Archive for December, 2010
Tired of sink stains? Use home made remedies
A clean basin is every home maker’s fetish since cleanliness is very much related to aesthetics and hygiene. Below is some of the home made solutions if you are fed up of sink stains.
Firstly, clean the basin regularly after every use, to prevent sediment deposition. Keep it in mind to rinse your sinks thoroughly after every cleaning to remove the unwanted water spots. For tough stains, vinegar, bleach solutions and even your dish-washer soaps would do if rubbed properly. Apply a paste of baking soda and water in a thick layer on your persistent stains. Keep it like that for a few hours until it dries. Then, wipe it off with a damp cloth. Repeat the process if needed. The non abrasive soft nylon cleaners must be used for rubbing. Oxalic acids can be used to remove the rust stains.
If your toothpaste has left a colored stain, apply a solution of baking powder and water on it.
Fond of carpets: try Chinese rugs
Decorating ones house wit carpets is liked by all. But if you are a stickler for good and durable carpets then Chinese rugs is the choice for you. Many Chinese rugs are made of materials that can be cleaned by hand with care without the need to spend a fortune in dry cleaning. A simple and easy hand shampooing method can clean the rug the way you want it to. Just follow some simple steps and your Chinese rug will shine with luster.
Vacuum the top side of the carpet and turn it over followed by doing the same on the back side as well. This will ensure all dirt from the top and bottom gets removed. The best home recipe for cleaning the Chinese rug is by making a solution made of two teaspoon mild dish washing detergent mixed with a gallon of water.
It is always safe to test the color fastness on a small area before trying it on the whole rug. Then brush the carpet with a soft long bristled brush in a firm motion.
Choose a mattress that fits your need and your bed
Besides the comfort consideration, a disproportionate mattress can totally spoil the aesthetic appeal of your bedroom by giving it a shabby and careless appearance. Hence, while you shop for mattresses for your bed, there are certain essential factors which you must keep in mind, if you want to give your bedroom the classy, elegant, yet comfortable feel.
Now, giving your bedroom just the look that you want is not a huge deal with the ample options available in the market to pick from. But the major factor which determines how much aesthetic your bed look or how comfortable it is going to be is what sized mattress do you pick for your bed.
Make it a point to take the measurements of your bed before you actually go ahead and purchase you mattress. This gives you affair idea of how big of small it should be and you can purchase accordingly.