Like everyone else said, cleaning a mini is quick and easy. I always wait until bedtime if I'm going to give it a full rinse, shake the water off, and it's good to go when I get up. I don't do carpentry, but I was a car mechanic for most of the time I've owned a Reo. Car shops can be pretty messy, but I had no problems keeping it clean. Congratulations, you're going to enjoy it!