With wedding season in full swing, you might be faced with the task of finding the perfect gift for the newly married couple. You can certainly play it safe, and purchase a gift from their registry, or you could get them a practical gift that will last for years to come! Here Are a Few of Our Recommendations: ARTWORK – Why not give a framed print or painting to the happy couple from a local art gallery? Or if you’re artistically…
One of the most important cleaning tools you can have in a home is a vacuum cleaner. Since the invention of the first motorized vacuum in 1901, these machines have proven themselves an invaluable staple in almost every household. As their technology has evolved, vacuums have been designed to be even more powerful, useful and effective at removing dirt, dust and errant debris from our surfaces. Studies have shown that regularly vacuumed carpet can be more beneficial to air quality than…
The vacuum cleaner has been a staple in American households for over a century, and most people primarily think of using it for just cleaning carpets and furniture in their homes. Not many people know how multi-purposeful a vacuum cleaner can be beyond everyday uses — it just calls for a little creative thinking outside the box! If you have pets you probably think of using your vacuum for cleaning up dog or cat hair. But did you know your vacuum cleaner can be…
Your home is your sanctuary. So if you notice a chronically runny nose, itchy eyes, or year-round congestion, it might be because your sanctuary is chock-full of allergens…and that you have an allergy to something in your house. Most modern homes are outfitted to be tightly sealed and draft-free – which is great, as this makes them more energy efficient. But this feature also means whatever allergens and contaminants are floating around inside your home are there to stay –…
Of all the technology-related buzzwords, “HEPA filter” seems to be at the top of the list when it comes to sticking power – and for good reason. They’re the go-to standard when it comes to filters because they’re incredibly effective at what they do — which is removing 99.97% of air particles that have a size of 0.3 microns or more (as defined by the Department of Energy [DOE] standards). But…what does HEPA mean, exactly? HEPA is an acronym for high-efficiency…
Although some parts of the country have recently been under siege from an early-spring snowstorm, for most parts of North America, this winter was a pretty warm one. This means that spring has sprung in many parts of the US, and people are beginning to feel the effects of the oncoming spring allergy season. Pollen levels are already wreaking havoc for many, and they’re only expected to get worse. You might know the symptoms well: that throbbing headache, itchy, watery eyes and runny…
A lot of factors can contribute to the indoor air quality of your home: how well your home is sealed, whether or not you have pets, if anyone smokes, if you have a fireplace, how many products you use for cleaning…the list goes on and on. Improving your indoor air quality is most achievable with a one-two punch: purify your air and clean your surfaces. Some of the very things that pollute indoor air – chemicals, fumes, smoke and bad…
No one likes to think of their home as being downright dirty. A little messy from time to time, sure. (Any parent with kids will attest to that!) But most of us will vouch for the overall cleanliness of our home…while walking around with the sniffles that last from season to season, or forgetting about stale odors that we’ve just grown used to. The notion of “Oh it’s plenty clean!” especially applies to carpet and rugs. One Utah-based magazine polled their readers…
How often you vacuum usually depends on several dictating factors: how many people live in your home, if you have pets, if you have children, if you or anyone in your home has allergies or asthma, and how important a clean home is to you. (We all know the person who couldn’t care less about the pile of dirty dishes in the sink; chances are, they’re not too concerned with the appearance of their carpet, either!) How Vacuuming Helps According…
For a lot of people, getting something truly clean means it not only looks clean, it smells clean, and nowhere is that more true than for the carpets and rugs in your home. Decades ago, scented carpet powders came onto the home-cleaning scene, promising ways to deodorize your carpet and leave it smelling fresh. In actuality, many carpet powders simply deposit fragrance, and don’t actually lend themselves to getting your carpets any cleaner. In fact, the powder can create the same…