Lola Clean Freaks

As spring continues, people probably have long list of things that they might be doing. Constantly, they will go to work, not only to do their job but also to dust off their desks and clean up their cabinets and computers. Here is a spring-cleaning checklist of things in your office that you have to clean for you to have a fresher workspace this season.

Computer and Keyboard – As you sit in front of the monitor every day, the dirt and dust you carry from the outside builds up on it so you may find it dirty every once in a while. But, there’s nothing to worry about because you can regularly clean your whole computer and all its parts; from its CPU, monitor, keyboard, and mouse using Lola Wowables which can wipe off and clean loose debris. While narrow gaps and crevices in between buttons and keys should be thoroughly cleaned using a vacuum.

Supply drawer – It’s time to throw away all the unnecessary writing utensils that aren’t in use anymore. You also need some drawer dividers so you can sort out and separate paper clips, pens, staples and other office supplies before putting them in areas where they are easily accessible.

Filing cabinet – Whether it's a single drawer or a full cabinet, you should always maintain and keep clean these file cabinets. Check all unnecessary files so you can throw them away and create a clean, organized filing system for all of your important documents. You can also consider color-coding the files for certain tasks, as well. To clean the cabinet generally from dirt and dust, try using a Lola Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Cloth.

Phone – Your desk phone is most likely to be the dirtiest places in your office. So, take a Lola Anti-Microbial Cloth paired with a disinfectant spray and clean off the buttons and receiver. Make sure you do this as often as once every day or two to make sure you kill harmful bacteria that may cause diseases to harm your health.

Papers – Documents should be dealt with appropriately so they won’t just randomly lay around. Make sure you always sort out any miscellaneous pile of papers on your desk. Either they will be shredded or filed away and kept.

Décor – Believe it or not, the design around you may affect your mood. That’s why it is important to refresh the walls of your office every once in a while, by putting up current photos, inspirational quotes and anything else that will help keep you on track and make every space lively and interesting.

Fridge – Spills or spoiled food and condiments left alone for so long can make an unpleasant odor on your fridge. After some time, this may be hard to remove. So, act as soon as you can. Schedule clean out days and post a note on the fridge to notify your co-workers about it. This way, if the day comes and food isn't clearly labeled with a name and date, you can instantly toss it away to keep the interior clean and to free up some space.

Coffeemaker – As one of the dirtiest places in the entire office, this appliance needs extra attention. A thorough wash of both the pot and machine are needed. You can also use Lola Jumbo Microfiber Cloth to wipe it clean on the break room counter where you can also post a note to ask other people to not forget cleaning it regularly.

A workspace that is messy and cluttered adds unnecessary stress to everyone around. That’s why it’s important to stay organized, set weekly and monthly reminders to organize, and clean your desk area. It is not only your responsibility but also of the other employees to keep your office clean.

Arachnophobia has a great impact on people’s lives. Once the fear sinks in, most of a person’s daily activities are affected including his/her performance at work. It also makes a person feel uncomfortable and unsafe in areas which he/she believes could harbor spiders or that has visible signs of their presence, such as webs.

Every time an arachnophobe sees a spider, they may feel hesitant to enter the general vicinity due to the panic attack that comes along with the phobia. So, imagine how traumatic it is whenever a spider-fearing person sees one within his/her own home where he/she is meant to feel safe.

Luckily, there are some effective ways to get rid of spiders in a household. This involves the proper strategy combined with dedication and consistency in cleaning. Check these cleaning tips to make your arachnophobe friends or family feel better and safer at home.

You can start by blocking all entry points, to prevent wild spiders from coming in your house. Holes such as the gap under your main door are their primary entrance. You can use some stacked and crumpled Lola Wowables™ as alternative to seal the gaps or cracks and keep these arachnids outside. This is while making sure that you keep your doors and windows closed as often as you can. Meanwhile, on other bigger holes, Lola Stainless Steel Scourers or Copper Mesh Scourer may work as these polypods won’t find their way through them. They can’t chew on them either. Plus, they also work on other pests such as mice.

Sweeping and mopping the floors is the next thing that you want to do. This is to directly and instantly remove spiders along with their webs and eggs. It is important to destroy spider egg sacs to prevent the emergence of more young spiders. Use Lola Angle broom and Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ side by side to make sure these critters will be gone in a blink of an eye. Also don't forget to dust the corners of every rooms with Lola Swiffer® Sweeper® Compatible Dry Sweeping Cloth to trap dirt, dust and crumbs.

Getting a pet cat may also help. As these four-legged hunters naturally seek out vermin like mice and spiders for snacks. Just be sure you aren't in an area where poisonous spiders are common, since they might make your feline friend sick.

