Pragmatic action means that someone does what is necessary and what has been proven to actually work. That's why Mila vacuums the living room after popping balloons, because it's necessary. The floor and furniture are littered with colorful shreds, so Mila needs the upholstery attachment for the leather surfaces and the crevice attachment for the grooves in the furniture. Then, as always, Mila vacuums her socks to make sure no dirt sticks to them.