Lola Clean Freaks

Reaching the senior year is not usually where life ends. But one might start to have limited mobility due to illness or as a sign of age taking its toll because of an unhealthy lifestyle back in the younger years. But it doesn’t mean one must completely stop moving and doing his/her daily routine (Except when he/she really is not capable anymore)

There are light cleaning routines that are suitable for the elders especially those who don’t have people that will assist them 24/7 and those who now have brittle bones and limited movement. Check these tips below about how to clean your home while remaining safe now that you are in your golden years:

Lola Wowables™ is a towel that’s made efficient, reusable, and eco-friendly. It is the perfect alternative for the regular paper towel when cleaning, cooking, and doing other tasks. It is designed using durable and delicate material so it won’t easily scratch or damage every surface or furniture that it comes into contact with.

Meanwhile, dusting is an essential task that must be done regularly. However, it poses a risk of causing allergies or triggering respiratory problems especially to people whose immunity are weaker because they are more vulnerable. That’s why if they have no choice but to do it by themselves, it is important to always wear protective equipment such as gloves, face mask, and eye shield to keep themselves safe all the time. We also advise them to use our Swiffer® Duster Compatible which is a refillable tool that’s effective in collecting dirt and dust on crevices and narrow spaces to make sure the job will be done in no time. It is made with a long handle so they don’t have to bend over or tip toe as that may increase their chance of getting into an accident.

Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ has a flexible and sticky head so it can clean hard-to-reach areas, narrow gaps, and crevices. It also has a long handle that will help in reaching highly elevated surfaces such as top of tall furniture, window and door frames, and ceiling.

While in terms of dishwashing, we also didn’t forget to keep in mind the welfare of our grandfathers and grandfathers who will be using our products. Using our Pot Brite™ Scour N' Sponge will save their hands from tough scrubbing because this 2-in-1 dishwashing tool has a sponge and scourer sides that effortlessly removes dirt, oil, and grease.

Traditionally, mothers are the busiest person in a household. But today, distribution of tasks within the family is now being widely practiced. However, majority of the responsibility still falls into the shoulder of the family’s matriarch. As much as we want this culture to end, it would be very difficult as it will require a huge change on the behavior and mindset of many of us.

For now, the best thing that we could do is to help them find ways on how it would be easier for them to do these daily tasks. So here are some tips, on how both mothers and mothers at heart can keep their cleaning effective but less stressing.

IMPROVISE YOUR OWN CLEANING SCHEDULE

For mothers, having cleaning schedule will be vital in staying organized and focused on their most important cleaning goals. Not only will this serve as a guide so they can stick to their priorities and keep track of their progress but also for them to allot time for rest and leisure. In making a cleaning schedule, all that’s needed is to simply list all basic tasks that are aimed to be completed on a weekly basis before assigning them to a certain day of the week. Doing this will save them from cramming and forcing themselves to finish every task in a day. Instead, they can just focus each day on one or two tasks then the rest of the day is theirs to spend.

It’s up to them if they’ll clean their home’s walls, the ceiling, and furniture on different days. As long as they’ll use our Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ which is perfect for removing dust and dirt stuck on different surfaces.

DECLUTTER AND LET GO OF EXCESS BELONGINGS

Whether we admit it or not, one of the major reasons why it is so hard to clean up our homes is commonly due to the pile up of unused belongings. We understand how hard it is to let go of something that you have kept for years but now that they already have no actual purpose anymore, then it’s time to throw away (completely useless), sell or donate (decent) the things that are not useful for your anymore. Just make sure that you have Lola Wowables™ in hand when you start to move these things so you can wipe off the dirt they left behind on your desks, drawers, shelves, and cupboard.

TEAM UP WITH THE KIDS

To mommies out there, there’s nothing wrong if you ask for some help with the other people in your household. This is also another way of getting the job done and making sure it will be accomplished without requiring you to exhaust all of your energy. After all, cleaning is not the only thing that have to do all day. So perhaps you can ask the kids to assist you with simple tasks such as sweeping your living room with Lola Large Angle Broom  or Mopping the dining area with Lola Pro Amazin™ Scrubber Roller Mop or Flexible Dust Mop.

SPEND SOME MINUTES TO TIDY UP EACH EVENING

It would be helpful in making cleaning tasks lighter and easier if you would be practical by dealing with any residual clutter around the house before bed time. It can be as simple as putting away dishes that were left drying on the counter, throwing or keeping away papers laying around, or putting away toys left under the couch.

