Upholstery cleaning

Well friends I’m facing a problems with upholstery cleaning in los angeles tht the dust settles on upholstered furniture like on hard surface i need some wen who can do me some favour for cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:42:04

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Good Reads: the Touch-Up Paint Edition

leaves Photo by noahg We’re fixing things up in our apartment this week: cleaning windows, touching up the paint, and vacuuming behind the furniture. We’ve got the windows open to bring [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 20:08:40

Some of Life's Little Setbacks

I find it hard to believe that I haven't written anything here since Christmas and that seems like a very long time ago ... is abundant, cleaning is done by a competent staff and cable TV is included--we spent the time cleaning up some old, or I should say antique--it sounds better--furniture. We buffed and polished a pair [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 20:39:00

Floating billies

I love this one. The Billy bookcases take on a new lightness when hung on the wall. Also, furniture off the floor is the way to go for me. Makes cleaning so much easier, eh.Karine Schenkeveld and Erik Roscam Abbing from Rotterdam, The Netherlands turns a $59.99 bookcase into a fancy designer object. They tell me, "All we did was cut [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 12:58:00

The Green Office

Photo not linked Do you work for a company or own a company that could use a little help going green? Why not start here, The Green Office ... , and are third party certified. They have cleaning supplies, paper, every kind of office supply you can think of, furniture, janitorial supplies, printer ink, break room supplies [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 21:18:31

Hello!

Hello! I am still alive. Spent the last 13 days... ... having a wonderful party with my high school friends Tatin, Stephanie and May .. ... ! The damn bank refused to reverse the charges. ... cleaning the house for the Real Living photo shoot ... shoes, great books, discount furniture, and a lot more! That's it. Just checking in while I catch [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 10:24:59

Eco-Friendly Furniture in Financially Challenged Times!

click images to see the detail!I was cleaning out the bookshelves today and putting a few online to be sold. I really needed a side table for my big leather chair, but money is tight right now. I had seen this done in a store once and thought I would try it. I stacked all of my favorite BIG art books [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 05:07:00

Indoor Pollution Can Be Worse Than The Air Outside

Did you know that the air inside your home can be 10 times more polluted than the air outside? According to treehugger ... in mattresses. Formaldehyde, dioxin, PCB’s, and PBB is used in furniture. Even the cleaners we use ... when shopping. Keep curtains, drapes, and carpets clean or get rid of them and install environmentally [more...]

Date: 2008-06-10 00:26:14

Here’s A Hint

I have a 9 year old son, so it’s difficult to keep things clean around my house. One thing that suffers the most is the carpet and furniture ... to get out. So, when I was asked what I wanted for Christmas, my answer was a steam cleaner. Ideally, I’d like one of those Ladybug steam cleaners because I’ve heard nothing but great things about them [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 21:35:19

The Week in Review

I just realized that I haven't posted anything since Tuesday ... with kids, playing with Legos with kids, cleaning out my kitchen cabinets, baking muffins, cooking ... , sometimes attaching things to the furniture to which they are tied, and sometimes just a string [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 21:51:00

Pyramid Technologies Enters Into Sales Representation Agreement with The Highlands Group National LLC

MERIDEN, Conn., Jan. 15, 2009 — Pyramid Technologies (http://www.pyramidtechnologies.com) ... channel, with over 4,500 accounts, contract stationers, business machine and office furniture dealers ... with Pyramid. As Butch Ellis, Vice President of THG’s newly formed Cleaning & Break Room Solutions [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 10:45:29

Volatile Organic Compounds–The Fragrance in the Air

You know how when you buy new carpet or paint your interior or even buy new office furniture and it makes you lightheaded for a couple of weeks ... and even cleaning solutions called Green Seal.  Just so you don’t get greenwashed. [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 18:49:09

Can't Wait for Christmas

I know I've been lame (okay, lame-er) on the blogging lately. My apologies. Christmas is a busy time ... been busy; shopping, wrapping up gifts, decorating, cleaning etc. As the kids get older Christmas ... gifts and little notes, rearranging the furniture, making forts with all the cushions, un-decorating [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 13:15:00

