Lola Clean Freaks

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.

Lola Wowables™ is a hybrid of sponge and paper towel for absorbency and cleaning efficiency. It is made reusable to end the problem with regular paper towels which produces a lot of wastes. But, aside from its original purpose, this product also offers so much more. All of us knows how important versatility is nowadays. So, here we’ll discuss the other uses of the Wowables that may be helpful in our daily living.

It Can Keep Greens and Herbs Fresh

Many green vegetables such as lettuce, herbs, chard, and other greens tend to wilt quickly even when in the fridge. But, with a moist Wowables reusable paper towel on the bag along with the veggies, their lives can be prolonged dramatically! The towel’s moisture maintains a comfortable humidity level, without keeping the greens damp and allowing them to start rotting.

It Can Help Maintain Cast Iron Skillets and Keep them from Rusting

Another major problem that we face in the kitchen is when cast iron pans and pots become rusty. To avoid this, you can use the Wowables in between of the pots and pans when you put them in the cupboard so all the moisture will be absorbed and rust would be prevented.

It Can Be Used to Clean Food

Reusable Paper towels like Wowables are perfect to be used in cleaning fresh products such as mushrooms. It’s the only way to remove all the dirt without water logging into them and ruining their flavor. It can also be used to clean delicate fruits such as grapes and berries as the texture of the towel is not too rough to damage the fruit.

It can Keep Your Cutting Board and Bowls from Sliding Around

Putting a damp towel such as the Wowables underneath the cutting board is a well-used method even by professional chefs. It gives stability to the board from sliding around so you can focus on your knife skills as you furiously chop. It also applies when whisking ingredients into a bowl. Putting the cloth will help you prevent making any mess as you mix the ingredients.

It can be used as a Pot Holder

If you don’t have any potholders around and you need to lift or transfer something hot such as pots and pans, don’t risk getting burned! Towels such as the Wowables can be used as an alternative potholder. Just make sure its dry and fold it a few times to make sure heat won’t pass through. 

You can Use it Prevent Scorch Marks on Your Table

Simply fold the Wowables towel over itself twice so it forms a neat square. Then, place it underneath your hot casserole dishes or cast-iron pans so you won’t damage your wooden tables or tablecloths. It also prevents any stains from being left into your table. Using reusable towel is practical as it can be washed and used again on other purposes so you don’t have to buy many materials all the time. 

It helps Keep Your Food Warm

Aside from keeping food fresh, the Wowables can also act as an alternative for aluminum foils. You can simply drape it over biscuits or breads to keep them from getting cold. It’s also a great way to keep bugs off the food and prevent contamination.

Another good thing about Lola Wowables is that it comes in many pieces per roll. So, you have lots to use and reuse whenever you need one. It is also multipurpose so it can help you do a lot of things. Just be careful when dealing with food. Make sure that you only use new or clean pieces on that to avoid contamination.

Childhood is a crucial stage in one’s life as it is where we learn and develop a lot of things. So, for parents who have young children, it is important that they impart not only knowledge but also discipline and other important habits such as cleaning which they can practice and can be useful in their daily lives.

So, here we will be discussing some basic and simple cleaning habits that you can start teaching your child as early as 3yrs old to start practicing him/her to become a responsible individual.

Cleaning After They Eat

Most kids will be able to eat alone as early as three without depending to their parents. But, what many of them fail to to clean the mess they’ve made after their meals. As a parent, it is important that we teach them that it is their responsibility to clean up after they have eaten. You can start by teaching them how to wipe the table with the help of Lola Anti-Microbial Clean n’ Wipe™ Cloth and to bring their used plates to the sink or dishwasher.

Making Their Beds

Another easy task that we can teach our young is to make their beds after waking up. It is as simple as organizing the pillows and the sheets. But it will be a huge progress if we will be able to teach them how to properly fold their blankets. Doing so will help them develop a disciplined attitude that they will carry as they grow up.

Maintaining and Organizing their toys (and other belongings)

Children could be messy most of the times and it is often through their toys and other belongings. We can observe that many kids just leave them wherever they want after using them. If this continues, the child brings with him/her an unpleasant behavior that could turn to something much worse. So, as early as now, we must teach them how to keep things properly and how to put our belongings back in order as a way to take care of it.

