How to avoid Christmas accidents and what to do in an emergency
Make sure you don't end up with an unwanted gift this Christmas - a visit to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital. Each year, 80,000 people in the UK alone need hospital treatment for Christmas-related injuries. They suffer everything from cuts opening presents to burns from cooking the lunch and sprains falling over due [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 12:54:37
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Across the valley
The sun shone for a bit today and the light became just right for a view across the valley, showing the Ivy Tower ... not to have needed replacing, we’re beginning to take on the proper jobs of unpacking, cleaning and sorting out we’ ... , preventing any kind of wet cleaning. We’ve ordered a modern dehumidifier to bridge us over the gap [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 12:41:53
The (Freakish) Things We Do When Family Comes to Town
My father and step-mother live in a preternaturally clean house.I'm not casting aspersions, just stating facts (enviously). Their house is many shades of tan, and cream, and beige, and off-white -- with lovely dark wood furniture and color on the walls in the form of paintings. There are never any spots on their cream carpet [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 20:46:00
Little ways to save our planet
Psst… The Giving Hands is down, for reasons I’d VERY much love to know. GRRR. ... to do it here instead :) For a start, here’s some green “cleaning” tips: Sprinkle a handful of salt ... a damp cloth to work white toothpaste into the silverware you want to clean, then rinse and dry [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 07:44:55
Sparkle, Sparkle, Little Floor....
Sure, you vacuum, you sweep, you mop... but when is the last time you really gave any thought to the correct way to clean your floors? ... can be updated. Carpets: Many of our homes have carpet on the floors - We do (although I longingly dream ... hardwood.) To keep your carpet looking great, it's important to vacuum regularly (daily in the traffic [more...]
Date: 2008-07-21 21:44:15
Diarrhea!!!
Bailey had Diarrhea It was a few weeks before Christmas. We had a full car and were heading back from skiing ... out and I didn't touch anything not relating to cleaning up Bailey or car cleanup until I'd had a chance ... him as cleaned up as we could and got underway in search of cleaning supplies. We pulled into a strip mall [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 17:11:22
a look at carpet
A Look at Carpet By Alan Ross Carpets are one of the most romanticized consumer items which have a long history dating back to 4th millennium BC ... and stains such as inks and tea. Carpet cleaning is a specialized service you can hire for cleaning and removing tough stains. But there lot many things you can do to take care of them. Carpet Care [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 22:14:13
How to Green Your Carpet Cleaning
Bare feet on green carpet Whether it’s wall-to-wall carpeting or area rugs, your floor coverings will eventually need a good cleaning ... and chemicals from other people’s carpets through your home. Invest in your own steam cleaning unit ... on non-toxic steam extraction methods. There are also green carpet cleaning solutions available for home [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 10:46:54
We Have Soap Nuts Winners!
That would be #31 Danielle - I like the idea of soap nuts- this is the first time I have ever heard about them ... Courtney - I don’t have any “green” cleaning tips. i do love the idea of being more “green” ... as many things as possible, wash in cold water (except for towels), and hang most things up to dry [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 14:27:33
Faux Finish Mistakes: Avoid These When Painting
by Debra That Painter Lady Conrad If you are embarking on your first faux painting project, ... results and subsequent layers will dry too fast to allow you to attend to mistakes. Low gloss paints ... rather than letting it harden. Another money-saving tip is to use dishwashing liquid for cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 13:47:41
Resume Normal.
While Not the Momma is on shore-duty, we've come to a kind of new "normal. He leaves for school around 6:30 or 7:00 ( ... been slacking from that routine. The groceries are bought when the milk jug is dry. The carpets ... has been in charge of that. Laundry has basically been wash, dry, dump somewhere. Dig in the pile [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 16:49:00
Your Supply List: Faux Finishes for Walls
by Debra That Painter Lady Conrad Faux painting is a way to achieve extraordinary decorating effects, ... equipment. Save your money for quality paints. You might want a few extras, such as stencils for some finishes, but you may already have most or all of the equipment you need. Use this checklist to make [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 19:19:21
8 Common Faux Finish Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
by Debra That Painter Lady Conrad The elements of faux painting aren’t difficult but there’s always room for error here and there. Keep these important tips in mind and you’re half way there. 1. Your end result is only going to be as good as your materials. That applies to paint and brush quality but above all to your surface [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 21:25:29
Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Stories
Dog Training: Frequently Asked QuestionsBy: Susie AgaI frequently get asked the same questions by different clients all the time ... it they can't chew or eat it!How to get rid of urine smells in carpet?There are many different products ... days to see if the color changes. The professional carpet cleaners sometimes guarantee [more...]
