#How To Clean Shark Vacuum

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How To Clean Shark Vacuum? Quick Guide Here!

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[llamagoddessofficial]

a little help please? On average, sharks lose about one tooth a week, so presumably, red’s tank is probably littered with little teeth(that get vacuumed up every time his tank gets cleaned)everywhere. How do you think he would react if he found mc(either another siren or a care team member) collecting his teeth and wearing them on a necklace/bracelet etc?

may or may not be featured in a certain shark comic, but who knows 👀

Oh, oh, yesyesyes I can finally tell my favourite shark siren courting idea!!

Obviously, shark couples leave bite scars on each to cement their relationship. But since that's a very permanent thing (you'd only really do it with the person you're intending to be with forever) couples whose courting has become serious enough to warrant some level of exclusivity will wear each other's shed teeth as jewellery.

To Red, tooth jewellery would be extremely romantic. It's like... the shark equivalent of wearing a piece of someone's hair in a heart-shaped locket. He'd definitely be aware that the wearer might not understand the significance, but that won't stop him from being absolutely delighted.

[ultimate-marysue]

Actually DC fixing Gotham's jailbreak problem or even killing a couple of Batman rogues would be such a breath of fresh air.

The roster is pretty tight as it is, so trying to fit new bad guys without stepping on a pre-existing rogue's niche is kinda hard. The old rogues are fun, we love a classic, but they're also a bit stale. There are only so many times you can re-invent the wheel before you need a break, and since we're shuffling between the same bad guys again and again you don't have enough time to miss them for the most part.

I'm not saying you can't do interesting stuff with the classic rogues, I actually think some of them could make for pretty interesting modern storylines. I just think it comes a point where it's to the detriment of Batman himself. How many times can Joker escape Arkham or Blackgate before you start scratching your head about it. Yes, I actually really like the whole no killing thing. Cassandra Cain is my favorite character, I don't think Batman has to start killing rogues, but he should definitely do something about the constant break outs.

Yes, I know, it's great to bring an old rogue back...but that's only if you're bringing them back from something.

Let Bruce Wayne fix Blackgate penitentiary, let him actually invest in cleaning Arkham and turning it into what's meant to be instead of a torture facility. Now, when he catches a rogue it has stakes. Once most of the old rogues are out, introduce new players taking over the power vacuum. Maybe one of them is in cahoots with police and we need an arc of cleaning the police force (god forbid we make an actual critique of the structure but that's DC for you). Maybe one of them is an anti Bruce Wayne with enough money and resources to keep his criminal and personal lives separate. Give him villains that require detective work to put behind bars! Or just give him villains that fit the new era.

You don't have to keep having the same rogues break out of jail again and again, especially if you're not interested in exploring other philosophies outside of Batman's "Killin is wrong and we can't do anything about how extremely ineffective our jails are nor change society in any meaningful way". The thing is, to keep Batman from stagnating they have to keep jumping the shark which means that Gotham keeps getting worse and worse despite Batman and Bruce's efforts. In fact, it almost seems like he's making things worse.

This post is my answer to that: make things better, give some semi permanent solutions, add new rogues to fill the power vacuum and keep things fresh without needing to have seven active gangs, several meta humans, the mob, ten serial killers, several assassin cults and the Joker all simultaneously active. I know nostalgia sells, but it also makes things worse! Also, I'm only suggesting this because of the direction I perceive DC to be taking with current Batman (which is edgy but a bit more wholesome than the Dark Knight era). If they wanted to go back to noir, super edgy and dark, sure, turn Gotham into a hell hole. But idk, having so many lighthearted issues and comics with way more family stuff (fluff and drama alike) doesn't jibe with the absolutely hopeless state of Gotham.

Idk, maybe someone will tell me "mmmm actually this has been done before" but I just want them to stick to it. Fix Blackgate or I can't take Batman seriously.

[fiapartridge]

mack and graces first date !!

first date | m + g 🌷💌⭐️

macklin x hughes!sister

summary: mack and grace go on their first date!

fia's notes 💌: like i said in my other post, grace & mack spent like their entire first year of knowing each other just being friends so them being on their first date is kind of like a long time coming vibe sooo enjoy !

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The sun stretched its golden fingers across the landscape of Michigan’s lakeside as a gentle breeze whispered throughout the leaves of the towering oaks. Grace’s sunkissed nose was hidden behind a book as she sprawled herself out on a blue beach chair. Her long brown locks were tucked beneath a camo trucker hat, her back exposed to the light as Macklin smiled silently to himself, making his way over to the girl.

“Did you know that 1-in-4 girls are involved in entrepreneurship?” Grace asked, feeling Macklin sit down beside her. 

Macklin chuckled quietly. She always knew when he was around even when she wasn’t looking. “No, I didn’t.” Macklin reached for the sunscreen in her tote bag, opening the cap, and squeezing the thick liquid into his hands.

“I think I should go on Shark Tank. I really think I could get a deal done,” she said, mindlessly talking as he moved her hair to the side, working the sunscreen into her skin. 

“What’s your product, Teddy?” Macklin first called her ‘Teddy’ after hearing Brock Boeser call Quinn ‘Huggy Bear.’ She could remember that moment like it was written across the walls of her mind: “Can I call you Teddy?” he asked, his hands in her hair and hers playing with the rings on her fingers. 

“Why,” Grace laughed, turning her head to look up at him.

“‘Cause Quinn is Huggy Bear, so you can be Teddy Bear.”

She rolled her eyes, a smile playing on her lips. “Except I’m not soft like him.”

“No,” Macklin grinned. “You’re the toughest around, Teddy.”

“How do you feel about a VR vacuum cleaner,” she suggested, flipping onto her back and shielding her eyes from the bright sun rays. 

“VR vacuum cleaner?” he smirked, shaking his head as he applied more sunscreen to the front of her body. His hands worked over her stomach as she stared up at him in awe. She never had to ask.

“Think about it: you’re sitting on the couch, you don’t want to get up and get the vacuum cleaner and clean the whole house, so you put on your VR headset and it connects to your vacuum, and you’re vacuuming from your spot on the couch!”

“Teddy—”

“Nope, nope. It’s gonna work, you gotta trust me, Mack. This is a billion dollar idea.” 

“Totally,” he chuckled before getting up from his spot behind her, grabbing her hands to pull her up with him. “Come on, let’s go.”

Grace furrowed her brows, closing her book and stuffing it in the tote bag she brought. “Where are we going?”

“Somewhere.”

“Yes, said by every serial killer ever,” Grace rolled her eyes, huffing as she reluctantly followed him.

“I’m not gonna murder you, G.”

“Murderers never admit it to the victim, dumbass.”

He slung her tote bag over his shoulder as he held Grace’s hand in his, pulling her in the direction towards the lake house. “I’ll tell you if you go get dressed.”

She raised a brow, her eyes narrowing at the boy. “Are you not comfortable with what I’m wearing?” She wore a blue denim-patterned triangle bikini and a light sunburn on her freckled face.

“Trust me,” he inched closer. “I love what you’re wearing, but I don’t think the people at the flea market will.” Everytime he talked, Grace swore shocks ran up and down her spine. She could feel him on every piece of her. He just had that effect on people. Macklin Celebrini makes people feel special, and this past year, that’s all she’s ever felt with him—special

“The flea market?” she eyed him suspiciously. She hadn’t even known there was one in town that week.

He pushed her gently toward the house. “Come on, woman. Just get dressed; I’ll wait for you out here.”

