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Galvanized Wire - Attachment
Code: WIRE-GALV
Product Description
Galvanized wire to attach any tag with a hole. It can be used to hang a tag from anything that needs to be marked, for temporary or permanent mounting. Wire will hold up to harsh environments. Galvanized for durability. Approximately 12 inches in length. Twist to close.


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It's finally here!
After more than one and a half years there finally is a new release. Kaidan 0.4.0 is the biggest update until now and apart from some bug-fixes and many minor and major features increasing the usability, Kaidan now has multiplatform-support for all common operating systems like Linux, Windows, Android and macOS.
But have a look at the changelog yourself:
Build system:
- Support for Android (ilyabizyaev)
- Support for Ubuntu Touch (jbb)
- Support for macOS (ilyabizyaev)
- Support for Windows (ilyabizyaev)
- Support for iOS (ilyabizyaev)
- Add KDE Flatpak (jbb)
- Switch Android builds to CMake with ECM (ilyabizyaev)
- Improve Linux AppImage build script (ilyabizyaev)
- Add additional image formats in AppImage (jbb)
New features:
- Show proper notifications using KNotifications (lnj)
- Add settings page for changing passwords (jbb, lnj)
- Add XEP-0352: Client State Indication (gloox/QXmpp) (lnj)
- Add media/file (including GIFs) sharing (lnj, jbb)
- Full back-end rewrite to QXmpp (lnj)
- Implement XEP-0363: HTTP File Upload and UploadManager for QXmpp (lnj)
- Use XEP-0280: Message Carbons from QXmpp (lnj)
- Use XEP-0352: Client State Indication from QXmpp (lnj)
- Check incoming messages for media links (lnj)
- Implement XEP-0308: Last Message Correction (lnj, jbb)
- Make attachments downloadable (lnj)
- Implement XEP-0382: Spoiler messages (xavi)
- Kaidan is now offline usable (lnj)
- Kaidan is able to open xmpp: URIs (lnj)
- New logo (ilyabizyaev)
- Show presence information of contacts (lnj, melvo)
- Add EmojiPicker from Spectral with search and favorites functionality (jbb, fazevedo)
- Highlight links in chat and make links clickable (lnj)
- New about dialog instead of the about page (ilyabizyaev)
- Add image preview in chat and before sending (lnj)
- Send messages on Enter, new line on Ctrl-Enter (ilyabizyaev)
- 'Add contact' is now the main action on the contacts page (lnj)
- Elide contact names and messages in roster (lnj)
- Chat page redesign (ilyabizyaev)
- Display passive notifications when trying to use online actions while offline (lnj)
- Automatically reconnect on connection loss (lnj)
- Contacts page: Display whether online in title (lnj)
- Add different connection error messages (jbb)
- Use QApplication when building with QWidgets (notmart)
- Ask user to approve subscription requests (lnj)
- Remove contact action: Make JIDs bold (lnj)
- Add contact sheet: Ask for optional message to contact (lnj)
- Add empty chat page with help notice to be displayed on start up (jbb)
- Redesign log in page (sohnybohny)
- Add Copy Invitaion URL action (jbb)
- Add 'press and hold' functionality for messages context menu (jbb)
- Add copy to clipboard function for messages (jbb)
- Add mobile file chooser (jbb)
- Highlight the currently opened chat on contacts page (lnj)
- Remove predefined window sizes (lnj)
- Use new Kirigami application header (nicofee)
- Make images open externally when clicked (jbb)
- Use QtQuickCompiler (jbb)
- Display upload progress bar (lnj)
- Add text+color avatars as fallback (lnj, jbb)
- Remove diaspora log in option (lnj)
- Forget passwords on log out (lnj)
- Append four random chars to resource (lnj)
- Save passwords in base64 instead of clear text (lnj)
- Generate the LICENSE file automatically with all git authors (lnj)
- Store ubuntu touch builds as job artifacts (lnj)
- Add GitLab CI integration (jbb)
- Fix blocking of GUI thread while database interaction (lnj)
- Fix TLS connection bug (lnj)
- Don't send notifications when receiving own messages via. carbons (lnj)
- Fix timezone bug of message timestamps (lnj)
- Fix several message editing bugs (lnj)
- Fix black icons (jbb)
- Fix rich text labels in Plasma Mobile (lnj)
- Small Plasma Mobile fixes (jbb)
Bug reports go to our issue tracker as always and translations are managed on Weblate.
- Source code (.tar.xz)
- Windows (x64)
- macOS (x64)
- Android (armv7) (experimental!)
- Ubuntu Touch (armv7) (experimental!)
- Flatpak builds are only available as nightlies: Installing the Kaidan Flatpak
PS: We're searching for someone with an iPhone who can build & test Kaidan for iOS: contact us!

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Elevate Coin Purse - Brown
Elevate Coin Purse - Brown
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Regular price $48.00 USD
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This little Coin Purse or belt bag is as functional as it is cute! You can store your cards, cash, coins and ID in the main compartment, or fit cards and cash in the convenient outside pocket. Wanting to use it as a belt bag? Simply attach the dainty, yet sturdy strap to your belt for a sophisticated on-the-go style. We can't wait to see all the fun ways you're going to use this adorable purse.
- 4.5" wide, 1" thick
- Open compartment for cards, cash and coins
- Back pocket for cards, cash or ID
- Button closure strap that can be attached to a belt
- D-ring on side to attach to a key clip
- Full-grain leather
- Handcrafted by artisans in India


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This classic stretchable bodycon skirt has a double ruffle at the knee-length hem for a bit of Latin style, The skirt perfectly shows your body shape. Wear it for tango, salsa, and other dance parties, it also goes to a dinner date or the club as well.
- Fabric: Lycra and polyester
- Elasticity: High
- Color: Black, Red
Model Marika height 5'5", wearing a red skirt, size M; Model Oksana height is 5'42", wearing a black skirt, size M


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One of the most popular acts in the world right now, Ariana Grande, announced new tour dates, including a total of 19 new performances all over North America. The reason for that is her popularity and overwhelming demand for her performances. This record-breaking multi-platinum artist decided to visit every part of North America, and Las Vegas is one of the cities she is going to visit as well.
Her performance is scheduled for December 15 at 7:30 pm at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Garden Arena. Her tour started earlier this year, and, as it seems, it will last for some time. The first performance of the tour happened at Times Union Center in Albany, NY.
T-Mobile customers will have an exclusive right to buy tickets 30 days prior to every her performance and get the best places, as close as possible to the stage. This offer is valid for all Ariana Grande's shows, and the number of tickets is limited.
If you want to buy ordinary tickets for the Las Vegas performance, you will be able to do that starting Monday, July 1 at 10 am PT. Make sure to visit axs.com in order to obtain tickets online. Furthermore, all American Express Card Members will be able to buy tickets during a pre-sale that will begin on June 26, 10 am PT and will last until Sunday, June 30, 10 pm PT. Furthermore, M life Rewards members will also have an opportunity to be included in a pre-sale, starting Friday, June 28 at 10 am PT all the way through Sunday, June 30, 10 pm PT.
Who Is Ariana Grande?
Ariana Grande-Butera is one of the leading musical artists in the world right now. She is a singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in Boca Raton Florida, she started her career very early when she was part of a musical at Broadway back in 2008. At that point, Grande was only fifteen, but her talent was noticed very soon, resulting in her being cast as Cat Valentine in a popular TV series by Nickelodeon called Victorious.
However, Grande was not interested in acting as she was more into pursuing her musical career, as the songs she recorded for Victorious were released under Republic Records back in 2011. Her debut album was released only two years after that when her singing career started to go upwards. The album actually managed to peak atop the Billboard 200, and her single "The Way" that she recorded with Mac Miller made it to the top ten list.
Grande continued to release chat toppers such as "Problem," "Break Free," " Love Me Harder," and "Bang Bang." Furthermore, she released her third album in 2016 called Dangerous Woman, which managed to top UK lists, as she mixed various genres and even included trap while sticking to some of the characteristics of her recognizable R&B music. Grande released two more records, Sweetener in 2018 and Thank U, Next in 2019, after which she became the first solo artist to occupy the top three places in the leaderboard list.
She received numerous awards and accolades for her work, including a Grammy Award and a Brit Award. Furthermore, she was awarded two Billboard Music Awards and received American Music Awards three times. At the moment, her songs have more than 30 billion streams across all the music streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, and Youtube. Apart from being a popular musician, she is also a very influential figure on social media.


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The SRTF Approves Two Stabilization Interventions in Ar-Raqqa and Deir Ez-Zor
Amman – Tuesday, March 30, 2021 – The SRTF is pleased to announce the approval of two new interventions under the Stabilization Programme's Filling the Void (FtV) efforts with a total budget of EUR 1.3 million. The first is an Agriculture intervention, which will be implemented in Ar-Raqqa and the second is a WASH and Agriculture intervention in Deir Ez-Zor.
