Archive for April, 2009
Top Carpet Care Tips: Faster Cleaning Dealing With Spills
How to Wash and Dry Carpets Quickly
First vacuum carpets thoroughly with a good vacuum cleaner such as one of the models in the Mach range from Vax with no loss of suction technology. For the best results use the Mach 7 which features patented WindTunnelTM technology that traps dust effectively leaving your carpets cleaner quicker.Next wash carpets using a dedicated carpet washer for example the V124 Dual V from Vax which has a market leading 6year parts and labour guarantee.For fast effective cleaning the Dual V features SpinScrubTM brushes on the cleaner floor head and a powered SpinScrubTM hand tool that fits to the flexible hose for removing spots and stains and cleaning stairs and upholstery. These rotating brushes gently loosen embedded dirt on all sides of carpet pile ensuring deep down cleaning that leaves pile looking renewed.Patented Dual VTM Air Path technology delivers consistent suction across the width of the floor nozzle. Combined with heated cleaning technology this reduces drying time so rooms are soon ready to use.The Dual Vs hygienic Automix system mixes the cleaning solution and water for optimum cleaning results and is less messy and time consuming than premixing yourself. Any solution remaining in the tank after washing can be used again.Finally leave windows and doors open to help carpets dry quickly.
Dealing with Spilt Drinks on Carpet
For best results deal with spills on carpetimmediately as sticky fluids left in carpet fibres attract dirt and cause stains. Ideally suck up the spill straight away with a carpet washer such as one of the wide range of models available from Vax:
- Step 1: Suck up the spill
- Step 2: Apply the water and cleaning solution mix
- Step 3: Suck up the dirty water.
However if you dont have a carpet washer at hand lay paper towel on top of the liquid to soak it up and then wash the carpet as soon as you can. Dont rub the spill with a cloth as this will work the liquid deeper into carpet fibres making the spot more difficult to remove and could potentially result in a stain.
About the writer: Elizabeth Marketing manager for Kiwiservices: http://www.kiwiservices.com/houstonwaterdamagerepair.htm
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Tool Kit Essentials: 10 Tools You Should Have
Occasionally every homeowner is required to do small fixit job around their home. Not every homeowner is a fullfledged “handyman” but its still important to have a small tool kit that is clean organized and in a good state of repair. Here are the top 10 tools that every homeowner’s tool kit ought to contain:
1. Hammer
A hammer is required to drive brads or nails. Hammers come in various sizes generally sized by ounces of the head. A 12 ounce hammer is fairly light and will drive a brad for hanging a picture but if you have nail that needs to be driven into a piece of wood a 16 ounce hammer is much more useful.
2. Flat Head Screwdriver
You’ll need one with a midrange slot about 1/4 inch across the head. The end of the screwdriver should be good and square for safety reasons. If you can afford it purchase a small set of 3 or 4 different size screwdrivers.
3. Philips Head Screwdriver
For the average homeowner a 2 point screwdriver will be most useful because it will fit the majority of screws. If using an older screwdriver be sure to inspect the condition of the tip. It should have good crisp points.
4. Adjustable Wrench
An adjustable wrench often incorrectly referred to as a crescent wrench is a critical part of any tool kit. It fits square and hex nuts ranging from 1/4 inch usually up to 1 inch. If you wish you can also purchase an adjustable wrench that will fit nuts larger than 1 inch across.
5. Slip Joint Pliers
The hole in one side of a pair of slip joint pliers will look like a figure 8. This is so the pliers can accommodate two different sizes of grips small and large. Remember that if you use a pair of pliers to hold or turn a tap it’s important to first get a very good grip. If the pliers slip the head of the tap or nut will be damaged and a wrench will never fit it again.
6. Alligator Pliers
This tool is often found in a plumber’s tool kit but can be useful for the average homeowner as well. Alligator pliers allow you to grasp larger items usually ranging from 1/4 inch up to perhaps 11/2 inches square.
7. Scissors
Every homeowner’s tool kit should have one set of good quality scissors.
8. Side Cutters
Side cutters look like a pair of pliers with cutter jaws. They will cut through rope or metal wire much easier than scissors will.
9. Tape Assortment
An assortment of different tapes will also come in handy. Some good types to include are duct tape masking tape and clear packing tape.
10. Hardware Kit
A small hardware kit is a critical part of your tool kit and can be easily purchased at most hardware stores. A hardware kit will contain an assortment of items: brads for hanging pictures and taps nuts and bolts wood screws and even some sheet metal screws for repairing many household items.
Your homeowners tool kit can be as small as the items listed above or large as you want it to be. Many homeowners begin with the items listed above and then allow their tool kit to grow naturally over time. Whatever size tool kit you have if it contains these 10 essential items you’ll be ready for most small repair jobs around your home.
About the writer: Ellen Bell works for Home Products ‘n’ More a retail website where you’ll find pegboard tool storage kits and keyless door locks for your home. Visit us at http://www.homeproductsnmore.com/Pegboard_Hooks_s/134.htm
Tips To Eliminate Risk Of Fire Damage
Both fire and water damage is really harmful. It pinches hard to see your favorite things lying in the floodwater/ dirty sewer water or blazed in the fire. Well at times the damage is so severe that we cannot do anything. But there are instances as well when with the help of a professional you can recover things properly. To help you out at the time crisis there are many water/fire damage restoration company working 24*7.
To prevent fire in your home here are certain tips to avoid fire damage:
Bedroom:
In your bedroom never light candles and doze of too sleep. If you want one for a romantic setting then make sure to keep it away from window coverings and bed linen. Put off the candles as soon as you to bed.
Check for the electrical fittings and fixtures. Avoid using an electric blanket in chilly weather when the switch is on. Turn off the switch. Before putting away the blanket and folding it see to it that its cooled down completely. If you dont do so and wires are hot then there are chances of ignition.
Kitchen:
In our kitchen we use different appliances like microwave oven stove toaster etc. Be cautious in using them. Never leave these appliances unattended. Dont use flammable fabrics like dishtowels any thing synthetic.
Never place spot holders or towel next to gas stove. It can result in instant fire.
While using microwave ensure that you dont use foil or metal things.
If by chance grease fire happens then NEVER pour water to extinguish it. Your fuming fire and it will explode.
Living Room
In your living room for god sake keep television at a distance from window. Rainwater can harm the television and can ignite the fire or result in an electric shock.
Use the light bulbs with specified wattage to avoid overloading.
Beside these there are some general precautions you must always follow.
*Never turn on the switch of any appliances when your hands are wet.
*Use right size fuse. Oversize or undersized fuse can ignite fire easily.
* Completely avoid loose electrical connection. Fix them immediately.
* If wiring is a problem in your home then get it redone by taking a electrician help.
About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Vivek Kushwaha is a content writer cum articles analyst for the www.soswaterdamage.com organizations since last 2 years and having the more than 5 years of experience in this fields.