Reduce clutter and organize your things in your closet, garage, basement and attic to keep insects such as these spiders away since they prefer quiet and dark places. Wipe them with Lola Anti-Microbial Clean N' Wipe™ Cloth not only to keep away bugs but also to prevent germ growth. Know that spiders commonly stay on places where there is a food source so corners where other insect constantly flutter is attractive to spiders.

Your home’s exterior foundation may also become nest to these vermin. So, move away firewood, stacked items, and debris away from them to help reduce spiders migrating indoors. Cut away or trim shrubs, vines and tree limbs closely connected to the house since they serve as convenient and easy bridge to your structure.

Insecticide sprays can often help deter spiders and other pests from entering homes. But they are not always safe for you, your family and your pets. So, it is also better to have natural alternatives that are free from the use of chemicals.

Thorough regular inspection of corners, and other dark, undisturbed areas within your home for cracks or holes using a bright flashlight, you can locate and determine the extent of spider infestations and prevent it from worsening.

You may not realize it yet but you play an important role to your arachnophobe loved one. Your main responsibility is to give them a safe, stress-free environment as they try to overcome their fears.

Spring is a new beginning for all of us. After being kept at home by the chills of winter, it’s finally time for us to be free and do all the things we missed doing. But it also reminds us of the important tasks such as cleaning which we may be setting aside often. But it is not too late to realize what truly matters. So, we’re here to discuss some of these because it’s finally time to look into them and do something with our routine. Included below are some cleaning tips that will work conveniently for any of you who takes spring cleaning seriously.

Clean your shower curtain and liner

When cleaning the bathroom, commonly, people only focus on the tiles and the tub. So, maybe at the start of spring cleaning, you may want to wash off those shower curtains, too. They should be laundered if possible or replaced if the liner is riddled with mold. You can also wash them with a disinfectant if you want. Majority of shower curtains can be cleaned in a normal gentle cycle of your washing machine, so it won’t be so hard to do it.

Wipe out dirt and dust from your lampshades

Aside from vacuuming, using Lola Jumbo Microfiber Cloth is a good way to make your lampshade clean. You might want to include cleaning all your lampshades at home this spring cleaning, to make sure they will be well lit again, without the dust and dirt buildup getting into the way.

Wash or dry clean your curtains

When was the last time your curtains got a thorough cleaning? This might be a good time to launder or dry clean your curtains when you're doing a top-to-bottom cleaning of your home. This is after the unnoticed dust build up through the years. It might trigger allergies but it also warms up the rooms especially when the sun is well up. 

Scrub your stove

After all the delicious saucy dishes that spilled and splattered around your stove, it is time to freshen it up. Unlike ovens where an automatic cleaning cycle can be run, stoves need some scrubbing and wiping. Lola has a variety of scrubbers you can choose from depending on the type of stove and the severity of stains. Lola Wowables can also be effectively use as a multipurpose cloth because not only can it be used in wiping but also as a pot holder to keep your hands from extreme temperature.

Vacuum and mop under your major appliances and furniture

We may have taken a few swipes at our appliances and furniture at home, but chances are we are only able to clean their main surfaces but not the hidden corners and crevices which might have accumulated lots of dirt and dust already. So, it is essential to constantly check your TV, Fridge, cabinets and drawers. Use our Lola 360° Extender Duster to collect all the dirt on narrow spaces or high areas. Do not forget to wipe the base of your toilet with Lola Antimicrobial Cloth, coupled with a disinfectant spray, as well as wash your shower head and hoses to make sure that only fresh, clean water will flow through them this spring. 

Whether it’s a fully furnished house or an empty space you are putting up for grabs, it is similarly important to do some preparations to make your house attractive for the next buyer especially if you are eyeing to get a good price for it. But worry not because it doesn’t have to be expensive. You don’t have to buy any additional furniture. Instead, you can focus more on cleaning.  Here are some cleaning tips before you put the ‘for sale’ sign:

Sweep and Declutter – Buyers must view the home as spacious and welcoming. But this won’t be possible if you would show it to them filled with all kinds of stuff. So, before revealing it to its future occupants, make sure you clean and empty all major living areas such as countertops, tables, and windowsills. You also have to make sure that they are free from dirt. Use Lola Swiffer® Sweeper Compatible Dry Sweeping Cloth to effectively clean these parts of your house. Also clean the insides of closets, drawers, and cupboards. It is also important to do some sweeping with Lola Angle Broom.

It’s up to you if you will donate or sell your excess stuff and donate it as long as it will be cleared and put off-site. Packing up before hand is not just to make it easier to sell the house, but it also makes moving out faster and more convenient.

