Thai brooms and vacuum cleaners…
Sep 3rd, 2008 by Lillian
I got alot of cleaning done this morning. I could have a maid. But I just don’t want one right now… ( Actually, I could have 2 maids. Yesterday I got a phone call from a 13 year old who needs a job. Well, I’d rather pay her an education than give her a job!)
So here are the two most popular methods of cleaning. Ofcourse the one and only good way to clean a house in Thailand is with this broom. 
Or if you like things a little bit cleaner, or live in the illusion that a vacuum cleaner is better then you might go for a cheap model like I do… haha. And then, you have to mop all the floors. Also, seeing I do everything for 4 other people besides myself, there is always a ton of clothes to wash, hang, iron and not to forget what hate most… put everything back in the cupboard. I’m becoming very domestic. Just as well we live in a nice area and I can go for a run and work up a good sweet before attacking the dirt! Music always makes everything easier as well. Loud music. So far the neighbours haven’t said anything but the idea of interrupting a sweaty red-faced, farang woman from her work is probably too terrifying lol!
Thats my exciting day in Chiang Mai ! This afternoon I wait for the kids to come home,go to the doctor for a check up with daughter13, which will take about 2 hours, help with homework ( please no math please please) and then.. oh and then. Once they are in bed… drink a glass of wine and finally watch the English Patient movie again. My hubby isn’t here to annoy me haha Nice..
RSS feed
Over here in the UK, it’s my job to vacuum (the British call it Hoovering) and clean up the house. It’s not an easy job when you have to do the whole house. Everything is carpeted and I can’t use a broom or mop. Just bought a good vacuum cleaner recently with triple filter because of the carpets.
Glad to hear that the power is still on.
There are days when I think about cleaning my own house too… and then Busy Brenda arrives, full of sunshine, and I forget all about any thoughts of sweeping or mopping.. LOL “spoilt white girl here too!”