Carpet Deep-Cleaning Plan

Since our rented apartment home is not that big and only our temporary home, my husband said that it is not wise enough to buy a deep-cleaner for our carpet. So I have to take care of it like a baby. But since I have a terrible-two years old toddler, it is expected that it will dirty compared before. And I don't like the idea of being it stained for long, yep, especially that I have a heart baby.

And off I go thinking of having this cleaned as soon as possible. I just have to find a good deal to have this taken cared of. It will also be Christmas soon, so it is best to have it done.

Good luck to me of when it will be and finding a deal. :-) After all, it is what the best to do. Have a great day! ~hugs~

Keeping Your Kitchen Rodents Free

Among all the places in the house, the kitchen should be one of the cleanest. This where we are going to
prepare our food which we are going to ingest every day. This place should be free from rodents, insects
and a lot more disgusting animals that might carry germs and other toxic substances. Even ants can
spread diseases because you’ll never know where they set their feet on.

In order to keep these creatures away from your precious kitchen, you should know how to store your
food. If you have a fridge, keep them inside. It is the place wherein you can be assured it is sealed.
Also, after using your utensils, see to it that you were able to clean it thoroughly. These creatures have strong
sense of smell and if they could sense that there are still food particles in your utensils, they would
immediately inform their clan to attack and grab it.

Unclog a Stubborn Sink by Cleaning the Sink Trap

Usually it is the housewife can notice first if the sink is clog because she’s the one who uses the sink most of the time. So, how what would you do if the water can’t drain fast because of the clog sink. Anyway, here’s a simple and yet effective solution to unclog a sink.
 
The problem usually lies in the trap, the curved pipe under the sink. If plunging doesn’t work, it is time to clean the trap. No one looks forward to this job, but it is not something to avoid like the plague. If you want to avoid germs and guck, however, pull on a pair of rubber gloves, and put a bucket under the trap before you start. Grip one of the slip nuts (the nuts that connect the pipe to the trap) with slip-joint fliers and turn counterclockwise until the nut is loose. Repeat with the slip nut at the other end of the trap. If your pipes are chrome or copper, slide the slip nuts down the pipe and remove washers. If the pipes are PVC, remove the slip nuts and the washers. Pull the trap loose and empty it into the bucket. You may have to use a stiff wire to pull out the clog. Wash the trap naturally, and reverse the process to replace it. Run some water to refill the trap. So, that’s the simple way to unclog a sink.

Store Your Clothes Carefully

I am a mom to my only child and a wife to my only husband. :) It is my responsibility to take care of them as much as I could. And since I stayed at home 24/7 a week, it is also my responsibility to take care of the house such as cleaning, cooking, and helping my husband to save money by minimizing my shopping expenses, taking proper care of our clothes, and more. Yes, I am a housekeeper and a homemaker.

Anyway, I have few suggestions on how to take care of your clothes properly. First, if you are using mothballs keep them in loosely fastened cloth bags so the chemicals in them do not damage your clothes. Second, store clothes in a dark area that is protected from temperature extremes. Choose a closet or chest, not an attic or basement. When you use wooden hangers, make sure your clothes do not touch the wood because it contains oils that can stain the fabric.

Countertops Cleaning

A quick wipe with a damp cloth or with a cloth containing a mild solution of hand dishwashing liquid will take care of most spills on laminated countertops. Be sure to remove any puddles immediately, to avoid warping. I never used an abrasive cleaner on a plastic-laminate surface, but for more difficult stains, the husband will take care of it. J

For stubborn spots like newsprint ink, I used undiluted liquid household bleach, and I make sure that I follow the label instructions for proper use. I let the bleach stand for no more than one and half minutes, and then I rinsed it thoroughly with warm water.

How about you, how do you clean your countertops? Do you know how to prevent damages to the countertop finish? Honestly, it is very simple. Just read the label instruction on any brand of the liquid bleach and your countertops will be saved.

Floor Cleaning

It is important to have a regular floor-care schedule, but I couldn’t do it regularly for I have a little baby that needs my attention most of the time. I could only work a little when Sarah is sleeping, or when she has lots of activities inside the crib.

Floors that are heavily trafficked will require more frequent maintenance than floors that get less use. I am just lucky that there are only two pairs of adult feet, and one pair of baby’s feet walking around the house. So, cleaning the floor is not really a hard job for me.

And besides, when Sarah spilled her food on the floor such as milk, baby cereals, juices, and even water, I cleaned it right away to avoid stain or spot on the floor. Anyway, my husband is my best partner. He also take care of Sarah while I clean our floor when he is at home.

Basic Horse Care

 Looking after a horse can be time consuming and also expensive. Whilst there is not much you can do about how much of your time it takes up, short of hiring staff to look after them, you can keep costs down by searching for best prices both online and in stores. Many online sites have online tack shops that sell most the necessary pieces of equipment needed. Online stores often offer free delivery if you spend over certain amounts and given how large a lot of horse equipment is, for example horse rugs will easily take up the boot of your car, having a lot of items delivered will work out much easier for you. A lot of online stores offer a whole range of items including horse feeds so if you shop carefully you can buy all your items online at once.