Treat White Leather Sofas With Care

December 3, 2008 · Filed under furnitures, home, moving homes Tagged leather, sofa A white leather sofa is quite difficult to clean because you want to maintain its beauty ... left to the experts, especially if the piece is valuable. Professional leather cleaners can be found [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 16:51:02

Dog Health Care Article - How to Use Regular Grooming to Keep Your Dog Healthy

The grooming procedure is not only a relaxing way to bond with your dog, it is also known to be stress buster for the owner ... grooming tasks such as nail clipping, flea dipping, bathing, trimming, cleaning the eyes, ears ... , it removes loose hairs that might otherwise end up on your clothes, furniture or carpet. While brushing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 00:39:53

In a Slight Slump....

I haven't been able to stitch lately for some reason. I'm feeling restless. I don't know if it's because my dad and his wife are coming or what? I've been cleaning and trying to have everything look nice for them. We also got new living room furniture on Wednesday, so that has occupied my time some. We got a black leather couch, love seat [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 19:04:00

Good Questions: How to Really Remove Pet Odors From Furniture?

"Dear Apartment Therapy, It being Pet Month, ... plain water. We don't recommend steam cleaning if there is any chance urine is the cause of the smell ... housed within. Then we'd thoroughly vacuum the upholstery using a HEPA vacuum, followed by a thorough [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 00:10:00

Uhma Spa

No vacation should be complete without some pampering so when I decided to hit up South Beach, I immediately booked an appointment ( ... .  Practically everything in the spa and store are 100% natural and organic.  The walls and furniture are made from sustainable wood, the paint is VOC free (non environmentally damaging) and even the cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:45:06

Cleaning Up

For a year now, Nicolas has had it with our couch. It has well-loved throws and wool blankets strategically covering its gaping seams and stains ... the truck (I'm not a real woman -I don't shift, yet) to get it myself.We went to a local furniture ... of our red clay filled farm life running through our heads."Leather is very easy to clean [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 13:57:00

Win an Oreck XL Gold - In Pink!

When October hits, the first colors I see are no longer just the orange hues decorating the trees, ... cleaning baseboards and edges easier too. Extend the life of your carpets & rugs. The direct suction ... cleaning a breeze – the vacuum weighs just 9 lbs. and lays flat to fit under beds and furniture. A 5 year [more...]

Date: 2008-10-01 21:00:59

Dirt Beware!!

Cleaning requires a lot of energy and effort. If you use a vacuum cleaner, aside from moving furniture and all, ... , smooth areas, upholstery and rags. This would be a great addition to every household. I wish [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 09:36:19

Cleaning up my TV

So my wife was complaining that all my extra stuff was making her furniture look ugly. Basically, next to the TV I had a xbox (for xbmc), PVR, network hub, slingbox pro HD and RF extender. I wish I had a before picture - oops. I was thinking of fixing the clutter using wireless HDMI when it occurred to me that I should try something using [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 06:44:22

Weiman Review and Giveaway!

In THIS post I told you all about the VERY cool Dirt Tamer Vacuum I got to review this month ... like the Leather Wipes. We have leather living room furniture and wow... I had NO idea how dirty it could ... . With the Dirt Tamer came several excellent cleaning products from Weiman. One of my lucky readers [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 21:41:47

Dyson DC15 "The Ball" Vacuum Cleaner Review

Several years ago James Dyson revolutionized the vacuum industry with the release of a new line of vacuums that do not lose suction over time ... and effective carpet cleaning kit.When considering purchasing a Dyson vacuum cleaner, we highly ... is simply wonderful at removing unwanted pet hair from furniture upholstery. The animal, which is typically [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 20:35:00

OCD + Goldfish = Crazy Fishlady

Steve is awesome and surprised me with a lovely fish tank for Christmas and on Sunday we went on the Great Fish Accoutrement Hunt ... and clean- more than at any store I have been in before). At home Jim and I rearranged the furniture [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 14:00:00

Baking soda: Do more with less

Baking soda is a major player on any money-saver’s team ... ways to use it around the house; you’ll save money on cleaning supplies and be a few steps closer ... up the carpets. Sprinkle baking soda on carpet and upholstered furniture, let it sit for about half an hour [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 04:03:24

