Bissell Little Green in Action

We have a very light carpet in the living room. I’m not sure why we did that because we always preferred the warm tones of a Persian carpet. But with a new condo the old carpet didn’t fit. So we decided to try another option. Even without wearing shoes in the house the carpet inevitably has to get somewhat dirty - especially the section in front of the couch and chair where we typically sit. We don’t want to get another carpet. So we thought we’d try to see if the carpet could be cleaned. The Bissell Little Green deep cleaner got  my attention because it could also be used for spot cleans on the couch if necessary - which I hope never happens. So we put it to the test yesterday. We followed the instructions and went to work on the places that needed it the most. I don’t think it did a whole lot except that it did get the carpet wet/damp. Not a lot of liquid was recouped - hardly none at all. So we tested the suction with plain water and it was fine. Then we also cleaned the small rug in the foyer and another rug in the den. Something did happen, but to what degree? We covered the damp areas with plastic and let it sit overnight to dry. I suppose it looks a little better? And maybe it’s worth doing again soon now that we know what we are doing. If nothing else we “feel” like it’s cleaner? 

Dental Visit

It sounds like a car wash. Four weeks ago I had a “power wash” performed on my teeth and I would need to return for a “deep clean” in another month. In between visits my husband is having other issues, including implants. He could have all of his teeth replaced for a small fortune. What made it worse was we moved two years ago and we hadn’t met our new dentists yet. Neither my husband nor I had been to the dentist since the pandemic and it obviously created teeth problems. We always went every six months, but I had to cancel our first appointment because my mom passed away, and then we were stuck in the house until we got vaccinated. So today I returned for the “deep clean” which meant cleaning under the gums. That meant some sort of sedation. I was ready to get novocain, but decided to start with the topical number. It wasn’t as bad as I was expecting, but having had TMJ surgery almost forty years ago makes going for any dental procedure difficult. Now I need to return in four months rather than six, and need to start using several new appliances to keep my guns healthy. That includes a gum stimulator, extra wide floss, a proxabrush, and advanced dental picks. Having a mouth full of fillings, crowns, and wearing a night guard every night cause bacteria buildup so all of these utensils are required. I always flossed and used dental picks and brushed all of the time. Something happened over the last year - and I can feel it in my bones and my teeth. Hopefully my teeth will weather the storm and stay with me for years to come. Now it’s time to make a doctor appointment.