De-personalize the House – One effective strategy in selling a house is to make someone envision how great their life would be settling in that house. You have to convince them that it is a place where they can start making wonderful memories. But, with your mark all over the place, it won’t be possible. So, as the seller, you have to make sure that anything that will remind them of any previous life may affect how they see the house. Instead, you must make them feel that this house is something they can own. This can be easily done by removing all your personal items including furniture and family photos.

Repaint Walls to Neutral Tones – a neutral light color allows buyers to imagine what the walls would look like with the color of their choice. So, it will be easier for them to picture themselves living on it. However, dirt and stains become more visible on walls with light colors as time pass by, so regular cleaning is important.  You can remove all sorts of dirt on these walls including webs using the Lola 360° Extender Duster It is also easier to put new paint when the walls are clean and smooth.

Check Out for Possible Source of Foul Odor – Any remaining bad smells or lingering odors from your bathroom or kitchen, can instantly become a major turn-off. This is why it is important to do some deep cleaning instead of just covering it all up with deodorizers. Instead, use some effective soap along with Lola Anti-Microbial Clean N' Wipe™ Cloth to scrub the counters, floors, and walls. This is effective in killing molds, germs, and invisible bacteria that causes the stink.

Make Everything Spotless – Even if you have already done some initial cleaning with your house, it is important to clean some more. To make sure it looks good and attractive all of the time. Using Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser Comparable Rubaway™ Eraser Pads By Lola check areas that you might have missed and wipe them thoroughly to remove scuffs and marks. Exert extra effort on the bathroom and make sure the tile, counters, shower, and floors are sparkly clean. You must take note that the key to having a sellable house is to make every part of it perfectly clean all the time.

Most of us see Spring as a season of sunshine and blooming flowers. But aside from that, it's also known as the time of year to bring out cleaning supplies, grind with them, and clean every corners of our home.

Spring Cleaning has become an annual ritual that reminds us to freshen up our homes ahead of the hectic seasons of spring and summer. It is a must to do it correctly but it doesn’t come easy so expect that there will be challenges and problems along the way.

As part of the preparations, one shall understand the challenges that he is about to face. So here we will explain some of those Spring-Cleaning problems and how you can overcome them.

Incomplete tools or cleaning supplies

In doing spring cleaning, it’s not enough that you are just eager, you must also be capable. What makes you capable is not only a pair of hands and feet but adequate cleaning tools. You will be needing brooms, mops, a good amount of cleaning cloths, appropriate cleaning liquids, and scrubs. But not just the ordinary, you must use effective and reliable tools that will surely get the job done. Just like Lola Wowables, Lola Rola Sticky Mop™, Angle Broom, and Scrub Brush.

Slips, falls and wet floors

Slips, trips and falls are the most common of causes related to spring cleaning that often lead to accidents and serious injuries. They can potentially broken bones, cuts and lacerations, sprained joints or strained muscles. Walking on wet or extremely slippery surfaces such as highly polished floors made from marble, terrazzo, or ceramic tiles is often the cause of these accidents. Solve this problem with Lolas ultra-absorbent The Revolution™ Microfiber Spin Mop System which doesn’t only clean effectively but also absorbs up to 10x its weight in water!

Asthmagens

We may not be aware of it, but there are chemicals called Asthmagens which can trigger the development of asthma even in healthy people. Aside from checking the label of the cleaning products such as floor and tile cleaners to avoid those with ethanolamines and formaldehyde, you should also equip yourself with the Lola Wowables to pick up any harmful particles on tables and other reachable surfaces while utilizing the Lola 360° Extender Duster  to reach the ceiling, high walls and narrow corners!

Pests

Many pests such as ants, cockroaches, mice, flies, and spiders exist in our home without us knowing. Many of these insect cause allergies and aggravate asthma, while mice and their waste carry hantavirus which is a potentially deadly disease. This is why it's important to know how to get rid of mice as soon as you notice the signs they're lurking nearby. Maintain the cleanliness of your surrounding checking and sweeping corners and gaps with Lola Angle Broom to remove potential food source for these pests.  

How many people do you think clean their home for health reasons such as a preventive measure for diseases and not just as a habit?

It is common sense that cleanliness in the home plays an important role in maintaining a healthy environment. Yet, not everyone is practicing proper sanitation and hygiene even though they are aware of the health risks that are associated with lack of cleanliness.

But it’s not that hard to maintain proper hygiene and promote good health and cleaning is proven to have positive impact on our emotional, mental and physical health as well as on our general wellbeing.