She spun around, her hands colliding with his chest as her puppy dog eyes burned heart shaped rings into him. “Just one hint?”

Placing his hand on her bare hip, he ran his thumb over her tanned skin. “Our first date. Now will you please go. You’re really ruining my itinerary.”

“Your itinerary?” she laughed.

“Stop laughing and go,” he chuckled, pushing the girl away from him. God, she was gonna be the death of him.

Rows and rows of stalls littered the Michigan streets as Macklin held Grace’s hand, pulling her in every direction. By the twelfth stall, she was already holding a bouquet of white tulips and a soft cat plushy that looked exactly like Mittens, her Russian Blue back at home.

“I bet you’re glad I kidnapped you, huh?” Macklin smiled, swinging their hands back and forth between them.

“So you admit it,” she smirked, turning to him as they walked along the row of stalls, watching the couple pass by. “You kidnapped me.”

“It’s not kidnapping if I take you somewhere where you’re happy.”

“You will be surprised by how many kidnappings end up with the victim being happy and then, when they’re most vulnerable, they’re stabbed to death.”

Macklin shook his head, dragging Grace along. “You’ve gotta stop watching true crime documentaries.”

“But what if a hot guy tries to seduce me and I end up killed?”

He squeezed her hand, bumping his shoulder with hers. “I’m not gonna let any hot guy seduce you unless it’s me.”

Just before Grace could trip over her own two feet and melt into a blushy puddle right on the asphalt beneath them, a worker in one of the stalls called out to them. “You! The couple!” she pointed as Grace and Macklin looked at each other, silently asking if they should go or not.

Despite the hesitation, the couple made their way over to the older woman who was adorned with crystal jewelry and an eclectic mismatched quilt skirt. She sported black round glasses and curly gray hair—totally dyed for the effect.

The woman, her eyes sparkling with ancient wisdom behind her round glasses, leaned forward with a mischievous grin playing on her lips. "Well, well, well," she murmured. "What do we have here?"

Grace shifted uncomfortably, her fingers nervously intertwining with Macklin's as they both gazed at the array of cards spread out before them.

The reader's gaze flickered between them, as if she could see right through them. "A couple in the making, are we?" she mused, her tone light yet knowing.

Macklin chuckled nervously, scratching the back of his neck. "Uh, not exactly," he replied, shooting a quick glance at Grace, who blushed furiously in response.

Grace cleared her throat, mustering up her courage. "We're, uh, sort of testing the waters. This is our first date," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.

The tarot card reader raised an eyebrow, a knowing smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "Ah, the dance of courtship," she said, her voice carrying a hint of amusement. "Well, let's see what the cards have to say about your little...experiment, shall we?"

With a flourish, she began to flip over the cards, each one revealing a glimpse into their future.

As The Lovers card appeared, the reader's eyes twinkled with delight. "A powerful connection," she murmured, her voice filled with certainty. "The kind that transcends time and space."

Grace felt a flutter in her chest, her gaze meeting Macklin's with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. His lips quirked up for a moment, a hope deep inside of him wishing that this was real and not just some superstitious, otherworldly money grab.

Next came the Ace of Cups, its image shimmering with promise. "New beginnings," the reader whispered, her voice tinged with reverence. "A love that knows no bounds."

Macklin squeezed Grace's hand, not daring to look at her. He was as red as a tomato, and this was their first date. He was sure she was scared off by now, but Grace felt a sort of warmth spread through her chest. She didn’t care if this was real or fake; she liked hope.

Finally, as The Ten of Cups appeared, the reader let out a soft chuckle. "Happiness," she declared, her words carrying the weight of prophecy. "A lifetime of joy and fulfillment." The tarot card reader smiled, her eyes crinkling with age-old wisdom. "Hold tight, kids," she said, her voice a gentle whisper. “You’ve got a whole lot more dates ahead of you.”

[loumandliker]

to me the fact that ed & izzy have yet to interact post ep2 is paradoxically a testament to their closeness and intimacy because like how the fuck do you come back from that? the things they said to each other? the total severance of trust there? ed is trying to make amends with the crew, minus izzy. izzy is getting close with the crew, but doesn’t get near ed. it’s a painful, agonizing divorce with your kids caught in the middle. what are you going to say about it? when it’s so all encompassing that you can’t even put it into words? why would you? it’s everywhere and just carrying it with you is exhausting enough. what’s the point? there’s a passive voice throughout it. the absence of creates a vacuum. you double down on what’s left. what even are you. can’t even do your job right. take it out on the closest proxy you can find. he’s there but he’s inside of you. now you’re the active agent. edward ceases to exist completely outside of desperate outbursts. move on or die. ed doesn’t even acknowledge izzy’s existence though he must know he’s still there. what is he going to say? sorry izzy. sorry i shot you. sorry i ordered you killed. sorry i mutilated you and sorry i’m the reason you lost your leg. you have to say more after it. do you have the mental bandwidth to say those things? the necessary things? i loved you. i love you. you’re izzy to me. just izzy. you’re my friend. it was a joint effort in some ways, in many ways, im sorry it got so bad. i was so cruel to you because i loved you the most. i trusted you the most. you were there the most. you wouldn’t run away, indestructible little fucker. we kept hurting each other so much it became second nature for both of us. i went too far. i didn’t think you’d stay long enough for it to happen. i didn’t know how to stop myself. i didn’t want to stop myself. i wanted to die. everyone else is a united front with a shared picture of ed, except for stede, izzy, and lucius. lucius is angry. he avoids ed out of anger, out of fear, out of fury. but izzy just - with ed, he doesn’t. why bring him up. this complete severance leaves behind a gaping hole in the narrative. how do we fill up an absence so profound? you can’t un-sever a leg. izzy can’t un-tell ed to kill himself. ed can’t un-tell izzy to kill himself. what the fuck are you supposed to do with the fucking hole? you can’t make it go away without acknowledging it, and you have to want to do it. in a way the hole is comfortable - a clean edge, a vast darkness. gaping maw. you can’t go around it. you can’t go in. it’s free fall from there. but at least there’s nothing covering it. you know it’s there. at some point you get so used to it it disappears completely. move on or die. a shark took my leg. i took a man’s leg. the hole is there. you see it in the horizon and you turn around and then you keep walking.

[trifoliate-undergrowth]

How good do you think Blondie is at giving blowjobs, as described by vacuum cleaner adjacent items at my workplace: a normal poll

Basement vacuum

Bad. Barely sucks. The hose attachment works better than the main floor thing for some reason. However it functions good enough that we don't throw it out.

Brand new Shark on the third floor

Compact, stylish, powerful, effective. Sucks good.

Wheeled shop vac we suction up flakes of old paint with

Loud but good at what it does. Very vocal. Loves to be sitting down low on the floor

Outdoor leaf sucker thing?

Polarized critical reactions--depending on who you ask, it's either the best tool ever invented and the only way to clean up leaves, or it's a frustrating complicated and overly noisy tool for doing the exact same thing you can do with your hands, a rake and a barrel.

Missing

My boss swears there was an extra vacuum in that building. Where did it go? Does it work? We'll never know. It rolled off into the sunset. Is that vacuum smoking a cigar??

Leafblower

Good at what it does, which is the opposite of suck things in. I like this thing. Whoooosh.

