Walking while squatting

by Guest Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:36 am

Like the pochhe wali bai in india. It's so hard! They would do it so effortlessly. Just take a bucket and a cloth and move swiftly across the floor, rarely having to stand up or even half stand up.

I have never been able to do that. Even at 60 lbs lighter. It's supposed to be the best exercise. I either do an awkward half standing up action every time I have to move, or mostly I turn to getting down on all fours, so that I could finish the damn thing faster.

Tried again this morning, and was somewhat successful. Tried my level best to not slip back into kneeling mode. But got thirsty often and would be glad every time I had to get up to rinse the cloth, as I carried no bucket and I think that is too unclean anyway. In 20 minutes I had just mopped my foyer, and got so thirsty that I drank two glasses of water in between. There was no way I could have mopped the kitchen floor that's double the area, so I cleaned the doors of the foyer, as I didn't want the soap to go waste.

It will be a loooong time before I become an expert. Can you guys do it? How do you mop the floor? Standing up with a long mop, or squatting desi style, or on all fours?

by Propagandhi711 Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:44 am

use an steam mop...it works wonders

by garam_kuta Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:52 am

Propagandhi711 wrote:use an steam mop...it works wonders

the cleveland type, huh? i bet..

by Propagandhi711 Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:54 am

garam_kuta wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:use an steam mop...it works wonders

the cleveland type, huh? i bet..

whatever floats your boat. or sinks your steamer

by Maria S Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:00 am

Hey lady..when it comes to physical agility and flexibility..it's all about use it or lose it!

It's pilates, tai-chi..touching toes, kneeling..via sweeping, yard work, mopping..squatting, touching toes..on your knees..etc!

True story..had to be part of a bride-meeting event in Chennai (for a dear nephew who is in the US)..the bride's family wanted to meet me as a rep of the US delegation (!)..very kind and hospitable..after the lovely time..they said "let us pray"..so everyone is on their knees..I thought it was going to be for about 5-10 mins..goodness did they pray..it was going on and on..(am not making this up!)- then they stop after 40 mins..felt sorry for me (I guess they could feel my restlessness- swaying in my silk saree and all)..and someone asked.."you want a chair?"..I was embarassed looking at all others, including many elders effortlessly..doing that.

I tease the new niece-in-law about that:)

by Guest Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:07 am

Omg at kneeling for 40 min.

by Propagandhi711 Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:13 am

Vidya Bagchi wrote:Omg at kneeling for 40 min.

builds character. and lately you are lacking in character.

by garam_kuta Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:17 am

Propagandhi711 wrote:
Vidya Bagchi wrote:Omg at kneeling for 40 min.

builds character. and lately you are lacking in character.

...she seems to be more worried about numbers than characters

by Maria S Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:20 am

Vidya Bagchi wrote:Omg at kneeling for 40 min.

Seriously..it was more than that.

*Which is not that unusual- part of worship in many Christian communities/families.

As in everything..it is easy for me to tease them and not fully understand it..and I don't have to. If it gives them comfort and peace..that's all that matters. I think she is lucky..he is a nice and simple person (I may be a little biased)..and as a couple - they seem to have similar beliefs and interests (he is an excellent guitarist and she sings quite well)..and it seems to work for them.

by Guest Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:26 am

Raamaa! Why do you have to torture yourself? Buy one of these

http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Reveal-Spray-Mop-FG1M1600GRYRD/dp/B003UA7F46/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1361978486&sr=1-2&keywords=floor+mops

and these for cleaning the doors, counter tops and almost anything

http://www.costco.com/Clorox-Disinfecting-Wipes-Lemon-Scent-75-Wipes-6ct-COX-15948CT.product.11507378.html

You won't have the bucket and water jhanjat.

by Guest Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:04 pm

I use the long broom for sweeping. But when it comes to mopping it is harder on my back. I prefer desi pochha. I can also see the floor better and do spot cleaning. Exercise is another plus.

by Propagandhi711 Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:06 pm

you can take the ben out of uttarpradesh gao but you cant take the gao out of the ben. applies to several aunties here

by Guest Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:17 pm

Propagandhi711 wrote:you can take the ben out of uttarpradesh gao but you cant take the gao out of the ben. applies to several aunties here

Lol. The steam one looks good. Lesser physical labor. Also, anything that cleans without need for too much of spot checking. Maybe once I am my hot self again and could afford the luxuries like gym, etc. I will go for it.

by Jeremiah Mburuburu Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:03 pm

Propagandhi711 wrote:use an steam mop...it works wonders

that's amazing! (ms umaaaaa!) it's "a steam mop," not "an steam mop."

if you insist on being wrong or not using common sense, you could try "an isteam mop" or "an isteamu moppu."

by Hellsangel Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:08 pm

Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:use an steam mop...it works wonders
that's amazing! (ms umaaaaa!) it's "a steam mop," not "an steam mop."

if you insist on being wrong or not using common sense, you could try "an isteam mop" or "an isteamu moppu."

