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- Finding the Right Method for Moth Control - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanMoth control might start out pretty easy, as you use a fly swatter for the tiny moth parked randomly on a wall in your home. Moths aren’t very, fast but they can be a little messy to clean up. Still, the first time you pull out a silk blouse or expensive wool suit and spot giant holes in it - ...
Views: 2199 - How Crickets Considered a Pest - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanOutside at night, the chirping of crickets can sound like a harmonic symphony. But inside the house, that harmony can turn to dissonance -- because the sound means you have an infestation of crickets. Problems Caused by Having Crickets in the House Having a couple of crickets in your home ...
Views: 2390 - Helpful Ideas to Consider Before Buying Wall to Wall Carpeting - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanWhen choosing wall-to-wall carpeting, it is important to consider many factors before making your purchase. Consider its location and the amount of traffic it receives. Price should not be the primary consideration. Naturally, if you have children or pets in your home, they should influence your ...
Views: 591 - Tips in Controlling Household Bugs - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanUnfortunately, controlling household bugs typically never enters a homeowner’s mind until there is an issue. Roaches, fleas, ants and a variety of other pests can infiltrate your home and call it their own. Since co-existing with the household bugs is likely not an option, you’ll need to send ...
Views: 578 - Important Considerations During Garden Clean Up - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanThe nights are getting cooler, there is a slight snap in the air, and the backpacks (and the kids with them) are heading back to school. Those of us who own homes know what this means. It’s time to clean up the yard and ready it for the winter. If it sounds like a daunting task to you, don’t ...
Views: 561 - Safety Measures in Controlling Spider - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanSpiders are seldom ignored. Their distinctive appearance, habits, and intricate webs command attention and evoke strong emotions. Given their due, spiders should be prized for their role as predators and natural regulators of insect populations, but because of their appearance and human cultural ...
Views: 506 - Tips in Controlling Pantry Weevils - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanControl Weevils with Pyrethrins With as common a pantry pest as weevils are, you would think that there would be quite a number of pesticides that target them directly. Unfortunately, this is far from the case. The reason is simple: weevils live and breed in your food. Since you would like to ...
Views: 506 - Protection from Snake During Flood - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanFloodwaters can displace animals, especially snakes, and force them into your home as they seek dry land. The Shelby County Health Department is encouraging citizens to remain alert and avoid all contact with unwelcome animals. During a natural disaster, snakes may be forced from their natural ...
Views: 671 - Expert Like Maintenance of Carpet - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanCarpets should be vacuum cleaned daily, to remove loose dirt. Loose dirt becomes harder to remove if it is allowed to work into the carpet, and hard sharp particles can damage the fibres. A consistent and thorough maintenance plan, plus a plan to address unusual spills, is absolutely ...
Views: 516 - Right and Safe Way to Control Snake During Flooding - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanFloodwaters can displace animals, especially snakes, and force them into your home as they seek dry land. The Shelby County Health Department is encouraging citizens to remain alert and avoid all contact with unwelcome animals. During a natural disaster, snakes may be forced from their natural ...
Views: 839 - The General Principle in Maintaining Your Carpet - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanCarpets should be vacuum cleaned daily, to remove loose dirt. Loose dirt becomes harder to remove if it is allowed to work into the carpet, and hard sharp particles can damage the fibres. A consistent and thorough maintenance plan, plus a plan to address unusual spills, is absolutely ...
Views: 547 - Keeping Food Safe and Protected During Flood - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanDid you know that a flood, fire, national disaster, or the loss of power from high winds, snow, or ice could jeopardize the safety of your food? Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne ...
Views: 536 - How to Make Cleaning of Vinyl Much Simplier - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanVinyl flooring (or "linoleum" as we once commonly called it) has evolved into one of the easiest floor covering products to maintain. Most vinyl floors are installed in rooms that do require some extra care, such as kitchens, bathrooms and mudrooms. Since items like tomato sauces, hairspray and ...
Views: 520 - Do's and Don'ts in the Proper Care for Ceramic Tile - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanDirt adheres easily to the surface of ceramic tile, especially styles with textured surfaces. Regular sweeping loosens and removes most dirt. A vacuum cleaner can also be used to sweep, but make sure you use one without a beater bar to avoid dulling and scratching the tiles. Vacuum cleaner ...
Views: 511 - Safe Ways in Controlling Pest - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanIf it buzzes, squeaks, eats your azaleas and has more legs than you do, chances are you don't want it creeping around your house. Blasting unwanted critters with a potent poison may seem like a satisfying solution to your pest problem, but the same stuff that's toxic to pests is often toxic to ...
Views: 605 - Necessary Materials Needed for Removing or Fixing Grout - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanSo what is grout? Before we confuse it with a form of disease or something, let's get one thing straight. Grout is that material which is used to seal tiles into place. It usually comes in the color white, like I'm sure you've seen, but it can be stained into any other color as well. This ...
Views: 507 - How Acids Work in Cleaning Grout Haze - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanWe always tend to tile the walls of our bathroom as well as the floors and many times the walls of our kitchen. I am sure you must have heard about the grouting process of tiles. Grouting tile floors is a very common and an essential process without which the tiles won't remain fixed. Grouting ...
