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DEODORIZING YOUR CARPETS
Spring-cleaning began early for me this year and I must say, the most satisfying feeling is finishing tireless work on the home with freshly cleaned floors! I went through my house, vacuuming and cleaning my carpets but I realized that there was still one important step to finish the job – deodorizing. Unfortunately, dirt and odors are very attracted to carpeted floors so occasional deodorizing is very helpful!
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Mar 01, 2010
TREATING UNSIGHTLY DANDRUFF
The hot/cold temperature extremes that we find ourselves in as winter transitions to spring can have an affect on one’s scalp, causing embarrassing dandruff. Of course, there are several other possible factors that contribute to dryness and flaking on the scalp as well, including: nutritional deficiencies from one’s diet, harsh shampoos and cleansers, environment, infrequent shampooing, eczema, and other factors.
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Mar 01, 2010
CAT NAIL CARE
Do the legs of your furniture bear the claw marks of your cat? Is scratching the furniture abnormal? If so, you may want to consider trimming your cat’s claws. When cats scratch, it is a normal part of behavior that is hard-wired into their genes. Many cat owners are finding that their feline friend’s nails can become a danger to their furniture and sometimes to their skin! But instead of the painful process of declawing your cat, I recommend learning how to effectively and painlessly clip your cat’s nails so they remain happy and will not harm you or your household items. Please see the healthy tips I have provided below that may assist you in caring for your cat in this way.
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Mar 01, 2010
TO PRUNE OR NOT TO PRUNE
Pruning plants intimidates gardeners. It shouldn't. Pruning is one of the best things you can do for the plants in your garden and landscape. When you can’t wait to get started in the spring garden, a good task to undertake is pruning. Most trees and shrubs benefit from annual pruning. It keeps them in shape, gets rid of dead and diseased wood and encourages new growth. But not all trees and shrubs should be pruned early, especially some of the flowering ones. It is important to prune correctly so that the cut will allow for quick healing and promote vigorous growth from the closest bud to the cut.
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Mar 01, 2010
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