrgn.com www.balrgn.com/Airstream.htm
I've done the sweep/pick up/pitch it back out the door routine, but I think I'll switch to the swiffer. It'll pick up the dust as well as debris. Thanks, Kevin, for the pointer. ~G
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maxandgeorgia
1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
Upon return or prior to leaving (generally the case since we track in a lot grass/grit during loading), use the the house vac.
When camping in a particularly dirty spot, either sweep or use an electric broom sort of thing that looks like a dustbuster on a stick and plugs in.
I purchased the laminate manufacturer's cleaning pruduct and spray it on, mop up. It does an amazing job - the floor looks and feels great after using it.
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WBCCI 24291
New England Unit
Metropolitan NY Unit