Tips On Establishing a Favorable Relationship With Sales People
First off all do not waste the time of the salespeople. When you enter a store with the sole purpose to scout through the racks and you are approached by a salesman explain that you are just looking through and that if you need assistance you will call for him. This way you will let the salespeople to take care of other responsibilities of theirs instead of wasting their time. Don’t pressure the salespeople in the store to immediately pay attention to you. Instead wait until one of the employees is free and approach him on your own. On the other hand if you require special assistance while shopping, pick up less busy hours of the day for your shop visit thus you won’t have to bump into the high traffic of customers when everyone has a question and seeks the attention of the salespeople. Don’t underestimate the usefulness and knowledge of the salespeople. A lot of people don’t realize how helpful vendors can be if they are simply approached nicely. For example if you have entered a hardware store and you are looking for a truck mounted carpet cleaner don’t be reluctant to ask the employees of the store for help. They will most likely show you the best truck mounted carpet cleaner that you can afford and even more they will turn your attention on the cleaners that are sold at a discount at the moment. Never trash the racks of a shop by randomly placing the items that you have picked-up but you’ve suddenly lost interest in. Even more return the items at their proper places. This will be much appreciated by the salespeople and they will be more willing to help you find the products that you are looking for. When you start a conversation with a vendor be polite and ask him about his day, his family and etc. This will create a bond between you and him which will ease your communication an fruitful...
How To Clean Wooden Furniture
Wooden furniture has an unique appeal as a home accessory. Over the years hardwood acquires an even deeper, lush look that makes it an irresistibly beautiful home accessory and a valuable possession with the potential to become a very valuable heirloom for your children. However, the same way wood becomes more and more appealing with each year that passes, it also tends to gather dirt and grime. They can even form a coating of sticky dirt that masks the true beauty of the item and makes it unpleasant to touch. Usually, regular cleaning with a home-made green cleaner would prevent the dirt from piling and forming a layer on top of the piece of furniture. Let’s admit it, though, that sometimes, we lack the energy and the time to deep clean everything in our home – thus neglect some of the most valuable items in it. Once the time for regular cleaning has passed, you should take measures to deep clean the wooden furniture. The tricky part is to manage to do it without damaging the original finish of the item. How to Deep Clean Wooden Furniture The most effective way to deep clean wooden furniture is, sadly, with chemicals. Here is what you are going to need: Linseed oil – boiled and not raw! White vinegar Turpentine A couple of cotton cloths Protective rubber gloves Something to cover the ground – cardboard or drop cloths will work just fine An old toothbrush Stick to stir the mixture Vacuum cleaner with attachments Paper towels Note: Do not use this on painted wooden furniture as the turpentine ans linseed oil will dissolve the paint! Works only for natural wood with finish. 1. Choose a well-ventilated area to place the piece of furniture. The turpentine-vinegar-linseed-oil solution releases fumes which might harm you, warn cleaning technicians from St Albans. It is a good idea to wear a face mask to protect yourself. Working outdoors is your best option. 2. Cover the working area with the drop cloth or cardboard to avoid damaging the flooring. Put on the rubber gloves for your own protection. The facial mask is optional. 3. Place the wooden piece of furniture on the covered ground. Begin the cleaning by wiping it with paper towels. Try to get as much of the dirt out as possible. Afterwards, vacuum clean its surface to remove any loose particles. 4. For the cleaning solution, mix equal parts vinegar, linseed oil and turpentine. 5. Carefully wet one of the cloths with the mixture – do not soak it as you don’t want to soak the wood with the cleaner. Start wiping the surface...
Clever Attic Decoration Ideas
Nowadays, the attic is more than just a storage unit where you can pile old boxes, pieces of furniture and anything useless, until one day there is simply not enough room for you to enter it. Today, a house with a nice loft is a real treasure. Why – due to the additional space it provides – an extra bedroom, a man cave, a playroom, a quiet refuge for meditation, a winter garden and etc. So the only question is how to make the most of area. Here are my clever decoration ideas to shed some light onto the problem. Attic Makeover 1: Bedroom With the scarcity of free space and sky-high property prices, it comes as no surprise that most home owners are looking to upgrade the area to an extra bedroom. Whether it is for a teenager, acting out and in a dire need of personal refugee or simply as a guest room for the in-laws or overnight guests, no one will deny that an extra room is a big plus for any home. Usually, the attic is rather small and doesn’t leave you with much of a choice when it comes to interior design. However, you can always figure out ways to add extra storage and revamp the place to make it look cozy and charming despite the limited size. My personal favourite makeover is the romantic rustic theme that tends to go well with any wooden loft. Plus, it allows you to use that old furniture you have been wondering what to do with. Naturally, if the style of your home requires a different approach to the decoration, you can always make a splash with the trendy modern décor. After all, minimalist furnishing certainly has its benefits when you have to work with a small space. Attic Makeover 2: Playroom So, you don’t really need a spare bedroom which is fantastic, by the way. You are free to use the attic in so many other ways. Making a playroom for your little angel could prove to be so much fun. First of all, having a playroom will provide you with hours of entertainment for the cold winter days when going to the playground or even in the backyard isn’t an option. Secondly, such a room will essentially limit the water paint, glue and other substances damages to only one area. What better way to reduce the cleaning chores to a much healthier minimum? Depending on the age of your kid and his/ her interests (after all children show off their character and personal preferences from a very early age), you can decide how to furnish...