The Agriculture intervention in Ar-Raqqa, "Support to Livestock Farmers in Ar-Raqqa Governorate – Phase I", aims to support 29 farmers and breeders' cooperatives, which will provide 3,583 farmers and breeders with necessary livestock and veterinary inputs such as livestock vaccines, fodder, and medicines. The distribution of veterinary inputs will be done applying the cost recovery approach, were 30% of the input cost is covered by the project grant and 70% of the input cost is paid by the beneficiaries. Around 500 of the farmers will have the opportunity to participate in technical seminars on livestock-related issues. Additionally, this intervention will establish veterinarian clinics and laboratories, including a mobile clinic, to address ongoing livestock issues and promote productivity. With a budget of EUR 1 million, this intervention will directly benefit around 3,683 individuals including farmers, local veterinarians, and technicians, in addition to around 29,500 indirect beneficiaries.
Additionally, a WASH and Agriculture intervention, "Rehabilitation of Two Water Pumping Stations in Deir Ez-Zor" was approved with an estimated budget of EUR 300,000. This intervention aims to provide farmers with an adequate and reliable water source for irrigation through the rehabilitation of two water pumping stations. An estimated 108,500 people, including 39,900 internally displaced people (IDPs), will directly benefit from the increased water supply and crop production as a result of this intervention.
For further information on the projects, please see:
Support to Livestock Farmers in Ar-Raqqa Governorate – Phase I
Rehabilitation of Two Water Pumping Stations in Deir Ez-Zor
For further information on the SRTF, please see:
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Hosted in the residence that Jorge Zalszupin designed and in which he lived in for almost 60 years, ETEL and Almeida & Dale open the space that will be the headquarters of the Jorge Zalszupin Institute, dedicated to researching and documenting the collection, and to exhibitions.
For security reasons, the adress of Zalszupin House will be shared only after the booking of your visit.
Visit Almeida & Dale Art Gallery website
The house itself can barely be seen from the street as it is nestled under and behind a large, oversized centenarian tree. Zalszupin's architecture refers to both his Scandinavian and Brazilian influences. "It's a house where he experimented a lot with different references, mixing them together, from traditional Brazilian elements like the rough stucco wall treatments, to the Scandinavian looking curved wood ceiling", explains Carmona. The interiors have a carefully orchestrated sequence of spatial contractions and expansions, low ceilings that give way to double-height spaces, and openings that carefully calibrate views and lights with a most engaging effect and an overall feeling of shelter.
Paul Clemence
In order to protect and spread the heritage of Zalszupin, as well as the history of Brazilian design, ETEL now announces its newest initiative: Casa Museu Zalszupin. The designer's residence will be transformed into a center of reference, documentation and dissemination of this collection of great cultural importance, to be the seat of the Jorge Zalszupin Institute in the future. Almeida & Dale Galeria de Arte, which in unison with ETEL's values, aims to promote the works of Brazilian artists, enters as a partner in the project, and together they aim to keep this space alive, creating new dialogues between Zalszupin's architecture and great names in the history of Brazilian design and art.
About ETEL A century of Brazilian furniture forms the Design Collection. With its pioneering work in reprints, ETEL sheds new light on the exquisite designs of modern production in Brazil, lately discovered and today considered one of the most relevant of the period in the world. A production characterized by craftsmanship and the use of precious raw materials, created by architects and artists committed to highlighting local culture under the influence of international vanguards. The rescue is based on a rigorous methodology, fidelity to the originals and an intense dialogue with institutes and families that represent works. The collection, curated by Lissa Carmona, includes pieces by Oscar Niemeyer, Lina Bo Bardi, Jorge Zalszupin, Sergio Rodrigues, Oswaldo Bratke, Branco & Preto and Giuseppe Scapinelli, among others. The continuity of the modern legacy is given by prominent contemporary creators, including Isay Weinfeld, Arthur de Mattos Casas, Claudia Moreira Salles, Carlos Motta, Etel Carmona, Lia Siqueira and Dado Castello Branco.
Almeida & Dale Art Gallery
Founded in 1998 with the aim of promoting the works of Brazilian artists, Almeida e Dale has become in over two decades one of the most important galleries in Brazil. Throughout its trajectory, the gallery has been responsible for inserting artists who are fundamental to the history of Brazilian art in important private collections and in national and international public collections. In recent years, with Antônio Almeida and Carlos Dale responsible for its direction, the gallery has revisited the work of exponents of our art through retrospective exhibitions, conceived by guest curators involved in researching the artist's work. Produced with museological care, the exhibitions were accompanied by publications recognized for the originality of academic essays and the rescue of historical texts. In recent years, individual exhibitions by Willys de Castro, Di Cavalcanti, Flávio de Carvalho, Mestre Didi, Ismael Nery, Alberto da Veiga Guignard, Alfredo Volpi, Jandira Waters, Roberto Burle Marx have been mounted in recent years. renewed interest from critics and the public in Brazil and abroad. Along with the constant promotion of exhibitions and publications, Almeida e Dale supports projects for the preservation and dissemination of Brazilian artists. In convergence with the work in the preservation of collections, since 2020 the gallery has represented the estate of the artist Luiz Sacilotto, a great figure in Brazilian concrete art.


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|Kingdom Animalia
Order Passeriformes
Genus Riparia
Higher classification Riparia
|Phylum Chordata
Family Hirundinidae
Scientific name Riparia riparia
Rank Species
|Similar Bird, Common house martin, Swallow, Riparia, Little ringed plover
Birds flying in slow motion panasonic hc v750 camcorder sand martin colony
The sand martin (Riparia riparia) or European sand martin, bank swallow in the Americas, and collared sand martin in the Indian Subcontinent, is a migratory passerine bird in the swallow family. It has a wide range in summer, embracing practically the whole of Europe and the Mediterranean countries, part of northern Asia and also North America. It winters in eastern and southern Africa, South America and the Indian Subcontinent.
- Birds flying in slow motion panasonic hc v750 camcorder sand martin colony
- Male sand martin birds filmed having sex with a dead male
- Taxonomy
- Description
- Ecology
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Male sand martin birds filmed having sex with a dead male
This species was first described by Linnaeus in his Systema naturae in 1758, and originally named Hirundo riparia; the description consisted of the simple H[irundo] cinerea, gula abdomineque albis—"an ash-grey swallow, with white throat and belly"—and the type locality was simply given as "Europa". The specific name means "of the riverbank"; it is derived from the Latin ripa "riverbank".
The pale martin of northern India and southeastern China is now usually split as a separate species Riparia diluta. It has paler grey-brown upperparts and a less distinct breast band. It winters in Pakistan and southern India.
The 12 cm (4.7 in) long sand martin is brown above, white below with a narrow brown band on the breast; the bill is black, the legs brown. The young have rufous tips to the coverts and margins to the secondaries.
Its brown back, white throat, small size and quick jerky flight separate it at once from similar swallows, such as the common house martin (Delichon urbicum), the American cliff swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) or other species of Riparia. Only the banded martin (R. cincta) of sub-Saharan Africa is similar, but the sand martin only occurs there in (the northern) winter.
The sand martin's twittering song is continuous when the birds are on the wing and becomes a conversational undertone after they have settled in the roost. The harsh alarm is heard when a passing falcon, crow or other suspected predator requires combined action to drive it away.
Linnaeus already remarked on this species' breeding habits: Habitat in Europae collibus arenosis abruptis, foramine serpentino—"it lives in Europe, in winding holes in sheer sandy hills". It is generally found near larger bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes or even the ocean, throughout the year.
The sand martin appears on its breeding grounds as the first of its family, starting towards the end of March, just in advance of the barn swallow. In northern Ohio, they arrive in numbers by mid-April, about 10 days earlier than they did 100 years ago. At first, they flit over the larger bodies of water alone, in search of early flies. Later parties accompany other swallow species, but for a time, varying according to weather, the birds remain at these large waters and do not visit their nesting haunts. The sand martin departs early, at any rate from its more northerly haunts. In August, the gatherings at the nightly roost increase enormously, though the advent and departure of passage birds causes great irregularity in numbers. They are essentially gone from their breeding range by the end of September.
The food consists of small insects, mostly gnats and other flies whose early stages are aquatic.
The sand martin is sociable in its nesting habits; from a dozen to many hundred pairs will nest close together, according to available space. The nests are at the end of tunnels of from a few inches to three or four feet in length, bored in sand or gravel. The actual nest is a litter of straw and feathers in a chamber at the end of the burrow; it soon becomes a hotbed of parasites. Four or five white eggs are laid about mid-late May, and a second brood is usual in all but the most northernly breeding sites.
This is not a rare bird, and it is classified as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN. It does have some local protections, as certain populations have declined or face threats from habitat loss and fragmentation. They are considered threatened in California, where populations exist in the Sacramento Valley and at two coastal sites, Ano Nuevo and Fort Funston.


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I AMA Vacuum Repair Technician and it's Spring Cleaning time again. There's some new stuff going on in the vacuum world. AMA!
Spring is coming right up on us again, and it's time for muddy floors and carpets, get the hair out of your furniture, and some of y'all are gonna fuck up your vacuums. I'm here to make that go easier this year. Proof
First, I want to apologize to so many redditors who reached out to me and didn't get a reply. It's been a very difficult last several months for me. I hope you'll forgive me and that I can still be of use to you.