Being responsible for a household chore

Just give them one simple task for now and that would be enough. Teach them how to sweep the floor with Lola Angle Broom, take out the trash or wipe the table or windows with Lola Wowables-Reusable Paper Towels. The point of it is for them to know that they have to contribute in maintaining cleanliness at home. It will also make them feel like they are part not just of a family but of a team. You might not realize it but this could help them work not just an individual but also as a member of a group.

Worry not because your kids could still very well enjoy their childhood while you are starting to teach them simple things that will be useful for their future. Know that it’s never too early as long as it will make them better individuals as they grow up.

Another year means a new start in life. We may have lots of discrepancies on the past year but I’m sure we can still make up to it. However, this is only possible if we willingly drop all the bad cleaning habits that we had this year and start next year with better ones.

To help you with this, here we’ll discuss the cleaning habits that you must retain or start doing and those that you must learn to avoid doing for a better and cleaner 2020.

KEEP:

Utilization of spaces

Having a crowded home is not only because of too many furniture or too many people living in the household. Sometimes, it is also because space was not properly used and maximized. So, this upcoming new year, we should all learn an important lesson; that our homes could be brighter and better if we properly design it with wise allocation of space. Put out organizers and maximize the use of cabinets, drywall anchors and screws.

Cleaning regularly          

We may be busy with our daily lives doing our work, studies or caring for our families but we should not neglect our home. Doing a general cleaning once or twice a week or a month is enough to maintain the cleanliness of your home and prevent the build-up of dirt and dust. You may find Lola Whisk broom or Angle Broom useful in these kinds of tasks as they are not only affordable but also effective when it comes to intense cleaning.

LEAVE:

Hoarding

Keeping unnecessary things at your home is like literally storing trash. Why keep it if there’s no use of it anymore? It is now time to throw away or better yet make something out of the things that you have kept for years. Dig up on the piles of your belongings and see if there’s something you can dispose and then organize those that remains useful. 

Using the wrong cleaning tools and products

Your home’s protective finishes can easily be damaged by harsh chemicals while some cleaning products build-up and ruin what you're trying to keep clean. Products such as an acid-based cleaner can etch stone on marble countertops while using liquid or paste floor wax on laminate or wooden floors sealed with polyurethane will leave the finish looking dull and dirty. Without this wax, the factory-applied sealant can eventually be damaged. This goes similarly with cleaning tools which are not appropriate in your home. So, use only the best and effective.

Don’t be fooled by cheap prices or false promises. Instead, trust the proven and tested when it comes to intense cleaning. For example, instead of using the usual plastic brush with polyester bristles, you can use Lola Eco Clean™ Tampico Brush which are made out of high quality Eco-Friendly Renewable Birch Hardwood and Natural Tampico Fiber.

Forgetting the hidden spots

Many people do clean their home but fail to include the hidden areas where most dirt and dust are building up. These undiscovered areas will then be the source of other dirt and even bacteria or sickness. This is why you wonder why no matter how hard you clean your home; there’s still no change.

We can only welcome this new year with full positivity if we aim to deliver a positive change in our lives. One of the ways we can do this is to carry only the habits that will benefit us and leave those that will not. You can use products such as Lola Rola Sticky Mop or the Swiffer 360° Duster Comparable which both have long handles to reach dirt on high places or narrow gaps and corners.

For some, New Year is best welcomed with a new lifestyle, a new hairdo, or a new fashion statement.  While some celebrates it with a newly redecorated home.

Regardless of what change we want to make it doesn’t lessen the excitement that it brings to our lives. It even motivates us to go on and have a better year and to leave the bad memories of the past. But here we’ll focus and discuss more on how to reinvent our homes as welcome a prosperous and bountiful year.

Be filled with Fancy and Stylish Images

Having your favorite painting or photos posted on your walls will always be a wonderful sight every day especially if it features you and your family or friends on your most memorable and happiest moments. Of course, as you hang them, you don’t want them to be a site for a stockpile of dust. So, you should always keep them clean and shiny by wiping your frames and portraits with Lola Cellulose Sponge Cloths.