That one doesn't turn on--oh ok never mind

My coworker said this one didn't work but it worked fine for me. I guess it only likes certain people

[changingplumbob]

Foster Household: Chapter 9, Part 5

CW: Mental Health Struggles - Guide to content warnings

Carson got home late from prom so treated himself to a sleep in. Before he got in to the swing of the day he decided to give downstairs an extra vacuum. There was no guarantee that Ariadne would come visit, or that she would come inside the house if she came over, but it was the safest thing to do. If he didn’t she might make a social bunny post about how he lived in a tip that he’d never live down. No, surely she wouldn’t? Best be safe though.

After polishing off breakfast he decided to give Onyx a call, they were normally up by now practicing cheer or playing with their horse.

Onyx: Sup mate

Carson: Hey! Remind me, did we have homework for science?

Onyx: A bit, stuff from the textbook. Shouldn’t take you long though, it’s multi choice with like one proper written question

Carson: Okay so I should be able to do that tonight

Onyx: Why? You got plans for the day

Carson: I might... I’ll call you later

Onyx: No problem, I'm homebound all day

Hanging up he knew there was no more avoiding. He sent Ariadne a message. She had accepted his social bunny request, he wouldn't have sent it if she hadn't suggested it herself though. He didn't want to come on too strong.

Her texts indicated she’d love to come check out the beaches and Carson excitedly got in his swimwear. He looked in his mirror before heading downstairs and decided to throw a tank shirt on as well. He had some confidence but not enough to quite go shirtless with the girl he was crushing on. Ariadne arrived just before lunch ready to hit the beaches.

Ariadne: You okay?

Carson: Yeah, just wondering which direction to head

Harvey: Ariadne would you like to see some of our family photos while you’re here

Carson: No dad, we’re leaving!

Ariadne giggled as Carson made a beeline for the backdoor.

Outside they had good weather, Carson was happy the rain had stayed away for the day.

Ariadne: So...

Carson: So...

Ariadne: Uh... is there like a spot you like most

Carson: It’s all pretty nice but if we head down this hill there’s a pretty good clean bit

Ariadne: *nervously* After you

As they walked Carson tried to think of something to say but all he could think was that Ariadne looked really cute.

Ariadne: Have you always lived here then

Carson: Oh no. I was born in Willow Creek actually. After my mum had me she decided to get a full time artist job and that gave us enough to move here. My dad... well he earns good money but it’s just a fishing gig

Ariadne: You forget, my dads may be loaded but I didn’t grow up with much. At least your dad has a job, you can be proud of that

Carson: You are too sweet

Ariadne: *blushes* Shut up

Carson: Shall we go swimming then

Ariadne: I don’t know. Are there sharks?

Carson: Sometimes but not usually close to the shore. If any come up we can just punch them on the nose

Ariadne: *giggling* That is not a thing. The poor sharks might just want friends

Carson: Fine, any come up and I’ll hug them while you swim away. Come on

Carson grabbed her hands to lead her to the water, hoping they weren’t as sweaty as they seemed. She smiled and he hoped he’d done the right thing. Once they were in the water he let go so they could swim, happy he’d pushed himself to try that.

In the water they mucked around, splashing each other and swimming in circles. They shared tales of their school teachers and the various gossip around sims they both knew. Time carried on and Carson knew he should end it, he had scouts, but surely the troop could manage without him for an afternoon. Unless of course they were hit by a meteor. But if that was going to happen then it was good he wasn’t there or he’d die to.

Ariadne: Are you sure those glasses are fine for in the water

Carson: Yeah they’ve got this coating that bounces the water right off. I can see how good you look, don’t worry *blows kiss*

Ariadne laughed and Carson hoped it was with happiness rather than her thinking he was embarrassing himself. She sighed wistfully and turned to float on her back for a while.

Ariadne: I suppose I won’t see much of you at school this week

Carson: I mean... I know we’re in different years but I’ll still be around. If you want to see me that is. Can we go to the shore for a minute, I want to give you something before you have to go home

Ariadne: Can I have a hint

Carson: Just open it and see

Ariadne: It’s a shark isn’t it

Carson: *laughs* Just open the box

Inside the box was a Tulip Shell that Carson had found the past week and he was happy to see Ariadne smile at the sight of it.

Carson: It’s the most flawless one I’ve found. Normally they get chipped on like diving gear and stuff

Ariadne: It’s lovely. Are you sure you want to give it to me?

Carson: It should be with someone just as pretty

Ariadne: *blushing* Thanks. Oh shoot the time, I better get back home

Carson: Wait, um... selfie first?

Ariadne: *laughing* Twist my arm

Carson lifted up his phone for the shot, unable to ignore the tightening in his chest when Ariadne snaked her arm around him to get in the picture properly. After she left he sat on the beach for a while, closing his eyes and playing the time back in his mind.

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[reds-skull]

Not Alive, Nor Dead

[PREV PART] [AO3]

Really enjoyed writing this one! I like adding lines from the game in different contexts...

Ghost enters the shipment container, taking note of Valeria sitting in the middle, surrounded by the soldiers, and restrained by Graves.

Alejandro is pacing in front of her, her eyes following the motion with obvious amusement.

“Alright”, Graves points at the two of them, “how do you two know each other?”.

Alejandro scoffs, “know is a strong word”.

“Ah, strong words are important” Valeria grins, “our word is our worth, right?”

The Vaquero stops his pacing to sharply turn to the woman and start cursing her out in Spanish. Rudy and Soap rush to restrain him.

Price steps forward, “I suggest you start cooperating, El Sin Nombre. Unless you want me digging through your brain,” the Captain towers over her, “and I promise you, it won’t be pleasant.”

An expression of uncertainty passes through Valeria’s features, but she returns to her usual arrogant smile fast enough, “whatever you’re looking for, you won’t find it here” she nods her head, “I don’t know where any of your precious soldiers are. I’m a courier, I move things.”

“Yeah, and those things just happen to be humans, aren’t they” Graves grabs her shoulder. 

Valeria shakes it off, “I don’t peek inside, that would be unprofessional.”

Alejandro seethes, “and you’re just a model image of professionalism, aren’t you?!”

“Shit Alejandro, will you pull your head out of your ass for one second?!” She screams in Spanish at him.

The Vaquero commander huffs and warns them, “don’t trust her. It won’t end well.” He storms out, Rudy not long after following him calling his name.

“Enough!” Price speaks out. “Who are you delivering your packages to?” He stares at Valeria, tilting his head down.

“I don’t take orders from anyone.” she simply states, “even the dogs at Las Almas know not to-”

“Anonymous PMC.” Price’s eyes move rapidly, as he looks through her memories, “they took down your last clients and filled the power vacuum.” 

Valeria mutters, stunned and still, “how…”

“The ones from Sweden?” Gaz quips up.

Price looks away, having gotten what he was after, “I’ll have to go through your reports again, but it’s very likely.”

Valeria shakes from her stupor, and starts laughing in a chilling way, ���you’re one interesting revenant, cabron.” she lowers her head, “but you're still no closer to finding them. I was supposed to exchange two revenants today, before your little soldiers interrupted me.”

The Captain frowns, and gazes at her once more. Valeria winces a little, smirking, “I don’t know where they moved them.” She looks at him with mock-innocence.

“Fuckin’ hell…”

“If there was a deal just yesterday, it means the PMC is still somewhere here…” Johnny grunts.

Graves shakes his head, “eh, they must’ve spread out after the failed attempt at the party. They could get revenants from a different… supplier.” He closes in on El Sin Nombre, “perhaps you can give us a name?”

