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How To Simplfiy House Cleaning With Pets

Millions of people have dogs and cats for pets and love them dearly. However, keeping your house clean with a pet or two in the family can be a challenge. Pet hair, dirt, muddy paws and accidents are all a fact of life when you own a dog or cat. Here are a few ideas to simplify keeping house with pets.

Only allow your pet into certain rooms of your home to contain dirt, hair and messes to a small area rather than let your cat or dog roam freely. For example don’t allow your dogs into the carpeted areas of your house. This will keep the carpets clean much longer and prevent any accidents on harder to clean carpet. It’s not very difficult to teach your dog that they are not allowed on the carpet and they will soon be happy to have the run of the rest of the house.

Some people only allow their dogs into a certain room of the house, the mud room for example. This makes the daily task of sweeping quick and easy because it’s only a small space. You can keep the doors closed to that room or use a child’s safety gate to keep your pet contained. Keeping bedroom doors closed will keep the cat out if he or she loves to sleep on the beds when you aren’t looking. They do seem to prefer to sleep in the same spot most of the time leaving dirt and hair behind.

Crate training your puppy is another solution to containing your pet’s mess and some dogs actually seem to prefer their crate as a comfortable safe haven. An older dog might not feel the same way being introduced to a crate later in life.

Another solution is to have your dog’s bed near the door so when he or she comes indoors they can curl up on their bed, this works especially well if they are wet, have dirty or muddy paws. They can stay on their bed until they have dried off and are cleaner. By having your dogs go directly to their bed when they come inside from outdoors any dirt and hair is pretty much contained in their bedding. Depending on the weather and your location their bedding will need a quick shake outdoors regularly and washing every week or so.

Stop dirt at the door! Before your pet has a chance to run through the house leaving muddy tracks use an old towel to wipe muddy paws at the door. If paws are really muddy or have winter salt on them rinse them in a small bucket of warm water and dry them with an old towel. Or try pet boots, your dog might not like them at first but will get used to them.

If your dog or cat prefers to sleep on your bed or upholstered furniture cover their favorite nap location with a towel or small blanket that can be easily washed. This works well for cats and small dogs who always have their favorite perches for keeping their eye on things and napping.

Pet accidents do happen and there is a variety of products on the market to deal with these. Look for one that will eliminate both stains and odors to prevent a repeat performance in the same spot.

Taking a bit of time to train your pet, some advanced planning and preventative measures will make keeping your house clean with pets much easier and less time consuming in the long run.

Melody Thacker
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Tips For Closet Organization

Organization. That’s the key to leading a leisurely life. If you have a place for everything and put everything in its place, then you won’t have to waste time looking for such things as your car keys, matching shoes for your shirt or dress, or papers that you need for work. And if you don’t have to waste time looking for misplaced items, then you won’t have to deal with the feelings of frustration or aggravation that always result from such activity!

Today, it is possible to purchase all kinds of shelves, racks, drawers and cabinets for every room in your house. You could always cobble together something on your own, of course, but the quality and utility of it will probably be better from a store-bought item.

Do you have a laundry room, complete with washer and dryer? Is it arranged to your satisfaction? If not, here’s a few items designed specially for the laundry room. It all depends on how much space you have, of course, but the right items can at least double your space.

Wire shelving is one way to add that space to your laundry room. If the walls are of tile or for some reason you don’t want to attach the shelving to them, you can get shelving designed to fit over the top of your washer. You can also find folding tables, specially designed for the laundry, on which you can sort and fold your clothes, and then fold and put away until next time. A laundry sorter with divisions for colors, darks and whites is also helpful. And of course the laundry room is probably where you store your mops and other cleaning material. Get a wall organizer from you can suspend all these items, and it will improve the look of your laundry.

Once you’ve finished washing your clothes, it’s time to put them away in the appropriate closet. Alas, there’s no way yet to teleport the clothing directly, so you do have to make the time for that. If there’s enough room in your laundry so that you can fold the clothing into appropriate piles, that makes things easier, of course.

How’s your closet? Are your shoes jumbled on the floor in an unattractive mass, and more often than not buried underneath clothing or bags or other items? For the guys out there, are your silk ties and belts mashed together in a single drawer?

