Lola Clean Freaks

Many people are investing on make ups to make themselves look good. They think that this is the only thing they need to make a good photo. Little did they know that the best look can never be achieved if they don’t mind their surroundings. After all, what’s the sense of having a pretty face without a good background, right?

These days, Instagram photos featuring selfies are too cliché. Then what kind of photos would people possibly adore now? Well, aside from pictures of puppies and kittens, it’s fair to say that warm and welcoming houses are a thing now.

Decorations doesn’t have to be grand, nor furniture that expensive to be able to take pride on what you call a home. It doesn’t have to be a mansion but as long as you put effort to it and you fill it with love, it would be as picture-perfect as any other luxurious homes you see online.

Check out these tips on how to make your humble abode, a place like no other:

Put Up A Theme

One thing that pleases the eye when looking at photos is harmony. You can put this at your home whether through colors or shapes that compliment each other. Choose the kind of furniture and display that suits your style, outfit or make up and rest assured that your next post would be absolutely stunning and eye-catching.

Don’t put too much dangles

In their efforts to make their photos appealing, some people unconsciously add distraction instead through dangles and hanging displays that snatches the focus on the real subject which is usually the person in the image.

Spice Up Your Kitchen

Want to make food photos look appetizing? Do something about your kitchen! Put some added style, colors and dynamics. Don’t’ let it become dull and plain. Make sure everything is organized and in order.

Make kitchen wares and fruits look shinier by brushing or wiping them first. Lola’s Wowables is effective in bringing gleam to cooking tools so they will look more stunning as displays. While Eco Clean™ Tampico Vegetable Brush is perfect for hard-skinned vegetables, fruits and spices to make them look more fresh and delightful. Sprinkling them with some water will help make them look more mouth-watering.

Apply Some Designer Paint or Wallpaper

The walls are considered the skin of your home. Obviously, you want them to look good as much as you want your skin to be smooth, glowing and moisturized. Make it radiant by bringing out your own style through colors or designs that are unique to your personality. Choose high-quality paint or wallpapers to have it covered only with the best designs. You can also keep it clean and dust-free using the Lola 360° Extender Duster which is effective in collecting dirt and dust on high and wide spaces.

Polish Your Floor

Let your floor shine! Doing this will highlight cleanliness and will give an extra glimmer to your photos! With Lola Microfiber Spritz N' Mop, surfaces such as Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Marble, Stone, Vinyl and Linoleum will be sparkly clean with just a few swipes!

They say it is easier to be a workaholic than to get your life in order. It makes sense that its more convenient to make mess than to clean after yourself.

But one will soon realize how hard it can be to concentrate and give your best to your work when everything around you is a mess. We can’t deny that success is indeed messy at times but after every step, there should be some cleaning.

But if you don’t have much time to move around and put things back in order, then might as well just keep tools near you so you can pull them out anytime to do some quick cleaning.

Check out these cleaning tools that might be useful for dedicated workers who don’t have much time to spare:

Reusable towel

Whether it is for wiping off the spilled coffee, removing dirt, or bringing back the shine on your table, having a clean reusable towel beside you is very handy anytime to make sure your workplace stays a clean safe space without any hindrance around. You can use Lola all-purpose cloth for various kinds of stains, Wowables to absorb moisture on different surfaces, and Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for deep cleaning.

Handheld brush/broom

Depending on your work, different kinds of materials may scatter around requiring a tool that will help you sweep and pick up it instantly. These large pieces of waste and other particles under the table, around the office or within your workshop. You’ll find it very useful to be able to pull out any of these Lola brushes anytime; Large Scrub Brush for wide areas, Any Which Way Flexible Scrub Brush for corners and gaps, and Lola Whisk Broom to bring out stuck dust and dirt.

Duster

Dust triggers allergies and minor diseases that can worsen its negative effects in the body compromising not only your health but also the people around you. Now, it would be difficult to work if there’s an ailment that bothers you? Lola refillable Swiffer® Sweeper® Compatible Dry Sweeping Cloth is here for you, armed with a soft pad that is perfect for tough dust cleaning. 

Mop

Mops are handy when you want to fight off tough stains and dirt stuck on narrow corners or up high the ceiling. It would be disturbing to have pieces of cobwebs or particles falling around you. In this case, having one Lola Rola Sticky Mop is important as it has an extending handle that lets you reach dirt quickly no matter where they hide. No more stressful cleaning because with this tool, you can deal with your problems with just a few swipes.

