Bastet has that same morbid fear Wayne - I rang the breeder and asked about if she was ever accidentally hit - she said she had to be *swept* out as as kitten into the breeders area from the house. I think thats may have what put the fear into bastet. SHe also has a fear of vacuum cleaners - not when they are on and not moving but only when I *sweep* with it.

I would try rewards with Mopsy. It has worked - with some success with Bastet. At least she will go near a mop or broom without too much hissing, spitting and fluffy tail syndrome!