If you feel that there’s too much stuff around, you can grab a laundry basket so you can pick up anything that doesn’t belong to where they are. You can set up a time limit so you won’t find yourself spending too much time keeping things organized. After tidying up, you can now spend some time to relax for the rest of the evening without being surrounded by an annoying bunch of clutter.

Even if we always feel like doing nothing, there’s really a thing or to that we can’t escape from. This includes cleaning, unless we pay for it or we have someone who will be willing to do it for us. Unfortunately, most of us are don’t have that. Also, paying for your home to be cleaned regularly will be expensive so it would be really practical if you would do it yourself. But don’t worry, because if you are 100% lazybones, here area some tips we gathered to help you out:

Practice Using Liners under Cookware When Preparing Food

Whether you are cutting, mixing, sifting, filtering, or transferring food, it is advisable that you use a material that you can put under your cookware to catch any leak or spill and avoid any unnecessary cleaning. Most of the people who do this trick use plastic or paper towels. But we know a more preferable solution: Lola Wowables™!

That’s right. This reusable cleaning cloth is not only effective when used for wiping different surfaces. It is also made versatile enough that it can now be used for other tasks such as preparing and cooking food. Aside from saving you from additional cleaning caused by fallen ingredients, it also cuts your expenses significantly because unlike plastic and paper, it is washable so it can be used over and over again!

Practice ‘Spot’ Cleaning regularly instead of Scheduling a General one

If you are someone who already feels tired even just with the thought of cleaning your whole house, then we have a tip for you; it’s okay to take your time and clean little by little instead of working on everything at once. It’s understandable if you don’t want to pressure yourself and if you feel that you will be productive if you take it easy. Perhaps you can start with the windows and the walls first. Our Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ is here to lend you a hand in removing dirt and dust from your home’s foundations in no time. After that you can take a break and do something else then start cleaning again, but this time, work on another area of the house such as the floors. Do some sweeping with Lola Angle Broom. Practice this daily and last thing you’ll know; you’re done with your goals!

Avoid Building Up Clutter

Regularly checking your belongings and purging items that are not useful anymore will save you a lot of time and effort instead of hoarding and dealing with a bigger problem in the future. It’s understandable if you are sentimental and wanted to hold on to things but you must also analyze if a certain thing is really worth it to keep. Not only will these piles of unused stuff occupy space but they will also arbor dust and dirt that will give your home an unpleasant smell and may trigger allergies and other diseases!

So, if you are someone who is concerned of your home’s cleanliness and your family’s health, then start looking into corners and hidden containers for things that can be given or thrown away because there are thousands of ways you can use that extra space to make your home lovelier!

Use the right tools when cleaning sensitive surfaces such as Glass

In our efforts to try and find cheap and quick ways to clean the surfaces in our home including glass and mirrors, we unconsciously go into deeper trouble, making our problem even bigger! One good thing about being lazy is if you are using it to think of ways not to quicken cleaning but how you can make your cleaning more EFFECTIVELY. So, when dealing with mirrors or glass, we advise you not to use paper towels as they can leave scratches on glass. Instead, use a sponge such as our Pot Brite™ Non-Scratch Scouring Sponge in one direction on one side of the glass and the opposite direction on the other side so that if you miss a spot, it's then easy to tell which side of the glass it's on. Remember that you have to use the soft side so you won’t damage the glass. But don’t worry because you can still use the scouring side on other surfaces such as in your patio.

In times of virus outbreak, proper hygiene is one of our best weapons. Despite the lockdown imposed by governments around the globe, it is still inevitable for many of us to not go out once even every once in a while, due to the need of buying supplies and other essentials or to go to hospitals and supermarkets to seek essential products and services. That’s why it is important for us to practice proper cleaning measures to assure that we won’t contract the highly-contagious disease which will endanger ourselves and our families.

Here are some items that you have to sanitize and disinfect as you as you get home after fetching supplies or doing other important businesses:

Gadgets

Your phone as well as other electronic devices that you carry with you as you go outside can easily catch different types of germs and bacteria. They are also likely to contribute in spreading diseases due to frequent touching and the lack of proper cleaning.

So, from now on, it is advisable that you do regular cleaning of these gadgets using the appropriate solution partnered with the effective cleaning power of Lola Wowables™. It is also washable and reusable so It is a very affordable cleaning tool perfect for this quarantine season where most of us are struggling with tight-budget.

