Winter Allergies and You!

Winter is on it’s way, and allergies don’t stop there. Here are some room by room tips to help you cope with winter allergies! ... every 7–14 days 4. Remember to reduce dust collectors, particularly in the bedroom, such as drapes ... , aerosols, cleaners, cockroach traps 2. Limit candle usage 3. Check refrigerator drip pans for excess [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 14:59:34

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Indoor Pollution Can Be Worse Than The Air Outside

Did you know that the air inside your home can be 10 times more polluted than the air outside? According to treehugger ... in mattresses. Formaldehyde, dioxin, PCB’s, and PBB is used in furniture. Even the cleaners we use ... when shopping. Keep curtains, drapes, and carpets clean or get rid of them and install environmentally [more...]

Date: 2008-06-10 00:26:14

I’m in love …

With my new garment steamer! I’m an advocate of a properly pressed wardrobe, ... found the perfect product to ease my pain, save me time and also money from the dry-cleaners – ... intact. The steamer is also perfect for drapes and linens. The wheels on the base [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:38:06

Prunes

My fluffy duvet is completely flattened thanks to a midnight visit from a freshly potty trained 2 yr old who was not wearing "protection", ... cleaners mutilated the fluffyness, and now it looks like I draped really expensive fabric over my bed ... at me to take a shower and get my sweaty arse of off the furniture. So no more bullets for you. BUT OH [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 19:11:00

The Hidden Costs Behind the Free Gifts

I was thinking about this as I marched through Walgreen's picking up several packages of Double A and Triple A batteries. ( ... --it's an expensive and welcome gift. BUT. . .Who knew all the hidden costs? For example--the drapes ... years on this planet and didn't know that dry cleaners charge by the pleat for draperies? Two sets [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 22:41:00

Quick and Dirty Weatherization

Antarctica on 12 Jan 08, courtesy of MODIS Okay, it’s cold ... to figure out where the cold air is getting in is to do a walk around your house holding a tissue draped ... to make your furnace work less hard.  Also, run a vacuum cleaner over your furnace filter.  Closing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:03:08

Ladybug steam cleaners

If you are looking for a way to clean your floors, upholstery, drapes and other things, you can do that by using a safe and chemically free way by using Ladybug steam cleaners. Just follow the preceding link to the web site of Green and More for more information on this environmentally [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 03:55:35

Mobile Drapery Cleaners

Keep the above-named company in mind.  They will remove your drapes, clean them at their office, and put them back the SAME day.  Cost is $1.60 per hook.  They also will replace missing or broken glides (the eyes that the hooks go into) for a small fee. That’s what they did for me yesterday [more...]

Date: 2008-07-18 15:36:36

Moving Check list and Reminder List

Here are some moving tips that are freely available on the internet ... with important calls to be made. -Clean all drapes, rugs and floors   -Clean your fridge ... items! -Make arrangements to discontinue cleaning services, pool maintenance, window cleaners [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 19:02:48

Rowenta Pressure Iron & Steamer For $142.99 "Save $72.01"

Jan. 13, 2009 at 7:24 AM | Grief Factor: 1 Product Description Professional laundries and dry cleaners know that he secret to quick, ... to be used upright remove wrinkles from hanging garments, curtains, drapes and slipcovers; Variable [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:35:06

Re-fresh, Re-size, Re-heel

So you've found the perfect outfit to wear Saturday night: a sexy satin top in plum that drapes beautifully, ... that gorgeous outfit and prepare for some much-needed wardrobe maintenance.  First stop, the dry cleaners [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 13:00:09

This Is NOT a TV Design Show

Well, it was not snowing today, but we had enough on the ground to make the move just a little difficult ... bedskirts and I will come up to place the artwork.The cleaners are coming in again on Thursday, the painters will do a final touch-up on Friday, the drapes are installing on Monday of next week and the pool [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 16:53:00

A Basic Cleaning List For Your House

House cleaning usually is actually preventative maintenance when scheduled properly and the schedule followed ... , cleaning cobwebs from corners, cleaning drapes or curtains, washing sheets and towels, Maintenance List ... , garbage bags and paper towels. Things to get as you run out – general cleaners, window cleaner [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 14:10:39

GOOD MORNING, LITTLE WORLD...