Valeria regards the American with a sneer, “you tell me, ‘Shadow Company’. Surely you know of your other PMC amigos?”

Ghost has been watching the entire conversation from the shadows, slowly getting more and more impatient. What caught his eye however, is the small hesitation in Graves’ moves when Valeria mentioned Shadow Company, almost like he expected her to say something else…

Maybe Graves’ hands aren’t as clean as he would like them to believe. He says so to the Captain, and Price answers, “I don’t see anything suspicious in his mind.”

Ghost knows he’s sometimes a little too paranoid, not that his life so far proved it too unfounded, but he trusts the Captain enough to let it slide for now. After all, Ghost isn’t exactly an expert at reading people.

He focuses back when Price addresses him, “Ghost, talk to the Vaqueros, see if they’ve surveyed any suspicious activity around the party, take the Sergeants and-”

“La Fantasma, Parca de Roba? I wasn’t sure if it’s really you.” Valeria looked like a shark sensing blood in the water.

He doesn’t grace her with an answer, a snake pit slithering in his stomach. Soap turns to look at him inquisitively.

Valeria chuckles darkly, “what you did to Roba… it’s the stuff of nightmares. Did you really wipe out the entire gang in less than a hou-”

“You keep running your mouth, I’ll give you a demonstration.” He growls.

She falters, before answering with a forced smile, “I look forward to it.”

As they leave, Ghost catches Graves taking Soap to the side to speak to him privately. He would snatch the American’s hand away from Johnny’s shoulder, but the Scot doesn’t look uncomfortable. On the contrary, he’s listening intently to what the Shadow commander is spewing at him.

He waits until they finish, Soap noticing him finally and jogging up to him. “Waiting for me, LT?” he smiles up at him, something dimmer about his usual attitude.

“What were you two chatting about?” he starts walking towards Alejandro’s office, knowing Gaz is probably already there.

The Sergeant tenses, but keeps moving beside him, “nothin’ interesting. Why, wanna hear some gossip?”

Ghost grunts, and walks ahead, leaving the Sergeant struggling to match his long strides.

He may not be good at reading people, but even he knows when he’s being lied to. Unfortunately, they have a job to do, his doubts will have to be resurfaced at another point.

Turns out the Vaqueros have spotted something, during those precious minutes right after Soap created his distraction. Unmarked vehicles, driving off south. They have several possible locations, but until the Vaqueros narrow them down, they’re free to take a moment to rest.

As the Sergeants and himself leave Alejandro’s office, Ghost calls for Soap, and nods to the gym. His Sergeant’s face lights up, his fingertips literally, and he leads the way to the sparring mats.

They both take off their shoes and stand in front of the other, stance lowered and combat ready, “we fight until one taps out.” Ghost grunts. Soap gives him a sharp nod and they’re off.

His Sergeant instantly rushes forward, using his smaller frame to his advantage by trying to duck under Ghost. He expected so, and takes hold of the Scot’s shoulders, pushing both of them down.

They wrestle for a moment, Ghost clearly having the upper hand, Johnny fighting on the defence. Ghost eventually gets hold of the slippery man, and pins him on with his chest down, “you’re distracted, Johnny…”.

“Thinkin’ about what Valeria said to you back there”, Soap growls, pushing Ghost off.

His Sergeant shakes his arms, the fire burning him spreading, “again.”

Ghost feigns a right hook, and grabs Soap’s left arm. The Sergeant uses the grip to shove Ghost down, attempting to pin him, but Ghost can tell he’s not focused, when he manages to wrap his legs around his torso, flip them, and pin him again.

“Been doin’ some thinking myself.” Ghost ponders out loud, “wondering what Graves could’ve said to make you look so…” he murmurs in Johnny’s ear, “intrigued”

Soap is breathing heavily under him, eyes darting around for an exit, “I told ye-”

“I think I’ll be quite interested” Ghost squints, the motion not unnoticed by Soap.

His Sergeant sighs, “he was… offerin’ me a spot on Shadow Company.”

Ghost tightens his grips on Soap’s wrists, “and you refused.” he states. “You fuckin’ refused, right, Johnny?”

“I told him…” the flames on his hands die down, “told him I’ll consider it.”

The sentence feels like a knife shoved down Ghost’s throat, almost like a betrayal, another of his old friends.

Ghost loosens the hold, and Soap immediately breaks free, stepping a meter away from him. “After this mission, I think I should… leave.”

“Why?” What changed? Why does Soap want to get away, and with fuckin’ Graves out of all people?

Soap’s brows turn upwards, his face almost desperate. “I won’t be responsible for your death. I can’t-”

“Do you trust me, Sergeant?”

Johnny is silent for a moment, “yes sir”, he almost whispers.

“You think I’m weak?”

“No!”

“Than you should already know, I’ll not go down easily.” He walks up to Soap, “you wanted to know what Valeria was talking about?”

His blue eyes fill with color, the previous dullness to them fades, “yes sir.”

Ghost looks around, seeing the gym empty and lifeless. The snakes in his heart squeeze, bite and spread their icy venom through his body. His tone is lifeless, belonging more to the man buried under six feet of the Mexican desert sand.

“Roba was a cartel gang leader, they captured my squad. Tortured us for weeks, tried to break me, brainwash me, make me submit.” 

Soap’s hands clenched into fists.

“They failed. Got tired of me. Disposed of me.” he breathes in dirt and rotten flesh, “They killed me. I came back, stronger. Powerful.”

He remembers the shock, the horror as they saw him, a dead man, walk into their base. His eyes flutter shut. He wants to laugh. He wants to cry.

“She was wrong. I didn’t kill them in an hour.”

Nothing exists anymore, just sharp memories and a throbbing phantom pain, “it took less than a minute. Hundred men gone in an instant.”

Something brushes his arm, warm and calming, so unlike his memories.

“I was mistaken. You couldn’t have known what I am before, Soap.” He opens his eyes, and the sight of Johnny’s devastated face would hurt him, if he could feel anything. “You understand now. My purpose is to take revenge on people that hurt me. I am designed to survive the worst this world has to offer.”

Soap now grasps at his arm, the feeling barely registered under the cold blanket constraining him, “Ghost I’m… I’m sorry.”

“No. Don’t need apologies.” Ghost blinks, tries to focus on his eyes, “just don’t run away.”

Johnny holds onto him tightly, “I won’t.”

He leaves the gym in a daze, distantly hears Soap trailing behind him, uncertain footsteps echoing after his own. The sun has long set, the stars shining high in the night sky.

After he died, he found himself enjoying the twinkling lights. They were the first thing he saw after being reborn, the heralds of his new existence. 

He pulls out a cigarette, rolls the mask up a little. Settles against a wall, about to take out a lighter when Soap stops him, gently lifting a finger. Ghost lights the end of the cigarette on the flickering flame.

He breathes in deep, finally tasting something other than sand on his tongue, Johnny speaking for the first time since they left the gym.

“Thought your Reapin’ was classified.” he huffs.

Ghost rolls the smoke on his tongue before exhaling, “I reckon my favorite color is classified at this point.”

Soap looks up, “what is it?”

“Don’t have one.”

“Figured it was black.”

Ghost raises an eyebrow, “black isn’t a color, Johnny. Dropped outta infant school?”

His Sergeant chuckles, “a’right, dark grey then?”

He pretends to think on it, “yellow.”

“Yer bum’s oot teh window!” Soap laughs.

Ghost blinks confusingly, “English, MacTavish”

“That was English!”

Ghost grumbles, “You said my arse is out a window, Sergeant?”

