A WAHW's Home Cleaning Tips

May 30, 2009

Use Charcoals To Get Rid Of Bad Odors

CharcoalHave you ever used charcoals to get rid of bad smells in the house?

Try placing a few pieces of charcoal in the fridge or under the sink, you’ll be amazed how effective they are when it comes to absorbing odors.

I even place a box of small pieces of charcoal in my bedroom to absorb electromagnetic waves (EM) emitted by radio, television, computer, handphones, and other electronic devices.

Charcoals also release negative ions that freshen the air and FAR infrared radiation that helps you relax, eases joint pain, and improves circulation.

July 19, 2008

Take A Hot Bath With Masada Bath Salts, Relaxing Lavender, Dead Sea Mineral

Masada Bath Salts, Relaxing Lavender, Dead Sea MineralI am dead tired now. My hubby and I went meeting a few Chicago personal injury lawyers this morning to get some info for my brother-in-law.

I need a long hot bath now. There won’t be any home cleaning for weekend. I need a rest.

I feel so much better each time I get out of the tub after a long hot soak with Masada Bath Salts, Relaxing Lavender, Dead Sea Mineral.

I love the fantastic, natural-smelling lavender aroma. It isn’t that “chemical” lavender smell you get with a lot of lavender products; this smells like someone put a million fresh-cut lavender flowers into the plastic jar.

As an allergy sufferer, a lot of floral scents can set off a sneezing fit, but this Masada Bath Salts, Relaxing Lavender, Dead Sea Mineral doesn’t.

April 3, 2008

Acne Treatment Remedies & Medications To Help Reduce Acne Problem

Filed under: Healthy Living — Tags: , , , , , , , — Home Cleaning Work At Home Mom @ 9:31 pm

Acne is a difficult problem to tackle. But there are many acne treatment remedies and medications that can help alleviate the problem. It is important to believe that there is a solution to your acne problem.

One way is through your diet. You can use your diet to help create an internal environment which is not conducive to growth of bacteria that causes acne. Diets high in fat and carbohydrates may contribute to an increase in acne.

A good dietary advice is to reduce the amount of junk food or processed food, and replace them with fresh material that is free of preservatives and other chemicals. Sticking to a predominantly natural diet can help your health in many ways that will help you get including clearer skin.

Another natural way is to use oranges and lemons, fresh garlic and raw potatoes. The natural extracts from these fruits and vegetables can help minimize the redness at the same time can clean the skin.

Oranges and lemons just need to be squeezed on cotton balls. Apply the extract on affected areas and wash it after about 20 minutes.

Fresh garlic is used much easier. Just remove its peeling and rub it on your face.

As for raw potatoes, peel them and rub its flat surface on your face.

March 25, 2008

How To Improve My Life Today – Me !

Filed under: Healthy Living — Tags: , , , — Home Cleaning Work At Home Mom @ 2:37 pm

I am going to do some me-management this week.

Spend an hour a week doing one thing I really like – whether it’s reading a book or listening to a a CD.

Get a part-time cleaner to relieve me of my chores ! I am going to get my sister-in-law to do it.

Listen to my body. If I am tired, rest. Don’t go into overdrive. I did on Monday ! I was so exhausted in the morning that I turned off my computer and headed to my bed. I slept for more than 3 hours without any interruption.

February 19, 2008

4 Simple Ways To Lose Weight

Filed under: Healthy Living — Home Cleaning Work At Home Mom @ 3:08 pm

Living on one pea per meal won’t stop an expanding waistline. Try these 4 small changes that really work ! Well, they work for me…;D

1. Go Slow. Many of us bolt down our meals like there’s no tomorrow. So you could be eating more than you need, as the body takes about 20 minutes to register that it’s full. To help control your weight, try going slow and really concentrating on the flavors and textures of your food.

2. Downsize Dinnerware. Often, we finish everything on a plate even if we’re not hungry.So, learn to practice portion control. Serve yourself in the kitchen and leave the serving dishes there. If not, you’ll be tempted to have seconds. Also switch from using 10- to 12-inch dinner plates to 7- to 9-inch lunch plates.

3. Water’s Best. The next time your fingers wander to the cookie jar or snack drawer,have a glass of water instead.Research shows that many of us mistake thirst fro hunger. Drinking water can fill your stomach and make you less likely to overeat. Plus, it helps ketones, the by-products from the breakdown of body fat,to be excreted through the urine.

4. Get Your Sleep. Lack of sleep affects the levels of leptin,the hormone that makes you feel full,so you’ll end up craving fatty and sweet foods. Worse still, sleep deprivation will affect your body’s ability to burn fat and repair muscles, plus you will find it tough to exercise.

What If You Don’t Have Golf Shoes ?

Filed under: Healthy Living — Tags: , , — Home Cleaning Work At Home Mom @ 8:52 am

Do you need golf shoes to play golf? No, you do not have to have golf shoes to play golf, and very, very few golf courses require the use of golf shoes.

Golf shoes are a good idea, however, because they are engineered to keep your feet from sliding around during the golf swing.

Golf shoes have come a long way, stylistically, over the past 15 years or so, too. You can still find “old school” golf shoes — black and white wingtips, leather and tassels. But golf shoes now come in many styles and colors, some indistinguishable from other athletic shoes, some in moccasin and even sandal styles.

If you do not have golf shoes and can’t afford or just don’t want to buy golf shoes yet, wear the pair of shoes with the most “gripping” soles you can find – rubber with lots of ridges or bumps.

September 15, 2007

To Soothe & Soften My Dry Skin, I Use Avene Thermal Spring Water

Filed under: Healthy Living — Home Cleaning Work At Home Mom @ 7:18 am

I have dry skin due to the cool climate in Cameron Highlands. Secondly, I don’t really like drinking water….;d I know this is not good as my body needs water to flush out the toxins.

To make my face moisture, I spray Avene Thermal Spring Water onto my face once in a while to help soothe and soften my skin.

Whenever I feel tired or sleepy, I will spray it onto my face to refresh myself.

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