DSC00360 Did I get those drapes on order??...Well...well...maybe you won't be too surprised when I answer, "NO" ... ) and then stopped by the dry-cleaners to pick up our cleaning, came home and put everything away. (Also [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:46:57

Do You Love Your Pet?

Pet Issues BY: JUDI RUSSELL - New Orleans MagazineIf they tell the truth, more than one person will admit that their pets are their best friends. In good times or bad, pets give unconditional love and most of us are so attached to our animals that we’ll think twice about evacuating for a hurricane if we can’t take them with us [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 11:11:00

One of my many Halloween stories

How sweet it is to out your family.The year was 1997, I had my 2 oldest boys then. We lived in the pretty little town of Red Wing. My mom lived in a huge 5 bedroom split level home. It looked even more monstrous because it was on the upper level of the neighborhood and sat on a hill. Her front yard and driveway were downhill [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 19:54:00

9 Ways to Control Your Allergies Symptoms

By K. Ngo An allergy is a hypersensitive response by the body’s immune system normally attributed to environmental, substances, foods, or drugs. The typical allergic response can include some or all of the following: runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, dark circles under the eyes (especially in children) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 14:41:11

Now that's something to blog about

Oh how good do I feel today? Ahhhh so good. The guys still have to come in two more times: to grout (Monday) and then seal the tile (a couple of days later), but I am SO OVER THIS CONSTRUCTION THING. Hehehe. And I really needed to get this paper pulled up to preserve my sanity (and also the floors, it can't be that good for it) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 21:41:11

Bonus post free at no extra charge

And now, for my Historic 150th post, I give you . . . page 123 of the book nearest my hand right now. Why? ... was cruised by a guy at the dry cleaners today.) He sounded like a businessman, a chairman ... me of one of my brother Bob’s favorite perennial jokes: “Excuse me while I draw the drapes” [more...]

Date: 2008-06-10 04:40:38

Tips on selling your NH home...

Tips on selling your NH home... If you're thinking of selling your home, keep in mind that buyers appreciate a clean look in the homes they view ... . To eliminate odors, steam clean your carpet and wash walls and floors with household cleaners ... or outdated room. If your carpet is badly worn, outdated or stained, consider replacing [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 17:13:40

Childproofing Your Home For Your Autistic Child

When you raise an autistic child, especially in the younger years, you really worry about their safety and their whereabouts ... from the curiosity of your autistic child. Chemicals and cleaners need to be kept locked and anytime ... not be the greatest danger but you should bind up your cords from your drapes and curtains. A curious mind [more...]

Date: 2008-07-31 04:47:22

Window Cleaning Buckets & More

Window Cleaning Resource have just realised another edition of Window Cleaning Nation, it can be viewed in the highlighted links. Joining up may be option to watch - you won't regret it! Another video from 'Sanchez' where he shows you a choice of buckets & how that discarded havana on the way to the job, leads to action [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 10:52:00

7 Crucial Baby Crib Safety Tips To Ensure Nurturing Nap-Times In The Nursery

If you are a mom-to-be planning your baby’s nursery furniture and decor, the thought foremost in your mind probably is that you need to make sure that you create a safe environment for your precious new charge. The cot bed is the place where the infant will be for a substantial part of each day [more...]

Date: 2008-06-08 21:40:08

Home Staging with Feng Shui - Stage Your Bedroom

My favorite L.A. home stager, Michelle Minch, has been writing a series on staging your home with Feng Shui.  Whether your future holds a move or not, this is some great information that can change the look and feel of your home with minimal cost.  I enjoyed it so much that I asked her if I could share it with you and she generously agreed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 08:06:46

Written last night when under the influence

1. I got Restylane injected yesterday. I got it to fill in the dark hollows under my eyes and to make me look rested. I got Restylane so people would quit asking me if I am tired. I am not tired. And, now as as good as time as any to suggest that maybe questions like "how are you?" and "what you been up to? [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 14:00:00

