Monthly Archives: July 2009

Quick House Cleaning Tips For Busy Housewives

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Everyday of your life, when everybody is away to school or at work, you always get to clean the house and it’s a good opportunity to do so when they are all away. But cleaning your house everyday seems like a passive and getting-to-be-boring task for you but what else can you do? You need to do some house cleaning and that’s the natural method of how you do things day after day. Well, what if you have other important responsibilities to do? What if you want to spend more time on your new home-based business? What if you are hurrying to get things done so you can go to your neighbor’s house and have a nice little chit-chat over a cup of tea, maybe? Do you think you can learn how to clean your house the faster yet efficient way? Would you love to teach yourself some “speed cleaning”?

When you say “speed cleaning”, it’s doesn’t really mean that you are hurrying things up to have it done but you still got the mess all around. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you just sweep the dirt right under your carpet. No, it’s not that way. The point is, if you can finish your cleaning task in half the time and still make your house as clean as bright as it can be, then, why not, right? Actually, there are lots of house cleaning tips that you can learn, from someone else like your neighbors, from your own parents, from your colleagues and then, there are some websites that offer book guides, online tutorials and other learning tools to help you in learning to do “speed cleaning” your house.

If you can find the time, why not try to go around the Information Highway and maybe get some quick house cleaning tips so that the next time you’re going to clean your house, you can finish it in a jiffy and you can get down to other important tasks. Mind you, a lot of people today are totally engrossed by this home-based business thing and if you would also like to help your hubby earn money, try to learn how to do things the faster and efficient way first.

Dust Mites – The Secret Invaders

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No doubt you think you know all the inhabitants of your house well – family, friends, housemates, maybe a pet. But almost every home in the UK has unseen unwelcome house guests. They are ugly creepy crawlies, they look like bizarre alien creatures from a science fiction film, oh and they could well be living in your bed. I’m talking of course about dust mites, the hidden menace in the home, which can’t be seen by the naked eye but manage to cause trouble wherever they go.

Aside from the slightly disturbing knowledge that they could be living in your carpets and bedding, dust mites are also among the most common triggers of asthma, eczema and a whole host of other recurrent allergies. Technically it’s dust mites’ droppings rather than the actual mites that cause problems, as they contain a highly allergenic enzyme which causes a reaction in over 20% of the population. Their food is the 50 million dead skin cells that the average human sheds every day, and it can be a nightmare getting rid of them completely. It’s tough, but far from impossible. If you suspect mites could be living in your home, the most important things to remember are:

Keep it Clean – the most obvious way to stop dust mites is to get rid of the dust. They nest in ‘dust bunnies’ and in the carpet so regular hoovering, every day if necessary, will not only suck many of them out of the carpet but cut off the food supply to those that are left behind. Leave windows open whenever the weather is good enough as they don’t like sunlight, not to mention a healthy breeze will literally blow them away as they are so small!

Keep it Fresh –You might not think air quality would have much effect on dust mites considering they live in the carpet and furnishings, but in fact the right air conditioner could make all the difference. Even when you’re hoovering daily there is still time for skin cells and dust particles to settle and create new homes for mites. Installing an air purifier with a HEPA filter literally removes all particles larger than 0.0003mm from the air before the dust can settle, reducing the amount of easy meals for mites.

Keep it Dry – Dust mites like to live in homes where the relative humidity (RH) of the air is 50% or higher. Different people have different ideas of the recommended RH in a home and it varies depending on where you live, but the most common recommendation is somewhere around 45%. If the normal humidity level in your home is anywhere above 50% it’s worth taking steps to reduce it as not only will this kill dust mites but can also improve the general health of the occupants. Basic things like keeping windows open when cooking or showering can make a difference but if the problem persists then using a dehumidifier is a quick and easy way to remove moisture from the air, maintaining the optimum RH and killing dust mites dead!

Carpet Cleaning Tips

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Tip 1
Make sure that you get a deep cleaning of the carpet as often as it is needed.  To achieve a clean carpet, you’ll need to have it cleaned by a professional cleaner or you’ll need to use a deep cleaning machine.  There are advantages and disadvantages to this method, although a thorough cleaning is needed every six months or so.

Tip 2
Keep your eye out for spills and take care of them in a quick manner to keep your carpet cleaning.  Simply using water on a spill will help most of them.  If that doesn’t work, simply expand your search.  You’ll find several products out there on the market that can help you get rid of spills quick.

The products range in use and can be helpful when matching them with the different types of spills. You can also use a mixture of water and vinegar to help you keep stains out.By taking immediate action you can prevent spills from becoming stains that leave you with a dirty and messy carpet.

Tip 3
A clean carpet is a carpet that has been taken care of very well.  You should always take the time to vacuum your carpet often and make sure you do a good job.  This means going over the floor in several directions to allow the vaccum time to pick up all it can.High quality vacuums are the best choice, as they get up the most debris.

Tip 4
The proper use of entrance will greatly help to clean off people's shoes and keep most of the tracked soils off the surface of the carpet.  You should always use entrance mats outside of your doors and make sure that anyone who enters your home use the mats to help get debris and dirt off of their shoes before they enter.  You can also take off your shoes and request that guests do the same, prior to entering your home.

Around 80% of the soils that enter a building or home are dry.  The remaining 20% are greases, oils, and starches.The dry soil types are easily removed by vacuuming.  As long as they are removed on a daily basis, it will help to minimize the damage to the carpet.

Maintaining and keeping a clean carpet is more than just healthy, as it can also help to prolong the life of the carpet.  If you have just laid the carpet, you are already aware of the expenses involved with doing so.

Even if you haven’t had this done, you probably know the benefits of keeping a clean carpet.  A clean carpet will add value to the home if it is maintained well.  It will also help to keep the home free from odors as well.  Also, it will help to make a comfortable living area for your friends
and your family.