Views: 900 - Concerns to Consider in Buying Grout Steam Cleaner - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanSteam cleaners are amazing equipment which can be used to cut down grout cleaning time. With steam cleaners for grout you can get better results than those you get after using the traditional ways of cleaning floor grout. With the advancements in technology, you can find steam cleaners that not ...
Views: 1184 - How to Get Candle Wax Out of Your Carpet - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanWhether it's a family celebration or a special, cozy dinner for two, scented designer candles find their way as decoration pieces for almost all such occasions. There is one hitch in this though, often times we find (and it's been a personal experience too) that the wax drippings from the ...
Views: 615 - How to Get Nail Polish Stain Stuck on Your Carpet - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanSpilling of nail polish on carpet is a common occurrence when you are giving yourself a home manicure. Such an incident upsets us a lot and we wonder how to get the nail polish out of carpet without causing any kind of damage to it. There is no doubt about the fact that the stain of nail polish ...
Views: 966 - Effective Tips on the Control of Wasp Insect - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanPaper wasps are a unique species of the vespid subfamily Polistinae that build nests from dead wood and plant stems mixed with saliva. Unlike other wasp nests, the nest of paper wasps form an umbrella shape, thus giving it its other name, umbrella wasps. The nest of paper wasps are also formed ...
Views: 793 - Tips in Buying Different Type of Indoor Outdoor Carpets - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanIntroduction to Indoor Outdoor Carpet Indoor outdoor carpets have been used since decades for its multipurpose utilities. While adding elegance and beauty, these carpets also protect the carpeted area from dampness and moisture at the same time. Indoor outdoor carpets are ideal for porches, ...
Views: 1624 - Tips in Choosing a Good Carpet Shampoo - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanWhether it is a piece of unicolor carpet or a royally embroidered piece, carpets beautify the interiors of a house. Since they are laid on floors, it's very natural to observe accumulation of dirt and dust over a period of time. You walk, sit and your kids play over it, making it vulnerable to ...
Views: 1109 - Process and Preparation to Restore a Water Damaged Building - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanOnce a building has been exposed to a large volume of water, either floodwater or rainwater, steps must be taken to dry the building out, assess damage, and plan for repairs and restoration. This information sheet discusses concerns and procedures for helping structures to dry out. Flooding ...
Views: 823 - Proper Way to Use Citronella to Repel Insects - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanCitronella is anti bacterial, anti septic, anti spasmodic, anti inflammatory, deodorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, insect repellent and stomachic. These properties of citronella oil make it a very diversified oil which can be used in numerous ways. Citronella oil was registered for use ...
Views: 1337 - Keeping Baby Safe During and After Flood - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanNever allow children to play in floodwater areas, and wash floodwater-contaminated toys with hot water or disinfect them before they are used. You should also wash your children's hands frequently (always before meals). If your home has flooded When returning to your home after a flood, be ...
Views: 782 - Fighting an Illness After a Flood - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanFlooding can bring more than just water into your home. Germs like E. coli, Salmonella and Shigella thrive in contaminated water. Therefore, it is extremely important to clean-up the germs that can be found and spread in floodwater. The following tips can help you to clean your home and help ...
Views: 798 - How to Clean Furniture Items After a Flood - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanWhen your house floods, the water can wreak havoc on the structure of the house, your personal belongings, and the health of the environment inside your home now and into the future. Faced with no flood insurance and lacking resources, many do not even know where to start. Here are some tips on ...
Views: 1075 - Importance of Planning in Maintaining a Carpet - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanCarpet offers many advantages over other flooring systems, such as reduced fatigue, sound absorption, and lower life cycle costs. From the start, the carpet maintenance program should be considered part of the carpet buying decision. If proper maintenance is neglected, the carpet’s appearance ...
Views: 679 - How to Remove Stain Like Ink in Carpet - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanHave you been the victim of an ink stain? Try not to explode along with your pen. The written word may live on forever, but an ink stain doesn't have to be permanent. Use these cleaning methods so you can experience a better ending. The first step in removing an ink stain is to identify the ...
Views: 1051 - Best Way to Remove Ink Stains in Carpet - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanHave you spilled ink on your expensive carpet and don't know how you can remove the stain? We all have been there, when we have spilled ink, wine or sauce on the carpet. Ink stains are very difficult to remove from a carpet and you might need to have your carpet professionally cleaned. There are ...
Views: 605 - How to Manage Residue After Cleaning of Carpet - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanNo matter which method of carpet cleaning you use, you are going to leave behind residues. You can pre-condition with any type of detergent, use an alkaline rinse, an acid rinse, or water rinse, and you are going to leave behind residues. That sounds bad, but it doesn't have to ...
Views: 890 - How to Overcome the Top 10 Cleaning Problem - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanBased on student input, the instructors compiled a list of 10 issues or concerns they believe will be of growing concern into the next decade and how to handle them. Bloodborne pathogens: Cleaning and facility managers and their employees should be aware of the potential risks of blood and ...