Toddlers More Toxic Than Mothers

The Environmental Working Group just released a new study confirming previous research showing that toddlers have higher levels of toxins in their ... , fans, heaters or hair dryers, curtains and drapes, water heaters, and lamp sockets. Foam: Foam [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 18:20:01

Massage Establishment inspection items FL

Current establishment license Establishment license conspicuously displayed employed person(s) ... maintained Regular use of cleaners, bacterial agents, or clean table covering utilized for each client Maintain a suficient supply of clean drapes for the purpose of draping each client. “Drapes” means [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 11:14:03

7 Crucial Baby Crib Safety Tips For A Baby-Loving Cot Bed And Mattress

If you are a mom-to-be planning your baby’s nursery furniture and decor, the thought foremost in your mind probably is that you need to make sure that you create a safe environment for your precious new charge. The cot bed is the place where the infant will be for a substantial part of each day [more...]

Date: 2008-06-12 17:00:08

Critters!! Again? .. Oh My..

Scratch,  scratch .. what's that?  The dog dreaming again?  Nope, dog is here. Then what's that noise?  Scratch, scratch, claw,claw!    Of course, it is after midnight, so I can't scream loudly and hope the neighbor will come save me.  Wonder dog is sleeping soundly so I poke her and she jumps into action [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 23:58:30

A Liza Minnelli load of emotions

The holidays can do that to a person, no?Yesterday afternoon I put my precious daughter on a plane for her grandparents'. Without her our house is quiet in a way that we do not enjoy. I am sad. I watched the plane taxi down the runway and finally lift into the air [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 18:02:00

Boutique Hotels are the “new” way to stay - elegant, upscale, or just luxurious they offer an interesting alternative to the hotel chain. I’ll start with the two that I have personally stayed in.The first is The Regis Warwick San Francisco Hotel, located near the theatre district [more...]

Date: 2008-04-10 17:25:05

Types and Uses of Vacuum Cleaners

Many kinds of vacuum cleaners come out with a multiplicity of styles and shapes ... , there are plentiful kinds of vacuum cleaners to choose from. So it is better for consumers to familiarize themselves with various types of cleaners and get ample information about these products prior [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 19:17:36

Vacuum Cleaners - How to Make the Best Choice When Purchasing

A vacuum cleaner is one of the most vital cleaning tools for your home or business ... , drapes, and blinds. Canister vacuum cleaners are light and more maneuverable, and are the best option ... is a breakdown of the main types of vacuum cleaners which will make choosing the right one a little easier [more...]

Date: 2008-06-09 02:50:03

hayfever

Do you experience runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion in the same season year after year? Do you seem to get “colds” often? ... cleaners. Mold Thoroughly clean all damp areas of the home with fungicidal cleaner. Avoid having indoor [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 03:01:45

The Home Sellers Five Step Guide to Selling with Pets

The Home Sellers Five Step Guide to Selling with Pets June 3rd, 2008 categories: Home Sellers, Pets & People For many of us, ... , and clean your furniture and drapes. After you’ve cleaned, you may be able to see subtle scratches ... by your pets. Step Three: Set Off A Bomb House cleaners and companies like Servpro can set off “ [more...]

Date: 2008-06-03 14:28:06

BUILDING A STRONG CONSTITUTION, ONE MEAL AT A TIME...

I've had a busy day all day today. I think this is the first time I've sat down all day...and it's 7:30! ... cleaning and doing laundry. I stripped the bed, mopped the tile floors, oil soaped the wood floors and wood ... by the dry cleaners to pick up our cleaning. The cleaning--probably 15 pieces of clothing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 02:22:22

HEPA Vacuum Cleaners: What You Need to Know

If you and your family want to enjoy the cleanest air possible in your home - and who doesn’t? - you should choose HEPA vacuum cleaners over every other type. HEPA is the acronym for “high ... in the world, and HEPA vacuum cleaners use this powerful filter to reduce the amount of dust spewed [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 02:04:23

What Is The Best Type Of Vacuum Cleaner? Here Are Some Tips To Help You Choose

There are four main types of vacuum cleaner; upright, canister, central and hand-held ... to go fetch them when you clean the drapes in every room as you vacuum. Canister Vacuum Cleaners ... of the most salient points about each type of vacuum cleaner. Upright Vacuum Cleaners These are best [more...]