Living with Metal

You don’t have to be a fan of KISS or Slipknot for this tip to work for you because this more on integrating eclectic items with metallic finish in your home. This includes miniature sculptures, candle holders or stands with rose gold, antique silver or copper colors. Clean and keep these pieces of furniture rust and stain-free with Lola Anti-Microbial Clean N' Wipe Cloths.

Going on with some Greenery

Plants symbolize new life and growth so it is really suitable to have some if you want to have a fresh breath into your life. Putting some into your home will making more cozier, livelier and more natural. Studies also says plants can relieve stress because owning one can be compared to having a pet. But, be reminded that taking care of it is also important. Treat it as part of your daily routine study and practice how to handle and groom your plant. You also have to clean their pots and your small gardening tools to make sure you won’t injure your favorite green friend. With this, Lola Eco Clean™ Tampico Scrub Brush can be of great help; It is not only natural but also handy and effective for cleaning, buffing and polishing not only pieces of furniture but even your entire home as well!

Declutter and Organize

Most importantly, a trend that will never go out of style is home decluttering. Because out of all the things that we buy all year round, it is inevitable that some of it were no longer useful by the end of the year. So, there is a need to identify and get rid of them if they no longer serve any purpose. This is to give way for more useful things to have space in your life. So, start looking into things and pack them accordingly; you can use a crate or a basket to compile a variety of items with style. This can also help you to do some experiments on how to make your home more elegant. You might not know but this may be the perfect solution for you to find your long-lost belongings waiting to be discovered on hidden corners and piles.

Many of us things that buying new things as part of the new year is what will give us fulfilment in life. But sometimes, all it takes is to go around the house and move some things to see a better angle of the things that you already have.

It’s always exciting to be on the last month of the year while a new one approaches because this means we all have plenty of time to spend for a holiday vacation especially for those who have been working so hard the whole year.

For those are preparing to go away, regardless if it’s on a beach or a camping area somewhere it is important to think about the important things to bring because being able to bring what you really need is what will make your adventure fun and hassle-free. At this moment, I’m not referring to your diving googles or bottle of sunblock. Instead I like to mention something that might not cross your mind immediately while thinking about an ideal holiday; cleaning tools.

I know what you think; “Meh, that was inappropriate.” But hear me out first. Packing cleaning materials is essential due to several reasons such as in case you get sick, stain a piece of clothing or stay in a place that may be less clean than originally expected. So, here we will discuss some travel friendly cleaning supplies that you may want to bring along depending on to your vacation destination.

If you will be on a Camping Trip, aside from a bar or liquid soap which is important to clean your hands and avoid picking up diseases in the woods, you should also bring dish cloths such as Lola Cellulose Sponge Cloths which you can use in scrubbing dishes, utensils, and cooking gear.

Meanwhile, a small cloth like Lola Wowables can come in handy whenever you need something to wipe your hands and feet off to make sure your RV or your camping tent will be clean at all times.

Garbage bags are also essential to properly dispose wastes or carry wet clothes and laundry to the laundry mat.

Bringing a short-handled broom and mop is also a good idea especially if you are coming with an RV. So, you will be able to sweep off the particles you might have brought from the outside. You can check Lola for their broom and mop products.

Now let’s go the things that you need to bring if you plan on going to the Beach. First and foremost, a supply of stain removing hand wipes to wash off greasy sunscreen and remove stains caused by beach snacks. Good thing that Lola has Anti-microbial Clean N' Wipe™ Cloths - comparable to Clorox® Handi Wipes® for your beach getaway.

Bringing a gentle laundry soap is always relevant in this kind of vacation because it is useful in washing out salt and sand from your body, your clothing and your towels which can be made out of delicate fabrics.

Meanwhile, for those who are up for some sightseeing, a hand sanitizer is your partner as you go around visiting museums, monuments, stores and ride public transportation. If you are staying in a hotel, it is also advisable to bring some disinfectant wipes or spray because you will be coming into contact with common areas such as door knobs, telephones, etc.