Hard work will eventually pay off no matter the struggle. But it’s still better and more comforting to work with a clean environment and relax afterwards knowing that your surrounding is neat and there’s nothing for you to worry about.

The first thing that you have to do after moving into your new home except celebrating is to put everything in order which means there would be a lot of cleaning before you can finally settle comfortably in your new abode. This is something that most of us may experience but many of us are also unaware and often frustrated on where to begin.

To keep it simple, this process doesn’t have to be so complicated. However, it depends on the size of your new home, the number of furniture and belongings, and the arrangement that you wanted to make. 

Now, the tendency is after putting everything down from your previous home, the place is filled with piles and boxes. Just seeing all that will make everything feel stressful.

Worry not, because here we’ll help you with some cleaning tips that you may find useful in making your new place unlike any other.

First things first, put every box on the part of the house where their contents belong. For example, the boxes containing kitchen and cooking wares obviously should be brought directly to the kitchen while the clothes and mattresses should head straight to the bedroom. The point of this is to organize the cleaning process itself whereas you can clean your home area by area. It easier that way because you already have everything that you need to put there so there’s lesser chance of misplacing your things unless they are randomly put in your box.

Next thing you have to do is to make sure nothing has brought in dirt or dust from your previous home or from the transport vehicle. If you see boxes or crates that are dirty, you can either take them out first to remove the dust or take out its content first before putting the containers outside far from your home so they won’t spread the dirt which would only add extra work. You can use Lola Rola Sticky Mop to conveniently and quickly pick up all the dirt and prevent them from building up. 

Now it’s time to sweep and mop the floor, wipe the tables and the countertops. Lola also have Angle Brooms and mops such as the Light and Easy™ Super Cloth Mop and Flexible Dust Mop which you can use to shine your floor. Dusty countertops? No problem! Lola Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Cloth attracts dirt and dust like a magnet.

After making sure that all surfaces are already neat, it’s now time to organize your furniture and put them where you want them to be permanently placed. Assuming that you finish all of these before the day ends, you can then give yourself some time to set up some design based on your preference.

The last thing that you would want to do is to fix the bed and put on some sheets or at least set it up for you to have a comfortable rest on your first day.

Take note that it is not mandatory to have all of these done on the first day. For some it may less than a day while for some it may take a couple of days. But, it’s still all up to you as well as on the number of help you have. As long as there’s progress on the hours you spent going around your new house, then your first day is worth it. 

Love is truly in the air, but so is dirt and dust especially if you are not doing enough cleaning in your home. This means bacteria can also easily grow and fester on walls, ceiling and floor, immediately turning your home from being filled with warmth into a house of horror. What a bad way to spend the month of February.

If home is really where the heart is, hence, it’s important that we devote ourselves in making it a wonderful place. So, here are some cleaning tips for your very own home:

Make Sure Everything Is Fresh

From the sheets, to your kitchen and cleaning supplies, it would be so good to have everything new. However, this does not mean you have to spend and impulse buy new things because simply having clean and usable equipment is enough to keep you from doing your daily routine; cleaning, preparing food, going to work, etc.

Our curtains, pillowcases, and bedsheets at home pick up a lot of dust and dirt from the outside when the windows are open or when we lay down instantly right after coming from the outside. Therefore, it is important to have them replaced or cleaned regularly.  That won’t be so hard especially using Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ which is effective against dust stuck at the edge of curtains while the Wowables can be used on wiping stains or brushing off dirt from pillow sheets in case you don’t want to change them yet. 

If you have flowers on vases at home, regularly replacing its water is important too, to avoid insects such as mosquitoes from reproducing and contaminating the water.

Bring in Some New Plants

Nothing can feel as good as being able to breath into clean and fresh air, proving that having plants inside the home is not only a fresh for the sight but also for our whole well-being. Thus, for an added freshness, why don’t you buy some new indoor plants or plant them yourself if possible. If you already have some, constantly check if there’s plants that have dried up and cut it to keep the plant fresh making your living room brighter.

Fill Every Room with Some New Cool Scents

Always clean and refill your air humidifier, try experimenting by adding some new scent to bring a fresher and cooler feeling within your room. You can also use some scent spray or scented candles for relaxation. Scented insect repellents are also available for some pleasant-smelling pest killing.

Re-Organize Furniture and Free Up Some Space.

