Following are some tips on maintaining a clean and attractive home which the young couple can be proud of:
1. Have a well-organized cleaning closet instead of arranging cleaners haphazardly on a shelf. For instance, have items that you need for daily cleaning on the front where they are most accessible; those for weekly usage, behind.
2. Save steps. For cleaning a room or a major chore, have everything needed---sponges. cloths, cleaners, brushes----in a handy tote basket or recycled supermarket shopping bag. For litter, tuck in a paper or plastic bag.
3. Have your clean-up priorities. Straightening up of bedrooms and living room , and cleaning of kitchen-dining areas and the bathroom must be done daily. For easy bathroom care, use a multi-surface cleaner that is also a disenfectant.
4. Protective mats or rugs at entrances will minimize tracking in of dirt into the house. Keep a rubber or fiber doormat outside where gritty soil or mud is a problem.
5. Cleaning equipment and electrical appliances perform best when they are clean and in good working condition. See that your brushes, mops, scrubbers are regularly washed; and the appliances regularly maintained so they will be less apt to break down when you least expect it.
6. Familiarize yourself with products in the market which can help you most, such as those which can do more than one job at a time. There are liquid cleaners which also disenfect to leave cleaned surfaces germ-free. Wax polishes clean, beautify and give wax protection.
7. Read product labels carefully, buying the ones that suit your needs. The right products can cut down on the time and work needed, leaving you more leisure time for living.
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11 Tips To Keep Your House Safe While You Are Away
1. Shut off electricity and gas; disconnect all appliances.
2. Bring down curtains, draperies and store them.
3. Close all windows, making sure they cannot be forced open.
4. Lock all doors and secure other possible points of entry.
5. Lock all closets and cabinets, especially those where valuables are stored.
6. Dispose of perishable food.
7. Discard inflammable material such as old newspapers, cleaning fluids, varnishes, etc., and don't leave matches lying around.
8. Check all faucets, and shut off water connection.
9. Protect from dust with newspapers or dust sheets your furniture, beds and those which can't be stored away.
10. Clean the house, and spray with insecticides to minimize pest infestation.
11. Leave duplicate key of the house to a trusted neighbor for emergency purposes.
2. Bring down curtains, draperies and store them.
3. Close all windows, making sure they cannot be forced open.
4. Lock all doors and secure other possible points of entry.
5. Lock all closets and cabinets, especially those where valuables are stored.
6. Dispose of perishable food.
7. Discard inflammable material such as old newspapers, cleaning fluids, varnishes, etc., and don't leave matches lying around.
8. Check all faucets, and shut off water connection.
9. Protect from dust with newspapers or dust sheets your furniture, beds and those which can't be stored away.
10. Clean the house, and spray with insecticides to minimize pest infestation.
11. Leave duplicate key of the house to a trusted neighbor for emergency purposes.
5 Tips On How Not To Tempt Burglars To Rob Your Home
1. Install dead-bolt locks and chain locks on all doors, and use them.
2. Don't leave spare keys under the doormat, over the door or in a flower pot. They'll be found.
3. Don't depend on easily opened snap locks.
4. Sliding doors are easy to force. Forestall this by laying a small rod in the guide track between the door frame and the wall casing.
5. Don't leave valuables where they can be seen from the outside. Burglars are easily tempted.
You can't make a man honest, but you can make it harder for him to be dishonest. By taking needed precautions you'll protect your own interests and those of all whom God has committed to your care.
2. Don't leave spare keys under the doormat, over the door or in a flower pot. They'll be found.
3. Don't depend on easily opened snap locks.
4. Sliding doors are easy to force. Forestall this by laying a small rod in the guide track between the door frame and the wall casing.
5. Don't leave valuables where they can be seen from the outside. Burglars are easily tempted.
You can't make a man honest, but you can make it harder for him to be dishonest. By taking needed precautions you'll protect your own interests and those of all whom God has committed to your care.
5 Tips On How To Guard Your House Against Mud And Pet Stains
1. Check for colorfastness before cleaning any rug or carpet for the first time . Rub an inconspicuous area of the carpet with a damp white cloth. If carpet is not colorfast, the damp cloth will get stained. When bleeding happens, check with the manufacturer if possible, or a professional carpet cleaner for cleaning information.
2. Turn area rugs periodically to distribute soil and wear in traffic areas such as small throw rugs, particularly in front of frequently used sofas or chairs. The occasional rearrangement of furniture will help keep the good looks and life of area rugs and wall-to-wall carpeting.
3. Vacuum regularly to keep rugs and carpets clean. This reduces the chances of sharp, jagged bits of dirt from literally cutting at the rugs' fibers, thus shortening the life of the carpet. Vacuum daily areas that receive heavy traffic.
4. When liquids are spilled, blot up right away as much moisture as possible with absorbent cloths. If stain remains from spilled liquid, treat with dry cleaning solvent for greasy spills, or a weak white vinegar and water solution for alkaline spills. Then clean with rug shampoo.
5. Treat wet spots as soon as the accident occurs. First, blot up as much moisture as possible, then wash areas with rug shampoo or a mild detergent and water solution. Next, to neutralize the highly alkaline odor of animal urine, sponge the stain with a weak white vinegar and water solution. Guard against over-wetting while doing this, blotting up any excess moisture from these two treatments. Then dry area as quickly as possible. An electric fan may help speed the drying up.
2. Turn area rugs periodically to distribute soil and wear in traffic areas such as small throw rugs, particularly in front of frequently used sofas or chairs. The occasional rearrangement of furniture will help keep the good looks and life of area rugs and wall-to-wall carpeting.
3. Vacuum regularly to keep rugs and carpets clean. This reduces the chances of sharp, jagged bits of dirt from literally cutting at the rugs' fibers, thus shortening the life of the carpet. Vacuum daily areas that receive heavy traffic.
4. When liquids are spilled, blot up right away as much moisture as possible with absorbent cloths. If stain remains from spilled liquid, treat with dry cleaning solvent for greasy spills, or a weak white vinegar and water solution for alkaline spills. Then clean with rug shampoo.
5. Treat wet spots as soon as the accident occurs. First, blot up as much moisture as possible, then wash areas with rug shampoo or a mild detergent and water solution. Next, to neutralize the highly alkaline odor of animal urine, sponge the stain with a weak white vinegar and water solution. Guard against over-wetting while doing this, blotting up any excess moisture from these two treatments. Then dry area as quickly as possible. An electric fan may help speed the drying up.
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