Date: 2008-12-13 14:01:00
FEELING GOOD AT HOME
“With the cut in interest rates, the savings on your mortgage may be better invested in the home than the bank.”“Buying curtains, putting up shelves and choosing colours really make your house a home.”RENOVATINGAND EXTENDINGWith the housing market so slow, many people are considering renovating or extending rather than moving [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 16:12:00
Pet News - Pet Advice - Pet Photos
Advice for Pet Ownersby Arden Moore - Washington PostInexpensive Pet CareWhen money is less available, humans aren't the only species that suffer. Financial setbacks often effect the companions we love most -- pets. But animal expert Arden Moore can give advice on how to provide your pet with sufficient care without going into debt [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 17:45:00
NoImYoSeMo: Volume Two
Okay, no time for chit chat. I have a lot to say, so let's get down to it.First, let's get last week's new goals out of the way ... my underwear drawer. This project was so heinous that it honestly was worthy of being the only major cleaning ... cleaning out the drawer, I unearthed a pair of megaphone [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 02:22:00
Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ
All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition. Most home owners and office managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:50
Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ
All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition. Most home owners and office managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:59
Purchased a Hoover SteamVac to Deep Clean My Carpets
When I first moved into my apartment a year ago, my carpets looked brand new. Even though I vacuum regularly, months of shoe and sneaker traffic, feline hairballs ... . I was considering hiring professionals, but this would be an expensive proposition. Hoover SteamVac [more...]
Date: 2008-06-23 15:00:33
Pledge
GIVEAWAY CLOSEDDust, I'm not a fan of dust, but come on now.. who really is? ... I surely was happy to hear! Cleaning can get so annoying, but it's a fact of life. Are you dusting ... found in dust than dry dusting. It easily removes fingerprints and smudges, too. Its Anti-Dust™ [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 00:47:00
Things To Do Before Cleaning Carpet Stain
by Nikki Rowd Cleaning carpet stain techniques are varied and there are many things that you can use to get rid of any type of stain, ... smell from your carpet. Cleaning carpet stain methods aren’t always about washing or sweeping. Another ... by pre-cleaning your carpet. This is a great way to check if you need to go through further steps [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 17:29:40
Pet Stain Odour Removal
FREE Pet Stain & Odour Removal. We all love our pets be it a dog or cat I have had both and have loved every minute of pleasure they give ... . You know those brown stains that show when the carpet drys out, its damage done when cleaning up the spillage by using to much water. So how do you damage your carpet when cleaning up a pet accident [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 10:23:25
What IS Kawasaki Disease?
The little known KAWASAKI disease was thrust into the spotlight this week with the tragic passing of John and Kelly (Preston) Travolta ’s 16-year-old son, Jett. Though his Kawasaki disease is not presently thought to be related to his untimely passing, the media’s mention of his diagnosis of Kawasaki disease (at age 2) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 20:22:21
Carpet Cleaners in New Hope Pa
All Natural Carpet Cleaning Bucks County PA When choosing a carpet cleaner for your home, Please keep your families Health in mind ... from food-grade ingredients, and in combination with steam cleaning machines and safe carbonation ... power of oxygen, steam, and food-grade cleansing solutions to brighten and clean your carpets [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 20:43:52
What You Should Know About Carpet Care
by Qandishah Brown We all love having carpets in our homes, but do we really know how to take care of them? ... your carpet more than this. Take the time to clean baseboards and other areas that may be difficult ... that carpets can be sensitive and you should never use laundry soap or dishwashing detergent [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 14:05:43
Mold
Mold starts to grow in the temperatures from 20 - 30 degrees C and humidity around 75% or more ... at once. 3. Remove dirt by regular cleaning. Detergent for removing mold: Commercial chlorine bleach ... . If mold spreads to the core of tatami or the felt side of carpet, they will need to be replaced [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 02:18:10
Carpet cleaning for 7 year old boys
So how does one get their carpets cleaned right before his 7 year birthday bash? Evidently, you take down the side fence ... is out and the dog is IN. A lethal combination for rugs, carpets, blankets, upholstery in general ... cleaner out of the shed. Clean the stem cleaner since it has lived in the shed/chicken coop [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 16:11:13
Franchises Up and Coming?
Franchises Up and Coming? January 17, 2009 – 10:22 am While launching a new business or opening up a franchise may seem a formidible task in these tough times, conditions may just prove favorable. Browse any entreprenurial website or publication and you’ll see opportunities abound and despite everything, many franchises are growing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 15:22:26
Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ
All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition ... the traditional use of toxic chemical protectors, hazardous cleaning ... , or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:58
The Carpet Cleaners
The Carpet Cleaners Carpet cleaning could be a daunting task especially if you're a busy mommy ... damage to your carpet. So why worry yourself when professional carpet cleaners can do the dirty job ... it with water, then dry it again. You need professional carpet cleaners to break down dirt and dust, draw [more...]