Johnny doubles over laughing, the sound warm in Ghost’s chest, “aye sir, yer moonin’ the whole base.”

“Giving them a good view” he takes a drag of smoke to hide his small smile.

Soap straightens, giving him that mischievous grin he often wears, “think I know a better one.”

Ghost glances at him, “and what would that be?”

Johnny crowds him against the wall, “yer face, LT. Must be bonnie under that mask of yers, would bet good money on it.”

Warmth thrums through his chest, almost overwhelming. Still, Ghost can’t help leaning into it, like a moth to a flame, uncaring that the fire would bring his demise.

“Maybe I wear the mask ‘cause I’m ugly.” Ghost breathes. The burning smell that always lingers on Soap fills his lungs, and he wishes it would make a home there.

Johnny looks him up and down, smile growing. He stares at Ghost’s eyes, purring, “Ah doubt it.”

Gaz pops most of his body out of a window above them, making them both jump away from each other, “the fuck are you doin’ down there?! Shit, were you snogging? I’ll come back later-”

“We weren’t fuckin’ snoggin’ Gaz!” Soap shouts, flush covering his cheeks. Ghost is still lagging behind, waiting for his brain to come back online. Whatever happened a second ago, it felt like he was in a dream, the world outside melting away, leaving only Ghost and Soap.

Curious how dreams and nightmares are so similar.

“Need something, Garrick?” he finally looks away from Johnny at the floating Sergeant.

“Rudy is making tea! Haven’t had a good cuppa in ages, you coming?”

Soap sighs disappointingly, “fuckin’ Brits.”

“On my way Gaz, don’t you dare take mine.” he stomps on his cigarette and rolls his mask back down.

Despite his grumblings, Soap follows him to the kitchen, taking a mug of tea himself. 

He spat out the liquid after one sip.

Originally I wanted them to fight for like 2 chapters, but they decided they just don't want to and flirt instead

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ID 1: a tweet posted on December 7, 2022 by KaylaAncrum that reads : I had a dream that I was commissioned to write a poem from a bug to god, and I do not remember any of the poem, except for the last line which was: I pray nobody kills me for the crime of being small. End ID 1

ID 2: A poem by Althea Davis.

And God,

please let the deer

on the highway

get some kind of heaven.

Something with tall soft grass

and sweet reunion.

Let the moths in the porch light

go some place

with a thousand suns,

that taste like sugar

and get swallowed whole.

May the mice

in oil and glue

have forever dry, warm fur

and full bellies.

If I am killed

for simply living,

let death be kinder

than man.

End ID 2

ID 3: a screenshot of a tiktok by LENNIE. It shows a mouse, with the text "If I am killed for simply living, let death be kinder than man" above it. The caption reads ´his only crime was being small in the wrong place'. End ID 3

ID 4: screenshot of a discord discussion. The Queen says : Motherfuckers shouldn't come in my shower then.

Wee wee shark answers: bugs cannot conceive of the size of our territories, the system of money exchanged for ownership how much of their world was built specifically to be ours and not theirs, to be hostile and difficult to them

Today there was a spider on my leg and I slapped it but it lived and crawled under my desk

and then I vacuumed my room because spiders go where bugs are and I can clear out webs

your space is your space to other humans but if you want the bugs to know the same you better be prepared to clean often, cuz a small bit of filth for a short amount of time is basically something getting abandoned for years for bugs. End ID 4.

ID 5: A poem titled Mercy, after Nikki Giovanni. She asks me to kill the spider.

Instead, I get the most

peaceful weapon I can find. /

I take a cup and a napkin.

I catch the spider, put it outside

and allow it to walk away. /

If I am ever caught in the wrong place

at the wrong time, just being alive

and not bothering anyone, /

I hope I am greeted

with the same kind

of mercy.

- Rudy Francisco. End ID 5

ID 6: A screenshot of a tiktok with no username visible. It shows a person crying with a text that reads ´Opened this sound to see what everyone was talking about. Read ten legs, eight broken. Somebody sedate me' over them. End ID 6

ID 7: A bug on a piece of paper and under a glass. A text reads 'fuck this poem' End ID 7

ID 8: A poem. 10 legs, 8 broken written by TikToker user68519586. /

To the spider,

the shadowed creature in the corner of the room

i hate you.

You scared me just as your brothers and sisters did before you,

and i will tell you what i told them,

You are a trespasser that does not belong here.

You entered without knocking.

Roamed freely like this is your home and decorated my walls with unwanted, silk webs without asking.

You may not be the only killer here, but only one of us is innocent,

and it's not you.

The spider says to me, it's brittle body squashed and dying,

It's not you, either.

There is venom infused in my fang-shaped maws,

but i was born this way.

What's your excuse?

If you could count your murders, how long would you be counting?

Am i really this threatening?

I thought human hearts were bigger that mine, but you have killed with malice instead of marrow of your bones and poison bubbling behind your scowl

And i'm sorry for scaring you,

but i didn't know being seen would cost me my life.

Maybe

If you didn't fabricate the prickly feeling of my legs creeping upon your skin while I crawled across the living room floor,

If the webs I weaved were made of cotton candy and captured clementines, cherries, and sweet peas rather than struggling wings and blood;

If i had a pink tongue, push fur, a wagging tail, and fur legs instead of eight

If i had only two eyes, and they were glittering stars and not supermassive block holes;

If i was the same but looked different;

maybe you wouldn't hate me.

Maybe you wouldn't have loved me, either, and maybe you still wouldn't have let me stay,

but maybe you would've shown me the door or a window.

Maybe you would've shown me mercy.

(But you are still standing, and I am still sorry).

I think

maybe,

no matter how reluctant,

mercy would've been enough.

End ID8

Rare pity, mercy and compassion of the giants called humanity

[stevewatson133]

How To Clean Shark Vacuum? Quick Methods Here!

Looking for how to clean Shark vacuum, first, turn it off and unplug it. Remove the dustbin and filter. Wash the dustbin with warm, soapy water and let it dry completely. Rinse the filter under cold water until clean, then air-dry it for 24 hours. Clean brush rolls and attachments with a damp cloth. Reassemble the vacuum when everything is dry and ready.

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If you want to know how to empty Shark robot vacuum, you can do so easily. All you need to do is take out the dustbin from the vacuum. After that, empty the bin in a dustbin and wash it thoroughly. Ensure to empty the bin after every cleaning run. Otherwise, the vacuum will not function at all. You must dry out the bin before you insert it into the vacuum again. For further assistance, contact our team right now.

[n-idi]

Cleaning your condo with Bengal cat rascals!

yourlifestylecleaning.ca

We get the $300 Cad package-deep cleaning because they clean the walls too!!!(if you have male cats that spray the walls sometime, this is a boon!)

Note: Since we started feeding freeze dried raw food, their pee poo and spray no longer has any smell to it-so, we no longer have smell issues in our home!)-we get our freeze dried raw food from JJPetClub.com

Am sitting while 2 people(a lovely young lady & a nice fresh faced young man) are cleaning our condo after a long winter-last time they came was November 2024!

I am so grateful for this service! (the service I found online because they are near to Rosedale South in Toronto, Ontario, Canada-an area dense with condominiums now)

Am going to order some more Pidan Tofu litter now, as I realize the boxes need a change! (only really when other people show up do you realize that your standards are a bit less than professional cleaners' standards!)note:this litter is awesome, natural, flushable, the cats love it, it is light to carry, affordable, you need less

Wow our place is a mess! But will be better soon! Yay!

