Spring cleaning, as we all know, refers to that time of the year (obviously, spring season) when a house or a room undergoes thorough cleaning. Apparently, the first warm days of the year, which typically falls on springtime, is the perfect time to clean a house from top to bottom. It’s something that most countries where winters are known to be very cold (and tend to last longer) religiously do each year. However, just because a house is subjected to a scrupulous cleaning job during spring doesn’t mean the same shouldn’t be done at another time. In fact, there is a variation to spring cleaning that aims to prepare homes for the onslaught of harsh winter months known as “fall ...
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Caring for Your Washing Machine
People lead very hectic lives these days. That, despite the fact that technology is constantly evolving, supposedly with the aim of making lives easier. However, we can’t deny the fact that technology has also paved the way for modern conveniences that make household chores a breeze. One prime example of these is the washing machine. Now, gone are the days when you had to use your hands (kept safe by gloves) to wash and wring your clothes. You simply load your soiled clothes in your washing machine, fill it with water, add laundry detergent, and set the time for a full cycle. With some washing machines, you don’t even have to fill them with water. Just pour in some detergent in the ...
Why Choose a Bidet over Toilet Paper?
Bidets are widely used in Europe and a few other countries. Nevertheless, it’s something that many, if not all, Americans aren’t too familiar with. A bidet is an oval basin that looks like a smaller and lower version of a toilet bowl except that it doesn’t have a tank and is used for an entirely different purpose. Bidets are used to clean the genital and anal area, well, after you’ve done number 1 and number 2. There are other variations of the bidet. One is called the bidet seat. This looks like a toilet seat and has a bidet attached to it. You need just replace your existing toilet seat with this one so you can start using it. It’s more economical that way, since you don’t need to ...