Check out some of the benefits of having regular cleaning habits and how they can be achieved:

Minimized Risk of Allergies – Cleaning regularly to minimize dust and irritating allergens in the home is essential for people with asthma, respiratory problems, or allergies. Simple cleaning habits such as dusting and mopping to get rid of dust mites, dust, and various allergens that can lead to illness is what will help ease their symptoms and make it easier for them to breath. So, use Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ to pickup dust, dirt, web, and pet fur and make your home more comfortable for people who have breathing difficulties and delicate skin conditions.

Improved Sanitation through Proper Disinfection – To kill viruses, bacteria and microorganisms inside your home that expose you to health problems, deep cleaning and disinfection is needed, what you need aside from a powerful cleanser is a reliable too that will effectively fight against harmful bacteria. Lola Anti-microbial Clean N' Wipe™ Cloths is treated with antimicrobial agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms, so most bacteria, mold, mildew and fungi will not grow on it making it perfect to sanitize surfaces within the home to keep you and your family away from germs.

Slowed Mold Growth – When spotting the growth of mold, one must be focused and must deal with the problem immediately because mold can pose a risk to people’s health by causing major health issues such as allergies or asthma. To prevent this, you should regularly inspect your home on a to detect problems as soon as possible, and control mold growth using Lola Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Cloth that cleans deep in between gaps and crevices where mold starts to grow.

Lower Risk of Injuries – Disorganized pile of boxes and pieces of furniture as well as wet, slipper floors are usually the cause of many household accidents. They trip and they slip, and the last thing you’ll know, they have injuries. Putting them into the right place ensure that there’s nothing on the way of every member of the house that will endanger their safety. Wipe the wet floors and surfaces with Lola Wowables to assure that everyone’s out of trouble.

Stress-free Environment – Simple sweeping or organizing your things can reduce the stress that you are feeling. Making your surrounding brighter can also make you feel much better. So, set aside all the stress and do some light cleaning using the Dual-Purpose Angle Broom to forget what bothers you.

Effective Pest Control – Bugs and other types of household pests love damp and dirty areas where they can hide and thrive. But they’ll never be at peace if you do regular cleaning because that makes them easy to discover. That way, you can also do immediate and appropriate actions. However, aside from having regular exterminations, you should also practice cleaning the floors and corners with a broom and a mop to clear out wastes and stagnant pools of water. Use Lola Mop & Broom “4-In-One” Snap -In Cleaning Kit which helps clean and absorb moist from hidden areas, while Lola The Equalizer™ Fly Swatter is there as a weapon to terminate annoying and disease-spreading flies that goes around your food.

Think of this riddle “What lives with you at home that you may cross paths with almost every day yet you are not always aware of?”

Sounds like an intro for a horror story, right? Except that this is scarier because this happens in real life.

Pests comes in different types but what’s common to them is they often exists out of our sight and it’s difficult to turn a blind eye especially knowing that deep within your very home, there are creatures creeping in the shadows, lurking in the dark bringing slow destruction while putting you at risk of illnesses.

Whether its mice, termites, fleas, or other insects, they are all the same when it comes to bringing disruption and damage to your home, furniture, and other belongings, the only difference is the level of destruction and the effects that they bring.

But, don’t lose hope because using simple tools, you can prevent them from festering and growing. Check out some of these things to start your resistance and reclaim your house:

Mop

Leftover crumbs and other particles may serve as a source of food to insects. This attracts and support the growth of the pest’s population which eventually leads to a bigger trouble.

Indeed, spiders and their webs help in controlling the number of insects in the surrounding. But they must have their place and you must have yours. Plus, they also have their fair share of trouble contribute in collecting dirt which falls and sticks on the walls, floor and furniture.

With Lola Rola Sticky Mop, not only can you assure that no food source can draw pests within your home, but you can keep spiders away and collect the web they have left on the corners of your home.

Cleaning Cloth

Meanwhile, wet and dirty surfaces are considered paradise for mice, roaches and other insects. But, with the use of Lola Wowables and Anti-Microbial Clean N' Wipe™ Cloths, you can deal with moisture and prevent dirt from building up into grime which harbor germs or bacteria towards your home.

Sponges and Scourers

Sponges are also useful to absorb moisture from droplets and spills to avoid attracting unwanted attention from critters while steel and copper scourer can be used to block holes and gaps where most of these pests enter your home. Use Lola Jumbo Stainless Steel Scourer so mice won’t be able to enter your home anymore. They can’t chew or nibble on it so they will be helpless and left with no choice but to stay away!

In your battle against these unwanted tenants which brings nothing but destruction and sickness, your ultimate weapons are within reach. Knowing how to use them saves you money and time because you don’t have to buy expensive chemicals and tools or hire services to do the job for you.

