Follow Up To The Yay Below

So the carpet cleaning was a huge success!  The carpets look SOO NICE and even better, they aren't dirty anymore ... that I worked at home (so daytime visits were out) and I worked every weekend. Too bad carpet cleaners [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 01:37:19

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A week with an iRobot, reflections on our Roomba

So its been a week since we brought home Herbert (or Wall-E, or ‘the robot’) - our 530 series iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner ... is that its actually a quite effective vacuum cleaner - that may sounds a bit odd, but I’ve been living my life with the expectation that a vacuum cleaner needs to be big, loud and have thousands of watts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 10:20:02

Carpet Maintenance Alternative Solutions

It may always be a problem for some home owners as far as maintaining carpets is concerned. Some would use the traditional vacuum cleaner but the matter of additional energy costs due ... clean carpets better. 1. Salton Wings Broom. This is a natural way to clean your carpet, using over [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 23:37:42

Henry and Kirby Vacuum Cleaning Machines - Which Vacuum Should One Purchase?

If there’s one gadget more common than any other in homes it must be the hoover ... and hoover hose as a nose! The Henry vacuum cleaner is manufactured in a range of wattage, such as 800W ... . After all, is there anyone that you know that does not have a hoover to clean the floors [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 21:01:43

Don’t buy: Borrow everything from toys to textbooks

Yes, you can buy eco-products, or even better, buy used to go green ... to lend…. Home Depot’s Tool Rental generally has a more readily available selection; I rented a steam cleaner from there recently. Beyond these borrowing opportunities, there are lots of exchange [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 21:17:23

Don’t do this at home

Bulk WD40, originally uploaded by Ry Jones. You’re told not to use flammable liquids in ultrasonic cleaners; don’t do what I do. I bought a gallon of WD40 to use for cleaning, and it’s great. One thing I noticed is that it heats up really quickly - before, I was using ATF or brake fluid and it never got warm. Water [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 08:50:53

How I Clean a Bathroom

Now that's an eye catching title isn't it? LOLOh well, I would be interested in how others do this disgusting job so I thought I'd post mine ... ! These are the cleaning supplies I used:1. Spray Cleaner, Any Brand2. Powdered Cleanser, Comet or Ajax (store ... .My life in the cleaning area of my home was changed forever when I read this book:SPEED CLEANING [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 11:21:00

Henry and Kirby Vacuum Cleaners - Which Appliance Should One Purchase?

If there is a single appliance more common than any other in homes it has to be the hoover. After all, do you know anyone that does not possess a vacuum to clean the floors? Naturally ... . But, with so many brand names available, how do you choose the best vacuum to buy? The conclusion [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 22:02:05

Ad Watch - Hyundai Return Policy

The other night as we were watching the season premiere of 24, a startling commercial appeared ... for his wife’s mommy skills. He has to learn to cook, clean, change diapers, operate a possessed vacuum cleaner, deal with one child’s woobie issues and manage to look nice for his wife when she comes home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:26:46

Safer Alternatives to Hazardous Cleaning Products

I have a 3 and a half year old at home and recently we were watching "The Care Bears" ... surfaces with a rag sprinkled with baking soda.All Purpose Cleaner for spots on woodwork, tile ... but it is not toxic to you or your child. Commercial oven cleaners are severe irritants. Do not use this cleaner [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 22:06:00

Putting Our Kitty to Sleep

Yesterday we put one of our 8 1/2 year old cats to sleep ... just about every corner and piece of furniture in our home. We threw out four living room chairs ... . We used Nature's Miracle and all sorts of other cleaners, but the more we cleaned the more he seemed [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 17:10:00

Keep Your Home Clean By Going Green

Every one's talking about "going green" but would you believe that steam cleaners can be green, too? It's true! Vapor steam cleaners are a natural way to clean without the use of non-environment-friendly ... mite and remove mold and bacteria. This is done using dry steam at high temperatures which sanitize [more...]