Accessories

These includes your watch and your other hand jewelries such as rings and bracelets which you also touch. We can include car keys too as we also hold into them frequently when we travel outside to run some errands. It is important to note that viruses which live on air and on other materials through liquid particles can survive for hours and we can easily catch them anywhere as we pass by or as we hold into things that infected people have touched too. You can use Lola Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Cloth because it is made of a durable material that is gentle on surfaces. This means it will not leave any scratch or damage on our precious jewelries.

Clothes and Slippers/Shoes

This may seem too much, but if you really are concerned not only of your well-being but also of the people around you, then it’s better to be safe than sorry. Practice changing clothes after washing yourself then throw your used clothes immediately on a disinfecting solution. We also recommend cleaning your shoes and your leather wallet (if you have one) because it is likely that you have touched it a lot of times when you went outside to buy some groceries.

Door knob and Pathway

As soon as you come back to your property, these are the first common areas that you come into contact with. Let’s say you have enough protective gear so you are safe from getting infected, but this doesn’t mean that you are not carrying any virus with you.

In fact, you can be carrying it through the clothes you wear or your shoes and that makes it very likely for the virus to reach your home starting from here. But you can end that here through proper and thorough cleaning. After getting changed, you can bring a disinfecting solution along with Lola Wowables™ and our Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ to wipe clean your door and your patio, just to make sure that your home will be 100% virus-free.

The kitchen can be described as a paradise within a paradise for many of us. It is where many of us run to seek and prepare something that will satisfy our hunger and quench our thirst.

Most of the food that we consume are stored and cooked here that’s why it is important that we treat with outmost care and respect, and a huge part of this can be shown by maintaining cleanliness at all times.

However, despite the importance that it signifies, still most of the dirtiest areas of the home still can be found in the kitchen. This means many of us are still not responsible with our home and its maintenance.  Many are still unaware or apathetical of the fact that food hygiene and good food safety practices holds the key to preventing the transmission of diseases through food.

So here we will be discussing important kitchen cleaning tips along with some cleaning tool recommendations to make sure our kitchen is safe and hygienic all the time.

Clean Between the Lines

There are many examples of cleaning the wrong way, but today we will discuss a few including one that is frequently practiced by many; getting complacent on making surfaces shiny. What these people are forgetting is that germs and bacteria can find their way on gaps and crevices where they can still survive and thrive. Take note that bacteria grow best in warm, moist, dark places. This highlights the important of also focusing on hidden areas such as in between of tiles, under the sink, cabinet door hinges, etc.

In this battle, Lola Wowables™ is with you. It is the perfect alternative for regular paper towels as it is reusable and made with fast drying technology which prevents the growth of odor causing bacteria. It also has dual purpose – drying out spills (dry top) and cleaning (when damped).

Reach High and Deep Below

Cleaning your kitchen is different from crossing the road. So, don’t just look left and right. You also have to hold your head high and reach for dirt, dust, and web build-up on your ceiling. Also don’t forget about mopping the very floor you are standing on. In doing all these tasks, our Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ is a tool that you can count on. It has a flexible sticky head that effective collects dirt, dust, and hair. It is also designed with a long handle so you don’t have to tip toe or stoop down low when cleaning the ceiling or the floor.

Don’t’ be Dependent on the Use of Chemicals

If you are someone who’s not a fan of using the dishwasher and prefers cleaning the dishes by hand, let us give you some backup. Our Pot Brite™ Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge is here to lend you a hand so you’ll be ready to fight tough stains, leftover oil, and grease! Its dual sides offer absorbency and abrasiveness to clean all sorts of cookware. With this, you won’t need detergent or other strong chemicals anymore to clean your kitchenware as it may only affect the taste of your food!

What defines an artist more than his masterpiece, is the way he takes care of his equipment. An artist must be knowledgeable not only to use them but also to maintain them and keep them away from damage.

Artists make all sorts of artworks from sketches, portraits, calligraphy, painting, to handmade weaving, and sculptures. They deal with body pain, lead and other chemicals. But they don’t only expose themselves but also their crafting tools. So even if these chemicals don’t hurt them, it may still damage important art materials used in creating masterpieces.

Fortunately, Lola Wowables doesn’t only as a regular household towel. It is also useful for creative minds in polishing and keeping their works. It’s reusable, economical and good for longtime use so it’s perfect to have along with your regular art materials.  

