Indoor allergies can make you miserable without you even knowing about it. Indoor allergens can be attributed to fatigue, stuffy nose, and headaches that can linger for months. Improving your indoor air quality may help, but knowing where to start is another matter. The fact is that there are some simple steps you can and should take to protect your home’s air and find relief from the attacks made by allergens in your home. Bring in Plants Unless you’re allergic to houseplants, bringing in some passive help will give you long-term … [Read more...] about Combat Indoor Allergens By Making 5 Changes to Your Home
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The Ultimate Winter Cleaning Guide
Forget about embarking on the ultimate spring clean, and instead, embrace a winter clean schedule. Much as I hate cleaning, I usually do a deep cleaning twice a year - winter and spring. It just helps to set the tone for a festive holiday with one less thing to worry about! As we creep ever closer to the festive season, we want our homes to be clean, welcoming, and inviting. We don’t want to have to endure cluttered cupboards, kids’ toys strewn across the floor, and minimal natural light. To combat this clutter, you need a cleaning technique … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Winter Cleaning Guide
Top Tips for Keeping Your Home Clean with a Cat
Have you welcomed a new furry friend into your home this year? Those of us who have shared our living space with a cat over the last few months can tell you all about how they can brighten up even the darkest of days (indeed, there has been a massive upswing in animal adoption in 2020), but we can also tell you about the clever ways they find to make a mess, and how hard they can be to clean up. From accidents to fur, here are a few tips for keeping your cat and your home clean. Think About Where You Put the Litter Box Cats are sensitive … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Keeping Your Home Clean with a Cat
Top 7 Home Management Tips You Should Know
It is believed that forming a new habit takes just 21 days, and practicing the right habits can revolutionize the overall condition of your home. If you are a proud homeowner, understanding essential home management tips can save you a lot of money every year. What’s better than reaping the benefits that come with organizing your house effectively? When you make it a point to implement the following top seven home management tips, you should be on your way to enjoying more fulfilling home life. 1. Learn How to Organize Your Home Every … [Read more...] about Top 7 Home Management Tips You Should Know
3 Tips for More Effectively Getting through Your Overdue Chores
We all have a wide variety of chores to get through in any given week or month. In fact, most of us have at least a few chores to handle every day. Of course, “chore” isn’t exactly a synonym for “fun and motivating activity that I love spending my time on,” which means that, all too often, chores tend to become overdue or pile up and become even more difficult to face head-on. Here are a few tips for more effectively getting through your overdue chores, so that you can regain peace of mind, and can keep progressing in areas where it’s … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for More Effectively Getting through Your Overdue Chores
Keeping on Top of Household Cleaning When You Are Busy
A clean home is an essential part of a happy and healthy life. A clean home doesn’t just look good. It’s also more hygienic and better for your health. When our homes are clean we are better able to relax and unwind. The air is fresher, it smells better, and we feel more comfortable inviting guests’ round. Generally speaking, you probably try to stick to a routine to keep it clean and tidy. You might have a household chores day, or tackle specific rooms or tasks on the same days of the week. Most of the time, this might work well, but … [Read more...] about Keeping on Top of Household Cleaning When You Are Busy
Steam Cleaning vs. Shampooing Your Carpets
Carpets or area rugs make beautiful covers to your rooms and can be a stylish addition to your living area. But they can also attract lots of germs, and they can be a hotbed for pet hair and dust. If you need to know the ways on how to wash your carpets, then this article is for you. Most people are familiar with steam cleaning as a way to get rid of stains, dust, pet hair, mites, and microbes. Steam cleaning is a process of using hot water vapor and a mop to break down the dirt molecules. On the other hand, shampooing uses detergents to … [Read more...] about Steam Cleaning vs. Shampooing Your Carpets
How to Keep Your Home Pest and Disease Free
With the change of seasons right around the corner, so will pests and insects frequently pop into your home. You have probably already noticed that spiders, rats, and cockroaches become increasingly active in your home in the months during the changing seasons. They are not only annoying but also create an unsanitary environment. Pest droppings can cause the spread of diseases. Besides, they result in a lot of food wastage. Unfortunately, when you notice a pest, it is often too late, and you can trace it to some enormous damage done. Therefore, … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Home Pest and Disease Free