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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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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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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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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Salt is not only for cooking!

Salt is not only for cooking!

Salt isn’t just for your food. Yes, many people use it to flavour their dinner, but there are plenty ways that salt can come to help you. Salt comes in very handy for a bunch of reasons:
1. You can pour salt over a dropped egg on the floor, and after a while, you can clean it right up. No mess whatsoever.
2. Remove stains easier from hankies after soaking them in some water sprinkled with salt.
3. Keep those pesky ants away from your counters or shelves by scatter some salt on them.
4. Descaling a fish is easier if you soak the fish in salt water.
5. The saltshaker will let your salt fall easier, if you put a few grains of rice in it.
6. Green salads can be stopped from wilting by adding salt to them.
7. With a glass of water test to see if fresh eggs are as fresh as they are advertised. Place in a cup of salt water and if they sink, they’re ok, if they float, trash them.
8. Keep eggs in their shells when boiling, by adding some salt to your water.
9. Fluff-up your egg whites with a tiny pinch of salt when beating up.
10. Remove wrinkles from your apples by soaking them in a mildly salted water solution.
11. Don’t ever have your pancakes stuck again on the griddle with rubbing some salt on it first.
12. Toothbrushes will last longer if you soak them, before using for the first time, in some salt water.
13. Cleaning your discoloured coffee pot is so easy when sprinkling some salt.
14. Whiten your bathroom by mixing salt with turpentine in a special formula to use when cleaning the toilet bowl or bathtub.
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Iron bottom needs cleaning?

Iron bottom needs cleaning? 

If you like your clothes look sharp and fresh looking without any pesky wrinkles, make sure your iron is clean.

Here is an easy solution for the hassle of pouring toxic substance that could harm your skin and the air you breathe. I am  talking about salt! Now, you could use salt in order to make appliances such as an iron almost like brand new. The rust simply vanishes after you leave the iron on a baking sheet filled with salt over the night. This way you aren’t in danger of intoxicating yourself. You save some decent money and your clothes can be fresh once again.

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Kitchen sink cleaning tips!

Kitchen sink cleaning tips!

Follow these simple steps and your sink will look brand new again without using any chemicals!:

You will need to use: liquid soap for dish-washing, distilled wine vinegar, baking soda, rock salt, lemon or lime, toothbrush, old rag and a nylon or soft sponge. If you want to make a daily clean a mild soap and a nylon sponge will do it. It is very important to avoid using ammonia or bleach because they can do some serious damage to stainless steel. After cleaning just rinse sink and wipe it dry with a towel. It is really important that you rinse out the sink every time after using it, as the salt in the food can also harm the stainless steel. Wet the surface of your sink and cover it with a little baking soda. Make a paste out of it by brushing with the sponge and then rinse well. By using the toothbrush you can clean the caulk seal and all around the sink. Scrub well with baking soda. Rinse and then repeat the process. Soak some paper towels in vinegar and cover the entire sink with them. Let them sit for 20 minutes then throw away the paper towels. With a sponge dipped into water and soap, clean the surface of the sink, then rinse thoroughly.

Another option for cleaning your sink would be to put two cups of ice into the drain and pour one cup of rock salt onto them. Turn on the cold water and let it pour onto this mix and turn on the garbage disposal. Then just wait for the ice to disappear. You can also clean your sink by using a lemon or a lime. Just cut the fruit, turn on the water and the garbage disposal add the lemon piece by piece to the garbage disposal. This will clean your drain nicely and will also give a pleasant smell to your kitchen.

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