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Tips On What To Do After Quick 15 Minute Cleanup May 22, 2008

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Since I was told of the tips on what to do after quick 15 minute cleanup, I have been able to utilize a few minutes here to take the missing pieces of sexy swimwear to their homes or a few minutes there to vacuum the couch interior.

Sometimes I just take a few minutes to relax myself after a quick 15 minute cleanup. While relaxing on the couch, I am actually scanning the room to see if there is any corner that requires quick 15 minute cleanup.

Time To Declutter Your House & Control The Mess May 22, 2008

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I think it’s time to declutter my house again. Whenever I can’t bear with the mess created by my hubby, I have to do the cleaning. Otherwise I will throw tantrums very often when catching the pile of magazines or cushions left in the corner of the living room accumulating dust.

If I don’t do the cleaning job, nobody will. I mean there are only hubby and me at home. He will only help me in mopping the floor or washing the bathroom once in a blue moon.

As usual I will do one task a day, like clearing the living room or wiping the cabinet knobs and windows.

If I can control my mess, I tend to feel calm within and am able to focus on writing reviews and managing my multiple niche blogs.

Get Your Teen To Clean Up The Home March 18, 2008

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Your kids are grown and they still constantly leave clothes, shoes and food lying around the house and you’re tired of being their maid. The trick is getting them to clean up after themselves. There are a few different tips that will help in getting your teenager to clean up.

The first thing you need to do while teaching your teenager to clean up is establishing the expectations. You need to enforce the rules, explain to them that cleaning up after themselves is mandatory. There are no longer any options in clean up, it will be done.

Explain the fact that they are old enough to start contributing to the family. Chipping in and helping out around the house will make them feel appreciated and wanted.

Another important tip is making sure that you are matching each chore with your teenager. Don’t assign them something to do that they cannot complete or that may not fit them.

The best way to go about it is to make a list of all the different chores and let them choose with which ones they would like to start. This runs much smoother if you treat them with respect and make sure they understand they have a say in the discussion. (more…)

Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Living Room March 3, 2008

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While we may be doing an excellent job of maintaining our living areas, occasionally we need to do more than maintenance. Take the time to review what goes into a living room spring clean up.

Here are tips for spring cleaning your living room:

1. Begin with a 15 minute living room cleanup. This will clear out the clutter and give you room to do the actual spring clean up. Don’t worry about cleaning the floors in the 15 minute clean up. We will do this later.

2. Dust down the ceiling and corners of walls. Determine if the walls need washed in dirty spots. Spot wash, remembering air vents, doorknobs, doors, and switch plates.

3. Dust and clean all art and photographs along the wall. Be careful when cleaning framed art and photographs. Never spray cleanser or water onto the frame. The liquid can seep behind the glass and damage the pictures. Instead lightly wet a clean cloth to wipe the frame and glass. (more…)

60 Second Organizing Tip For Your Clutter Clearing Session February 20, 2008

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Part of any clutter clearing session is the need to make decisions about your clutter quickly. Having categories set up before you begin makes decisions about clutter easier to make.

Pick one drawer or shelf in your home to begin with. Don’t try to tackle an entire closet or dresser in your home. Simply pick one small unit to practice with. Sort the items into 5 piles.

1. Give Away

2. Sell

3. Store

4. Keep

5. Trash

Throw away the trash. Box up the storage items. Box up your donation and sales items. Only put the keep items back in their proper places.

Accomplishing one small area of your home can give yourself the confidence to do more. Try to make your decisions quickly and you will be less likely to hang on to something you don’t need. Make sure to maintain the organization of that one clutter free space.

Become protective of the areas you’ve organized. Refuse to let them become reinfected with clutter.

Air Duct Cleaning To Improve The Quality Of Your Indoor Air February 15, 2008

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Research by the American Lung Association has shown that a majority of Americans (87%) are not aware that the indoor air quality of most American homes is more polluted than the air outside.

Indoor air quality in the home plays a major role in your respiratory health, particularly if you suffer from asthma or allergies. Fortunately, there are some simple action steps you can take to improve your living space before looking for air duct cleaning services:

• Keep your house clean and free of dust.
• Control all biological allergens such as pollen from outside, dust mites, pet dander, mold, and mildew.
• Increase ventilation. Use exhaust fans when cooking, showering, and using the dishwasher.
• Make sure your clothes dryer is vented to the outdoors.
• Maintain a comfortable temperature and low humidity.
• Do not allow smoking in the house. Avoid using a wood-burning stove or fireplace. Make sure it is airtight if you do use one.
• Avoid using perfumes or scented cleaning sprays. Use trigger sprays instead of aerosols.
• Improve air filtration.

However, you should consider having the air ducts in your home cleaned if there is substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system.

Duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system components of forced air systems, including the supply and return air ducts and registers, grilles and diffusers, heat exchangers heating and cooling coils, condensate drain pans , fan motor and fan housing, and the air handling unit housing.

Look for air duct cleaning service providers using air duct cleaning equipments and tools manufactured by Heat Seal Equipment Ltd to improve the quality of your indoor air. The duct cleaning machines are powered by gas, diesel and electric.