So, there are some interesting new developments in the premium vacuum world. Riccar and Miele have both introduced new BAGLESS vacuums and I'm not sure how I feel about it. The robotic vacuums are getting better. And, there are FINALLY full sized CORDLESS vacuums coming onto the market.
Let's get into this!
So, on to business...here's the copypasta. First AMA (archived) Second AMA (Open) Last AMA (Open) YouTube Channel Here's some basics to get you started: Dollar for dollar, a bagged vacuum, when compared to a bagless, will almost always: 1) Perform better (Actual quality of cleaning). 2) Be in service for much longer. 3) Cost less to repair and maintain (Often including consumables). 4) Filter your air better. Virtually every vacuum professional in the business chooses a bagged vacuum for their homes, because we know what quality is. Things you should do to maintain your vac, regularly: 1) Clear your brush roller/agitator of hair and fibers. Clear the bearing caps as well, if possible. (monthly) 2) Change your belts before they break. This is important to maintain proper tension against the agitator. (~ yearly for "stretch" belts) 3) Never use soap when washing any parts of your vacuum, including the outer bag, duct system, agitator, filters, etc. Soap attracts dirt, and is difficult to rinse away thoroughly. Types of vacs: 1) Generally, canister vacs are quieter and more versatile than uprights are. They offer better filtration, long lifespans, and ease of use. They handle bare floors best, and work with rugs and carpets, as well. 2) Upright vacuums are used mostly for homes that are entirely carpeted. Many have very powerful motors, great accessories, and are available in a couple of different motor styles. Nothing cleans shag carpeting like the right upright. 3) Bagless vacs are available in a few different styles. They rely on filters and a variety of aerodynamic methods to separate the dirt from the air. In general, these machines do not clean or filter as well as bagged vacuums. They suffer from a loss of suction, and tend to clog repeatedly, if the filters are not cleaned or replaced often. 4) Bagged vacuums use a disposable bag to collect debris, which acts as your primary filter, before the air reaches the motor, and is replaced when you fill it. Because this first filter is changed, regularly, bagged vacuums tend to provide stronger, more consistent suction. My last, best piece of advice is to approach a vacuum, like any appliance; Budget for the best one you can get. Buy one with idea you will maintain it, and use it for many years. And, for the love of Dog, do not buy from late-night infomercials or door-to-door salesmen! Stay out of the big-box stores, and visit your local professional who actually knows what they're talking about.
MattBaster673 karma
What kind of fucking coffee are you drinking?
touchmyfuckingcoffee885 karma
I didn't get to Costco yesterday for my 2 pound bag, so I'm drinking 7-11's Brazilian Dark since it's cheap and isn't fucking burnt like everything at Starfucks.
buffalostance148 karma
Ruta Maya coffee from Costco is fucking gangster.
touchmyfuckingcoffee67 karma
I'm not familiar with it. I will have to check it out.
ShotgunMavericks0162 karma
and isn't fucking burnt like everything at Starfucks.
Damn truth! Everything in starbucks that includes milk tastes too strong and burnt.
At one point in time, Starbucks was good. But then the fad came up where every boss'es intern/assistant would be there during lunch time and get a couple. This caught up. Now its just a brand and nothing more.
touchmyfuckingcoffee76 karma
And when I fucking ask for a SMALL amount of ice, so I can drink it right away, and they fucking make the shit tepid!!
I need to sip my Brazilian and calm down.
-_galaxy_-597 karma
Because of your last AMA I bought a Panasonic bagged canister vac (because I can't afford a Miele) and it's great. Thanks for your service. What would you recommend for a robo-vac in an area with laminate floor and lots of dog hair?
touchmyfuckingcoffee412 karma
If you're going to get a robotic vac, I'd recommend Neato or Miele models.
radiomix136 karma
I had a Neato, but the battery wouldn't hold a charge for crap. It was great for the first few weeks, but then it couldn't even finish a room without needing a recharge. I always let it run in a closed off bedroom while I vacuumed in another room.
touchmyfuckingcoffee178 karma
Have you contacted them about a replacement battery?
eninety231 karma
I've always though roomba was best? What's the difference?
touchmyfuckingcoffee95 karma
Roomba has a weird pattern algorithm for cleaning, which is very inefficient. The Neato and Miele models use a logical mapping algorithm.
limpinfrompimpin487 karma
How much for a new identity ?
touchmyfuckingcoffee350 karma
Everything you have.
grampasguitars227 karma
Why hasn't word gotten out about the greatness of Riccar vacs? We bought a Supralite in 2008 and that baby is still as good as the day we bought it. It's a snap to service it too. I assume it's a marketing thing, but seriously. Best vacuum ever.
touchmyfuckingcoffee148 karma
I'm glad you're happy with it. Reviews like yours will help.
aannddyy00190 karma
I just bought my first Miele (C3 Kona).
First of all, the hype is real. I'm ashamed to have called myself a Dyson owner. 2nd, apart from standard filter/bag replacement, any tips for a first time Miele owner?
Anyone reading this with indoor allergies, it has made an instant impact on my wife's allergies. She was having to go in for weekly acupuncture to help with her migraines caused by allergies. After 2 days of furious vacuuming the whole house (normally would have killed her) she claims to feel as good as she did coming out of acupuncture. So, hesitate at the price tag all you want, this thing will end up making our lives cheaper.
touchmyfuckingcoffee235 karma
I'm so glad to hear you're having such great performance from your Miele. Welcome to the club. Here's some tips:
Let your bags get completely full (bag indicator) before replacing them to save money. Many bagless converts don't understand how much they can hold.
Always start with your height adjustment set to the highest setting and working it down just until it starts to vibrate the carpet and NO lower. This will give you the best agitation and airflow combination.
Unplug your cord by hand and walk it to the vac before retracting the cord, and let it go in in a controlled fashion. This will help it and your winder to last much longer.
Be conscientious about how you use your hose, and try to avoid crimping it or stepping on it. You don't want to damage your wires inside the hose.
Take it in every 3-5 years just for a thorough inspection, so as to get out any trapped hair in the powerbrush and to make sure all else is running smoothly.
Hope that helps!
Infinite_Derp165 karma
Why aren't quiet vacuums a thing?
I had heard that someone made one once, and no one bought it because they associated loudness with doing a good job at cleaning. The solution seems simple: add a suction power gauge that lets you know if stuff is blocking the vacuum's hose.
touchmyfuckingcoffee253 karma
Don't worry; Quiet vacuums do exist. Miele and Sebo are some of the quietest vacs on the market.
Blog_Pope51 karma
We got an ElectroLux at Lowes (before I read your AMA), Consumer Reports ranked it well and it got good marks for being quiet. What's your opinion?
I also just did a partial restore on my Hoover Windtunnel, the adjuster snapped and it was starting to stick. 17 years old and its as good as new except for the cord (replacing it was too hard, going to find a shop to replace it)
Based on you recommendatiosn we'll likely get a Meile Animal model soon because neither is really great on stairs, and now we have carpeted stairs...
touchmyfuckingcoffee52 karma
I'd have to know which model Lux you got. But, regardless of what CR says, I look at vacs from a technician's perspective first and foremost.
7DUKjTfPlICRWNL151 karma
Why are they pushing bagless so hard? They suck.
They're dirty, they don't work well, and you spend more time cleaning the canister and their multiple filters than vacuuming.
I can't be the only person that's noticed this right? I bought a $45 bagged Bissell to replace a $200 bagless Eureka. In addition to being a more powerful vacuum I just throw the dirty bags away and don't have to clean anything.
touchmyfuckingcoffee168 karma
You're preaching to the choir, bro. They're making these vacuums specifically to those who have drunk the bagless-koolaid.
Some people simply do not want to mess with a bag, and these vacs are for them. At least with these brands, you're getting far more powerful motors, better filtration, and rock-solid warranties with a built in dealer-repair network to make things easier.
Zip66836 karma
I have to think that bagless is a selling point for some people purely because they can save money by never having to buy bags. They probably also starve themselves all day before going to an all-you-can-eat buffet.
touchmyfuckingcoffee39 karma
Lol...and here I am, just spending $20 a year for a clean carpet and clean air.
_Malara31 karma
Question regarding this. I received a Dyson big ball animal + allergy for my birthday last year. I'm obsessed. Do you have any recommendations on cleaning/maintaining it other than cleaning out the internal components every now and again? Thanks for doing this AMA!
touchmyfuckingcoffee43 karma
You've pretty much got it. You can check out youtube, armed with your vac's model number to see if there any any maintenance videos available.
Toby_Kief141 karma
Does your job suck?
touchmyfuckingcoffee909 karma
Not as much as your mom.
thezlog41 karma
All of the information you've provided over the years, and yet it is this comment that makes me the most sad that your business is not local to me.
touchmyfuckingcoffee59 karma
Thank you. Well, if you ever make it to Texas, I'll buy you a beer...or espresso.
Kinetik_Inferno106 karma
You said you really don't like Rainbows because of the water filtration, but how do you feel about steam vacs for cleaning carpets? What's the difference?
touchmyfuckingcoffee294 karma
Let me hit you with some copypasta from an expert in the field:
from /u/lolzergrush:
I did carpet cleaning work to put myself through college and grad school, it was great money because people use cheap vacuums and their carpets get filthy. Buying a good vacuum is absolutely true and you have no idea how much money you save yourself in the long run.