Make your trip not only happy but also safe for you and your loved ones. Do not forget to bring the right cleaning supplies as they can help you in your journey to be organized and prevent diseases. You can always check Lola for cleaning products which you can buy and bring-along in your next adventure. Travel safe!

“I don't want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need.”

As the cold breeze takes over, this line starts to be heard more and more. Along with it are the thoughts of the celebration and of the perfect gifts that will be given and received and there may be a lot of material things going around people’s heads that may set aside thinking about something that is important especially for the celebration; cleaning materials.

 It might not be the first thing to come to mind when talking about a perfect Christmas wish but you can find it reasonable to consider especially if you think about the post-holiday clean up. In this light, we will discuss some of the best cleaning tool gifts that you may include to your Christmas wish list.

Dish Gloves

There’s no denying that the kitchen would be a battlefield after the holiday season with the pile of dishes to wash. So, it is a good idea to ask for something that would be really useful in the busiest of times; an accessory that will not only protect your hands but can also decorate them with color and design. Surely, you can find a picture that may suit your preference and use it so people would know what color or design you want to receive.

Bath Mat

Having an elegant home décor can make your abode brighter and livelier especially on areas where style is not expected such as the bathroom. Putting a bath math on the floor to greet anyone who enters is wonderful or hanging some to be used as extra towels can come in handy. Lola has a variety of cloths that may suit your stylish taste, so why not have a check on it? 

Sponge Holders

Without a fixed place to go, sponges can be often misplaced and put on inappropriate areas where bacteria and molds can grow and fester. This is something you can’t afford during Christmas time where you need it the most. So, a sponge holder can be an ideal gift to help you manage your sink and perhaps decor it by choosing a cute one. 

Scrubbers

Sponges are for dishes while scrubbers are for tougher dirt and stains on the sink, the bathroom and other tiled areas. So, make sure you keep everything all shiningly clean by having enough supply of cleaning scrubbers ready to be deployed after Christmas eve.  Lola offers different scrub brushes for different tough situations. 

Broom and dustpan set

A lot of people would be coming around and about on the holidays and imagine how much dust would that bring to your home. This requires a tool that will help you pick everything up easily. This is where Lola Angle Broom with dustpan is perfect.

Kitchen towels

Your kitchen and your table are the busiest areas during the holidays and believe it or not, you would need a lot of TOWELS to wipe and pick up a lot of things. But you don’t want your trash to be filled with disposable napkins and wet wipes, don’t you? What you need is ample number of reusable towels which you can easily wash and conveniently use over and over again without producing too much wastes. Try checking on Lola Wowables or its other towels and you might find the best towels for you!

They say the condition of your very own home can reflect what kind of person you are. At least its cleanliness does. Sure, it's all up to you what design or arrangement you want to put on it. But, you must not forget that it is a must to always make it organized and clean most of the time.

There's no perfect formula for being organized as it depends on an individuals lifestyle, habits, and tastes. But there are some measures that can be done to enhance the effectiveness of any system. This start with being aware that there's something wrong with your current method of organizing. Here are some smart strategies on how to be organized and how you can save time, money, and stress.

Sort Wisely

When organizing things, first, you have to make sure to finish it all in one try because there's a tendency that you will get lazy the next time or end up sorting your things incorrectly.  Find a staging area, like a table where you can put whatever you're organizing from your containers. This would make it easier for you to quickly  look for doubles, giveaways, and must-saves. Don't forget to wipe and remove dust using Lola Jumbo Microfiber Clenaing Cloth, then put them on clear containers or baskets without lids which are easy to access so you can check what's left of your collection. Lastly, put a label on everything. Marking boxes and bins with easy-to-read descriptions helps you find things faster  in case you forgot where you stored them.

Arrange things based on how frequently you need them.

Obviously, the  items you use every day should be nearest and the in the most easy to access areas. While  high shelving can be used for tools that you only use once in a while. Equipment that you use only once a year can be put on the highest storage spots like the attic or  out-of-reach shelving in a garage. This way, it will be  easier for you to find the things you use often, while making sure that the items you don't use regularly will stay organized until you need them. Also, organising things from the most to least important would help in case of emergency situations where you need to instantly access the things you value the most.