Date: 2008-06-19 18:36:10
Pet Stain Odour Removal
FREE Pet Stain & Odour Removal We all love our pets be it a dog or cat I have had both and have loved every minute of pleasure they give us ... . You know those brown stains that show when the carpet drys out, its damage done when cleaning up the spillage by using to much water. So how do you damage your carpet when cleaning up a pet [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 12:21:01
Win a BISSELL® PROdry™ Deep Cleaner
I just cleaned my carpet. In the middle of a busy Sunday afternoon. With my toddler and my six year old home. Yes, it was the easiest, fastest carpet cleaning experience you could imagine. I actually ... fast, and I can do it myself — sounds like a perfect carpet cleaning solution! And the BISSELL [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 12:00:04
Water Damage
water damage is a bad and sometimes a real serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning or drying [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 05:57:00
Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ
Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ All Natural Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, ... managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great pride in using non-toxic cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 00:16:06
Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ
Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ All Natural Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, ... managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great pride in using non-toxic cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 00:16:33
Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ
Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ All Natural Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, ... managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great pride in using non-toxic cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 00:15:53
Monday Morning Murmurs: Bedroom Blogging
~I am confined to the bedroom. Don't worry, it's not the RA. I am having my living and dining room carpets cleaned ... for my laptop. The Boy is curled up next to me.~I love my carpet cleaning service. They do not use any chemicals in cleaning the carpet, so it is very eco-friendly as well as pet friendly. Also, the carpet [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 15:13:00
The How-to of \"Wet Work\": Windows and Mirrors
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then windows are the eyes of the home. Nothing detracts from an otherwise lovely room like dirty windows ... the sills and mutton bars are already clean (if they are not, clean them first). Slightly crumple ... preparations and you need a bit more soap to clean them off. Once you get them clean [more...]
Date: 2008-09-13 05:50:00
A long day
On Tuesday we started the day getting the kids off to school because yes, ... planned on spending the morning getting a jump start on the carpet cleaning... but instead we went ... stocking stuffers) and then came on home. Mike picked up the big industrial commercial strength [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 14:00:00
15 Ways to Create Some Extra Holiday Money
Originally this was going to be a list for my two teenagers but some of these ideas are better suited to adults with a valid driver’s license and ... when the sun is out and it’s dry outside. It’s cold and yucky outside now and many people are too busy [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 00:07:57
How to Fight Off Dust Mites
Aside from animal dander, allergic asthma can also be caused by dust mites ... a cleaning freak, dust mites will always find a space in your home. The question is on how you’re going ... to have it dry cleaned regularly. Make sure you keep your rooms free from dust mites by changing [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 14:39:29
Sisal Carpet Cleaning
Sisal Carpet Cleaning Sisal carpet cleaning is only possible with the method below and our “Carpet Cleaning Network” can provide you with this sisal carpet cleaning service. Call Tina Kimmens Our Carpet Cleaning Network PA 0800 883 0454 anytime up to ten at night any day (UK) FAQ About Sisal How do I care for my natural fibre carpet [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 10:25:28
All Natural Carpet Cleaning Bucks County PA
When choosing a carpet cleaner for your home, Please keep your families Health in mind ... from food-grade ingredients, and in combination with steam cleaning machines and safe carbonation ... power of oxygen, steam, and food-grade cleansing solutions to brighten and clean your carpets [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 18:25:43
It’s a December to Remember!
Deck the halls, trim the tree and start your holiday season off right. M&J are spreading their holiday spirit early this year! ... giveaway rules click here! DECEMBER 8: The iRobot Roomba 530 Vacuum Cleaning Robot rumba.jpg The iRobot Roomba 530 Vacuum Cleaning Robot cleans routinely so you don‘ [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 16:45:12
75 plus! What in the world?!
#fullpost{display:inline;}Today I spent most of the day cleaning the house again for fleas. We havent really had much trouble since last weeks cleaning. I boraxed the carpets and did a major over hall cleaning on every throw, curtain, bedding material and sofa... Since then no more bites [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 21:31:00
Yes, a mess, I am
I was offline all of yesterday (except for a brief email check first thing in the morning) because the husband was home for the day, and it was carpet cleaning time. We do it every year ... than usual this year. I should correct that. The husband cleaned the carpet. My day went [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 16:00:31
Crazy-Busy Cleaning Shortcuts with Donna Smallin
Today I’m pleased to welcome a very special expert guest to The Home Know-It-All ... so you can clean on the fly. During a television commercial, you can dust in the living room. Cleaning ... . Donna Smallin is an organizing and cleaning expert and the author of eight books on—you guessed [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 16:24:15
Cleaning with vinegar
Cleaning with vinegar 10 January 2009 – 6:38 pm For a cheap and versatile cleaner, nothing beats the power of good old vinegar. The versatility of vinegar for cleaning in and around the home has been known for centuries ... soda it is a deodorizer and disinfectant as well…and it’s all natural. Before you start cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 17:38:07
Reduce your exposure to indoor air pollution if you work from home.
Have you noticed that they’re now starting to pay a bit more attention to household allergies in over the counter medicine? ... carpets and building materials within 24 hours if possible to prevent mold and mildew growth [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 14:22:33
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