Check out these specific benefits making Lolas Wowables a must have for artists whether professional or hobbyist. 

Wowables on Removing Spills – One of the main purposes of this product is to absorb moisture whether its excess water or paint, this will not fail to do its job. It may pick up some colors from the paint stains but with proper washing, it can still be used again on surfaces because they are quick drying and helps inhibit the growth of odor unlike makeshift rags that are single use and may get dirty easily.

Wowables on Cleaning Art Materials – Some cleaning materials such as brushes, pencils, and color pens are delicate to the touch and their performance might be easily affected even with minimal carelessness. So, it is important to have a tool to maintain the durability and quality of equipment. It is also perfect for people using gadgets to create digital arts as it can help protect their tools from moisture or particles that may damage their devices.

Wowables on Wiping the Artisan’s Hands – The artist’s hands are the medium that gives life to creative ideas and translates messages. It produces sweat, gets cramps, and picks up dirt and moisture from time to time. So, it must also be wiped regularly. Lola Wowables are free of any harmful chemicals unlike microfiber & bamboo which both contain synthetics so it is safe to be used on skin unlike other towels and tissues that may cause irritation.

Wowables on Finishing Touches – This reusable towel is also handy when erasing irregular lines or unintended spots. You can also find it useful if you are trying to revise some details on your work. One swipe with it and you’re free to add or edit some parts.

Cats are territorial animals, so their environment is crucial. An owner shall not only need adequate cat-related equipment and facilities, but also discipline in taking care of the pet especially if he/she plans to keep it indoors and restrict its access to the outside world.

A cat-friendly home supports harmonious living that benefits you both. To provide everything that your cat needs, you must not only be able to buy equipment but also practice some cleaning habits to maintain your cat’s habitat. Although the domestic cat is highly adaptable to most landscapes, it still needs a certain degree of camouflage to enable it to roam silently.

Here are some other tips that you must always keep in mind to effectively cohabitate with your furry friend:

Have the right facilities such as a perch – Indoor cats still enjoy the view of the outside world. That’s why it is important that they have a place where they can spend all day looking at the life outside. It is both healthy and relaxing for the cat to be given this chance from time to time.

Give your cat a cave where it can hide away and snuggle up – Cats are solitary animals, and they need to be let alone from time to time. Buy some cushions, pillows, or cat caves where they can simply hide when they feel like it. Oh, how satisfying it is for your cat to be given his ‘alone time’.

Organize litter boxes around the house – It is important that your pet can relieve itself whenever it needs. So, if you don’t want it to pee or poo at random places, then you should organize its bathroom. You must also make sure to clean it and its surrounding from time to time so it will not stink and catch unnecessary attention. Using Lola Anti-Microbial Clean N' Wipe™ Cloth, you can make sure that germs and bacteria will not grow or fester.

Put up scratching posts – This is essential so your cat won’t turn to damaging or completely destroying your other furniture. It is a cat’s necessity to have their means of stretching, getting rid of old nail sheaths, and relieve stress.

Practice doing regular home cleaning – Getting rid of fur and dealing with little ‘accidents’ is now a part of your life after choosing to have a cat. Now, these little problems would get worse when left unnoticed for a long time. So, major parts of the house such as walls and corners should be cleaned regularly. Using Lola Rola Sticky Mop™, not only fur but also dirt can also be collected from high places and narrow corners.

Prepare to Deal with Constant Gifts – This behavior is common with cats that are being allowed to go outside from time to time. Dead birds or other small animals, sticks and leaves may be brought inside your home so you must always be ready to pick it up and dispose it properly to maintain the cleanliness of the household. You may not see it as they bring it in so it’s much better to have something to pick it up with and wipe the stains or particles. Lola Wowables™ is a reusable cloth that lasts longer than the usual paper towel, and it can be a more effective cleaning tool for all sorts of mess produced by your pet cat.

With everything going around us, it is important that we have something that can aid us with our mental health.  We can find it in a lot of different things and hobbies. But if you are looking for one that’s close to home, why not turn to cleaning? Ooops, don’t judge just yet. You might think that this is nonsense because it requires you to work and release some heat. But hey, it doesn’t have to be always heavy. You can take it lightly and find ways how it can be satisfying instead of exhausting.

Here we’ll discuss ways on how to use cleaning as a way to relieve stress and escape from your anxieties:  

According to studies, what relieves our stress when cleaning is the control that it gives us. Experts say people feel good about being able to do something. This is amidst all of our problems in life in which many of them feel hopeless. Also, when cleaning we are being allowed to breath and empty our minds while focusing on the simple things that we are doing. So, it is a good thing to do when we keep getting distracted and if we want to concentrate.