We used to charge $0.35 per square foot, that worked out to about $1000 per average-sized house to do good carpet cleaning because all of our competitors did shit work.
The number one problem was that most people didn't vacuum properly, so they had to get their carpets cleaned every few years and they were always filthy.
- Never ever buy a bagless vacuum. Just don't. Buy a good one with HEPA filtration (or S-class if you're in Europe). Buy one that is warrantied for commercial work. That means it is made of quality parts. Even brands on the cheaper side like Sanitaire and Eureka will work fine if they are the true commercial line. Just don't buy ones that say "professional" but are actually marketed towards residential: they will break down in a year if you use it more than once per week.
(I do not, personally, recommend using a commercial vacuum in your home, but rather, a premium residential vacuum.)
- Properly adjust the brush roller so that the bristles sweep the carpet, not dig into it. The tips of the bristles should just barely touch the bottom of the pile and it should offer no resistance.
- Change the bag regularly. Just buy them in bulk for a year, you should get them for about a dollar per bag.
(This depends greatly upon vacuum type chosen, and bag capacities of various vacuums. This can vary greatly, but remain cost effective)
- Never wear shoes in your house, and if you have pets vacuum at least twice as often. Also vacuum after every event.
- If liquid is spilled on carpets clean it up immediately. Keep putting dry towels down and stand on them, then put a fan on the damp spot.
- If you must clean them, hire a professional (not Stanley Steamer) to clean them using extraction. Shampooing is a last resort for very heavy soil, and should always be followed by extraction. Never hire coupon cleaners, or anyone that doesn't have a license & insurance.
- If you insist on cleaning your own carpets, never use a Rug Doctor or any carpet cleaning machine that is rented out by chain retail stores, you might as well use a shop vac and a water hose. Go to a janitorial supplier and rent a professional extractor, RTFM, and vacuum your carpets completely before you extract. You can rent an air mover or just buy some cheap box fans but either way you need to dry your carpets completely after extraction.
- Listen to everything /u/touchmyfuckingcoffee [+10] says about selecting and caring for your vacuum. He knows his stuff.
Do all that and your carpets will never need cleaning, you'll save yourself a crapload of money and your house will be healthier too.
firemarshalbill99 karma
I have a rowhome with two sets of stairs of carpeted stairs and a mix of regular carpeting and hardwood. I have a dog.
Without going over 3-4 hundred (but tell me if it's dumb to skip on a 440 one etc), can you give me advice on what to buy so I don't need to think? After each one of your threads I get into review hell on amazon, see my price creep up and end up getting nothing.
touchmyfuckingcoffee91 karma
Man, your place was built by a vacuum masochist. Are you a strong person? Can you get that budget up to $600-700?
firemarshalbill51 karma
Philadelphia is all about being masochistic.
I could get the budget up if it meant something lasting easy over 10 years. Honestly lugging something heavy around doesn't bother me as long as it has hose length so I don't stop every step. Doing the steps with a eureka roller as it is.
Thanks for the help
andreromao8234 karma
Some Miele models have a 10 year warranty. Definitely worth upping the budget. I bought a compact C2 last year, after going through another one of these AMAs. It was the perfect upgrade from a shitty Dyson and I wish I had done it sooner.
just_an_ordinary_guy18 karma
I think that's what makes people balk at the high price tags. People are used to vacuums being disposable and only lasting a few years. Like /u/touchmyfuckingcoffee said, treat it as an appliance. Spend big, lasts for a lot of years. Miele wouldn't have such a long warranty if they lost money on the deal. Their vacuums last at least the length of the warranty.
touchmyfuckingcoffee10 karma
It's not like Electrolux didn't cut their teeth on vacuums that would cost ~$2000 or more in today's dollars.
Jungletouch79 karma
Would brand would you recommend for house cat pestering applications?
touchmyfuckingcoffee268 karma
Eureka and DIrt Devil vacuums are particularly noisy, and if you get one of the cheap ones with no exhaust filtration, then you can blow dirty air at them too.
Nanook4ever24 karma
But it won't actually vacuum up the cat? Boo!
touchmyfuckingcoffee87 karma
Shop Vac.
spinch75 karma
Oh exalted lord of all that is vacuum-related, is there any news about your collaboration with Riccar? (Side note: Still trying to convince my wife to let me get a canister. Best I'll be able to do is a Panasonic, but it's sure as shit going to be better than the Dyson/Bissell/Hoover trio of terribleness that we've had before my Future Vac).
Thanks, as always. You're my favorite AMA-answerer.
touchmyfuckingcoffee160 karma
I'm fairly certain that somebody at Riccar made promises they shouldn't have and the project was cancelled.
I say fairly certain because no one at Riccar, particularly the woman who made me the offer, could be bothered to return my calls or emails.
I'm sure they enjoyed the free publicity, though.
MyOtherSidesAccount68 karma
What are your opinions on Kirby vacuums? I used to sell them so I'm a little biased, do you think they're worth the money for the power before l behind them and warrantee ?
touchmyfuckingcoffee200 karma
Since this is the first Kirby question of the day, I'll go ahead and make it thorough.
I make more money repairing Kirbys and selling their consumables. Last week alone, on a slow week, I raked in over $600 in Kirby repairs...on 4 vacuums. I also get at least a dozen calls a week from people who regret buying them and want to sell them.
Kirby vacuums cannot compete against modern vacuums in terms of a) maintenance costs, b) consumables costs, c) deep cleaning (through the carpet padding), and d) filtration.
Kirby's impeller motor design is a low-suction, high-airflow system. This prevents it from cleaning the carpet padding, and down to the subfloor, leaving your home dirtier. This applies to the air you breathe as well as the cleanliness of your carpet. They clean the surface quickly and efficiently, but that's all.
The price of bags for the new Kirby's are ~ $8.6/bag. Miele's premium imported bags are ~ $5.4/bag. Kirbys also lack a separate exhaust filter to keep the air clean.
Kirby's factory warranty is only 3 years, with a refurbishment program that is not free, and costs more every year your vacuum ages. Miele has 7 year basic and 10 year premium warranties. Riccar's warranties vary based on model but are comprehensive and cover for 4-8 years.
So, all that for a vacuum that weighs as much as a boat anchor, can't get under any furniture, and is a pain in the ass to use.
MyOtherSidesAccount39 karma
What do you think about a rainbows?
touchmyfuckingcoffee98 karma
I'm not a fan. Water isn't a great filtration medium and you lose a great deal of suction trying to pull the debris through the water.
There are more reliable, better filtered, and lower maintenance options out there.
cody_gilbear35 karma
=[ I love my Kirby... All $1800 of it.
touchmyfuckingcoffee101 karma
I'm glad you're happy with it and sorry you didn't get it for MSRP or less.
Mustard_relish64 karma
What are some vacuum brands that you recommend?
touchmyfuckingcoffee142 karma
The three best brands in the US market are (not in order) Miele, Riccar, and Sebo.
kale4reals62 karma
With Valentines day coming up, whats the best vacuum for the lady in my life??
touchmyfuckingcoffee240 karma
Do you want to die a violent death?
k10260624 karma
I think you underestimate the love some women have for vacuums
touchmyfuckingcoffee51 karma
Without a request for one, that's a bold fucking move.
eggplantkiller15 karma
I will happily accept a vacuum as a gift! Wanna be my valentine?
touchmyfuckingcoffee14 karma
You'd have to consult my fiancee. I don't know how she would feel about it.
EndySus62 karma
Is it safe to put a vacuum on my penis? Asking for a friend
touchmyfuckingcoffee159 karma
Don't stick your penis into a vacuum cleaner.
Nevermore41651 karma
What's your least favorite vacuum?
touchmyfuckingcoffee136 karma
Most of the products by Dyson. Shark vacuums aren't much better.
That being said, either would be better than a <$100 piece of shit Bissell, Eureka, or Dirt Devil.
passnote42 karma
Hi may I ask why you are not a fan of dyson or Shark? I'd imagine because they specialize in bagless vacuum cleaners as opposed to the bag vacuums?
touchmyfuckingcoffee115 karma
It's not about bagless, per se. It's about the brands, themselves.
Dyson used to make pretty decent vacuums. Now, all the shit they put out has horrible airflow, shitty nozzle base plates, and they churn out vacuums with known problems, cashing in on the fact that a HUGE number of owners won't ever file warranty claims, and then churn the same shit out after they've "fixed" a problem or two.
Shark doesn't put their parts out on the market for guys like me to be able to repair them for our customers. Instead, they want you to ship your vac back to them (both ways) for repairs. They've also had many complaints about their warranty service. Combine that with shitty designs and shitty materials, and you get a less than ideal vacuum.
MsAnthropic24 karma
Should I expect a vacuum to be able to pick up lint from a medium pile carpet surface if the brush isn't spinning (mine doesn't)? Wondering whether my Dyson DC07 is from the decent years.