Date: 2008-06-06 15:20:04

Indoor Air Quality in the Winter

Indoor air quality is often much worse than outdoor air. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that indoor air pollutant levels could be two to five times higher than pollution levels outdoors. Considering that most Americans spend an estimated 90 percent of their time inside, [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 20:41:41

beats dyson hands down - Oreck DutchTech DTX1400BD with Powerhead Bagged Canister Vacuum

beats dyson hands down - Oreck DutchTech DTX1400BD with Powerhead Bagged Canister Vacuum This oreck vacuum is the real deal ... particles from the air. So far, there is no nasty vacuum smell that many vacuum cleaners emit ... and drapes, but for deep carpet cleaning, I leave mine at the 1400 level. The power head comes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 16:46:20

The Advantages of Buying with Owner Financing

The Advantages of Buying with Owner Financing November 9th, 2008 · Comments Off Powered By CbproAds The Advantages of Buying with Owner Financing Also known as seller financing, owner financing is growing in popularity in today’s economy. With the credit markets slowing down and people finding it harder and harder to borrow, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 23:53:14

Revelations!

I'm making a concerted effort to lighten things up around here ... scent in your home. So if you're using Febreez, pine scented cleaners, orange scented cleaners, floral scented cleaners, oven cleaners, Ajax, powdered carpet cleaners, scented candles, oil candles [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 14:03:25

Diet Soda, Aspartame, Formaldehyde, Chicken ALL Linked To ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, 1156 deaths in a million person study 1982-2004, correlates with years of formaldehyde exposure , MG Weisskopf et al, Harvard SPH 2008.04.16: Rich Murray 2008.09.20http://rmforall.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.htmSaturday, September 20, 2008http://groups.yahoo [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 23:52:00

Getting To Grips With Resilient Vinyl Corfu Traffic Master Allure Tile Flooring

Home Depot Stores have become known as the place to get wholesale Resilient Vinyl Corfu Traffic Master Allure tile flooring. Whereas the other Trafficmaster Allure flooring options come with a real hardwood look, this line has an authentic ceramic tile finish [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 03:31:56

Why every part of the vacuum cleaner has to be at it’s best

Why every part of the vacuum cleaner has to be at it’s best By Kristina Brown | November 29, ... than any other hose? Miele tests and retests all components of their vacuum cleaners and the hose ... and now it is crushed in. Does the Miele Hose crush? Many vacuum cleaners today use a wire-reinforced [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 21:48:32

Spiderogue’s review #3: Kraven the Hunter

I don’t know if it’s a memory or if it’s a wholly original invention (something I seriously doubt) ... SHADOW DRAPES ITSELF ACROSS THE FLOOR AND THE SNARLING, PETRIFIED BEAKS, MUZZLES AND MAWS. WE CAN’ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 17:06:51

Top-rated canister vacuums

Canister vacuum cleaners are the best choice if you have mainly hard floors and area rugs ... Intuition 28014 outperforms both by a wide margin. The less expensive Hoover WindTunnel Bagless [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 18:57:18

The Secret to Living with Allergies Part 7: For Allergy Relief, Learn How Dust Mites Cause Allergy Symptoms

If you have indoor allergies, your allergy symptoms are likely caused by dust mite allergens, mold allergens and pet dander. While it may be easy to understand how molds and pets contribute to allergy symptoms, dust and dust mite allergens may be more difficult [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:40:26

Rowenta IS-8100 Commercial Garment Steamer

Rowenta IS-8100 Commercial Garment Steamer ... for garments, drapes, and more; steam-ready in 90 seconds Transparent 1-gallon water tank detaches [more...]

Date: 2008-10-19 12:29:15

Rowenta Pressure Iron and Steamer

Rowenta Pressure Iron and Steamer Manufacturer: Rowenta Inc ... garments, including curtains, drapes and slipcovers. The steamer has variable steam control [more...]

Date: 2008-10-19 12:57:13

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