Items that you will need to get include:

A head collar, without one of these you will not be able to lead your horse about and move them from field to stable. You will also need a lead rope to attach to the head collar and to use if you tie the horse in a yard for when you are grooming.

A bridle, saddle and saddle blanket is needed for riding a horse. You will also require a hard hat, riding boots and appropriate protective clothes.

You will need warm and waterproof rugs for different seasons. The type of rug you get depends on the environment that your horse is in. It is important to ensure that the rug is the correct size and Viovet has a handy measuring guide you can use to ensure you fit your horse correctly.

To keep your horse looking nice you will need a grooming kit containing a hoof pick, appropriate brushes for both the horses coat and mane and a brush to remove mud.

You will also need a feed bin and water container. If your horse is a bit kicky it is worth putting the water bucket in a tyre which you can weight down or nail into the ground for stability.

If you are in a shared stable you might have access to wheelbarrow, spade, pitch fork and broom but if not you will need these items for mucking out the stable and clearing the fields.
Ensure you get a good quality food and any necessary supplements that your horse might need. Keep them up to date with worm treatment as well.

 (Thanks for the guest post Matt)

Instruction On Washing Clothes

Your best guide on how to clean a fabric is the care label, which by law must be sewn into all articles of clothing. If the label says a garment must be dry-cleaned, follow that advice, or you will have no recourse with the manufacturer or retailer should something go wrong. If the label permits hand washing, you have to decide how to wash it. But I guess, before you buy the garment, you must read the label if it is dry-cleaned or not.

Honestly, I have a sweater that I forgot to read the washing instruction. I didn’t know that it should be dry-cleaned and not for regular washing. To my dismay, the sweater shrunk when I took out from the washing machine. I almost cried for it was new but I couldn’t blame anybody for I know it was my entire fault. I didn’t read the label or washing instruction when I bought it from the local store nearby. Now, I have learned my lesson. I must read the label of the garment before buying, or washing it.

I think you already know how to wash clothes using a washing machine, don't you? If not, then you can read the manual of your washing machine, otherwise if it's commercial one, you have to read the back of the cover of it --- you can read it by the way before you place your clothes or soap inside the washing machine. Happy washing then! :)

All-Purpose Cleaners

A good all-purpose liquid cleaner should be able to handle a variety of chores but may not be really useful for all purposes. Most, for example, lack the special qualities required to clean windows and ovens or remove mildew. But all-purpose cleaners are versatile enough for mopping, washing, and spot-cleaning hard surfaces such as walls, floors, appliances, kitchen cabinets, and countertops. All purpose cleaners are often the type of product needed when water won’t do.

I don’t know about you, but I always used liquid all-purpose cleaner for it has stronger formulations and do better overall spot cleaning than spray cleaners. The top liquid all-purpose cleaners often contain oil, (dunno the exact name of this kind of oil), and according to Michael V., a singer, actor and a product endorser in my country, this oil is an effective ingredient for cleaning, plus the scent added to the ingredients make the impression of cleanliness.

Wood Furniture

Our neighbor back in my birth country has a furniture business. I learned a lot from him on how to take care of your wood furniture. He said keeping wood furniture clean should require a minimum amount of care, asserting that the oil or lacquer finish normally used on furniture protects the wood by sealing. He added that he original finish itself needs a protective layer, like using a wax, and it should be renewed periodically. The wax was supposed to feed the wood and help protect it. He mentioned to me which wax is good for wood, but I am here in the US of A now, and I haven’t seen that product here.

Anyway, there are several wax products at the local store, and all of them claimed that they have the best wax, or the best paste wax for wood furniture. I have tried some of them, and it wasn't bad anyway. Some were shiny after applying, and some were not. So, I just remembered which one has a shiny effect.

Overcleaning

There are people take their desire for cleanliness too far and actually damage their homes. Over cleaning can often lead to shorten the life of components. Scrubbing sinks and tubs with abrasive cleaners, is a sure way to wear off the finish. It would be better if you head to a plumbing store or a well-stocked home-improvement store for a bathroom fixture coating that could protect the life of your fiberglass and ceramic surfaces.

Water spots can be easily removed with a soft cloth, so no need to scrub it with rough scrub. Over cleaning of your carpets like steam cleaning more than twice a year definitely damage the carpet. If doesn’t provide enough cleaning for you, consider putting inexpensive throw rugs over high-traffic areas. In addition, when replacing a carpet, it would be good if you could find a high-quality padding underneath, for it helps to enhance the life of the carpet.

Household Chores Schedule

Time can be managed properly by scheduling household chores and activities wisely. Prepare a household chores schedule to avoid misunderstandings and delay in doing the household tasks. Making a simple daily time and house chores schedule chart would be a great idea. The schedule of household chores can be done in different ways.

You can do light cleaning daily and heavy cleaning during weekends for the different parts of the house. For example, Saturday is cleaning for the kitchen, Sunday for the living room, and so on. Having a schedule of household chores will help the family see what has to be done and when. It also serves as a guide to see how things are going on and whether changes are needed. I have been doing this since I was single, although there were times that I couldn't follow some schedule due to an expected circumstance or the lazy bug attack on me.