We've had a Dyson DC07 for over 10 years (heck, it may be close to 15 years), and my only complaint is that the bristles are too stiff and thus fuzz the carpet. I never cared before, but we recently went from crappy old carpet to new medium pile. The model doesn't have any height settings, so I can't adjust the bristles to barely touch the carpet surface. Vacuum is in great shape and works fine otherwise, so I haven't been able to bring myself to spring for a Riccar yet.
touchmyfuckingcoffee32 karma
I think the problem with your Dyson is that you need a new belt set installed. If the brush isn't aggressively turning, you're not getting cleaning. If it's been more than a couple of years, you also need a whole filter set installed. Probably around $100 for everything.
But, it still won't clean like a Riccar.
forsayken1 karma
Surely you're not among the few that think Shark is crap. I had a cheap one when I lived in an apartment and is was completely trash. It didn't even last a year.
touchmyfuckingcoffee2 karma
I'm not sure I understand what you're asking. I made it pretty clear that I am not a fan of Shark vacuums.
Nevermore41612 karma
I have a Sebo airbelt K3. Thoughts?
touchmyfuckingcoffee24 karma
Great vacuum, but ugly as sin. Are you happy with it?
WII-LE50 karma
About 2 years ago, a friend of mine bought a canister Miele. While it is the quietest vacuum i have ever used, i'm not sure it's more powerful than my hoover bagless. My question is if i empty out the canister every time before using my hoover versus a bagged vacuum cleaner with the bag say half full, is the performance of the bagged still better than the bagless model? Have you also played around with the new Miele Blizzard CX1 bagless?
touchmyfuckingcoffee87 karma
You need to understand that Miele bags, in particular, allow for maximum suction and airflow until they're completely full. So, even if your Hoover bagless had freshly washed filters and a clean HEPA filter, it still can't out compete the Miele.
That being said, the better Hoover bagless models out there perform far better than many bagless vacuums.
thealphateam46 karma
My wife insists on the shitty $49.99 bagless vacuums from some company you never heard of. Whats a good way to sway her to buy a better one?
Also. She has long hair. Its pain to clean the spinning brush. Whats the best way to remove hair from it?
touchmyfuckingcoffee80 karma
Cheap is very costly! Imagine how much you would be able to spend on a good vacuum with all the money you've wasted on shitty vacs. Ask her why she hates clean carpets and air. Seriously, most people just don't realize that there is a qualitative and quantitative difference in the quality of product and cleaning when spending money on appliances.
Ask her if she'd spend $50 on a refrigerator and expect it to get the job done. Your vacuum is a more important appliance because it's the only one you have that cleans your living space and air. Eww...
Check my post history; I have a video which will help you with that hair.
Maparyetal41 karma
I've got a Miele S7000 with a torn up hose that's currently held together with duct tape. How do I get a replacement or repair?
touchmyfuckingcoffee76 karma
Take it on down to your local Miele dealer.
Maparyetal62 karma
That's painfully obvious. Thanks!
touchmyfuckingcoffee38 karma
Glad I could help.
X01938 karma
People in this thread are posting vacuums that are north of $1,000. I didn't even know those got that expensive except for the Kirby an old coworker's wife ended up buy for about $2K after the interest of the crazy monthly payments.
What sort of vacuum can/should a peasant like me buy for my house?
touchmyfuckingcoffee44 karma
How much would you spend on a refrigerator, air conditioner or water heater?
Because a real vacuum is an appliance and should be budgeted as such.
X01918 karma
How much would you spend on a refrigerator, air conditioner or water heater?
A few hundred probably. Would take some research I guess depending on needs.
My background is in computers. I know that buying the cheapest product generally isn't a good idea, and there are things that are way overpriced. And if you're sort of a lax user, there are some quality middle-of-the-road products you can get that will serve you well. What are those sort of things in the vacuum world?
touchmyfuckingcoffee34 karma
You want good, but middle of the road in price and performance? Panasonics and Kenmores fit that bill.
KillerSquid37 karma
If I'm cleaning a theater (short carpet flooring tiles everywhere, vacuuming after every show, 3 shows a day, every day) what is the best vacuum I can use? There's popcorn, there's candy, etc.
touchmyfuckingcoffee87 karma
Man, that is a shit job for a vacuum. Check out the ProTeam XP1500. It's an old Electrolux design that's been licensed out to different companies, and this is my favorite clone. It can take all kinds of abuse without problems, and the bags are available in bulk for dirt cheap. Plus, with HEPA filtration, it won't leave a lot of dust in the theatre after.
celaeneo36 karma
What do you think of Numatic, if you've ever encountered one? Particularly Henry? I don't think they're very popular in the US. My mum had one for 20 years, tried out several others and then got another Henry. Also, he's cute.
touchmyfuckingcoffee35 karma
I hear they're great vacuums for the price. They've just recently begun importing them, and the costs are very high. So, I haven't had a chance to personally play with one yet.
But, basic is good and reliable, and I hear that's what they are.
neuromorph32 karma
has your opinion of dyson changed since the last AMA?
touchmyfuckingcoffee79 karma
Fair question. With the absolute disaster which is the new filterless models, I can only say my opinion has changed, but not for the better.
thatsyurblood27 karma
What's your take on "Roombas"?
touchmyfuckingcoffee81 karma
As far as robotic vacs go, I prefer Neato and Miele models for their logical cleaning algorithms. My concern with robots is them dragging around animal waste or vomit. Just Youtube that shit.
othybear15 karma
This is why I always do a check of the floor before I turn the roomba on.
touchmyfuckingcoffee30 karma
If you're home when it's happens, that's great. I think that's usually the problem.
bentplate3 karma
How does one Youtube animal waste and vomit?
yousuremustbestrong24 karma
I am about to spend lots of money on my dream Miele canister vacuum. Is it worth it? Which would you recommend? Trying to stay under $700.
touchmyfuckingcoffee50 karma
You know I think it's worth it. My Miele is 25 yrs old and works better than 90% of new vacuums, with virtually no maintenance.
Nicky_Butane20 karma
What is your opinion of Simplicity uprights? I bought mine about a year ago and love it. What are some things as an owner I need to be aware of when caring for my unit? I live alone with no pets so I don't think I'm very hard on the unit. Thanks for doing this AMA.
touchmyfuckingcoffee22 karma
Simplicity vacuums are very good indeed. They're built by the same company that makes Riccar, and are often used to vet parts for upcoming Riccar models. Keep your brush roller clear of built up hair, fibers, etc., and have it into the shop once every year or two, just as a preventative maintenance measure.
MarkChamorro20 karma
I have a dog that likes to change his Coat more than my girlfriend changes outfits. What shall I get? Mostly carpet apartment with linoleum kitchen. I realize this is a stupid and easy question. But I have never thought about this until I cam across this AMA
touchmyfuckingcoffee22 karma
Really, all you need is a premium vacuum. This is your invitation to visit your local vacuum shop and really get to know what your options out there are.
Just avoid all box stores.
vilipendopinion19 karma
Looking for a bagged vacuum for a small, 1br apt. Sub $200. Any recommendations or save up for a better one?
touchmyfuckingcoffee20 karma
You're not going to get much worth having for just $200. You'll get much better options at ~$400. I'd go with a good compact canister vacuum. Panasonic has some good ones for lower prices.
vilipendopinion16 karma
Okay. So, save up it is. Thanks for the response!
touchmyfuckingcoffee28 karma
When you're ready to buy, drop me a line. I'll come up with some options for you.
Califorskin18 karma
Thoughts on central vacuum systems? Side question: Are they bagless or does that just depend on the type you get?
touchmyfuckingcoffee26 karma
CV systems are good options for cleaning your home. So many people love them because they get the dirt OUT of your home....Well, to the big bag in the main unit, usually in your garage.
I wouldn't recommend converting an existing home to a CV system because the cost is prohibitive.
forava717 karma
the most memorable repair you had done?
touchmyfuckingcoffee30 karma
That's tough to say. I've had lots of fun and challenging jobs. But, the ones that stick out were the nastiest.
baconflavoredkiss17 karma
Go on
touchmyfuckingcoffee27 karma
Oh, you know how stupid and thoughtless people can be. You can just imagine the shit they'd put in a vacuum...literally.
carolinagirrrl17 karma
Happy to see you back! Bought a Miele based on your comments in the last AMA and am thoroughly satisfied with its performance. The Dyson has been relegated to the playroom, since it does suck up Legos easily. <EvilMomLaugh>
My question: how frequently should I have my Miele upright serviced professionally?
touchmyfuckingcoffee19 karma
Thanks! I'm glad to hear you're happy.
Assuming you don't have any repair issues that require a visit to the shop, get it in every 3 years for a thorough inspection to make sure everything is working properly and buttoned up.
Iteachasd15 karma
I can never seem to keep the air filter vents clean. The dust stuck in the metal part never wants to come out. I am good about replacing the filters but the actual medal part is never clean enough for me. Same thing with any vents in the house really. Is there a special brush or something else to help me?
touchmyfuckingcoffee23 karma
What you need is a good strong-bristled brush with 1-2 inch bristles. Straw brushes can work well, but can damage cheap paint. Stay away from metal brushes. Have a partner handy with the vacuum nozzle right at the vents as their being cleaned to get rid of the debris.
ErantyInt15 karma
touchmyfuckingcoffee19 karma
You're better of with a canister vacuum than an upright for your kind of home.
That being said, Riccar's uprights have the longest hoses you've ever seen, and many accessories to handle the pet hair.