Aside from that, decluttering also makes us feel better as we free up some space and our homes become cleaner and brighter. Removing piles of paper, laundry or random items scattered all around allows us to breath, think, and move around freely.

Having dusty furniture, windows, walls, and ceiling also adds up to the stress that we face every day. It also triggers allergy that makes us itchy and sneezy all day, that’s why we become more irritable. But you can easily overcome all this with regular cleaning using Lola Wowables™ to wipe clean tables and other furniture, and Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ to collect dust and webs on your walls and ceiling.

There are also times when we run short of budget. But this doesn’t mean we have to compromise cleanliness. Because we can still clean while saving money. Surely, this will be a solution to your expenditure problems. Choosing cleaning materials that are affordable, effective, and most importantly REUSABLE is a must so you can make the best out of your purchase. See for example Lola Wowables which is a good substitute to the regular paper towels. This one can be used all around the house and washed afterwards for reuse.

To make cleaning a stress management technique, mindfulness in cleaning must be incorporated. This way you can make cleaning a form of meditation to make you more relaxed after a major cleaning session.

For an added benefit, through and effective cleaning can also give a little extra exercise, which can be great for relieving stress; Going up and down the stairs, carrying items from room to room, and scrubbing windows and floors using Lola’s Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Cloth and Anti-Microbial Cloth can help you burn calories, release endorphins, and help you blow off heat. Now you don’t only have a clean home but a workout routine that will keep you fit and healthy.

The renovation period is an inevitable part of improving one’s home. It is like a butterfly going into its cocoon stage where metamorphosis takes place. It may be a bit of a hassle, especially if you are not planning to move your things in a temporary location, but we all know that it’s for the better. Expect your place to be filled with a pile up of debris as the renovation area becomes busy and occupied. But it’s not an excuse to just let your home become messy for the rest of the construction period. There are still plenty of ways to keep your house clean.

Here are some tips to help you while planning on how you can maintain cleanliness during your home’s renovation.

Keep the Renovation Area Covered

It is important to keep the renovation area blocked not only to make sure that the workers won’t be disturbed while working but also to make sure dust and debris won’t scatter all around your home. You can use a curtain or a plastic cover on windows and doors and clean it at the end of each working day. You can also lay boards on floors especially if the work involves the use of sand or paint. As a makeshift cover made up of tarpaulin to cover different areas, Lola Wowables™ is a useful and reusable paper towel that can be used to wipe off dust from the covers.

It can also be used to clean the mud and sludge carried by the shoes of the workers as they head in and out of the renovation area. Spills are also inevitable from time to time due to paint and other chemicals needed at the construction.

Mop Your Floors and Wipe Uncovered Furniture

If you are opting for a good paint job, arm your workers with a Lola 360 Extender Duster which they can use to collect dust and other kinds of dirt before applying the coating. It reaches high areas and narrow gaps so it is effective and convenient to use. Using this can help make sure your newly painted walls will be smooth and won’t have bumps and cracks.

Meanwhile, if you can’t entirely cover, or move out all your furniture locked into a separate room away from the renovation area, you have no choice but to prepare for the aftermath which comprises of tough cleaning. Some pieces of furniture have finishing which may get dulled and destroyed once the dust settles on them for long.

Dust and debris can also get stuck into deep cracks and crevices of furniture destroying detail work. Preserve the looks of your furniture through the renovation by wiping them from time to time with Lola Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Cloth which is made for deep cleaning but won’t leave scratch or any form of damage on your belongings. 

Make it a habit to Clean After Every Work Day

Cleaning up after a day’s work will help reduce the amount of dust and debris that will spread throughout the house. You can talk to your workers or the contractor about it. You can have the area being renovated vacuumed to maintain a clean and orderly work area for the next day or you can do some sweeping using Lola Angle Broom or if you want a bundle that has everything you need from sweeping, mopping, and dusting, get Lola Mop & Broom “4-In-One” Snap -In Cleaning Kit which comes with its own storage rack.

Maintaining cleanliness is one of the responsibilities which has to start before renovations and must continue during and after it. Aside from being excited, you must also be eager and willing to do the cleanup that it entails. This not only ensures a healthy and happy home but also gives a certain amount of physical workout that you need.