Space is important to breath and to move around. Donate or throw away stuff that are not useful for you anymore. Clean corners and walls using the Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ which is highly effective when used to remove dust on furniture and high walls. Meanwhile, Lola Angle Broom is handy to sweep clean the floor after you have moved things around. 

Bring Out Framed Family Pictures

Family pictures bring lots of memories. They are good for display as they make us reminisce the good times. So constantly wipe them with Lola Cellulose Sponge Cloth aka "Swedish Cloths" and avoid getting them from wet so the developed photo or printed image won’t tear off or get destroyed.

Valentine’s season would surely become much sweeter and better if you have a clean home; whether you are spending this day with your family, friends, or pet, it is always better when you have a fresh surrounding where you can freely do all the things that you love.

It is known that gadgets such as mobile phones are among the dirtiest things on earth because of how frequent we hold on to them with our bare hands. Yet, it is the least cleaned possession that humans have. Unknowingly, it is where we pick up a lot of diseases and easily spread it in everything else that we touch or hold into.

With that in mind, here’s an alternative; becoming more creative and knowledgeable of the things that what we can use to clean them properly. To help you further, let us discuss some tips on how to clean your devices using not expensive cleaning tools but daily household cleaning materials.

Sponges are not only for bottles, jars or dishes. As some of these products are made versatile so there’s no stopping you from using them to absorb spills and stains on your electronic equipment. With it, you could make sure that your phone is dry and free from any dirt. Just like Lola The Original Kitchen Sponge Puff Bottle Cleaner™ which is soft and good for gentle cleaning. Meanwhile, Lola Pot Brite Scrub Sponge and Pro Sudser Sponge Brush are both made as multi-purpose so it could also be used (dry) on many gadgets and even game consoles.

Dusters are also useful in a lot of ways. It can used to clean corners, gaps and pieces of furniture such as cabinets, glass shelves, mirrors and even the interior of your car. But what you don’t realize is that it also functions as an effective cleaner for printers, computers, laptops, and other electronics. See for example Lola Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Cloth which has soft fibers that effectively picks-up dust.

Meanwhile, paper towels are such as Lola Reusable Anti-Microbial Clean N' Wipe™ Cloth and Wowables are made to pick up dirt and dust and wipe off stains. Note that before using these, you should first determine whether they are compatible with your device’s sensitivity. Know that electric gadgets may be prone to short circuit when not handled properly.

Another alternative is the use of Lola Swiffer® Sweeper® Compatible Dry Sweeping Cloths which are textured to trap dirt, dust, and hair without leaving any chemical residue. It is also a good product to wipe your gadget with. It’s dry and surely safe for your electric devices, so no worries!

Lola Rola Sticky Mop may also come in handy. If you have large electric equipment such as speakers, amplifiers, and screens which constantly gives you problem with dust, thread, fur, etc. Then you can use it to collect and properly dispose all of those. This helps to make sure nothing’s stuck on your things for them to working perfectly fine.

There are a lot of things around you that can be used in plenty of purposes. Not because they are made for one specific objective doesn’t mean that it’s the only thing that they can do. You don’t need to buy all sorts of stuff for maintaining your gadgets. You might just not know it but you may already have what you need to clean your electronic devices. Sometimes you just have to look closer and think creatively.

Nothing is enjoyable as bringing home a new puppy. However, it’s not all about the cuteness because it also bears a responsibility that is almost as heavy as having your own child. Taking care of a young dog could be messy and it can easily get out of hand if you don’t give it enough attention. There’s a couple of things that you have to keep in mind now that you will be having a new member of the family; a high-maintenance one.

The first thing you should remember is the fact that your new buddy is a furry one, meaning you have to deal with the shedding of fur. This could be tough if you have a huge home and many furniture, carpet and pillows. Though your puppy may not be able to wander around that much yet, but the air is enough to carry the fur around. This is why it’s important to equip yourself with tools like Lola Rola Sticky Mop to help you collect and dispose of all the fur that works "like a vacuum without a cord" which may be harmful for those with allergies.

Next thing you have to worry about is your puppy’s potty training. You have to understand that it is not always immediate and you can’t force it on your puppy. So sometimes you have to accept and deal with small accidents as they are normal to all baby dogs. Just make sure that you have paddings and Anti Microbial Clean N' Wipe™ Cloths that you can use to clean after your dog’s mess. .