HandGod12 karma
Thanks for another AMA. I've got a Miele and the power cord now doesn't stay out, it now always wants to retract into the vacuum. Is there an easy way to fix this myself, or should I take it in?
touchmyfuckingcoffee24 karma
You should take it in. It's likely an easy fix for a Miele tech. There's a small brake in the system that might need adjustment.
Jim10511 karma
In your opinion:
What is the best bagged vacuum?
What is the best bagless vacuum?
touchmyfuckingcoffee18 karma
Best isn't quantifiable. Everybody has different criteria for what is best, based on their needs.
What's important is to budget for a premium vacuum, do your research, and buy the best vacuum you can afford....at once you have it, to properly maintain your investment.
Cordae11 karma
I'm looking to replace my shitty bagless bissell and I'm worried I need two machines - I HATE sweeping and I'd love to have something that I can use on the tile in my kitchen and eating areas and the laminate in the bedrooms as well as the carpet in the living room and hallways. There is dog hair involved as well.
Does such a machine exist or do I need some sort of a stick vac for the tile and laminate and then something bulkier for the carpet? What should I be looking for?
touchmyfuckingcoffee20 karma
Friend, you need a canister vacuum. Check out models from Miele, Riccar, Sebo, and Panasonic. You'll need an electric powerbrush for the carpeting, and you'll get bare floor brush for the rest.
Dremadad8710 karma
What is a good affordable workhorse of a vacuum for cleaning my basement, car, random stuff I don't want to use my main cleaner for?
touchmyfuckingcoffee35 karma
How about a shop vac? You can get just about any accessories you need to tackle the odd jobs.
MeltdownInteractive10 karma
My vacuum at home has a problem where if you turn up the sucking power too much, it sounds like the bag 'catches' on something and the sucking power is greatly reduced. So I can only use it on the lower power settings. Any idea what this could be?
Sorry it's hard to explain.
touchmyfuckingcoffee19 karma
It sounds to me like you've got an obstruction in your duct system somewhere. You can check youtube for videos to help, or get it to a local vacuum repair shop.
plutoniumwhisky9 karma
I need a good vacuum that can handle long hair. Does such an appliance exist?
touchmyfuckingcoffee21 karma
Of course vacuums like that exist. The trick is to pony up the extra cash for a premium vacuum, which will be much more efficient at picking up the hair.
Also, once you have a vacuum, be sure to regularly maintain it by cleaning out any hair built up around the brush roller, or other places in the vacuum. ALL vacuums require this kind of maintenance.
lostnot9 karma
Why the hell did vacuum makers do away with bags? Was easy, clean & neat to change them. Now - it takes 15 minutes of fucking around, getting dust all over & getting pissed to deal with the "Improvement" - why not bags?!
touchmyfuckingcoffee6 karma
Blame James Dyson.
FreePork7 karma
What's your view on Siemens vacuums? My parents have a Siemens z6.0 and it leaves the floors absolutely spotless. I currently have an old Dyson and it gets clogged more than it gets used..
touchmyfuckingcoffee18 karma
Siemens vacs are great, but very rare in the US, so I haven't gotten any experience with them.
darkjuly6 karma
If you find any expensive item inside a vacuum, do you return it to the owner or keep it? What is the most expensive thing stuck inside a Vacuum?
touchmyfuckingcoffee11 karma
I've never found anything particularly expensive inside of vac that came in for repair. Usually, it's bits of necklace/bracelets, charms, coins, etc. I did once find a cheap diamond pendant in the vacuum, but it was abandoned and I never heard back from the owner.
Redplushie5 karma
Speaking of spring cleaning, how do you start your list? I'm thinking of starting it soon and getting ready for the dust and pollen to kill me.
touchmyfuckingcoffee5 karma
Check out r/coolguides. I seem to remember a very comprehensive seasonal cleaning guide on there once.
I'm in an apartment, so my list is much shorter than many folks'.
DragoonDM5 karma
How much would you say I should pay for a decent vacuum if I'm only going to be using it on hardwood floors and thin rugs? Currently sing a cheapass $20 Dirt Devil, and it nearly meets my needs but just isn't quite powerful enough. Most of the vacuums I'm seeing in stores are an order of magnitude more expensive.
touchmyfuckingcoffee7 karma
These days, I wouldn't consider any vacuum under $200. The more you budget, the more vacuum you will get.
Smarter_not_harder4 karma
I have an old Kenmore (probably 10+ years old) and don't have many complaints from it. It stinks like hell when I use it, but other than that it's great. However, my wife got a new natural fiber knot rug for Christmas and my first time vacuuming it resulted in one of the knots getting pulled up/out of the fabric. The vacuum was on the highest setting as well (4 settings with 'Bare Floor' as 1, then settings '2, '3', and '4').
Do you have any recommendations on how I can better clean a large natural fiber rug?
touchmyfuckingcoffee8 karma
Yeah, you should never get a spinning brush roller near that rug. My advice would be a stiff bristle dust brush to attach to the wand and try to suck it clean that way. Or, just go old school and beat the thing out like we did, back in the day.
Knowone_Knows3 karma
I've got this older Dyson (Red target model), and it doesn't seem to work very well any more. The main head part with the brush seems to have very little suction, and barely picks up anything from the carpet. The extending wand works perfectly, however, no sign of lost suction at all.
I've cleaned every possible part I can reach including the brush and nothing seems to help. I thought the motor was getting weaker, but the wand has plenty of suction. Any thoughts?
touchmyfuckingcoffee3 karma
It sounds like you might need a/some new belts installed.
ShotgunMavericks013 karma
How do you feel knowing your job may be automated or taken over by robots like roombas down the road?
touchmyfuckingcoffee21 karma
One thing robots will not be able to do well, for a long time, is to diagnose malfunctioning complex machines, like vacuums, and then be able to properly repair them.
I don't plan on staying in this business forever, but I think job security won't be an issue due to robots.
inadequate_hero3 karma
Hi! I heard your interview on Upvoted a while back and found it super informative. I was wondering, my grandma left me a classic Kirby with attachments and such from the 70's. Is this worth keeping and getting to Ohio from Texas, or are newer, cheaper models just as good? My mom swears by hers, but I'm not about finding and buying bags for it. :/ Thanks tons!
touchmyfuckingcoffee8 karma
Seriously, toss the Kirby and budget for a high-end vac for your new home.
inadequate_hero3 karma
Great to know. Thank you!
touchmyfuckingcoffee6 karma
When you're ready to buy, drop me a line. I'll help you pick something.
grewapair3 karma
I just moved into a new place with wall to wall carpet, so I looked into robo vacuums. I last looked at them about ten years ago and they didn't really work.
I checked into them again last week and found the Samsung that everyone agrees has the most powerful suction. Someone was nice enough to pour flour on their carpet and use different vacuums to suck it up. He posted a photo here - click on the customer images. The photo shows the various machines he used and the carpet in front of the machines after they were used.
As you can see, The robo vacs don't work at all. I looked into the Neato D5, which is supposed to be the next best thing, but it has serious connectivity issues. Given the fact that it is one notch lower than the Samsung, which didn't work, I just couldn't see spending $600.
Your thoughts on robo vacs after looking at that photo?
touchmyfuckingcoffee3 karma
Since none of them have the suction of a conventional vacuum, my advice has always been that if you're going to own one, be prepared to have a conventional vacuum to do your regular deep cleaning, as the robots won't cut it.
IT_Chef2 karma
I have a 10 year old Oreck XL.
It works fine...I guess.
I now have 2 nice and large (room sized) area rugs. What kind of vacuum should I consider next? - The Oreck is not cutting it for the area rugs.
touchmyfuckingcoffee3 karma
We have, in town, a groovy old Persian guy who runs a fine rug business with repairs and restoration on the side. He happens to buy his vacuums from the company I work for, and the only thing he will use is a Miele with the SEB217 powerbrush.
varikonniemi2 karma
Is the Miele bagless a good vacuum? From the videos it looks really good.
touchmyfuckingcoffee3 karma
They won't hit the market it the US until next year, so I haven't had a chance to play with one. I'm trying to get my rep to bring me one after the Vegas convention.
It looks like they really did their homework on this vac. I hope it's a viable bagless option.
wonderwallpersona-2 karma
Have you, or a co-worker, ever used a vacuum for not its intended purpose? ;)
touchmyfuckingcoffee1 karma
for not its intended purpose? ;) I think you mean 'for an unintended purpose'.


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Termites are distributed widely throughout the United States, causing substantial damage to unprotected wood buildings. Although there are over forty species of termites in the United States alone (over 2,500 species around the world), most termite damage is attributed to subterranean termites. Recently, much attention and concern has been directed to the relative newcomer, the very aggressive Formosan termite, found mainly in the southern states and Hawaii, but is dramatically increasing in numbers and spreading toward the northern states. In Southern Louisiana the population is estimated to have increased more than 3,000% in the past ten years alone.
Concrete masonry is one of the best products available for termite resistance since it does not provide a source of nutrition. Entire structures can be constructed of concrete and masonry materials, virtually eliminating the possibility of damage from termites. This includes a composite block/steel bar joist floor system that is immune to termite attack (ref. 2).