Mum Knows Best: Cleaning Tips for Grown-Ups
Does it bother you that when you reach a certain age, you realise that many of the tips and wise words of your mother turn out to be nothing but the truth, despite you rebellion against them. Yep, I’m right in the phase where I am forced to admit “Mum knows best”. Naturally, it doesn’t apply to all the aspects of my life but one thing is for sure – when you are a grown-up, mum’s cleaning tips are the best housekeeper’s guide one can ask for. Mum’s Golden Cleaning Rules 1. No window is clean until the blinds and curtains are shining and spotless as well – Cleaning the windows is an unpleasant chore, so I’m thankful that I only need to do it once a season. I know, it might not be enough according to my neat-freak (and I say that with all the love I feel) of a mother, but it still is as often as I am willing to do it. However, once I have scrubbed them clean, the last thing I want is to have more tasks on my daily To-Do list, so I used to neglect cleaning the curtains. The end result – my windows never looked as shiny and spotless as I would have liked. In the end, I was forced to face the harsh truth – mum was right wiping the glass is only half a job done when it comes to window cleaning. 2. Clean on the go – Oh, how much I have always resented that tip! Until one day, I realised I needed to give it a try. When you look at a person cleaning on the go, you might think that he/ she is rather frantic (not to say plain crazy), yet as it turns out, most of the organizing and tidying gets done without you putting any additional efforts! Even the cleaners in Forest Hill will agree with mum that cleaning as you go is the clever thing to do. 3. Make a cleaning schedule and stick to it – Planning has never been one of my best qualities, so I have always preferred to go with my gut when cleaning is due. Mould and mildew on the tiles – work in the bathroom. The microwave is smelly and stained – have to clean that next. So, my list of chores always received new additions, and my home never looked nearly as neat as my mum’s. In the end, I gave up and assembled a cleaning schedule. At first, it was on a weekly basis but over time I got the hang of it, and decided...
Kid’s Bedroom Ideas
OK, I have to admit, I don’t have any kids, nor am I planning to have one any time soon. Still, since I consider myself an interior design expert-to-be, I might just as well offer you some fresh kid’s bedroom ideas! Nowadays, parents are advised to encourage children to develop their own taste and preferences from an early age. However, much can be done to stimulate their senses, thus the importance of having a creatively decorated kid’s bedroom. Some of you might struggle not to cross that fine border between artistic and tacky, between stimulating the senses and overloading them, between fun and plain scary. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mean to scare you into picking up the yellow pages and hiring the first interior decorator you can find. It is more than easy to decorate your child’s bedroom all on your own, and it can be entertaining, too. If your baby girl loves fairy tales about princesses and knights, go for Disney-themed room décor, for instance. Before I get off track with today’s post, and list alternative kid’s bedroom decoration ideas, let me tell you something essential – combining colours is the most important part of the process. Once you get that right, all the rest is (forgive the pun) a child’s play. Essentially, I intend to show you how to incorporate vivacious hues and tones into the colour palette of the room. Neutral Yellow Bedroom So, you are not a big fan of “blue – for boys, pink – for girls” decoration scheme. No problem, neither am I. When it comes to neutral, soothing colours, the first one that pops in mind is yellow. Skip all the psychological nonsense about it having the ability to tense the senses. As far as I am concerned, it is cute, vivid, fun, and has fabulous shades with which you can “play around”. Check out these few ideas: Green and Blue Kid’s Bedroom In case, you or your kid desire a fairy bedroom design, you can go with green and blue. These two colours can be combined to create an interesting, colorful décor. Just take a look at this suggestion, and see, if it is the right fit for you: The Fun Child’s Bedroom: It is a kid’s room! Don’t be afraid to use fairy-tale elements or bold colour combinations to make it work! When it comes to designing the perfect refugee from the harsh reality, the sky is the limit as to what you can come up with! My advice, whatever you do, don’t forget throwing in a fetching rug or a carpet. Not only does it provide a safe, soft...
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