Also, as soon as they complete their vaccine, your puppy is now ready to explore the outside world and expect that on every trip outside, they may be carrying dirt with them inside your home. So, you have to do something about it. Make sure to clean their feet using Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Cloth or brush their fur a little bit to remove any foreign objects or unnecessary things that can be unpleasant inside.

Ticks, fleas and other insects are very harmful to your pet. Failing to keep your puppy from these would give way to a lot of problems including diseases and even death. Know how you can prevent your young dog form having them as well as how you cure them in case. Better consult professionals such as a veterinarian on what to do and what products to use. More importantly, it's best to make sure that the surrounding is clean, so no pests can enter and hide within your home.

The safety and welfare of your furry friend depends on you. So, doing all these things is important to help in the growth of your puppy. It will also help keep the surrounding clean and well-maintained not only for your pet but also for you and your family.

I’m sure all of us are fully familiar on how to use most of the regular cleaning materials that we used to have. But are we aware that some of these have better and improved versions that can do so much more in terms of maintaining our home’s cleanliness? If you are among those who are used to cleaning with regular tools such as the mop, then you too, are missing A GREAT DEAL by not trying better products such as Lola Rola Sticky Mop!

Here we’re to discuss more about the other uses of this amazing refillable equipment that you may or may not know but are totally useful for our daily lives!

Remove cobwebs from corners or the ceiling

Cobwebs are frustrating as they are usually up high near the ceiling. Using brooms or vacuum may not be that effective and sometimes it could be messy especially when the web falls into the ground giving you another area to clean. But the Sticky Mop can help you to reach them in high corners or other hard-to-reach areas. You can use the mop to pick up the pesky webs and they will get stuck to it so they won't float or cling onto your freshly vacuumed/mopped floor. Problem solved!

Prepare your walls for paint

Worried that your painting job might not go well because of your dirty wall? Here’s a solution to your problem: The Lola Rola Sticky Mop with Extender Handle has a long handle that be used to wipe clean your walls from top to bottom removing any dust or mold. In doing this, you can make the surfaces of your walls cleaner so the paint will dry smoother.

Collect fur when your pet sheds.

One annoying problem for most fur parents is when their beloved pets shed. It could be messy as the fur easily go everywhere around the house. It’s very difficult to pick it all up by hand but with the sticky mop, you no longer have to suffer. Just use it to directly pickup every piece of fur rest assured your home will be clean again in a matter of minutes!

Find tiny metal objects

Dropped your earrings somewhere? It’s very frustrating to go down to look for it. So, here’s a simple solution, stick a magnetic sheet on the bottom of your sticky mop and you can use to it like a metal detector to track any lost metal objects. You don’t have to endure back pain anymore because it will pick the pieces directly in just a few passes.

Make Glass Surfaces and Shelves Sparkly Clean

Are your mirrors, bathroom walls and shed getting blurry or dusty? Use the sticky mop as a wiper and it will pick all the dust and dirt making your furniture gleaming once again. No need to buy new ones or use expensive yet ineffective chemicals.

Can Clean Your Car's Nooks and Crannies

The interior of your car is complicated to clean and not everything can be picked up by the vacuum. So, using the Lola Rola Sticky Mop, you can run it down around the insides of your car to collect the leftover crumbs and dirt.

The uses of the Lola Rola Sticky Mop don’t end here. But it’s time to reiterate that the Sticky Mop is refillable so it can be used over and over again as long as you have enough supply of refill. It is affordable and cost-efficient so buying it is absolutely worth it!

Marriage opens a new chapter in the life of a couple. As they are welcomed into their new home, they must adapt and adjust especially if they are doing it for the first time. One of the fundamental things that they have to learn to do together is to clean not only as a daily task in order to maintain their household but to practice for the future if they plan to expand their family. Here are some cleaning habits that partners must practice as they take another step in their lives.

A couple should spend a life filled not only with love but also with healthiness. I’m sure as newlyweds, the two have so much plans to do with their time. But, many of these won’t be achieved if they will have poor health caused by improper cleaning habits. So, here we’ll discuss some of them along with their importance and how they will affect your married life.

Laundry

Clothing is part of our essentials as humans so laundry is part of the regular tasks that we do from time to time. Now, it’s up to you as husband and wife to talk about what’s going to be your setup. It is also important to schedule a date where you will do it. So, even if you become busy, you will still be reminded of it. Piling up of clothes is not healthy not only for you but also for the clothes. They may develop irremovable stains or foul odor. 

