Rebjane63 on Nostr: Credit: MerilinsRetro (Facebook): "The Tradition of Beating Rugs in the Snow In the ...
Credit: MerilinsRetro (Facebook): "The Tradition of Beating Rugs in the Snow
In the 1970s–90s, cleaning rugs outside in the snow during winter was common, especially across the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
Rugs were laid on fresh snow and beaten to remove dust and dirt, which the snow absorbed without leaving stains. The cold temperatures also helped kill bacteria and mites naturally.
It was an affordable and eco-friendly cleaning method before modern vacuum cleaners became widespread.
This tradition was often a communal activity where neighbors gathered outdoors to clean their carpets." #cleaninghack
In the 1970s–90s, cleaning rugs outside in the snow during winter was common, especially across the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
Rugs were laid on fresh snow and beaten to remove dust and dirt, which the snow absorbed without leaving stains. The cold temperatures also helped kill bacteria and mites naturally.
It was an affordable and eco-friendly cleaning method before modern vacuum cleaners became widespread.
This tradition was often a communal activity where neighbors gathered outdoors to clean their carpets." #cleaninghack