Date: 2008-08-02 05:36:47

Idol Bikini Girl Video -- Idol Overnights Huge But Still Off a Drop from 2008

At his THR blog, Hibberd is reporting a preliminary number of 30.1 million homes and an 11 ... its on is upstairs and I have both the cleaning lady and the window cleaners here at the same time. (Trying to coordinate all that and keep Homer from sticking his nose up the window washer's butt is a chore [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:11:34

Interior Design Tips: Caring for Antique Furniture

Today i would like to share with you some thing that you can do at home to care for your antique furniture and maintain them over the long term. [ ... are never spray any aerosol cleaners directly on a finish. This will over time eat away at the finish ... you need to consider is what is your climate? a lot of the heat is steam heat, it pulls [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 08:37:44

I'm still cleaning

I've been very good for the last few weeks now... I'm all hyped up and doing my Spring cleaning I've organized my pantry , my wardrobe and as I mentioned on my last post I cleaned up my home office ... This week's task for me is cleaning my bamboo blinds .. I usually dust it with vacuum cleaner using the vacuum brush [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 10:16:01

Save up to 75% or More off at One-Day Friday Sale at Amazon

Frank Sinatra - A Jolly Christmas Choose from dozens of items in apparel, jewelry & watches, home & garden, kitchen & bath, electronics, ... for $45 - 56% sale = $20. Dirt Devil 110009 Reaction with Soft Touch Upright Vacuum Cleaner for $200 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 12:50:55

Miele Warehouse Sale 08

Hi Folks, This is a warehouse sale for home appliances maker Miele ... dryers Rotary ironers Dish Washers Ovens Steam ovens Microwave ovens Plate warmers Hobs CombiSet units ... cleaners So if you are looking for such products, a warehouse sale could save you substantial amount [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 03:32:04

Nesting

A good friend of mine is expecting her sixth child any day now ... . On Friday, she was invited to a sister-in-law's house for a few hours. When she returned home, the house ... t think it would be fairFor you to do more than your shareSo we brought over our cleaners [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 00:19:00

They’re taking boxes and bags from the Anthony home.

Investigators spent the entire evening in the Anthony home removing numerous items in boxes and bags while the Anthony’s spent the night in a hotel ... to several vacuum cleaners. Who has several vacuum cleaners and WTH are they looking for? Apparently fibers– God bless duct tape. Let’s hope they haven’t waited too late! Someone (Friday on WS [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 14:06:56

Drugstore Divas 1/9

*Update* Now that I am at home and in front of my computer here's the breakdown of what I got this week - INCLUDING pictures! =) ... Generation cleaners $1.19 each Used (2) $1 off coupons Final Price: $0.38 All in all I spent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 00:45:30

Must Have Monday’s 37

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives ... ! This is a definite must have for everyone. by Emily Bissell The Bissell Spot Lifter Carpet Cleaner ... on their carpet, but don’t need to clean the entire thing. It is handheld, light and comfortable to use [more...]

Date: 2008-08-18 12:00:45

Natural Cleaning

Today's living simply theme is natural house cleaning. The DH and I made the switch to natural cleaners over the past several years ... masking scent. Unfortunately, for those with chemical sensitivities, it's much more serious ... home-cleaning recipe? Please share!Clean and Green: Natural Homemade House CleanersEartheasy*Image [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 13:42:00

Hillsdale Furniture West Palm 30″ Tropical Swivel Bar Stool

Feel the breeze off the ocean and smell the salt air as the West Palm Dining Collection brings the islands into your home ... H X 17.5″ W x 23.5″ D -Suited for Residential Use Only -Recommended care: Dust frequently using ... or abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish Tags: cheap pool tables, pool tables, pool table [more...]

Date: 2008-11-01 18:50:02

Save up to 75% or More off at One-Day Friday Sale at Amazon

... MC-1275 Heavy Duty Steam Cleaner for $150 - 37% sale = $95. Stick Scents Diffusers, Holiday Spice ... Choose from dozens of items in apparel, jewelry & watches, home & garden, kitchen & bath, toys [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 13:56:25

Why A Tan Equals Beautiful

Whilst in some parts of the world, particularly in Asia, pale skin is considered beautiful, in most Western cultures, people want a tan ... . And then there’s hygiene. Whilst the antibacterial cleaners are good, there’s nothing like having your own tanning bed for peace of mind. Having Treatments in the Privacy of your Home Residential [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 20:51:01

