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Multitasking: Good For House, Good For Baby

My daughter has an insatiable curiosity these days. She wants to know what everyone is saying, doing, eating, and holding. She wants to touch and taste anything and everything she can get her drool-covered hands on. Gone are the days when I would hold her on my lap and expect whatever food or drink was in my hand to remain untouched. These days I constantly have to be on a guard. I’ve always made a point to talk to her and explain everything I am doing, such as “Now Mommy is pouring the hot water into the mug for her … Continue reading →

Dealing with Dust Mites

Dust mites are popular… as far as allergens go. These tiny critters are to blame for allergies in a lot of people (myself included). So how do you keep the dust mites out of your upholstery and bedding? Here are some tips. Wash your pillows quarterly. Mark your calendar if you have to, but make sure you send your pillows through the washer four times per year. Wash your curtains quarterly, too. Wash your sheets and blankets at your washing machine’s highest setting. A study from South Korea found that temperatures of 140 degrees Fahrenheit killed one hundred percent of … Continue reading →

Cleaning Pillows

Do you know how to clean pillows? Did you even know that they should be cleaned? Think of all of the billions of dust mites, skin flakes and other nasties that could be living in them right now. But don’t worry, here is a guide to help you take care of your pillow the right way. Pillows should be fluffed on a daily basis to restore their shape. This helps redistribute down or the poly fill to keep them in good shape and last long. Pillows can collect a lot of dust. Don’t believe me? Give a pillow a good … Continue reading →

Taking Care of Your Personal Library (1)

Do you have books at home on shelves? Congratulations! You have your very own personal library. And like every good librarian, you’ll need to take care of that library of books and the shelves, if you want to have anything of value. You also want to make sure that your books are in good condition when you are ready to read them. Books can quickly and silently deteriorate, if they aren’t properly cared for, succumbing to mold, mildew, stains, and dust that can’t be removed. Another reason to maintain your personal library is because of your friends. We have our … Continue reading →

Tips for Last Minute, Quick Cleaning

Someone calls to say he or she is going to drop by or perhaps your spouse or child is bringing home a last minute guest. Maybe your house isn’t exactly as neat as you’d like when company is coming but you don’t really have time for a thorough cleaning. Straightening can make a big difference. Start with the main areas such as the living room or family room, where your guest will likely spend the most time. Collect Clutter Walk through the house quickly with a trash bag and a basket or bin. Throw away any unecessary papers or trash … Continue reading →

Attack of the Dust Bunnies!

If you have a home that is so immaculate that you can run a white glove over any object at any given time and it comes out clean, this article is not for you. If this describes you –and your house is that way on your own efforts and you do not employ a cleaning service or housekeeper- then this article really isn’t for you. The rest of you, come on and admit it, your home has had at least a few dust bunnies at some point in time. I know I’m not the only one. I just never realized … Continue reading →

The Allergy Patrol

Do you or someone you love suffer from allergies? A monthly allergy patrol can help get rid of allergy triggers and help you live a little more comfortably. Use air filters on the heat vents in the rooms you use the most. You can use disposable cheesecloth — replace the cloth monthly — or pick reusable filters. Just don’t cover every vent in the house, because that can strain your heating system. Wipe down walls and ceilings once a month with a wet or magnetically charged cloth. You’ll be amazed at how much dust, dirt, and cobwebs you clear away. … Continue reading →

Deflecting Dust Even If Doesn’t Want to Go

Is there anything we can do to keep dust away from us or is it a hopeless cause? Dust is a fact of life but like most facts and figures it can be happily distorted to suit our own dark and clandestine purposes. Consider the following options: Keep your windows closed on windy days. My original thought was that keeping them open would be a better idea, as it would get rid of existing dust, but alas, I was wrong. If you live in a city, desert or agricultural area (in fact, anywhere except maybe a rain forest), it is … Continue reading →

Dust: What the H…l Is It Anyway?

Whether you believe in the Bible and its promise of ashes to ashes and dust to dust, or if you are just not that good a housekeeper, dust is still a problem. It is there and just like Edmund Hilary climbed Mt Everest for that very reason, dust is here to stay. It will not go away; no matter how many subtle (or not so subtle) hints you give it. At least an unwanted guest will leave, and as Groucho Marx once said, “never darken your towels again,” if kicked in the butt enough times. Even a feather duster won’t … Continue reading →

The Automatic Dust Pan: Dust Troubles Away

The SweepEZE Vacuuming Dust Pan is truly what they won’t think of next but before it happened. This appliance has a powerful 600-watt motor and is capable of picking up all forms of trash and debris, except for “white trash” and being that this is America, trailer trash, in all different hues, shades and religious denominations. The SweepEZE never needs to be turned on as it is perpetually aroused by the task before it via an internal microprocessor, which activates the “electric dust pan” for a specific time period. The presence of debris is indicated by its infrared beam, which … Continue reading →