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Beautiful, Shiny Baubles

J | February 19, 2010

As a follow-up on my preceding post, let me share with you the safest ways to keep your bauble beautiful and shiny. I only tackled metals on my last post, so here’s the complete guide.
Diamonds – soak them in a solution of two parts warm water and one part ammonia for several minutes, then scrub [...]

Maintain Your Precious Metals

J | February 14, 2010

Any woman who is inclined at collecting jewelries should know how to properly maintain them. Whether it is made of gold, platinum or silver there is a corresponding routine maintenance to keep them in their best shape.
For gold and platinum, dipping them in sudsy water is enough for routine cleaning. If the piece is not [...]

Chandelier Crystals Cleaning: Abbreviated

J | January 15, 2010

I need to find out about a new Rx acne treatment called epiduo, as someone at the Doctor’s office told me that it is effective. But before doing so, I want to share another cleaning tip.
Is there really a way to clean those crystals without removing them? Yes! Ensure that you switch off the chandelier [...]

Cleaning Your Teak Bowl

J | December 24, 2009

Teak is such a beautiful wood, it is hardy but it does need special care.

Hand washing is recommended and you should use only mild dishwashing soap. Never let the bowl soak and it has to be dried right away with a soft cloth. Air-drying teak bowl is not recommended. Never ever put them in [...]

Recipes For A Cleaner House Straight From Your Cupboard

J | November 18, 2009

You want environment friendly cleaners? Look no farther, as you may have the ingredients right inside your home already. All you need to do is mix them up yourself. The next time you run out of cleaners, it may as well be your chance to test some of these alternatives. Just ensure that you do [...]

On A Mission

J | November 10, 2009

Entertaining season is upon us. Is your home ready for the invasion of friends and family? Don’t panic. I know that some probably have to do quick cleanings and tidying up. This is however, avoidable if we only clean up regularly.
Establishing a cleaning routine is very important so that we don’t have to rush into [...]

White Vinegar Beyond The Kitchen

J | August 28, 2009

I’m in awe at the scenic landscape that I saw while browsing for Gatlinburg vacations. But I don’t want to deviate from my topic on this post, as I’m afraid I would all the more pine for a short vacation which is to say the least, not a priority at this time.
So, this time I’m [...]