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Posted By Admin ,
Tuesday, 30 November 2010 | Comments (0)
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We all know that cleaning materials can be hazardous to your health. It’s a given that chemicals made to burn all those dirty marks off your walls, floors and other miscellaneous household places will need to be strong abrasives that can, quite literally, do the job.
The problem comes in when you use cleaning materials that do not supply all the pertinent information on the packaging. Did you know, for instance, that the chemical companies that produce household cleaners are only forced to warn if they contain substances that are directly and immediately harmful? Chemicals which will burn your eyes or irritate your skin. Did you also know that they have free license to leave out information about long-term chemicals that can be harmful to your health, such as certain carcinogens. So if something in their product can give you cancer after prolonged use... they don’t need to put it on the label!
The issue here is this... always be extremely careful of what products you buy. It is better to find a smaller company that gives full disclosure of all of the chemicals and stays away from terribly cheap and harmful stuff like carcinogens.
Always be wary - if you have problems later on in life... you’ll only have yourself to blame.
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Posted By Admin ,
Thursday, 29 July 2010 | Comments (0)
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The bathroom can be one of the most frustrating rooms to clean - so much scrubbing, bending, reaching, and re-scrubbing. Here’s an easier way to get the task done.
Liberally spray down the toilet, tub, sink, and shower and let them soak in cleaning solution mixed with hot water as hot water makes things easier to clean. Scrubbing is easier after the solution has soaked deep into the dirt. Remove obstacles so that you can sweep. Clean the mirror before you attack the sink as stray window cleaner particles tend to drift onto other surfaces, leaving annoying droplets. Next, clean the sink and counters with a scrubbing sponge before moving to the toilet bowl. To make your toilet shine use a scrubbing sponge.
Test the shower and tub, rubbing a tile to make sure that the dirt has been lifted. If not, take out the laundry, trash, and get the mop water ready. If you sprayed from the bottom to the top, make sure you clean this way as well and vice versa. After that, take a large cup or bucket and carefully pour clean hot water over every clean surface to wash away any leftover cleaning product.
Last but not least, mop the floor, step back, and admire your work!
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Posted By Admin ,
Monday, 12 July 2010 | Comments (0)
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Coming home to a mess from a long day at work can sour anyone’s good mood. If you would rather sit and relax -- don’t just yet! Take a few minutes to straighten up and your home environment will be a little less stressful while enjoying your favourite pastime.
First, jot down a list of rooms and under each one, write in a few of the common chores that occur in those spaces. You could include mopping, vacuuming, dusting, et cetera. If you would like, underline the chores that can be done in a jiffy while running out the door in the morning, like picking up stray clothing or taking out the rubbish.
After making your list, you may come to find that there is a whole lot of work that you don’t have time to complete. You can then decide if you would rather concentrate on just one room for today, or one or two chores that occur in multiple rooms, like sweeping or washing windows.
Lastly, it is important to focus so you don’t become sidetracked and give up altogether. Work from your list one item or room at a time, and remind yourself to feel good about crossing items off of your list!
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Posted By Admin ,
Friday, 18 June 2010 | Comments (0)
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Did you know that legislation only requires cleaning manufacturers to state whether a product will cause immediate health effects such as skin or eye irritation? If a cleaning product contains a known carcinogenic or is a known endocrine disruptor, the cleaning companies aren’t required to tell you that. Drain cleaners are among the most dangerous and toxic chemicals on the market, known to cause toxic fumes, vomiting, skin lesions, and respiratory failure.
New products on the market include enzymes that naturally break down organic matter in drains. Earth Friendly’s Earth Enzymes doesn’t give off any fumes, and actually works to prevent clogs rather than dissolve them. As with all eco-friendly products, there is a cost offset, Earth Enzymes are around double the price of most drain cleaners and are far less commercially available, which means you can’t treat your clog in a hurry.
Alternatively you can treat clogged drains at home with items you probably already have around the house. Before trying any chemicals, try pouring a kettle of boiling water down the drain to dissolve the clog. If the boiling water doesn’t clear the clog completely, a cup of baking powder followed by a cup of vinegar should dissolve the rest.
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Posted By Admin ,
Friday, 21 May 2010 | Comments (0)
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Mould can be a really big problem if you do not take the steps to find and remove it. Here are some tips on keeping your home mould free:-
1. Decrease the amount of carpet that you use in your home. Carpet is actually a great place for mould to grow. Open spaces with hardwood floors and tiles will help to decrease the likelihood of mould from growing.
2. Walk through your home on a regular basis and spend some time looking for leaks. You will want to look in uncommon places as well like below your sink and in your garage. When you find water you should clean it up.
3. If you see condensation in your home you should clean this up. Ensure your home has proper ventilation installed and this will prevent condensation from appearing.
These 3 simple tips will help you to keep your home mould-free.
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Posted By Admin ,
Thursday, 8 April 2010 | Comments (0)
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How you organise your kitchen will play a big role in your approach to cooking, diet, cleanliness, shopping and the satisfaction you get from meal times. If your kitchen is disorganised and things are not easily accessible then motivation to cook and maintain cleanliness will be an effort. But, if you have a clean kitchen, the atmosphere is an inviting one.
If you have been looking for ways to de-clutter your kitchen then these tips are what you are looking for:-
- Take every item out of your kitchen cupboards and put them aside. Do the same for your freezer and fridge
- Clean the cupboards, freezer and fridge with hot soapy waterThrow away out-of-date items
- Throw away canned items that have been there for longer than a year
- Throw away spices, dry herbs and baking ingredients that have not been used for longer than three years
- Group similar items together - for example, canned items together, pasta and rice together, snacks, etc.
- Take this to the next level and group similar canned items together - for example, canned fruit, canned vegetables, etc.
- In your fridge group all breads, dairy, eggs, fresh veggies and fresh fruit
Repeat these steps with all items and even non-food items too.
If you follow each of the above tips, you should have a very clean and organised kitchen. Remember, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Keep it clean and organised.
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