Heat Seal Equipment Ltd also supplies not only the best quality fiberglass insulation blowing machine and cellulose insulation machine but also the most affordable machine to insulation blowing and spraying contractors.

While finding the best air duct cleaning service provider, talk to at least three different service providers and get written estimates before deciding whether to have your ducts cleaned.

When the service providers come to your home, ask them to show you the contamination that would justify having your ducts cleaned.

What To Do After Quick 15 Minute Cleanup ? November 20, 2007

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1. If you have a few minutes leftover after vacuuming, grab the container and take the missing items to their homes. It will probably only take a few minutes, but save you time tomorrow morning.

2. If the living room is relatively clutter free, use your extra time to vacuum the couch interior after finishing the floor.

3. Unless you’re extremely motivated, let yourself relax after doing quick 15 minute cleanup. While getting a lot of things done tonight might help you be ahead tomorrow, constantly working and not taking time for yourself will do more damage in the long run.

Tips On How To Clean Your Mattress October 28, 2007

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We all like to get our sleep, and rely on our mattresses to provide us with a clean comfy place to nap. What happens when your mattress gets dirty? How do you prevent dust mites and other allergens from interfering with your rest? What routine maintenance does a mattress need?

Here are tips on how to clean your mattress:

1. Every Six Months, Flip Your Mattress Over. To provide even wear, flip the mattress so that the top is now on the bottom, and turn it so that the foot of the mattress is now at the head. Depending on the size of your mattress, this can easily be a two person job.

2. Cover the Mattress, to Protect it and Extend Time Between Cleanings. Consider purchasing a mattress cover to protect the surface of your mattress. Choose a washable cover that is easy to remove and replace on your mattress. Some covers are even designed to reduce dust mite allergies, and reduce the need to vacuum your mattress.

3. Remove Dust From the Mattress Surface. Dust, dander, and dust mites build up in your mattress. Even those of us without allergies can begin to notice dust and dirt in our mattress. Vacuum your mattress using the upholstery attachment on your vacuum cleaner.

4. If the Mattress Surface Becomes Dirty or Soiled, Use an Upholstery Shampoo. Following the directions exactly, use an upholstery shampoo to clean dirt and soil from your mattress surface. Or, mix a mild detergent with water until suds form. Apply the dry suds only to the soiled area using a sponge. Wipe the area with a sponge that has had warm water wrung from it. Allow the area to dry thoroughly.

Time To Declutter Your Home October 18, 2007

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Time to declutter your home. There are few things more soul destroying than living with clutter - bits and bobs you have forgotten why you kept.

Decluttering frees you up mentally and materially, and kick start your energy. Things start to fall into place in every area of your life, your life will ease, you’ll get a shot of confidence and an increased sense of well-being.

Just do one task a day, like clearing your living room or sorting your shoes. If you can control your mess, you can feel calm within.

10 Quick & Easy House Cleaning Tips For Your Home October 16, 2007

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Arghh! The house is in a mess…again! Why do I even bother attempting the impossible? I’ll tell you why I do it. For one thing, I don’t like living in a mess. Another reason is that people tend to show up unexpectedly.

That last reason alone is enough to get me to make sure that the path to the bathroom is cleared of rubble and that the bathroom itself is clean with smells of pine.

If your house is a mess… again, here are 10 house cleaning tips to help you out.

1. Make a House Cleaning Schedule.

2. Look for Trouble Spots. Survey each room in your home, look for the trouble spots and decide on how you’re going to get them cleaned up. Here you can decide what tools you’ll need, what can be thrown away or better yet, who you can assign the task to.

3. Get Help. Rome was not built in a day and I’m certain it wasn’t built by one Roman. If there are others living and breathing in the house with you, get them to help.

4. Gather Your Cleaning Supplies. A big time waster and distraction when cleaning is running up and down getting a broom or cleaners or whatever you need to complete the task that you’re doing. So before you get started make sure you have what you need.

5. Use Natural Cleaning Products. House cleaning is not just about cleanliness, it’s also about safety in the home. Using natural cleaning products can protect you and your family from the harmful elements of synthetic cleaning products.

6. Get Clutter Free. Hey, I’m sure you’ve got those stacks of old magazines somewhere in the house. They’re gathering dust because there is one article about child rearing that you need to read or a recipe that you have to clip. Or is your linen closet a mess because you refuse to throw out old sheets and cases.

7. Turn Down the Ringer on Your Phone. When you are about to embark on a housecleaning task, do yourself a favor and turn down the ringer on your phone. Phone conversation can cause you to forget the task at hand.

8. Get Housecleaning Music. Don’t choose those slow love songs. Get some lively music, stuff that gets you in the cleaning mood (if such a mood exists).

9. Get a Housecleaning Plan. Make a housecleaning maintenance plan for each room of the house.

10. Hire a House Cleaning Service. At least once a year treat yourself. Hire professionals to do the house cleaning for you. What do you think about making an appointment for a day in December, somewhere in the teens of the month?

Well, you now have 10 house cleaning tips to get you started.