It’s true that knowing your enemy is one thing to beat them but what assures your victory is knowing and understanding that things that you can use to defeat them.

Welcoming a new baby in your home is not all fun and games because there are serious preparations to do before the infant finally arrives. Obviously, the baby won’t do much when inside the house aside from sleeping all day. But the parents as well as the other members of the household will have lots of responsibilities. So, lack of preparations will make things much more difficult to handle when the baby is already there. That’s why its important to settle everything ahead of time.

If you are one of those who are expecting a new family member soon, check these tips on how you can prepare your home before welcoming the new member of the family:

First of all, the baby’s first months will require very close attention from the parents so they are expected to be placed very close to where the parents will be sleeping; either on a crib or on the bed itself. But regardless of these two, what matters is that the things around the infant must be kept safe.

Avoid putting large, heavy pillows and blankets that might be a source of accidents. Aside from making sure that all clothing beddings are hypoallergenic, they must also be checked and cleaned regularly to make sure there are no dirt and dust trapped in them. Using Lola Swiffer® Sweeper® Compatible Dry Sweeping Cloth, harmful dust and allergens can be removed not only within the bed but also on the surrounding appliances and wood furniture

You also have to ensure that all openings such as windows and doors, as well as corners, gaps, and furniture are all dust-free to protect the baby who is still vulnerable, sensitive, and prone to diseases. Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ can come in handy because unlike other mops created only for floor cleaning, this one is completely versatile and can be used on the ceiling and on walls.

It is also important to always have a towel by your side as it will come in handy for wiping toys and other baby equipment. Avoid using makeshift rugs to clean materials that will come into contact with the child as it could put him/her at risk.

Only use a tool made out of safe and effective cleaning material just like Lola AntiMicrobial Clean N' Wipe™ Cloths which is perfect in preventing the growth of bacteria. In case of milk spills or when your baby has unexpectedly taken a leak or gone number two without his/her diaper, you can rely on Lola Wowables™ to clean surfaces. It is effective, free from harmful chemicals, and more durable and long lasting compared to regular paper towels! It is also reusable and it comes in many pieces per roll so it is practical and cost-effective.

Most of us only knew Feng Shui as a philosophical system or simply put, through lucky charms and furniture arrangements. Not knowing that other simple daily routines such as cleaning also has to do with it. So, believing in it is actually not just about depending on pure luck but also doing something such as cleaning. Here are some cleaning tips that according to Feng Shui can also bring good fortune straight into your door.

Always Look After All Your Doors

In Feng Shui, doors are considered as portals in which opportunities enter into your life. This is why your doors deserve a bit of your attention. It is important that you make sure all your doors are working properly. Do check every hardware functions right up into the hinges. Look to see that the door can close well and with ease as this is said to influence the flow of energy.

Cleaning may differ whether it’s made out of wood or metal. Some wood may not be cleaned with water as the will deteriorate. It is advisable to use effective cleaning materials such as Lola Wowables to carefully wipe corners and hinges. It has anti-microbial material which stops the growth of germs on the door’s surface. Simply put, if you want to the flow of luck to be as smooth as possible, then you better secure its passage.

Clean all windows                     

The windows are said to symbolize your eyes to the world. We want to be able to see and experience everything that the universe has to offer us. However, it often becomes a place where dirt and dust pile up. Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ is a must have, in this case! You can also use it on the surrounding walls, and even on your carpets and your floor.

Experts say good Feng Shui can be created in our home, through cleaning windows on a regular basis as this lets in more sunlight which brightens up the place. This makes our homes more expansive, vibrant, and energetic. Metaphorically, clean windows wake us up to see the world around us with the most color, clarity, and precision.

Declutter and Clear Space as Much as Possible

Feng Shui says our environment especially at home retains the energetic imprint of those that inhabit the spaces. So, it is always recommendable to spend some time burning off the old energy to welcome fresh and new chi. Spraying essential oils with water is one way to do this. But it is also important to be organized on our things. Throw away those that are not useful anymore as they motivate stagnancy. Also make sure that everything is free of dirt which attracts negative energy. Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ is a useful tool to make sure no dirt will remain on hidden corners.

Hang a Clean Mirror

For small living rooms, mirrors are said to have the capability to bring expansion by making it look and feel bigger. It is important that it is clear and owners are advised to be mindful of what the mirror is reflecting, as it doubles the energy of whatever it sees. So, it is a must to have a mirror large and clear enough for you to see your entire head, shoulders, and chest line to ensure you capture your aura. Make sure that it is always crystal-clear using Lola Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Cloth.

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