Saturday 29 March 2014

Cat scratches on leather furniture?


Frustrated from cats scratches? If its not too deep and leather not teared apart - use Olive Oil to fix! This might sound like a waste of time, but it’s proven that you can remove scratches from leather chairs or sofas with a simple solution from your own pantry. No other substances or industrial products.  Be warned though: we don’t handle deep scratches; those can be un-salvaged. But you can always apply regular olive oil on a damaged area. Take a cloth and really rub it in. A paper towel after this, to buff it off is also recommended. Hence, you are left with a oil-free and scratch-free leather sofa. Now that’s amazing! No toxic products, no complicated mixtures. Just your ordinary household oil to do the trick.
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Sunday 23 March 2014

Easy way to remove Stains from the carpet




 We all get a small 'accident' here and there and need to find a solution to remove stains from carpets or other soft furnishings.  So, if you want to be sure you aren’t putting you or your belongings in harms way, try to make this DIY carpet stain removal. Here is how simply it actually is. Grab these next items and follow the instructions from below.
• a bottle with a squeeze lid;
• some baking soda;
• hydrogen peroxide;
Start with mixing 8 parts of the peroxide with one part of baking soda in the bottle. With the lid shut securely, shake the bottle so the contents are mixed together nicely. Apply the solution onto the stain and leave the chemicals to work for a while. It may take up to a couple of hours on some hard stains. Afterward, scrub with a sponge or vacuum the treated surface to make it clean. Let the carpet to dry and your job is done!
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Sunday 16 March 2014

Article about my work in Property magazine printed and online!



A great article in Property Magazine written based on our many years property management and interior design experiences - "Small spaces don't have to be cramped". You can read the version online if you do not live in UAE, pages 48-51:
 http://magazine.propertyonline.ae/02-2014/index.html#/48




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Friday 14 March 2014

Curry spice smell in the cabinets and the property?

Curry spice smell in the cabinets and the property?

 I just got many different curry spices from India as I love cooking and just in a week my all cabinets have only curry smell! Not that I hate it, but is just too much.. It is not easy to keep the smell away but there is a way to keep it low. Make sure you seal the bags or containers well and when cooking open all windows, range hood on etc and all should be good.


Try These Natural Ways to Absorb the Odor
Dry ground coffee is a fantastic natural odor absorber, and it works well to get rid of the smell of curry in the home. Place shallow bowls of dry freshly ground coffee inside of cabinets and closets, and place an open bowl in every room. Allow the coffee to work to get rid of the smell for several days. A lingering smell of coffee will remain, but it will finally dissipate, and the odor of curry will be gone for good.
Another natural odor absorber is white vinegar. If you do not like the scent of freshly ground coffee any more than you like the smell of curry, use vinegar. Place shallow bowls of white vinegar in cabinets and closets, and throughout every room in the home. The vinegar will work to absorb and get rid of any unpleasant odors, and it will get rid of the smell of curry in the home if all surfaces have been properly cleaned.

Do Not Forget Closets and Cabinets
The odor of curry can also get into closets and cabinets, especially in the kitchen. Clean out and thoroughly wash the insides and outsides of cabinetry and closets. For wood cabinets use oil soap to clean cabinets, closet doors, and doorframes according to product label instructions, and finish with a coat of natural orange or lemon oil. This might not completely get rid of the smell of curry in the home, but it is a necessary step to properly get rid of any odor-causing residue.

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Wednesday 12 March 2014

Homemade mosquito repellent

Homemade Mosquito Repellent



I am tired of these little tiny monsters! With the summer just around the corner, I am hoping that the little pests would soon start to die off, but they seem to be hardy in increase the number day by day, so it’s time to try another approach.  I seem to be the dish of choice for the mosquito population of the entire area so am constantly on the lookout for repellents, but  I’m very reluctant to spray lots of chemicals around. This recipe for home made repellent is a natural way to keep the nasty little critters at bay without compromising the safety of the smallest members of my home. Recipe to kill:
What you need:
  • 5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
  • 5 drops of Citronella essential oil
  • 3 – 4 Tbsp Homemade Vanilla Extract
  • 4-5 Tbsp. Lemon Juice or 5 drops of Lemon Essential Oil
How to make:
Mix all of the above ingredients in a spray bottle (0.5L) and fill the rest up with water. Good luck!
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