Don't buy  storage containers until you have sorted everything out

Having more containers only means you have more space to put your hoards into. This creates a wrong organizing mindset when in fact, you only have to base the number of  containers on the amount of things you really need minus the things you have purged. Know that not everything around us is really usavle most of the time. This means you are surrounded by a lot of things you probably don't need.  Slimming down your stuff can also save you money on storage supplies and from  headache caused by going through excess items in an emergency or last-minute situation.

Make it easier to store and take things

The easiest way to do this is to make everything a one-handed operation. Use open bins placed on easy to access areas for you to put and take away things faster and easier. This can be applied on your  laundry, dishes and kitchenwares, etc. This advice can also be applies  to garbage cans where you can invest in one with a lever you can step on to pop the lid open.

Store  a discard bag near clutter hotspots

Keeping a shopping bag with a handle in the front of your closet can come in handy very time you try on a piece of clothing and then take if off again because it's unflattering, doesn't fit, is pulled, stained or out of style. This way you don't have to throw it back into the closet instantly because you don't have time to fold and place it back again.  Also, this can also mean that if that piece of clothing is off for any reason other than that it's dirty or doesn't match, it means it's not right and will probably never be. So, when this bag becomes full, you can donate the clothes or trade them with a friend.

Choose multi-purpose or complimentary equipment

One of the best ways to be organized is to limit the items that you have at home. Instead of buying piece per piece, why not look for tools that can you can flexibly use on different tasks or seek equipment that goes hand-in-hand with each other such as Lola Dust pan & brush set-clip on, which is easier to use and store compared to the usual broom and dust pan. Lola also have a 4-in-1 cleaning kit which gives you a handy set which will not help you be organised but also saves you money.

Many of us dream of large houses with abundant of space available for you to occupy and utilise. However, there's already a tough competition on space land where our houses will be constructed. This pushes prices up and makes it harder for us to achieve our home. But, what if you don't have to dream a very huge house anymore? What if you can settle for an average home but effectively utilise space instead so you and your family can still live comfortably?

There are a lot of images and sources online where you can get inspiration. But not all of these can easily be interpreted as they lack explanation on what makes the design space-saving. So, here are some tips which can help you make every space at home count.

No Strings but with Hooks Attached

Using strings can be annoying sometimes. Plus, they aren't as strong as hooks. Hooks on the other hand, doesn't eat much space and can be useful on a wide range of items from photo frames, kitchenwares, clothing and home designs.

Hang Clothes just like how you bought them

Have you seen how some shopping stores organize lots and lots of clothes despite their small shop? You can also do them at home on your wardrobe using hangers and Lola Wood Spring Clothespin. Not only will this make it easier for you to access na choose among them but it can also help you minimize your ironing task because there will be minimal to zero folds on them.

Use and Fold

I mean, there are furnitures that we only use for specified and limited time of the day right? So why do they have to occupy space 24/7? This tip might be a little bit costly but it is surely worth it. You can have it made by someone of find retailers who sell them. You can also find other amazing furniture such as the sofa and bed-in-one!

Press and Pull

It can be a sofa, table, closet or built-in chairs. This modern trend may require you to renovate your home. So, it is best to integrate this starting from planning your home construction. This doesn't mean it can't be done by homeowners who bought houses and units though. The thing is they just have to spend more to have it done on their home.

Organise your Shelves and Cabinets

For those who don't have much to spare for integrating cabinets on their walls, under your staircase, and even under other cabinets, the best way to do is to make the best out of what you have. Proper sorting is the key to save space on your shelves and cabinets. You must also minimize your containers and do purging of things you do not need as often as possible.

Choose where and what to store

Big furnitures are not the only things that eat up most of our spaces. In fact, it is the smaller equipment's that builds the clutter which fills the extra spaces in our home. This is on top of the fact that these are easier to work with as you don't have to spend much on renovation. In fact, this even encourages you to save because its goal is to motivate you to think and buy only the things that you need the most. It also pushes you to look for tools that are multi-purpose so you just have to buy little pieces instead of many. One example is Lola Mop & Broom 4-in-One Snap-in Cleaning Kit which already comes with a rack.