What I love about this service is I can totally book the whole thing online, pay online, & choose different packages that they have already decided-so no chatting, no thinking, no awkward paying cash in person, no weird timing pressure-and you can often get a next day appointment if you have emergency guests, or your landlord or neighbours are complaining about cat smell or anything else!

I do not work for the company and am in no way affiliated!

I nice thing also is I have a Shark steam vacuum cleaner(cleans both carpets and floors with wetness heat & a bit of cleaning liquid) from Canadian Tire at Liberty Village, & I showed them how to use it and they happily do! But they always bring their OWN equipment and supplies, so I do not have to run around getting things for them...

The cleaning people are very cat friendly which is so important! Most important thing actually!!!

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The right cleaning device can make life infinitely easier, but you can’t use just any old Hoover on delicate surfaces. The best vacuums for hardwood floors won’t scratch or cause damage, so we tested dozens of highly rated models and asked experts to recommend the most ideal model for your home.“The vacuum should have soft rubber wheels so scratching or marring does not occur when moving and manipulating the vacuum across the wood floors,” explains Paul Henthorn, owner of Slaughterbeck Floors in Campbell, California. “And power brushes on canister vacuums should be avoided in favor of the soft brush attachments.” What’s wrong with power brushes? Henthorn says they can potentially remove the finish and wood fibers from the grain of the floors. Beater bars can also be too abrasive on this type of floor.Keeping all this, as well as usability, in mind, we focused on bagless, cordless stick vacuums, robovacs, and one worthy upright vacuums for this story. You’ll also find info from experts on how to choose the best one for your home, as well as helpful maintenance tips. But first, browse our favorite picks to clean your floors and keep scratches out of sight.Our Top Picks for the Best Vacuums for Hardwood Floors:Browse by Category:AccordionItemContainerButtonBest Vacuums for Hardwood Floors, OverallSamsung Bespoke Jet Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner w/ Clean StationAccordionItemContainerButtonArtfulThoughtful designLong battery lifePowerful suctionAccordionItemContainerButtonIts dust bin capacity isn’t as big as others in this listAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 6 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaggedRun Time: 60 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.8 litersHEPA Filter: YesThe Samsung Bespoke Jet AI cordless stick vacuum cleaner actually looks like a work of art, so it’s not only one of the best cordless vacuums (based on our very hands-on experience), but also one of the best-looking. The Samsung Bespoke Jet AI comes in a gorgeous satin black color and has an AI cleaning mode that detects the floor type to adjust suction accordingly. “I’ve had it since May 2022, and the vacuum has held up very well,” Williams says. “This model has more air watts (210W) than any of Samsung’s previous cordless stick vacuums—and it also includes more accessories. The lightweight (six-pound) vacuum is easy to maneuver, and the nozzle includes a dual brush head (a soft one for hard floors and another one with fins for carpets).”The space-saving clean station charger holds the vacuum when not in use. When docked, the clean station automatically empties the vacuum’s dustbin. There’s also a separate accessory cradle to hold the combination and crevice tools, pet tool, flexible tool, and dust bags. The vacuum itself has strong suction, a dual brush for cleaning both hard floors and carpet, and the battery lasts up to 100 minutes.Shark Cordless Pet Plus Lightweight Stick VacuumAccordionItemContainerButtonComes with a pet multitool to pick up shedding furSelf-cleaning brush rollEasy to cleanAccordionItemContainerButtonLacks suction power, according to some online reviewersAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 8 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 40 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.34 quartsHEPA Filter: YesWilliams loves the Shark Pet Plus Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner (and also the Shark Rocket Pet Pro) because the floor nozzle has a self-cleaning soft brushroll and PowerFins. Both work together to pick up debris and ensure that no hair gets tangled up in the vacuum. The fins are made of flexible silicone instead of bristles, so it’s easy on hard surfaces, and the LED light on the floor nozzle helps Williams identify more dirt than she probably cares to know about. The Shark Pet Plus uses anti-allergen complete-seal technology and a HEPA filter to keep all of the dust and debris inside of the vacuum. It’s also super easy to empty the dust cup: Just slide the Clean Touch Dirt Ejector lever down to spit out any waste into the trash can. The lightweight vacuum lasts 40 minutes and includes a crevice tool and pet multitool.Dyson V15s Detect Submarine​ Wet-Dry VacuumAccordionItemContainerButtonThree cleaner headsDrip tray for wet roller storageStylish designAccordionItemContainerButtonSome shoppers mention that the battery life doesn’t last longAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 8 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 60 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.2 gallonsHEPA Filter: YesSome people like the idea of one vacuum that suctions and mops hardwood floors—but they’d rather have these functions completely separated rather than integrated into the same machine. If that’s your preference, the Dyson V15 Detect Submarine actually has three swappable cleaner heads. There’s the digital motorbar cleaner head for multifloor use, the fluffy optic cleaner head for hardwood floors, and the submarine wet roller head. But instead of loading water into a water tank on the vacuum, the water is poured directly into (and subsequently contained within) the wet roller head. And since the vacuum has the same articulating head used on Dyson’s other stick vacuums, I found it easy to swivel around furniture legs and reach underneath my couch when mopping. There’s also a drip tray to store the wet roller head on, and the vacuum includes (dry use) accessories such as the combination tool, crevice tool, and hair screw tool.Bissell CleanView XR Cordless VacuumAccordionItemContainerButtonTangle-free brush rollThree cleaning modesConverts to handheld modeAccordionItemContainerButtonAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 6 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 35 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.3 litersHEPA Filter: NoWe tend not to test “cheap” vacuums. Instead, we look for economical choices that are still high-quality items with the features you want. The Bissell CleanView XR fits the bill. It has a tangle-free brush roll to keep hair from getting snarled, and it has three cleaning modes—standard, medium, and turbo—to fit various needs. The LED headlights illuminate dirt in hidden places and the vacuum has swivel steering features, meaning it easily maneuvers around furniture legs. It can easily convert to a handheld model, allowing me to use the crevice tool, combination dusting brush, and upholstery tool. Run time is only 35 minutes—but at this price, you can purchase an additional battery and swap them out.Shark RV1001AE IQ Robot Self-Empty Robot VacuumAccordionItemContainerButtonSelf-cleaningLong-lasting battery lifeTangle-free brush rollAccordionItemContainerButtonAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 6 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 60 minutesDust Cup Capacity: N/AHEPA Filter: N/AThe Sharp IQ Self-Empty Base Robot Vacuum has everything Williams wanted—and more—when searching for the best vacuums for hardwood floors. For starters, she can go a month without having to empty it (she doesn’t, but she could). That’s because the robot empties itself into the base, and it can hold 30 days worth of dirt. The beauty of robot vacuums is that they don’t require much human interaction except for mapping your home and emptying the vacuum. But Shark eliminates the latter task for a very long time. It even has a self-cleaning brush roll to ensure that pet hair won’t get tangled in it. And when the robot vac needs to recharge mid-clean, it does that on its own as well and then picks up right where it left off. Since the robot uses IQ navigation, it cleans in an orderly row-by-row fashion, instead of zigzagging all over the place. After Williams mapped out her home, she was able to schedule cleanings via her iPhone. The robot vac can also be activated using Alexa or Google Assistant. The battery lasts over 90 minutes.Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop with All-in-One Clean Station with Auto SteamAccordionItemContainerButtonDesign-forwardComes with a dual brush for cleaning multisurfacesSpace-saving docking stationAccordionItemContainerButtonAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: The set and station equal 40 pounds in totalCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 80 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.25 litersHEPA Filter: N/AIf you’re looking for a vacuum that truly does everything for you, this is one of the best picks of the bunch. Not only is the robot vacuum itself packed with power and features, but the cleaning station takes care of the grunt work for you—like cleaning the mop pads, emptying the dust bin, and refilling the robot with water. Source link