Is that Apple's latest product?

by Propagandhi711 Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:09 pm

Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:use an steam mop...it works wonders
that's amazing! (ms umaaaaa!) it's "a steam mop," not "an steam mop."

if you insist on being wrong or not using common sense, you could try "an isteam mop" or "an isteamu moppu."

why dont you stick an stick up your ass? you could also try an istick or isticku

by Hellsangel Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:14 pm

Propagandhi711 wrote:
Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:use an steam mop...it works wonders
that's amazing! (ms umaaaaa!) it's "a steam mop," not "an steam mop."

if you insist on being wrong or not using common sense, you could try "an isteam mop" or "an isteamu moppu."

why dont you stick an stick up your ass? you could also try an istick or isticku

Kinda hard for him to do that when there is already another one there.

by Propagandhi711 Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:21 pm

Hellsangel wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:
Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:use an steam mop...it works wonders
that's amazing! (ms umaaaaa!) it's "a steam mop," not "an steam mop."

if you insist on being wrong or not using common sense, you could try "an isteam mop" or "an isteamu moppu."

why dont you stick an stick up your ass? you could also try an istick or isticku

Kinda hard for him to do that when there is already another one there.

hahahaha..is that why he walks leaning forward and with legs splayed wide?

by Idéfix Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:02 pm

Vidya Bagchi wrote:Like the pochhe wali bai in india. It's so hard! They would do it so effortlessly. Just take a bucket and a cloth and move swiftly across the floor, rarely having to stand up or even half stand up.

I have never been able to do that. Even at 60 lbs lighter. It's supposed to be the best exercise. I either do an awkward half standing up action every time I have to move, or mostly I turn to getting down on all fours, so that I could finish the damn thing faster.

Tried again this morning, and was somewhat successful. Tried my level best to not slip back into kneeling mode. But got thirsty often and would be glad every time I had to get up to rinse the cloth, as I carried no bucket and I think that is too unclean anyway. In 20 minutes I had just mopped my foyer, and got so thirsty that I drank two glasses of water in between. There was no way I could have mopped the kitchen floor that's double the area, so I cleaned the doors of the foyer, as I didn't want the soap to go waste.

It will be a loooong time before I become an expert. Can you guys do it? How do you mop the floor? Standing up with a long mop, or squatting desi style, or on all fours?

I used to do this a few years ago with a mop with a long handle. But it would never quite work well. So it usually ended up with squatting. I now outsource this and delude myself that I am doing something more valuable during that time.

by Guest Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:04 pm

Could you move while still squatting? It's so hard!

by Guest Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:04 pm

@ op

i cannot stand the way some baiyan do pocha these days...esp the one in my inlaws house. its like she is foolkumari...touches the floor so softly that hardly any pocha happens. the one in my mom's house is awesome. she's aw... ok i know the post is not about the pocha itself but the mopping style.

they squat and mop bcz if they bend and mop, everyday, they will break their backs and become bent-backs forever Razz

...have seen one old bai like that too. she could never stand straight. i donno if she could stand straight if forced herself. even if she could it would be for cpl seconds thats all. so never bend to pick something up when you can sit n pick it up (even if legally blonde taught you it wins dinner dates) or you know what can happen by the time you're 50-60.

so yeah good going! squats are very good for you. win those gift certificates and cash prize $-)

by Idéfix Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:07 pm

Vidya Bagchi wrote:Could you move while still squatting? It's so hard!

Yes, but only within a room while in the middle of mopping. I couldn't do it as much as the cleaning ladies in India do.

by Hellsangel Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:08 pm

panileni paparao wrote:
Vidya Bagchi wrote:Could you move while still squatting? It's so hard!
Yes, but only within a room while in the middle of mopping. I couldn't do it as much as the cleaning ladies in India do.

Laws of physics at work?

by Propagandhi711 Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:24 pm

seven wrote:so never bend to pick something up when you can sit n pick it up (even if legally blonde taught you it wins dinner dates)

it only works when you're under 30...not VB's age

by Guest Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:27 pm

Propagandhi711 wrote:
seven wrote:so never bend to pick something up when you can sit n pick it up (even if legally blonde taught you it wins dinner dates)

it only works when you're under 30...not VB's age

by garam_kuta Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:39 pm

Hellsangel wrote:
panileni paparao wrote:
Vidya Bagchi wrote:Could you move while still squatting? It's so hard!
Yes, but only within a room while in the middle of mopping. I couldn't do it as much as the cleaning ladies in India do.

Laws of physics at work?

more like laws of pichukichu* will work.. Embarassed

*thamizh*

by Idéfix Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:42 pm

garam_kuta wrote:
Hellsangel wrote:
panileni paparao wrote:
Vidya Bagchi wrote:Could you move while still squatting? It's so hard!
Yes, but only within a room while in the middle of mopping. I couldn't do it as much as the cleaning ladies in India do.

Laws of physics at work?

more like laws of pichukichu* will work..

*thamizh*

What does that mean?

by Guest Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:44 pm

Vidya Bagchi wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:
seven wrote:so never bend to pick something up when you can sit n pick it up (even if legally blonde taught you it wins dinner dates)

it only works when you're under 30...not VB's age

don't listen to him. remember that manicurist was 40+ herself. she not only got to date that hot mailman but also got to marry him!

but dont bend bcz it will break ur back in longrun.

by Propagandhi711 Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:45 pm

seven wrote:
Vidya Bagchi wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:
seven wrote:so never bend to pick something up when you can sit n pick it up (even if legally blonde taught you it wins dinner dates)

it only works when you're under 30...not VB's age

don't listen to him. remember that manicurist was 40+ herself. she not only got to date that hot mailman but also got to marry him!

but dont bend bcz it will break ur back in longrun.

only in movies. as a rule, those that bend over to pick things will get the chorizo but not the whole carne.

by Guest Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:49 pm

Propagandhi711 wrote:
seven wrote:
Vidya Bagchi wrote:
Propagandhi711 wrote:
seven wrote:so never bend to pick something up when you can sit n pick it up (even if legally blonde taught you it wins dinner dates)

it only works when you're under 30...not VB's age

don't listen to him. remember that manicurist was 40+ herself. she not only got to date that hot mailman but also got to marry him!

but dont bend bcz it will break ur back in longrun.

only in movies. as a rule, those that bend over to pick things will get the chorizo but not the whole carne.

she's not looking to marry anyway...(end of watever this is plz)

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