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Repaint And Go ‘Green’

Marzena Ziembicka — Thu, 13 May 2010 16:10:44 +0000

Increasing consumer demand has meant that the paint companies have had to develop paints that are ‘green friendly’. As consumers look more and more towards living in a sustainable environment, paint manufactures and governments are being forced to make radical changes.

Consumers can now buy paints that emit little or no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) which are carcinogenic carbon-based chemicals that evaporate easily and contribute to indoor air pollution. These paints are more expensive than the traditional paints that have been used in the past, but the cost is not deterring many who want to go ‘green’. After all once painted, it does not have to be done again for quite a number of years.

The newer Eco-paints are more durable, washable and not only that it is found that they are lasting longer than the older products. The lime washes have proven to be very popular and have excellent properties. These paints are water based as opposed to the previous petroleum-based oil solvents.

Here are some links for finding out about low-VOC products and stockists:

• eartheasy
• Greenopia
• Benjamin Moore Paints

Eco paints are labeled so look for them that have little or no formaldehyde, ammonia or acetone as these non-petroleum compounds do adversely affect indoor air quality.

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Buying a vacuum cleaner? You have to hear this!

Marzena Ziembicka — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:33:19 +0000

Very often customers ask me questions which vacuum cleaner will be most helpful for their families. They ask constantly which is the most helpful in cleaning fur of their bellowed pets, how can they decrease allergy of their child, or they just want to have clean floors.

Most department stores, which I know, recommend upright vacuum cleaners. Why? I am not sure. Maybe because most of us believe that we don’t have to bend down, or maybe, it is safer for walls in our apartment.

So what is the advice? As a cleaning expert, I will be honest with you. I always recommend canister vacuum cleaners. First of all, you can clean under your bed, wardrobe, commode and so on. In order to vacuum your sofa, you just have to disconnect your pipe from the vacuum cleaner and you are ready to work. A coat of dust on your night lamp, no problem, change end and decrease power of your vacuum cleaner and that’s it. The vacuum is light so is excellent when you have to clean your stairs. Moreover, you will easily vacuum under your furniture where mostly gather all the mess.

And one more thing, always remember to clean vacuum ends from the dust and other dirt after cleaning.

I would love to hear your feedback about today’s post. So TalkBack to me… I’m listening!

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Decorate Your Home For Relaxation

Marzena Ziembicka — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:35:59 +0000

Your home is the one place where you should feel safe, relaxed and able to get away from the pressures of the outside world. How you set up your home has quite a remarkable affect on the way you will feel at home.

How colors make a difference

A lot of people do not realize that the use of color in their home has a dramatic affect on their mood. Colors affect people’s personality. Some will like bright red and black, while others will like soft cream and browns. When you realize what colors affect your mood and make you feel comfortable, it pays to introduce those colors into your home décor. Color can be introduced with curtains, cushions, throws on the lounge, rugs, vases and floral arrangements. There is nothing nicer that walking into your own home at the end of a grueling day and relaxing in your own little world.

Use the environment to relax

You may not be able to get outside and enjoy the outdoors because of the time of day or the time of year, but there is nothing to stop you bringing the outdoors in. A family really benefits from having living greenery in the house. Sure, for the busy person it can take an extra effort to care for them, but the softness they add to a room enhances the atmosphere. Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right plant to suit your home but there are very hardy indoor plants that are really attractive and can put up with most indoor environments. Ask at your local nursery and they will guide you.

Not only do plants in the house benefit us aesthetically but greenery in the house also has health benefits in that they recycle oxygen and can remove some other harmful chemicals as well.

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