Homemade Furniture Polish

On July 22, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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There are many cleaning solutions/ home improvement tricks you can make or do at home that will save you money from picking some up from the store. One of the things you can mix up at home is furniture polish. There may be a chance that you have the items to make homemade furniture polish. Here are a few recipes for you to choose from…

  1. 1 Cup Olive Oil

    ¼ Cup Distilled White Vinegar

  2. 1 Cup Mineral Oil

    3-4 Drops of Lemon Extract/Oil

  3. 2 Ounces Grated Beeswax

    5 Ounces Turpentine

The first recipe is recommended to be poured into a spray bottle, and recipes 2 and 3 can be stored in containers. When you’re polishing furniture or wood, you do not want to spray the polish directly on. Spray or pour the polish onto a white cloth and work it into the furniture or wood, and then wipe it away. The polish should make the furniture look more vibrant. If it still looks dull, wait several minutes an repeat the polishing process.

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Bug Proofing Your Home

On July 12, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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Bug proofing your home is something that most people don’t think about doing. A variety of bugs are potential dangerous, as they can sting you, and certain bugs like mosquitoes, fleas and ticks, can carry diseases. There are some very basic steps that you may take in keeping bugs out of your home.

  1. Seal Your Home: It’s as simple as that. Seal cracks, holes and spaces underneath your doors. Additionally, it’s also important to seal up the holes or cracks on your roof. There are holes commonly found on the chimney or roof vents, so don’t miss them! Insects are pesky little things that can get into your home, so take the proper precautions to keep them out.

  2. Yard Maintenance: Keeping your yard maintained is important to lower your bug infestations. Bugs, especially mosquitoes, need a water supply so getting rid of puddles of water in your yard is also a good way to stop infestations.

  3. Clean Your Home: This is pretty logical, as a home that is cleaned weekly will maintain the health of the home. A dirty home is an ideal place for insect breeding, as there will be plenty of places to hide for the bugs. In addition, keeping your eating areas/rooms to a minimum will also help keep bugs from spreading. Make sure you clean up your eating area every time after you eat, and don’t ignore those crumbs!

  4. Store Your Trash: Your bags of trash are another ideal place for insects to hide and breed. The most popular insect found in trash bags are cockroaches. Trash needs to be put in a proper container, and placed outside every night. Trash containers must also be cleaned regularly.

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Outdoor Kitchen Tips

On July 12, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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An outdoor kitchen is one of the coolest things to have outside your home, especially during the summer. It’s the perfect compliment to a pool and it makes grilling manly steaks, burgers and hot dogs that much better. For those that have an outdoor kitchen already, I’ll be talking about some tips to sprucing up your outdoor kitchen.

Almost anything that can be added to an indoor kitchen can be added to an outdoor kitchen. Anything from a refrigerator, to cabinets, to grills and sinks can be added; however, there must be something done to all of these additions: they must be made waterproof! Concerning the grill, you can have one custom made or you can pick out an already-made BBQ grill for a fairly reasonable price. Throw in some skewers and you’re all set.

When you’re thinking about flooring options for an outdoor kitchen area, you need to pick an option that isn’t too slick so stay away from marble and tile floors for the outdoor kitchen area. You will also need to add storage areas and cabinet space, as well as counter top space. The most popular choices for the counter tops are either stone or brick counter tops. All the storage areas need to be waterproof so they can hold up in bad weather conditions. The best choice for storage space is stainless steel, since wood will rot. You may also purchase and overhead covering for your grill to make the grilling easier. For your sink, the best choices are stainless steel or ceramic and your home water supply can be connected to the outdoor sink or done so with a hose.

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