Why A Tan Equals Beautiful

In our culture, a tan is considered attractive. Exposed to images of bronzed and accessorized starlets, we associate a tan with glamour ... . Whilst the antibacterial cleaners are good, there’s nothing like having your own tanning bed for peace of mind. Having Treatments in the Privacy of your Home Residential tanning beds are probably [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 14:47:56

The Home Tan Advantage

Whilst in some countries, particularly in Asia, pale skin is considered iconic, in most Western cultures, it is a tan that is the object of desire ... cleaners are good, there’s nothing like having your own tanning bed for peace of mind. Having Treatments in the Comfort of your Home Residential tanning beds are probably the epitome of convenience [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 10:40:47

Improve The Air Quality In Your Home With These Ideas

Many homeowners today are concerned about the quality of air in their homes, since we spend so much time indoors ... that have no pesticides or toxic ingredients. See www.grist.org for a list of green bathroom cleaners. Attic: Have your duct work inspected if it runs through an uninsulated attic. Why? Because humid air [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 19:07:35

Improve The Air Quality In Your Home With These Ideas

Many homeowners today are concerned about the quality of air in their homes, since we spend so much time indoors ... that have no pesticides or toxic ingredients. See www.grist.org for a list of green bathroom cleaners. Attic: Have your duct work inspected if it runs through an uninsulated attic. Why? Because humid air [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 19:07:35

Angelo's Grundig Music Boy

I paid $26.00 plus shipping on E-Bay.  That's appropriate; not a great deal and not a rip-off ... .  No worries, I took out my cleaners, canned air and a few paper towels and now it's clean enough for "That Girl's" apartment---it would look at home on any 1960's end table.  And is it my imagination [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 15:49:42

Henry and Kirby Vacuum Cleaning Machines - Which Vacuum Should You Buy?

If there’s one gadget more popular than any other in homes it has to be the hoover ... for this make to be a notable consideration. The brand has also been manufacturing vacuum cleaners ... as a nose! Henry vacuum cleaners are manufactured in a variety of electrical power, including 800W, 900W [more...]

Date: 2008-10-25 00:02:02

Whittling the weekend away...

Hey y'all, Sunday night here in big Woo. Got home from the shop around 8, ... . I think the final step that I'm going to take is to use an ultrasonic cleaner to insure that each piece ... badges to fit around the round tube? Well, one of the fun parts of building is making the tools [more...]

Date: 2008-08-04 01:41:00

Knowing How To Choose Your Flooring

by Qandishah Brown When it comes to our homes it can be easy to ignore the flooring that we choose; ... cleaning outer banks. Such things take the hassle out of carpet cleaner outer banks and allow ... a mix depending on the area. A great option for flooring that is cheap and easy to maintain as well [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 10:48:07

Win a BISSELL® PROdry™ Deep Cleaner

I just cleaned my carpet. In the middle of a busy Sunday afternoon. With my toddler and my six year old home. Yes, it was the easiest, fastest carpet cleaning experience you could imagine. I actually ... fast, and I can do it myself — sounds like a perfect carpet cleaning solution! And the BISSELL [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 12:00:04

Your Home Buddy goes Online Window Shopping

One of my favorite channels before was Home TV shopping ... and salespersons who goes house to house when I was younger and was amazed how vacuums work. Deep carpet cleaners sound new to me. New cleaners such as this uses steam unlike the other which uses hot water and soap [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 08:55:00

Cost Saving Home Improvement Tips

We all want to make improvements and upgrades to our home, but it’s not always financially possible ... hours of manpower, you can spruce up the appearance of your house. Rent a carpet cleaner, wash [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 19:17:31

Will taxes fall with home prices?

With Chicago property values slipping in advance of the March tax due date, will homeowners get a break? ... One Price Cleaners owner Mike Coreao claimed it kept solvents in closed tanks that did not require state [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 05:49:34

finished (almost!)

phew, yesterday was exhausting!I live very near Worthing town centre and popped home after 4 hours of hard shopping because my bags were too heavy! I had a strong cup of coffee and a sandwich, laid all my purchases on the floor, wrote a new list ... ! the pipe cleaners are from my local sewing shop, and they are for me to make candy canes with (I saw [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 09:17:00

Keeping a cozy home isn't so difficult to do

It's a Saturday afternoon. You're thinking about maybe inviting a few friends to come over for a few cocktails tonight or maybe just keep it laid ... tools – vacuum cleaners, broom, dusters and the like. All dirty and dusty curtains, rags and other ... products as often as possible. Most commercial cleaners contain a wide range of toxins which [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 06:57:03

Dog for Sale

Apparently today was not a good Friday for some of us. Erin and Leah both came home to some sucky situations. Me? Well, I'll let you decide.. ... , I spent 45 minutes moving my coffee table, lugging the area rug to my back yard, throwing dirt ... one of those heavy duty carpet cleaners. If that doesn't do the trick, we might have to get new [more...]