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The right cleaning device can make life infinitely easier, but you can’t use just any old Hoover on delicate surfaces. The best vacuums for hardwood floors won’t scratch or cause damage, so we tested dozens of highly rated models and asked experts to recommend the most ideal model for your home.“The vacuum should have soft rubber wheels so scratching or marring does not occur when moving and manipulating the vacuum across the wood floors,” explains Paul Henthorn, owner of Slaughterbeck Floors in Campbell, California. “And power brushes on canister vacuums should be avoided in favor of the soft brush attachments.” What’s wrong with power brushes? Henthorn says they can potentially remove the finish and wood fibers from the grain of the floors. Beater bars can also be too abrasive on this type of floor.Keeping all this, as well as usability, in mind, we focused on bagless, cordless stick vacuums, robovacs, and one worthy upright vacuums for this story. You’ll also find info from experts on how to choose the best one for your home, as well as helpful maintenance tips. But first, browse our favorite picks to clean your floors and keep scratches out of sight.Our Top Picks for the Best Vacuums for Hardwood Floors:Browse by Category:AccordionItemContainerButtonBest Vacuums for Hardwood Floors, OverallSamsung Bespoke Jet Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner w/ Clean StationAccordionItemContainerButtonArtfulThoughtful designLong battery lifePowerful suctionAccordionItemContainerButtonIts dust bin capacity isn’t as big as others in this listAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 6 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaggedRun Time: 60 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.8 litersHEPA Filter: YesThe Samsung Bespoke Jet AI cordless stick vacuum cleaner actually looks like a work of art, so it’s not only one of the best cordless vacuums (based on our very hands-on experience), but also one of the best-looking. The Samsung Bespoke Jet AI comes in a gorgeous satin black color and has an AI cleaning mode that detects the floor type to adjust suction accordingly. “I’ve had it since May 2022, and the vacuum has held up very well,” Williams says. “This model has more air watts (210W) than any of Samsung’s previous cordless stick vacuums—and it also includes more accessories. The lightweight (six-pound) vacuum is easy to maneuver, and the nozzle includes a dual brush head (a soft one for hard floors and another one with fins for carpets).”The space-saving clean station charger holds the vacuum when not in use. When docked, the clean station automatically empties the vacuum’s dustbin. There’s also a separate accessory cradle to hold the combination and crevice tools, pet tool, flexible tool, and dust bags. The vacuum itself has strong suction, a dual brush for cleaning both hard floors and carpet, and the battery lasts up to 100 minutes.Shark Cordless Pet Plus Lightweight Stick VacuumAccordionItemContainerButtonComes with a pet multitool to pick up shedding furSelf-cleaning brush rollEasy to cleanAccordionItemContainerButtonLacks suction power, according to some online reviewersAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 8 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 40 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.34 quartsHEPA Filter: YesWilliams loves the Shark Pet Plus Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner (and also the Shark Rocket Pet Pro) because the floor nozzle has a self-cleaning soft brushroll and PowerFins. Both work together to pick up debris and ensure that no hair gets tangled up in the vacuum. The fins are made of flexible silicone instead of bristles, so it’s easy on hard surfaces, and the LED light on the floor nozzle helps Williams identify more dirt than she probably cares to know about. The Shark Pet Plus uses anti-allergen complete-seal technology and a HEPA filter to keep all of the dust and debris inside of the vacuum. It’s also super easy to empty the dust cup: Just slide the Clean Touch Dirt Ejector lever down to spit out any waste into the trash can. The lightweight vacuum lasts 40 minutes and includes a crevice tool and pet multitool.Dyson V15s Detect Submarine​ Wet-Dry VacuumAccordionItemContainerButtonThree cleaner headsDrip tray for wet roller storageStylish designAccordionItemContainerButtonSome shoppers mention that the battery life doesn’t last longAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 8 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 60 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.2 gallonsHEPA Filter: YesSome people like the idea of one vacuum that suctions and mops hardwood floors—but they’d rather have these functions completely separated rather than integrated into the same machine. If that’s your preference, the Dyson V15 Detect Submarine actually has three swappable cleaner heads. There’s the digital motorbar cleaner head for multifloor use, the fluffy optic cleaner head for hardwood floors, and the submarine wet roller head. But instead of loading water into a water tank on the vacuum, the water is poured directly into (and subsequently contained within) the wet roller head. And since the vacuum has the same articulating head used on Dyson’s other stick vacuums, I found it easy to swivel around furniture legs and reach underneath my couch when mopping. There’s also a drip tray to store the wet roller head on, and the vacuum includes (dry use) accessories such as the combination tool, crevice tool, and hair screw tool.Bissell CleanView XR Cordless VacuumAccordionItemContainerButtonTangle-free brush rollThree cleaning modesConverts to handheld modeAccordionItemContainerButtonAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 6 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 35 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.3 litersHEPA Filter: NoWe tend not to test “cheap” vacuums. Instead, we look for economical choices that are still high-quality items with the features you want. The Bissell CleanView XR fits the bill. It has a tangle-free brush roll to keep hair from getting snarled, and it has three cleaning modes—standard, medium, and turbo—to fit various needs. The LED headlights illuminate dirt in hidden places and the vacuum has swivel steering features, meaning it easily maneuvers around furniture legs. It can easily convert to a handheld model, allowing me to use the crevice tool, combination dusting brush, and upholstery tool. Run time is only 35 minutes—but at this price, you can purchase an additional battery and swap them out.Shark RV1001AE IQ Robot Self-Empty Robot VacuumAccordionItemContainerButtonSelf-cleaningLong-lasting battery lifeTangle-free brush rollAccordionItemContainerButtonAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 6 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 60 minutesDust Cup Capacity: N/AHEPA Filter: N/AThe Sharp IQ Self-Empty Base Robot Vacuum has everything Williams wanted—and more—when searching for the best vacuums for hardwood floors. For starters, she can go a month without having to empty it (she doesn’t, but she could). That’s because the robot empties itself into the base, and it can hold 30 days worth of dirt. The beauty of robot vacuums is that they don’t require much human interaction except for mapping your home and emptying the vacuum. But Shark eliminates the latter task for a very long time. It even has a self-cleaning brush roll to ensure that pet hair won’t get tangled in it. And when the robot vac needs to recharge mid-clean, it does that on its own as well and then picks up right where it left off. Since the robot uses IQ navigation, it cleans in an orderly row-by-row fashion, instead of zigzagging all over the place. After Williams mapped out her home, she was able to schedule cleanings via her iPhone. The robot vac can also be activated using Alexa or Google Assistant. The battery lasts over 90 minutes.Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop with All-in-One Clean Station with Auto SteamAccordionItemContainerButtonDesign-forwardComes with a dual brush for cleaning multisurfacesSpace-saving docking stationAccordionItemContainerButtonAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: The set and station equal 40 pounds in totalCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 80 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.25 litersHEPA Filter: N/AIf you’re looking for a vacuum that truly does everything for you, this is one of the best picks of the bunch. Not only is the robot vacuum itself packed with power and features, but the cleaning station takes care of the grunt work for you—like cleaning the mop pads, emptying the dust bin, and refilling the robot with water. Source link