SLIME: No Redeeming Social Merit But it Sells

August 5 1977- Slime is not a B film playing second bill to "Sheba, the Slug Queen" at the local drive-in ... with water and vinegar or soap. Dry cleaning will not remove Slime."A Mattel spokeswoman defended Slime ... extremely rude.The novelty item also sticks to drapes, carpets, furniture and hair. And it sells. "We can't [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 05:07:00

Mite Nix - Allergy Free Home

More info… Make indoor areas healthy with herbal allergy relief product Are you tired of fighting asthma and ... . 3. No amount of cleaning can ever get rid of them all. Our Allergy Relief Spray deconstructs proteins ... it on mattresses, pillows, upholstered furniture, carpets and rugs, floor underlay and draperies. [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 06:45:52

Blue Dog Jewellery - It's a dog's life!

Dogs abandoned for not matching furniture By Emma Rowley, PA Monday, ... . Another was abandoned because its owner accidentally knelt in its urine while cleaning up after [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:44:33

Living Room is Finished!

Hard to get one picture of the whole room. Still need to get area rug and some artwork for the walls, but other than that its finished!!!! ... that the walls were green and the carpet was also green. We had black leather furniture. All those ... on the first day of my vacation. Feeling pretty darn good! I'm going to spend today cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 18:12:00

Dead Rooster’s Sure Fire Method for Seducing Women

People see me with beautiful women all the time and wonder: how is this crazy, old– but, admittedly, ... here goes: Baby, I want to clean your toilets. I want to clean them so bad it hurts. I want to scrub ... ? I know you gotta be gettin’ hot! I’m going to dust your furniture! I’m going to vacuum your carpets! I’m going [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 07:01:09

Happy Anniversary to me :)

So I haven’t blogged about how our time has gone since I posted how John and I met on Wednesday ... cleaning the house has needed for some time. We are having an abnormally warm winter, so its like March ... , and we are moving furniture all around. It makes the family room look bare. It is also motivating [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 21:59:38

Amazing All Purpose Formula Found In Most Kitchens

Since the days of old, natural remedies have been passed down from generation to generation. With the modern wonders of medicine we often forget the effectiveness and power of simple formulas like vinegar! When I was a little girl I wondered why my grandmother and mom would take teaspoons of vinegar or even pour some in their water… Now I know! [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 20:00:43

GAS FIREPLACE

Spending time with family and friends, getting warm and cozy around the hearth is something many Canadians look forward to during the colder ... from furniture and draperies. - Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface ... cleaners, and always refer to manufacturer's instructions when cleaning glass components [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:34:00

PACKING

“Laura, did you pack my pilot costume?”   ”Yes, George, it’s with the ‘Mission Accomplished’ sign.” “Good call ... ? Now let’s get to it. I’ve already had the Secret Service guys send in some boxes…” “You think ... house in Dallas with dictator body parts!” “What about Mr. Cheney’s bronzed heart? He gave [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:51:33

Giveaways 1/15

Well, it's Thursday again, that means getting the kids ready to go to Grandma's house (the lady is a glutton for punishment I swear) and house cleaning day! Such a barrel of laughs! Probably not going to do much this weekend, other than catch up on sleep. Forgot to add my goal for today, as you can see I didn't totally finish [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 18:21:00

Cleaning Up Black Mold

Someone at home has been having a bout of respiratory ailments recently. No matter how much medicine ingested, the hacking cough remains ... the furniture, carpet, books, and the air we breathe can be full of spores that have circulated where the molds are growing. The worse is when they grow in between walls or in airconditioning ducts where [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 14:38:13

The War on Bed Bugs in NYC

[Editor's Note: Every so often somebody writes something so interesting on our super-secret internal email list that we feel obliged to share it. This time it was a rant on the return of bed bugs of all things. Since Angry Military Man is too busy to post this himself, the duty has fallen to your hombre-in-chief Angry New Mexican [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:03:36