Date: 2008-07-12 02:45:37

Another Look at Some Green Homemade Products

When it comes to Going Green, there are a lot of things to consider. Where do I start? What products should I buy? What can I do in my own home? ... from the refrigerator and drains. A little baking soda added to some hot water will also get rid of carpet stains ... . Baking soda can be used for a wide variety of purposes, such as carpet cleaners, laundry [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 05:05:02

Method Tub Scrub Eco Product Review

At home we have a separate bathroom and toilet, which is a shame as method’s Bowl Patrol and its Tub Scrub match quite nicely but are kept in ... s still non-toxic and biodegradable - the first cool looking and environmentally friendly cream cleaner ... are there to hold the sponge or cloth you do the cleaning with, something which I now use regularly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 09:00:04

In/Out 2009

What’s hot, what’s not in home decor and lifestyles for 2009-Posted by InsideOut staff, The Times-Picayune  On the threshold of a new year, ... Native plants | Exotic hybrids Handmade | Machine made Steam appliances | Electric appliances Cultured stone | Granite Digital cameras | Crime cameras Organic cleaners | Chemical cleansers Fabric [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 19:03:10

DIY Flooring Home Improvement Projects - Basic Carpet Care and Repair

Spills happen. Carpets get stained. Even everyday use will soon enough create a carpet that needs to be cleaned ... . Everyone sometimes runs out of commercial carpet cleaners just at the wrong moment. Using sponges ... from a pile rug can completely eliminate the problem. In most cases, the damage is a larger spot [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 20:14:19

An EZ Way to Clean!

I have noticed that my two year old daughter is now starting to play of her own. Every time we are at home, she would always ask me for the door keys ... , she has to climb to the nearest sofa bed. I was quite alarmed since our sofa bed was not that cleaned ... merchants and they have deep discounts on vacuum cleaner and vacuum cleaning supplies. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 04:38:32

Entertaining This Holiday? Tips to Help

This holiday season, many people will choose to entertain at home in an effort to save money, but may not know where to begin! ... spent preparing and make more time for celebrating, Donna Smallin, organizing and cleaning guru ... up a room like clean carpet and rugs. A great way to clean them yourself is with a carpet cleaner [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 14:55:22

Five Common Carpet Myths Debunked

Five Common Carpet Myths Debunked Posted by Cynthia Hash under For Buyers, For Sellers, General Information, Success, Real Estate Trends, Service, ... cleaners generally get the best results. Myth 3: Carpet is outdated and boring. Fact: Carpets come ... like chocolate or mint green. Many consumers use a mix of carpet, hardwood and tile in their homes. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 16:53:05

Detoxing Your Home

The recent death of John Travolta's teenage son introduced many to the rare condition called Kawasaki disease and the idea that household cleaning ... . Just water and vinegar dries too quickly.Stainless Steel cleaner:One part water, one part vinegar and one part extra-virgin coconut oil. (If you have lots of stainless steel in your home, it may be [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 01:01:00

Keep a Rug and Bring Riches to Your Home

Rugs are every home’s best friend. They are important agents of cleanliness and lowly servants of neatness. Rugs, as are typically viewed by most people, are mere dirt absorbers and mess cleaners ... to your aesthetic sense— Oriental, Persian, etc. Look no further. The rugs you are looking for are only here [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 10:19:12

Benefits of Professional Carpet Cleaning

Keeping your home clean and well maintained is essential in feeling good about yourself, your life, and where you live ... is not exactly an easy task. Professional carpet cleaners use special equipment to accomplish ... there are many so-called carpet cleaners and shampooing machines on the market, very few of them [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 10:57:00

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