Dishwashing

Every time you cook and every time you eat, you use your kitchenware. This is done more frequently as eating is being done daily except if you prefer doing it outside. You have to maintain the quality of your wares and appliances so cleaning them is crucial. Make sure you have reliable and effective tools such as Lola Soap Dispensing Dish Wand, Pot Brite™ Non-Scratch Scouring Sponge and Wonder Scourer™ Non-Scratch Scouring Pad to effectively clean even your most delicate kitchenware.

Food storage and preparation

Food is where you get your energy from day-to-day. Unfortunately, poor preparation is what leads to development of diseases that harms the health of us and our families so as a couple, regardless if it’s you or your husband/wife who cooks. Both of you must know how to properly handle and store your food so you won’t attract insect and you can avoid unnecessary spoilage. My tip for you is to buy only the freshest and necessary food. It should also be cleaned thoroughly before being cooked. Food like hard vegetables can be cleaned using Lola The Original Tampico Vegetable Dish Brush™ to make sure they are free from dirt and other elements.

Waste management and disposal

Every home produces waste. So, as you settle in your new home, you must know how to manage and properly dispose yours. Coordinate with the community with regards to the collection so you’ll know when you will be bringing it out practice segregation as much as possible and do measures that can limit your wastes. This will not only benefit you but also the entirety of the planet.  Secure good supply of garbage bags and use reusable cleaning tools such as Lola Wowables to limit your wastes.

General Cleaning

Doing this once in a while is important. This should include cleaning of the whole house along with all the furniture and appliances, changing of sheets and mats and organizing your things to avoid build up. This would help you identify things that should be thrown out and make things easier and faster to be found.

If you are a very busy couple and have the resources to hire people to do these tasks for you, then you can disregard these tips but, what I can say is that they may seem hard to do but some still find enjoyment in doing them. Some even treats them as a way to take a break from what they usually do at work or as a way to kill time. You may also find time to bond while doing these tasks so as part of strengthening your relationship, you might want to consider doing them. 

Having a baby soon? What a blessing! But, is your home ready for your new angel? How can you make sure he/she will be safe?

You should take note that this new chapter in your life should not only be delighted with joy but should also be treated delicately as an infant is so sensitive to surrounding elements that may be present in your home. So, it is highly advisable that you prepare your household for its new member and make sure it’s safe enough for its new occupant.

Here are some tips on how to make your home more child-friendly to make sure your new baby will have a wonderful and healthy growth within your home.

Check the Pets (If there’s any)

Family pets such as dogs and cats, can cohabitate even with babies, in fact, many families have been doing this and it is absolutely adorable. However, caution must be taken because even our dearest animals can pose threats to our newborn unconsciously. See to it that they will be checked by a veterinary if their current health and behavior is suitable around young children (free of viruses or aggression). Of course, you also have to limit or minimize your newborn’s exposure to the animal. Prepare cleaning materials such as Lola Rola Sticky Mop to deal with the fur that they have shed and Lola Dust Pan & Brush Set to pick up your animals’ other waste products.

Train the Family Members (especially the Children)

It is certain that a new baby will be loved by every members of the family. Some of them maybe too excited around the kid which may cause accidents so they must be taught of before hand how to act around the baby. Talk to one another how you will take care of the infant altogether.

Clean Common areas as well as the baby’s room

Doing a thorough clean-up is crucial as it is the key to prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading around your home especially on the room where the baby will be staying for a couple of months especially because this period is where he/she is so vulnerable. Mop the floors with Lola Mop & Broom "4-in-One" Snap In Cleaning Kit, wipe windows with Lola Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Kit and dust windows along with other furniture and appliances with Swiffer® 360° Duster Comparable Starter kit.

Disinfect furniture and appliances

Toys, bed, door, curtains, all possible areas that might come into close proximity or contact with the newborn must be cleaned and disinfected to avoid the baby picking up diseases from them. Using Lola anti-microbial cloth is necessary to make sure every corner will be safe from harmful organisms that might cause harm not only to the newborn’s health but also yours and the other members of the family.

Practice Proper Hygiene

The parents; mother and parent who spent the most time with the young as well as the other members of the family should practice proper body hygiene because their other activities may make them carriers of diseases. Their clothes should also be washed and disinfected thoroughly. Keeping a hand soap or a hand sanitizer or alcohol is essential to disinfect hands when going near or coming into contact with the child. Wearing face masks if needed is also important.