Simple tips for eating well on a slim budget

Economic times like these demand that we cut back wherever possible. One of the easiest places to save money will be at the supermarket ... Monday morning. He would cut all the coupons out for products he carried in the store and then he would file them according to category…Cleaning products, grocery…frozen foods etc.. Well every grocery [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:36:12

Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Photos

Bitter Cold Weather Tipsby Mary Bushnell, St. Louis Pets ExaminerThe weather in the Midwest has been about as unpleasant as it can get. As bad as it is for people, think how it affects the thousands of animals left outside.Temperature and wind chill will kill. Here are a few ideas on winterizing your pet accommodations if you have outside pets [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:24:00

book: When Duct Tape Just Isn’t Enough

Popular Mechanics When Duct Tape Just Isn’t Enough: Quick Fixes for Everyday Disasters by C. J. Petersen, published by Hearst (November 1, 2007) ... I am on top of most things in our house, sometimes I just don’t know where to start, or even who to ask ... a good couple of hundred of them. This book covers minor fixes in the areas of tools, cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:33:42

Sometimes you just give up

And that’s kind of what I’ve done with the site here.  I was trying to replace all my plug-ins but I can’t seem to.   So I’m just giving up. Actually I gave up hours ago and have been on a cleaning frenzy all afternoon.  I don’ ... of the move?? Probably. I guess I’ll focus my cleaning on getting rid of stuff we don’t need [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:22:57

How to Live With Your Favorite 'Fur-Ball'!

Bitter Cold Weather Tipsby Mary Bushnell, St. Louis Pets ExaminerThe weather in the Midwest has been about as unpleasant as it can get. As bad as it is for people, think how it affects the thousands of animals left outside.Temperature and wind chill will kill. Here are a few ideas on winterizing your pet accommodations if you have outside pets [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:06:00

Pledge Furniture Polish Review & Giveaway

Dust - ugh - it is not something I like, but judging by things in my house you would think I was a major collector and treasured it like fine art! Cleaning has never been high on my list of things I want to do, but it's just something you have to force yourself to do. Luckily, Hubby doesn't seem to have a problem with cleaning and helps [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 18:14:00

Keep It or Toss It

Clean out cleaning productsAll you need to handle most household messes is dish washing liquid, dish washing detergents (though you shouldn't store the powder or tablet versions too near moisture sources like pipes), furniture polish and one of each of these cleaners: floor, window, abrasive and all purpose. Then cut [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 15:38:00

The (Freakish) Things We Do When Family Comes to Town

My father and step-mother live in a preternaturally clean house.I'm not casting aspersions, just stating facts (enviously). Their house is many shades of tan, and cream, and beige, and off-white -- with lovely dark wood furniture and color on the walls in the form of paintings. There are never any spots on their cream carpet [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 20:46:00

Hillsdale Furniture Scottsdale 30″ Backless Swivel Bar Stool

These attractive backless counter stools are graced with a flower motif in the back and a durable, neutral fabric seat ... D -Suited for Residential Use Only -Recommended care: Dust frequently using a clean, specifically treated dusting cloth that will attract and hold dust particles. Do not use wax or abrasive cleaners [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 08:36:03

Bella Rose Teacup

I love my Bella Rose DP and am determined to use up every piece, and I don’t have too far to go! ... ribbon and buttons.  I recently replenished my supply of Prism papers and was so pleased to see the nice ... Dots.           Thanks again for stopping in.  Still no cleaning done — oh my!!!  My boys are still [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 03:12:15

Cleaning house

In case you haven’t noticed, I haven’t been writing much recently, partially because I’m a little burnt out on politics, ... up and moved into the dining room.  When the dining room table (and floor and chairs) became too stuffed ... an emergency call to Child Protective Services.  I don’t mind the mess so much, but I’m not proud of the dirt [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 19:25:49

Rubyellen's Home Sweet Home

Being the nosy ladies that we are, we do love a good internet home tour and so Sugar City is jumping on the bandwagon. Behold, Rubyellen's home! ... ." "We live in a new house in a neighborhood where most houses are somewhat similar. My dream is to live in an older house with much more character, but maybe one day. Don't get me wrong, I am content [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 20:25:00

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