Many systems exist to help you take care of your shoe collection, no matter how extensive it may be, from over-the-wall hangers that fit on the back of your closet door, to tilted floor shelves. You can even get a rolling shoe rack that you can slide underneath your bed, which will leave your closet floor completely empty.

Tie and belt racks, designed specifically for the purpose, will ensure that these items stay where you put them, and will make it easier than ever for you to choose the appropriate one. There are swing-out racks so that the ties or belts will nestle against the wall or door, swing out to give you easy movement while you make your choice for the day, and then swing back to give you room once more to look at your shirts or dresses.

Some people don’t like to lay their slacks out in drawers. For these people, they can suspend their slacks on hangers of course, in amongst the dresses or shirts, or you can purchase a pants trolley which will roll right into and out of your closet for ease of use. Make sure you purchase a trolley made out of a sturdy metal or wood.

If you’ve organized your closet and still don’t have room, it’s time to move some of your clothing to storage. If you live in a location with clearly defined seasons, you can store away your winter clothing until it’s needed again, for example. Airtight storage bags are the ticket here.

And finally, don’t forget the little things. You don’t want moths getting into your clothing! Moth balls, cedar blocks or herbal sachets are of use here, and of course the cedar blocks or sachets will give off a pleasant aroma. If you live in an area subject to damp, you’ll want a closet moisture absorber to take care of that problem.

A.Caxton
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When Rising Water Becomes a Flood, you Need to be Prepared

This summer may be remembered as the season of contrasts. While we suffered through a marathon of heat, smog and relentless drought, homeowners in the West scrambled to protect their homes and belongings as swollen rivers created historic flooding - washing through farms and residential neighbourhoods alike.

Few Canadian homeowners are properly prepared for floods - whether it’s weather-induced, or a break in the home’s own water or drainage systems. There’s never been a better time to think about flood-preparedness… before water starts to rise in your house.

1. Safety first!

When you have water inside a home, you have a high risk of electrical shock. Where rubber boots and keep children and pets away. Equip yourself with rubber gloves, masks (N95 respirators are recommended) and whatever protective gear you have to work in what will be a contaminated environment.

2. No time to lose.

If the water does come, you’ll need to work fast to clean up. Mould sets in quickly, but if you get carpets and furnishings dried within 48 hours, you greatly reduce the risk of serious mould damage.

3. Contact your insurance agent immediately.

Then get out the camera or video recorder and get a photographic record of the damage. Try to get enough detail to demonstrate the extent of the damage. In the case of widespread flooding (usually weather-related), be sure to register your flood-damaged home with your municipality, who may have a plan in place for resources or financial assistance.

4. Start to bail.

You’ll need to remove all standing water, as well as any accumulated mud and other debris. If you have a pump, pails, squeegees, and a wet-vac, you’ll want them all for this job. Large and small snow shovels can also be helpful for clearing debris.

5. Dispose of any contaminated goods.

Anything that has been touched by sewage, or that has been wet for more than a few days. You can’t just throw these at the curb, by the way. Contact your municipality to ask how contaminated items should be discarded. You’ll want more plastic bags than you can imagine. Be prepared to rip out wet insulation and drywall, if necessary. In some cases, partial panels can be saved. Don’t try to save upholstered furniture, mattresses or bedding that has been touched by sewage.

6. Collect and dry wet belongings.

If items are wet but not contaminated, start gathering them into jumbo plastic totes, and get them outside to air-dry. You can wash them later; the important thing is to get them dry… fast. If you have any valuable papers that have been damaged, toss them into a (working) freezer until you have time to deal with them.

7. Rinse away contamination from the inside of the house.

Start at the top, and work down, removing any dirt or debris clinging to walls or furnishings. Bail the water, then rinse again, repeating the process at least a few times. A wet-vac is worth its weight in gold at this stage.

8. Wash, Wash, Wash!

Wash walls, ceilings and floors with a mild detergent - preferably unscented, as you’re dealing with a very large area. For the same reason, bleach is not recommended: fumes are harmful and chemical reactions with organic materials are unpredictable.

9. Get drying! A dehumidifier is good.

Also open doors and windows, and set up fans to circulate the air. You may need professional help to dry carpets quickly.

10. Don’t move back into your home until it’s safe.

The house should be dry, appliances checked and furnace or AC inspected by a professional. If in doubt, get advice.

The House Team Of Mortgage Intellingence
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