This TEK focuses on measures to reduce the possibility of subterranean termite entry into a building. While termites do not cause any damage to masonry materials, they do feed on any products containing cellulose, most notably wood. Buildings that do not use wood or cellulose products as a construction material are not prone to termite infestation making concrete masonry the perfect application for both above and below grade construction. Concrete masonry is very versatile with an almost endless array of architectural shapes, sizes textures and colors available. When wood is used as a construction material, the further the food source is from the soil, the lower the likelihood of termite infestation such as the traditional wood roof framing.
Subterranean termites nest in the ground because they require a moist, humid environment to survive. Entry into a building must be gained through a sheltered path, such as a crack in a foundation wall or slab. If a sheltered path to the food source is not available, it is possible for termites to build their own access tunnels, which protect them from sunlight and open air. Often, these access tunnels can be the only direct sign of a termite infestation.
It is important to consider the potential for termite infestation during the construction phase since the building construction practices themselves can help protect against future infestation. Many of these measures focus on proper design and quality construction to reduce possible entry routes and to provide a hostile (that is, dry) environment to ward off termites. These same methods may already be employed for protection from water penetration or soil gas entry.
Strategies for termite control include:
- building out of all concrete masonry;
- minimizing cracks in walls and slabs;
- sealing around all wall and floor penetrations;
- adequate drainage around the foundation and adjacent soil;
- providing access to inspect for termite tunnels;
- installing barriers to prevent termite entry;
- maintaining a minimum clearance between wood members and soil;
- treating soil with chemicals to repel termites; and
- utilizing termite resistant construction materials.
The level of termite control employed on a particular job should be consistent with the expected severity of the termite hazard. This level of severity for a particular location can be determined from local experience or from the state entomological authorities. Where such information is not available, Figure 1 may serve as a guide.
While preparing the site prior to construction, all roots, stumps, dead timber, and other wood debris should be removed from the site. Similarly, wood scraps from construction should be properly disposed. Leaving this material on site or in the backfill provides additional food sources for termites, attracting them and increasing the likelihood of infestation. Similarly, wood grade stakes or bracing stakes should be removed before or during a concrete placement and not be cast into the concrete. Leaving them in place attracts termites and provides a direct path for them through the concrete. Refer to Figure 2 for a summary of critical termite access areas.
Backfilling with a free draining soil, incorporating a subgrade drainage system, and installing proper above-grade water drainage will help keep the foundation and adjacent soil dry, providing a less hospitable environment for termites.
In extreme circumstances, subterranean termites may not require constant access to and from the adjacent soil. Where conditions exist such that wood remains continuously wet, termites do not need to return to the soil to obtain water. However, such conditions are rare if proper design and construction for water penetration resistance are adhered to.
Once the termites have established a path, they have unimpeded access to the entire structure. Therefore, keeping termites out of the structure should always be the paramount objective. In addition to the obvious points of entry, such as wood in direct contact with the soil, other obscure (but critical) termite entry routes include:
- through cracks in exposed wall faces or slabs. Termites are capable of moving through a crack only 1/32 inch (0.79 mm) wide;
- direct access from soil under porches or patio slabs;
- along the outside of pipes penetrating slabs or foundation walls; and
- access tunnels on the interior or exterior of walls.
Minimum Clearance to Soil
It is desirable to keep wood elements as far as possible from the soil to minimize termite access. Nonstructural wood elements, such as wood siding and trim, should be kept a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) from the soil surface. Structural wood framing, sill plates, and sheathing should be kept at least 8 inches (203 mm) above the soil, or as otherwise required by local building codes. However, if the nonstructural wood is in contact with the structural wood (which is generally the case), the 6 inch (152 mm) minimum clearance should be increased to 8 inches (203 mm). These general clearances do not apply to pressure-treated wood or other termite and decay resistant woods.
Minimizing Cracks
Proper structural design of foundation walls, footings, and slabs will help prevent structural cracking that may allow termite entry. In addition to preventing cracks due to structural overload, cracking due to concrete shrinkage also needs to be addressed. Due to fluctuations in the temperature and moisture content, all materials have a tendency to expand and contract over time. With concrete masonry foundations, the primary concern focuses on shrinkage resulting in the development of tensile stresses. This is because the tensile strength of concrete is relatively small compared to the compressive strength; therefore shrinkage may result in small cracks within the masonry.
It is normally not necessary to provide control joints in below grade residential concrete masonry basement walls. A control joint is a planned joint in a concrete masonry wall at regular intervals that accommodates shrinkage movement without unsightly, random cracking. The lack of a need for control joints is attributed to the relatively low range of thermal and moisture fluctuations occurring in below grade walls afforded by the soil adjacent to the walls and to the water resistant systems applied to basement walls. In most below grade basement wall construction, it is possible to provide a reinforced bond beam at or near the top of the wall in lieu of control joints to minimize crack development. The bond beam also provides a cap, preventing termites from coming up through the empty cores of ungrouted block and gaining entry into the building. Joint reinforcement embedded in the horizontal bed joints, usually at 16 inches on center, also provides additional tensile strength for the masonry and aids in crack control. It should be pointed out that horizontal reinforcement will not completely eliminate cracking, but it will hold the cracks so tightly together that the termites cannot get through.
Additional measures to reduce the shrinkage cracking potential of concrete masonry include keeping the walls dry during construction. Because drying shrinkage is a primary cause of cracking in concrete masonry walls, it is important to minimize the potential for wetting concrete masonry during the construction process. At the jobsite, concrete block should be stored so as to protect the units from absorbing ground water or precipitation. This includes storing block on pallets (or otherwise isolating block from direct contact with the ground) and covering the units with plastic or other water-repellent materials.
Concrete masonry units should be dry when laid. Some surface moisture is acceptable; however, saturated units should be allowed to dry out before placement in the wall. Concrete masonry units should never be wetted before or during placement in the wall, as may be customary with other types of masonry units.
At the end of each workday, a weatherproof membrane should be placed over uncompleted walls to protect the units from rain or snow. Placing a board on top of the membrane will help hold it in place and will prevent the membrane from sagging into the masonry cores and allowing water to collect. To limit concrete slab cracking, the recommendations of the American Concrete Institute (ref. 5) for quality concrete placement should be followed.
In basement walls, the dampproofing and waterproofing measures employed to reduce water penetration aid in the prevention of termite entry. Waterproofing and dampproofing systems require that the barrier be continuous to prevent water penetration into voids or open seams. Similarly, the barrier is typically carried above the finished grade level to prevent water entry between the barrier and the foundation wall. Cracks exceeding 0.02 inches (0.5 mm) should be repaired before applying a waterproof or damp-proof barrier. However, the repair of hairline cracks is typically not required, as most barriers will either fill or span these small openings. In addition, waterproofing and dampproofing systems should be applied to clean dry walls. In all cases, manufacturer's directions should be carefully followed for proper installation.
Particular attention should be paid to reentrant corners at garages, porches, and fireplaces and to wall penetrations. Because stress concentrations develop at these intersections, pliable membranes and/or additional reinforcement are often recommended at these locations to span any poten- tial cracks or hold them tightly together.
Typical water penetration measures include coatings, sheet membranes, and drainage boards. Coatings are sprayed, trowelled, or brushed onto below-grade walls, providing a continuous barrier to water entry. Coatings should be applied to clean, structurally sound walls. Walls should be brushed or washed to remove dirt, oil, efflorescence, or other materials that may reduce the bond between the coating and the wall.
Sheet membranes and panels (drainage boards) are less dependent on workmanship and on surface preparation than coatings. Many of the membrane systems are better able to remain intact in the event of settlement or other movement of the foundation wall. All seams, terminations, and penetrations must be properly sealed. Care must also be exercised during the backfilling process to ensure that the barrier is not damaged.
In crawl space and stem walls, which typically are not treated on the exterior to prevent water entry as basement walls are, crack control measures become more important. In these cases, termites can enter the block through small cracks and move unseen up ungrouted cores. In these instances, solid grouting or capping of the walls is recommended.
Capping Concrete Masonry Walls
Various methods are used to seal the tops of masonry foundation walls. Should termites penetrate the face shell of a concrete masonry wall below, the cap prevents them from direct access to the wood superstructure. In reinforced construction, the masonry bond beam at the top of the wall serves as an effective cap, as shown in Figure 3.
Bond beam units are specifically designed to accommodate horizontal reinforcement and grout as shown in Figure 4. Bond beam units can be either solid bottom or open bottom. The latter requires a screen grout stop or expanded metal to contain the grout within the unit. A reinforced bond beam is preferred to solid units or solid bottom units with solid head joints since the reinforcement in bond beams will hold any cracks that form tightly together to prevent termite entry through the cracks.
Proper grouting procedures are important to ensure bond with the masonry units and void free areas in bond beams and cells to be filled. Grout should conform to the Specification for Grout for Masonry, ASTM C476 (ref. 7) or be specified to have a minimum compressive strength of 2,000 psi (13.8 MPa) at 28 days in accordance with the Specification for Masonry Structures, ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 402 (ref. 6). The Specification also requires enough water in the grout mixture to achieve a slump of 8 to 11 inches (203 to 279 mm) (ref. 6, 4) when tested in accordance with ASTM C143 Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete (ref. 9). See Figure 5.