Views: 571 - Guide on When to Seek Help From Professional in Controlling a Pest - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanThe great debate is often whether to call for professional pest control or to handle the job yourself. You may be thinking that these little creatures simply cannot evade you and that you can put an end to them yourself. Do you go it alone? There are some situations when you definitely can ...
Views: 469 - Things You Must Understand and Know in Pest Extermination - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanDo you need pest extermination? Many people have several negative opinions of what to expect when they call on a pest exterminator. Is he or she anything more than just a person who has a fascination with bugs? If you think pest extermination is boring and virtually useless, think again. People ...
Views: 494 - Proven Way of Killing Cockroach In an Instant - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanNo pest strikes more fear in the minds of homeowners than cockroaches. More than any other pest – including ants, mosquitoes, or even spiders – cockroaches are heavily regarded as the lowest of low among home-invading pests. Part of the frustration lies in the difficulty many homeowners have ...
Views: 3989 - Basic Approach on the Control of Cockroach - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanThere are plenty of rumors around the origin of a cockroach. The idea that a cockroach survived what killed every dinosaur on the planet is just one testament of the odd strength of these small but filthy pests. They get their well-deserved association with filth from the fact they enjoy garbage ...
Views: 921 - Way to Get Rid Bees On Your Own - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanContrary to what their stingers may suggest, bees are actually very helpful to growing flowers and vegetables that don’t attack unless provoked. But because their stinging can still pose a threat to some (especially those with bee allergies), getting rid of bees becomes a major priority for ...
Views: 1111 - Natural Control Methods for Termite at Home - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanIf you have a termite problem in your home, don’t panic. There are effective measures, such as termite baiting, to control termites. Alternative Termite Treatment Methods Sodium Borate has been a popular alternative treatment for subterranean termites in the last few years. Popularized in ...
Views: 865 - Control Termite By Observing How They Work - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanFor as long as they have existed, termites have inspired both awe and foreboding. Armed with a voracious appetite for cellulose and strategic tunneling through wooden structure, termites have the capability of destroying entire foundations of wood-based buildings. Even homes that claim to have ...
Views: 815 - How to Perform the Tender Loving Care for Your Carpet - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanTo quote Walt Disney, "Sooner or later gravity will catch up with you". Everything eventually ends up on the floor regardless of the flooring you select. Fortunately, carpet can be vacuumed and contaminants can be extracted and removed from the home. Unless you plan to vacuum your hard floors, ...
Views: 928 - Why Planning Must Be Established for Carpet Maintenance - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanCarpet offers many advantages over other flooring systems, such as reduced fatigue, sound absorption, and lower life cycle costs. From the start, the carpet maintenance program should be considered part of the carpet buying decision. If proper maintenance is neglected, the carpet’s appearance ...
Views: 491 - Understand Why Wool Carpet Works Best - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanIn carpet fibers and other applications, wool's texture and resilience enable it to recover well from crushing, resist soiling and clean readily. Its unique fiber construction provides natural flame-resistance and high durability, resulting in a product that retains its appearance for ...
Views: 478 - Tips on What to Do Before and After Cleaning Your Carpet - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanAll cleaning professionals should utilize the following procedures before, during, and after the carpet cleaning process: Inspect carpet for visible damage - Carpet should be inspected thoroughly prior to beginning the cleaning process. Note stained areas, areas of heavy traffic, snags, ...
Views: 1004 - Choosing Carpet Cleaning Method Based on Your Capacity - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanThe selection of a carpet cleaning method can be confusing. Each retailer, carpet cleaner, and salesperson may have a different recommendation regarding the best carpet cleaning method available. The carpet industry recognizes five cleaning methods for carpet. These methods include dry absorbent ...
Views: 1223 - How to Set Up Traps for Ant Inside Your Home - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanAnt infestations can be difficult to handle because the majority of the time, you are dealing with a large nest of pests. Many homeowners have found that the easiest to get rid of ants is to attempt poisoning members of the colony in hopes that they will spread the toxins to other colony ...
Views: 850 - If You Think Bed Bugs are Uncontrollable, Learn to Prevent It - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanBug control is often one of those things you do not think about until it becomes an incredible problem. From bed bug control to treating cockroaches and flies, many creatures can easily invade your home. The good news is that bug control methods have improved greatly. You can now find a wide ...
Views: 889 - Way to Kill Fleas Fast - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanA good place to start is by bathing your pet. Drowning fleas is a possibility and it can be one of the best ways to quickly get them off your pet. Choose an appropriate flea control shampoo, and use a small-toothed comb to go through each section of his or her hair to pull out any fleas you can ...
Views: 974 - Mosquito Bite Common Symptoms and Remedy - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanKnowing the right mosquito bite treatment is useful for alleviating the symptoms of a mosquito bite and to minimize the effects on the skin. Mosquitoes are insects that are found all over the world and numerous species exist. It is the female mosquito that does the biting. The female requires ...
Views: 534 - Understand the Nature of Calamity Like Flood - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanFloods are high water levels above the banks of a stream channel, lake shore, or ocean coast that submerge areas of land that are usually dry. They are natural, reoccurring events in every stream, lake, and coastal environment. The duration of floods ranges from minutes to months. A flood can be ...
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