Archive: October 2017

Keeping your home neat and tidy on a regular basis does not always have to involve long and hard cleaning sessions. The matter of fact is that people who are great at that particular thing do not possess any special skills, they are simply well organized and committed. Above all, if you are dedicated to fulfilling your cleaning tasks on a day-to-day basis, so many benefits will arise from it. Truth be told, there are a couple of tricks here and there that you can learn and implement in your cleaning habits, and that is exactly why we are here. Here are 5 little things you can do every day to keep your house clean and organized!

1 QUICK BATHROOM RUN

Bathrooms are the perfect hiding place for all kinds of germs and bacteria, because it tends to be moist most of the time. Keep in mind to take of this problem on a daily basis! Every time you get out of the shower, scoop up the excess water from the tub and from the floor. Make it your imperative to keep the bathroom dry. Except from that, try to make it your daily habit to power clean it for 10 minutes every morning. You can use an all-purpose cleaner and apply it to your tub, sink and toilet bowl. Having a squeegee is a life saver, because it is the perfect tool for getting rid of the excess water. Besides, giving your mirror a quick wipe down is also a minor task that makes a major difference!

2 DISHWASHING AND COUNTERTOPS

Who likes a messy kitchen? We assume that the answer is NO ONE! Just like the bathroom, when not taken care of properly, kitchens tend to make us feel especially dirty. So, in order to prevent this awful feeling, make it your daily task to do a quick clean up of the kitchen! Being consistent with cleaning your dishes has to become a habit. If you do a little bit of research on what lurks around the sink and the bin in your kitchen, you would be appalled, to say the least. Therefore, every night before you go to sleep, fill the dishwasher, so that freshly cleaned plates can await you in the morning. Still, do not let those plates and glasses remain in there! That is your second obligation of the morning, put those clean dishes back in place. Another thing we would like to mention is cleaning your countertops. The perfect way for dealing with them would be to clean them as you go! By this we mean you should wipe them clean while you are cooking, or to be more precise, while you are waiting for your meal to be cooked. Simple tasks lead to astonishing results!

 

3 ORDER, PLEASE!

Yes, order is very important. Even when your house is not so dirty, having a lot of knick-knacks laying around the room can make it look like it is filthy. Those who are fond of the minimalistic philosophy rarely struggle with this issue. It is always a good thing when you do not possess more things than you actually need. However, if you are not a fan of that philosophy, that is fine too, but more work lies ahead of you. Always have some nice and decorative baskets in the room. These thing can really be helpful. Make it your daily habit to go around the room and put everything misplaced in them. Besides, if you organize your things first, you will have a much easier job of doing the actual cleaning afterwards, for you will not be stumbling over, or stepping onto stuff.  

4 FLOORS

Floors demand to be cleaned! Especially if you do not own any house slippers, or you do not require your guests to take of their shoes before they come in. Vacuuming and mopping are simple enough tasks that do not take a lot of your time. Our tip would be to incorporate some essential oils or dried herbs while you are dealing with your carpets. Making your home more fragrant really impacts the atmosphere in which you are living. So, vacuuming first, then mopping, and lastly – BUY SOME HOUSE SLIPPERS!

5 DETAILS

You know what they say – Beauty is in the details! There are a lot of small imperfections to be found all around the house. If you make it your daily routine to deal with them, trust us when we say that your home will look prettier than it ever did. When we say details, we are referring to aligning your stack of books and magazines, nicely positioning your pillows on the couch, etc. These task are really made to be done in a swift manner, so do not let them trouble you too much.  

One thing that we would advise you to do, is to make a cleaning schedule. Make yourself a nice cup of coffee and think about your priorities and put them down on a piece of paper. Having a schedule makes you a little bit more responsible, and it is a great way for dividing the whole process into small and manageable chunks. If it is a possibility, get your other family members involved as well. Teaching your kids to be responsible with cleaning is a great life lesson, and making a well planned schedule can be the perfect tool for succeeding.  

Nevertheless, we completely understand if you would much rather let someone else do the job for you. Honestly, some of us simply are not cut for those kinds of things. Luckily, in this day and age, finding a reliable company that can provide you with efficient cleaning services is easier than ever before. Cleaner services in Singapore – Helpling.co.sg are one of the best in the business. Your job would be to thoroughly enjoy your spare time with your friends, and let professionals do what they do best.

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If the design of our environments is a text that can be used to decode hidden meanings and obscured institutional values and biases, then design is a tool that’s equally up to the task of picking apart these inequities. That’s the intent of the second edition of the Black in Design Conference at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, subtitled “Designing Resistance, Building Coalitions,” and previewed by LAM earlier this month. Hosted by the Harvard GSD African American Student Union, the conference, held October 6-8, documents the effects of the African diaspora across the globe and the design fields, and questions the barriers and inhibitions to agency this community still faces. Its goal? More “radical and equitable futures.”

Across 10 hours of the conference, filmed and posted here, the organizers hear from a wide swath of design professionals, including planners, architects, artists, and landscape designers, such as Walter Hood, ASLA, and Diane Jones Allen, ASLA.

 

These days, the stone cladding has become a favorite option for people who like their house to look modern and beautiful. Once installed, these claddings last for a lifetime and are also effective to prevent the wall from damage.  One of the best benefits of stone cladding is that once you’ve got them installed, there is no need to spend more money on the maintenance of the walls. However, if you have painted walls, then you will need to repaint it but that’s not the case with stone cladding walls. If you want to make your claddings look new at all times then here are some simple maintenance tips that will help you do so.

• Use a neutral cleaner to clean your stone cladding. You can use stone soap or even mild solution similar to a dishwasher liquid mixed with warm water. If you use strong acidic solutions then it can cause the shade of stone cladding to fade. So, make sure that you only use mild detergent and natural items.
• At times, you will also get cleaning items specifically for stone claddings. These are good, but you need to make sure that you do not use more of concentration in this regard. If you use hard chemicals then there are increased chances of damaging the hard surface of stone. So more of concentration can help you get perfect cleaning results, but in the long term slowly you will be only damaging the surface. Excessive chemical may cause damage to the walls and make streaks appear on the walls.
• It is best to follow cleaning recommendations from the manufacturer. The manufacturer will know material and surface of stone cladding well, and so it is best to take  his advice.
• In order to get rid of the accumulated dust, you can make use of a rug or a soft cloth and in most of the cases if you perform regular maintenance, then just a little water is enough to clean the claddings.

• Once you wash the surface with soap or any other solution, make sure that you make the surface clean and dry after washing it. This will ensure that there is no chemical or soap has been left behind to affect the claddings. If left for a longer period of time, it can cause damage to the surface. Also make sure that you change the rinse water because using the same water again and again will also cause dirt marks.
• If you want to plan for long time then think about sealing the claddings. Most of the manufacturers recommend sealing because it adds more life to the claddings. This can be done right after the claddings are installed. The sealing will protect the stone from impregnating and it acts as a repellent to the alien products. The sealing does not make stone safe from stains but protects the surface of cladding.

These tips will help you in your endeavor to keep your stone claddings in best condition at all times. However, it is best to have a proper schedule for cleaning them because if you let the dust and dirt to accumulate on it then you will need to spend more time in cleaning them. So make sure that you always look for dust and immediately clean it. Follow the tips mentioned above and enjoy a good looking cladding at all times. If you are not able to physically do these tasks you can also hire professionals who provide this service.

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Greetings everyone! As most of you know, I’m still on vacay, however since the weekend link party has been highly asked for, here we are! I did one post so far on my travels, which takes you through a surprising find of a jungle walk along a river, and showcases other really cool historic buildings on […]

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