The newer generation of Roomba models made by iRobot (more specifically, the 960 and the 980) work by creating digital floor maps of their customers' home. This is to navigate around obstacles efficiently and to ensure every corner of the home is cleaned properly. iRobot CEO, Collin Angle recently told Reuters about their intent to share (corrected from the word sell) this floor map data to deliver "a personalized smart home experience". Now what the hell is that, one may rightfully ask? According to Collins, iRobot is planning to draft a deal with Amazon, Apple, or Google to share for free the mapped information. This data will likely give … [Read more...]
Summer cleaning definitive guide – from checklist to finish
It's summer time! It's vacation for most of us! Time to spend lazy days at the beach, do some gardening in the yard or take the kids on a crazy vacation. I'm sure that cleaning the house is one of the last things that comes to your mind. However, if you really want to be stress-free throughout this summer, before pampering yourself you need to spare some time to clean and declutter your home. I'm here to show you how you can expedite this chore faster than you ever imagined, without sacrificing the much needed thoroughness. Let's go step by step and sort it out. Here's my standard checklist:Step 1. Above the floor cleaning Do some … [Read more...]
March 2017 news – Spring deals on cleaning appliances and housekeeping products
I thought I'd make a quick post with what's going on these days in the industry. Since it's Spring cleaning time, I bet many of you are interested in this. After all, you don't want to miss the moment of grabbing some gorgeous deal, exactly when you need it the most. So let's move straight to the point. GearBest is holding a discount party; here's the list of discounts you could access right now:You can access all these deals directly on GearBest.com., which is having it's 3rd year anniversary right now and their having this huge promotion. Since we're still here, I'm gonna give you a heads-up on the newest vacuum cleaner GB is … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning 101 – a quick guide for new beginnings
After the long cold winter, it is spring who comes knocking at your door, signaling the start of the loved, or rather dreaded spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is associated with despair, suicidal thoughts and sadness. Leaving jokes aside, almost 90% of us do it (this figure is not made up, it is based on my recent giveaway). Some spend 1 day doing it, some others spend as much as a week. The reasons behind this special chore? A thorough cleaning helps freshen your home, decluttering keeps your life organized and sanitizing everything keeps your loved ones healthy. But do you know how this activity actually started?The history of Spring … [Read more...]
Holidays news, discounts and coupon codes
Following my latest post on Black Friday deals, I couldn't pass the chance of sending you a heads-up for this Christmas and New Year holidays. After all, you will still need to clean everything after these holidays. Turns out some online malls have really good offers these days, so I encourage you to at least take a brief look over the following coupon codes. Here's the updated table containing the latest deals from Gear Best: US warehouse (make sure you select US-LA from the "Warehouse Options"):Product Price Coupon code DealILIFE V1 139.99 ILIFEV1LA Get it hereILIFE X5 120.99 ILIFEX5LA Get it hereILIFE … [Read more...]
Last minute Black Friday deals and coupon codes
Last year I've made a nice list with the vacuum cleaners on sale. Those products still stand, not much has changed. If you failed to find a good deal for this year's Black Friday, don't stress too much. Here are the best discounts you can get on GearBest.com, for the China warehouses:Product Price Coupon code DealILIFE V1 99.99 ILIFEV1U Get it hereILIFE Chuwi V7 139.99 GBCWV7 Get it hereILIFE A4 121.99 ILIFEA4 Get it hereILIFE V7S 141.99 ILIFEV7S Get it hereILIFE X5 119.99 ILIFEX5S Get it hereXiaomi Mi 339.99 XIAOMIVAC Get it hereHowever, if you want to buy from US or … [Read more...]
September 2016, vacuum cleaning industry news
I've decided to post, once per month, the latest industry news (this info will also be sent as a monthly newsletter to all my subscribers).GearBest fall promotion Newsflash! If you missed the summer coupons from GearBest, don't despair. I've just learned these guys will be hosting a big promotion this mid September. So if you're looking to buy a robotic vacuum cleaner, make sure you visit the Home & Garden section from their Fant4stic Fall event. The best selling robot vacuums from iLife (X5, V7S and A4) are on the deals list, and already in deposits in EU and US, so the shipping will be extra fast. Watch out, they are also giving … [Read more...]
GearBest discount coupons for this summer
Since this summer is all about new experiences, here is the complete list of coupon codes that will save you a bunch of money, if you're planning to shop at GearBest.com:Note that prices may slightly variate. Enjoy, and let us know if you find any others! … [Read more...]
Guide to starting a small cleaning business – best vacuums and carpet cleaners for cleaning businesses
The cleaning industry is one niche that offers immense business opportunities to the few that are willing to take the challenge. It is not a simple task to clean the clutter and mess created by others, but it is an extremely flexible, rewarding and profitable industry. If you are planning to delve into this area for the first time, however, you need a few tips and tricks to help you establish a business from scratch. Luckily, I have more than enough experience to help you with this. This article serves as a definitive guide, furnishing you with all the tits and bits that are needed to start and run a successful janitorial business. Here's … [Read more...]
Ultimate Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away series Comparison Chart
During last couple of weeks, I think hundreds of people asked me about the differences between the latest Shark Rotator models. They are called the Powered Lift-Away series, and because there are around 15 different models, people tend to get confused. Thus I've spent my weekend building a chart which contains all there is to know about the following models: NV650, NV650W, NV651, NV652, NV680, NV681, NV682, NV683, NV750W, NV751, NV752, NV753, NV755, NV760 and UV795. The NV650W and the NV652 were basically upgraded to the NV750W and respectively NV752 due to some minor wand problems. Here's the chart:What you need to know is that all … [Read more...]