This high slump is contrary to the principles of cast-in-place concrete where high slump levels lead to reduced strengths and higher shrinkage. Many engineers mistakenly try to apply this same analogy to masonry – lowering the water content in an effort to reduce shrinkage potential. However, in masonry construction, the high slump is critical as it allows the grout to be fluid enough to flow around reinforcement and completely fill all the voids (ref. 3, 4, and 6). The initial high water-to-cement ratio is reduced significantly as the masonry units absorb the excess water, resulting in higher strengths and low shrinkage properties despite the high initial water-to-cement ratio. Additionally, as the excess water is absorbed into the masonry units, some of the cement is drawn into the unit with the water creating excellent bond and reducing the formation of voids.
Grout should also be placed in lifts not exceeding 5 ft. (ref. 6). A lift is the layer of grout placed in a single continuous operation. Additionally, each lift should be consolidated with either a ¾ in. (19 mm) diameter low velocity vibrator. Consolidation eliminates voids, helping to ensure complete grout fill and good bond with the masonry units. After the water is absorbed from the grout mixture into the masonry (normally 3 to 10 minutes after placement, depending on the absorption characteristics of the unit and weather conditions), the grout should be reconsolidated to close the space left by the excess water that was absorbed (ref. 3). In any case, reconsolidation must be completed before the grout loses its plasticity.
Metal termite shields may be installed as a continuous barrier directly below the sill plate. If infestation occurs, termites are forced to build conspicuous access tunnels around the shield, making detection easy. Because termites require only a 1/32 inch (0.79 mm) gap for penetration, termite shields must be installed with great care to be effective. All seams must be soldered and all openings around anchor bolts and service lead-ins must be sealed. Because of the extreme care required to provide an impenetrable metal termite shield, they generally are not to be relied on for termite protection.
Exterior Insulation
The rigid plastic foams that are often used to insulate crawl space and the exterior side of basement walls can allow termites to create undetectable tunnels and is prohibited for such use by some codes (ref. 7). An advantage of concrete masonry foundation walls is their ability to accommodate insulation within the cores of the masonry units where it is protected from direct contact with the soil. Either rigid foam insulation inserts, granular fill insulation, or foamedin-place insulation can be used for this purpose.
Additional Considerations for Crawl Spaces
Figure 6 illustrates termite control measures for crawl space foundations. Crawl space floors should be kept at or above the exterior finished grade to facilitate drainage in the crawl space. Where this is not possible, or on sites where water flows toward the building due to the site slope, area drains should be installed. Unless specified otherwise by local codes, wood girders should be at least 12 inches (305 mm) above the crawl space floor, and wood joists should be no closer than 18 inches (457 mm) to the soil. In all cases, enough clearance should be maintained to allow access to the crawl space for inspection.
Numerous methods are available to create a pesticide barrier within the soil adjacent to a structure to prevent termite entry. Soil treatment before or during construction is often most effective as there is better access to the subgrade soil. If a slab-on-grade is also going to be used, the soil under the slab can also be pretreated. While post-construction treatment is far more common, it is also more difficult. Limited access to some areas may not allow for an effective chemical barrier to be established.
Concrete masonry is an ideal construction material to resist termites. It does not provide food to attract them, and provides a barrier to prevent termite entry. It is also very versatile with an almost endless amount of architectural shapes, sizes, textures, and colors available. An innovative, totally termite proof concrete masonry floor system utilizing a hidden steel bar joist supporting system is also available.
- Basement Manual, TR-68B. National Concrete Masonry Association, 2000
- Concrete Masonry Homes: Recommended Practices. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research, 1999.
- Grouting Concrete Masonry Walls, NCMA TEK 3-2A. National Concrete Masonry Association, 2005.
- Grout for Concrete Masonry, NCMA TEK 9-4A. National Concrete Masonry Association, 2005.
- Guide to Residential Cast-In-Place Concrete Construction, ACI 332-84. American Concrete Institute, 1984.
- Specification for Masonry Structures, ACI 530.1-99/ASCE 6-99/TMS 602-99. Reported by the Masonry Standards Joint Committee, 1999.
- Standard Building Code. Southern Building Code Congress International, 1999: 2304.1.4.
- Standard Specification for Grout for Masonry, ASTM C476-99. American Society for Testing and Materials, 1999.
- Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Concrete, ASTM C143/C 143M. American Society for Testing and Materials, 1998
NCMA TEK 03-09A, Revised 2000
NCMA and the companies disseminating this technical information disclaim any and all responsibility and liability for the accuracy and the application of the information contained in this publication.


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Good nutrition is very important for dogs. It helps them stay happy and healthy. There are various types of dog food brands available in the market but it can be hard to determine which is best for your four-legged best friend.
Therefore, it is best to do some research before buying dog food online in the USA. Here are some of the factors that you should keep in mind when deciding what to feed your dog.
What Dogs Actually Eat?
It is important to remember that just like humans, every dog has different digestive systems and behaviors. So, what diet might be fine for one dog might not be the right choice for another. When it comes to giving a daily diet to your dog, it is important to consult with your vet.
Domesticated dogs are mostly carnivores that occasionally eat omnivorous food. It is important to ensure your dog's diet is balanced and full of nutrients.
It is acceptable to give your dog regular pet food or mix the regular diet with raw fish, rice, vegetables, or meat.
Some homeowners give raw meat to their dogs, and though it can be suitable for some dogs, there are always some considerations that you need to be aware of.
Some pet meats and bone products can contain preservatives that are not the dog for your dog.
If meat is not clean, it can risk both you and your dog getting a food-borne bacterial infection.
Sometimes it is better to get suggestions from your vet because giving raw food to your dog can sometimes increase the risk of medical conditions.
How Much Food Your Dog Needs?
The quantity of food your dog can eat depends upon the size, breed, and age of the dog as well as how regularly they exercise. It is, however, important to ensure that your dog does not overfeed.
If you are not sure, ask your vet to assess the diet and nutrition of your dog. Always ensure that your dog is well hydrated. It means that you need to keep the water bowl filled all the time to help them drink properly.
Dogs have different digestive systems than humans. Also, some foods are safe for dogs, while some can be dangerous for dogs.
You can buy dog food online in the USA, however other than dog food available in the market, you can also feed them some other food items.
Although owners try to give regular dog food to their pets, sometimes, we can't resist slipping them occasional food.
If you have been wondering what human food is safe for dogs, here is a list of food items that are safe and healthy for your canine friends.
● Cooked Chicken
As one of the most common ingredients, chicken is a human food that is also a healthy feed dog. Cooked chicken contains extra protein, and you can give it to your dog. In addition to being a savory treat, cooked chicken makes a healthy meal replacement if you are in a pinch and out of dog food.
● Baby Carrots
Another amazing food for your dog is baby carrots. Baby carrots are a low-calorie treat, and they are good for a dog's teeth. Carrots are high in fiber and contain vitamin A and beta-carotene. You can feed your dog carrots but choose to slice them into small bite-sized pieces to avoid form choking.
● Yogurt
Yogurt is also safe for dogs. Yogurt contains calcium and protein that makes it a good food for dogs. It also contains some good bacteria that act as probiotics, and they are good for the digestive system of your dog.
Choose yogurt that does not contain artificial sugars and sweeteners. Greek yogurt is one of the best choices for dogs, and it has less lactose than regular yogurt.
Not only yogurt but milk and cheese are also safe for dogs and are in small quantities. Because dogs have low levels of lactose, and it can cause digestive problems.
● Fish
Tuna, shrimp, salmon are all safe to be consumed by dogs, and they are good sources of protein. Salmon and tuna are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids which can keep a dog's immune system healthy.
Shrimp contains B vitamins that maintain a dog's digestive system and promote blood circulation in them. It is important to cook fish because uncooked fish can contain harmful parasites.
● Eggs
Scrambling eggs are also a great source of protein, not only for humans but for dogs also. In addition to being rich in protein, they are also a good source of easily digestible selenium and riboflavin. To avoid the risk of salmonella and other bacteria, it is important to eat cooked eggs.
● Apple Slices
Apple slices are also safe to be consumed by dogs. They are high in fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin A making them a fantastic treat for your furry friend.
They are also known to clean residue for dog teeth which helps freshen their breath. However, take out the seeds before feeding them to the dig and keep the size small so the dog does not choke from the slice.
● Oatmeal
Oatmeal is another human food that is also safe for dogs. Cooked oatmeal is a great source of fiber, and it is also beneficial for dogs with irritable bowel issues,
The dogs that are allergic to wheat can also consume oatmeal. Make sure to cook oatmeal before feeding it to your dog, and to avoid extra sugar intake select the oatmeal with no sugar or additional flavor.
Final Thought
These are some of the food items that are safe and healthy for your pet. However, it is preferable to give the original dog food manufactured for them. But you can also give them a few other food items as a treat.
If you are not sure about a particular food item to be safe for your dog, it is better to consult with your vet first.
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Alex Fineman completed his veterinary degree from Royal Veterinary College, London, in 2018. He then worked as an associate veterinarian for two years. Now Alex is running his pet clinic. He also writes blogs on animal health as a hobby.


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