[alexha2210]

The right cleaning device can make life infinitely easier, but you can’t use just any old Hoover on delicate surfaces. The best vacuums for hardwood floors won’t scratch or cause damage, so we tested dozens of highly rated models and asked experts to recommend the most ideal model for your home.“The vacuum should have soft rubber wheels so scratching or marring does not occur when moving and manipulating the vacuum across the wood floors,” explains Paul Henthorn, owner of Slaughterbeck Floors in Campbell, California. “And power brushes on canister vacuums should be avoided in favor of the soft brush attachments.” What’s wrong with power brushes? Henthorn says they can potentially remove the finish and wood fibers from the grain of the floors. Beater bars can also be too abrasive on this type of floor.Keeping all this, as well as usability, in mind, we focused on bagless, cordless stick vacuums, robovacs, and one worthy upright vacuums for this story. You’ll also find info from experts on how to choose the best one for your home, as well as helpful maintenance tips. But first, browse our favorite picks to clean your floors and keep scratches out of sight.Our Top Picks for the Best Vacuums for Hardwood Floors:Browse by Category:AccordionItemContainerButtonBest Vacuums for Hardwood Floors, OverallSamsung Bespoke Jet Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner w/ Clean StationAccordionItemContainerButtonArtfulThoughtful designLong battery lifePowerful suctionAccordionItemContainerButtonIts dust bin capacity isn’t as big as others in this listAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 6 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaggedRun Time: 60 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.8 litersHEPA Filter: YesThe Samsung Bespoke Jet AI cordless stick vacuum cleaner actually looks like a work of art, so it’s not only one of the best cordless vacuums (based on our very hands-on experience), but also one of the best-looking. The Samsung Bespoke Jet AI comes in a gorgeous satin black color and has an AI cleaning mode that detects the floor type to adjust suction accordingly. “I’ve had it since May 2022, and the vacuum has held up very well,” Williams says. “This model has more air watts (210W) than any of Samsung’s previous cordless stick vacuums—and it also includes more accessories. The lightweight (six-pound) vacuum is easy to maneuver, and the nozzle includes a dual brush head (a soft one for hard floors and another one with fins for carpets).”The space-saving clean station charger holds the vacuum when not in use. When docked, the clean station automatically empties the vacuum’s dustbin. There’s also a separate accessory cradle to hold the combination and crevice tools, pet tool, flexible tool, and dust bags. The vacuum itself has strong suction, a dual brush for cleaning both hard floors and carpet, and the battery lasts up to 100 minutes.Shark Cordless Pet Plus Lightweight Stick VacuumAccordionItemContainerButtonComes with a pet multitool to pick up shedding furSelf-cleaning brush rollEasy to cleanAccordionItemContainerButtonLacks suction power, according to some online reviewersAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 8 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 40 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.34 quartsHEPA Filter: YesWilliams loves the Shark Pet Plus Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner (and also the Shark Rocket Pet Pro) because the floor nozzle has a self-cleaning soft brushroll and PowerFins. Both work together to pick up debris and ensure that no hair gets tangled up in the vacuum. The fins are made of flexible silicone instead of bristles, so it’s easy on hard surfaces, and the LED light on the floor nozzle helps Williams identify more dirt than she probably cares to know about. The Shark Pet Plus uses anti-allergen complete-seal technology and a HEPA filter to keep all of the dust and debris inside of the vacuum. It’s also super easy to empty the dust cup: Just slide the Clean Touch Dirt Ejector lever down to spit out any waste into the trash can. The lightweight vacuum lasts 40 minutes and includes a crevice tool and pet multitool.Dyson V15s Detect Submarine​ Wet-Dry VacuumAccordionItemContainerButtonThree cleaner headsDrip tray for wet roller storageStylish designAccordionItemContainerButtonSome shoppers mention that the battery life doesn’t last longAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 8 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 60 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.2 gallonsHEPA Filter: YesSome people like the idea of one vacuum that suctions and mops hardwood floors—but they’d rather have these functions completely separated rather than integrated into the same machine. If that’s your preference, the Dyson V15 Detect Submarine actually has three swappable cleaner heads. There’s the digital motorbar cleaner head for multifloor use, the fluffy optic cleaner head for hardwood floors, and the submarine wet roller head. But instead of loading water into a water tank on the vacuum, the water is poured directly into (and subsequently contained within) the wet roller head. And since the vacuum has the same articulating head used on Dyson’s other stick vacuums, I found it easy to swivel around furniture legs and reach underneath my couch when mopping. There’s also a drip tray to store the wet roller head on, and the vacuum includes (dry use) accessories such as the combination tool, crevice tool, and hair screw tool.Bissell CleanView XR Cordless VacuumAccordionItemContainerButtonTangle-free brush rollThree cleaning modesConverts to handheld modeAccordionItemContainerButtonAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 6 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 35 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.3 litersHEPA Filter: NoWe tend not to test “cheap” vacuums. Instead, we look for economical choices that are still high-quality items with the features you want. The Bissell CleanView XR fits the bill. It has a tangle-free brush roll to keep hair from getting snarled, and it has three cleaning modes—standard, medium, and turbo—to fit various needs. The LED headlights illuminate dirt in hidden places and the vacuum has swivel steering features, meaning it easily maneuvers around furniture legs. It can easily convert to a handheld model, allowing me to use the crevice tool, combination dusting brush, and upholstery tool. Run time is only 35 minutes—but at this price, you can purchase an additional battery and swap them out.Shark RV1001AE IQ Robot Self-Empty Robot VacuumAccordionItemContainerButtonSelf-cleaningLong-lasting battery lifeTangle-free brush rollAccordionItemContainerButtonAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: 6 poundsCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 60 minutesDust Cup Capacity: N/AHEPA Filter: N/AThe Sharp IQ Self-Empty Base Robot Vacuum has everything Williams wanted—and more—when searching for the best vacuums for hardwood floors. For starters, she can go a month without having to empty it (she doesn’t, but she could). That’s because the robot empties itself into the base, and it can hold 30 days worth of dirt. The beauty of robot vacuums is that they don’t require much human interaction except for mapping your home and emptying the vacuum. But Shark eliminates the latter task for a very long time. It even has a self-cleaning brush roll to ensure that pet hair won’t get tangled in it. And when the robot vac needs to recharge mid-clean, it does that on its own as well and then picks up right where it left off. Since the robot uses IQ navigation, it cleans in an orderly row-by-row fashion, instead of zigzagging all over the place. After Williams mapped out her home, she was able to schedule cleanings via her iPhone. The robot vac can also be activated using Alexa or Google Assistant. The battery lasts over 90 minutes.Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop with All-in-One Clean Station with Auto SteamAccordionItemContainerButtonDesign-forwardComes with a dual brush for cleaning multisurfacesSpace-saving docking stationAccordionItemContainerButtonAccordionItemContainerButtonWeight: The set and station equal 40 pounds in totalCord Length: CordlessBag or Bagless: BaglessRun Time: 80 minutesDust Cup Capacity: 0.25 litersHEPA Filter: N/AIf you’re looking for a vacuum that truly does everything for you, this is one of the best picks of the bunch. Not only is the robot vacuum itself packed with power and features, but the cleaning station takes care of the grunt work for you—like cleaning the mop pads, emptying the dust bin, and refilling the robot with water. Source link