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How to Get Dog Hair Out of Carpet and Furniture

March 5, 2020 by admin Leave a Comment

All of us absolutely adore our doggos for their funny antics, unselfishness displays of love, and of course, those countless licks and cuddles. And while there is absolutely no questioning the love we have for our furry friends, it’s also true that cleaning after them can be quite a task.

Since they quite literally own the living room and everything in it, it’s also the carpet and furniture that suffer their furry brunt the most. To help you in your ordeal of removing dog hair from your carpets and furniture, read on our list of some useful hacks below:

Investing in a vacuum cleaner for pet hair

Currently, there are several vacuum cleaner models available in the market that have accessories and suction power to easily remove even the most stubborn dog hair. The good news is that in addition to the fur, any harmful allergens that may cause conditions like asthma can be controlled as well.

Try to look for a vacuum for pet hair that has a HEPA filter to properly dispose of any dirt. As for the additional attachments, look for models that have a brush, crevice, or anything similar that could make the chore at hand easier.

Give a good rub with a damp hand

A common mistake that pet parents make is deep cleaning their furniture or carpet without removing the fur beforehand. Not only does this make the entire task messier but also more time-consuming.

To avoid such situations, dampen your hand and gently rub it over your carpet or furniture. Soon a small ball of dog hair will start forming that can be easily disposed of. You can also use a rubber glove instead if you want to cover your hand. You see, the generated static electricity helps to attract the fur in a much faster manner.

Take the help of the good ol’ baking soda

The is only one way to describe baking soda – versatile. There is absolutely nothing that this magical ingredient cannot do. It works for nearly everything, the easy removal of dog hair being no different.

For this purpose, you only need to let the product sit for a couple of minutes after you have sprinkled a generous amount over the furry place. Proceed to use a vacuum to clean it. This can also be great for keeping bad odors in check and instead, having a fresh-smelling upholstery.

Use a lint roller

Probably one of the best ways to remove dog hair, a lint roller can be very efficient in such cases. You simply need to give a good roll on your carpet or furniture and nearly every strand of hair will disappear.

You can also use a carpet cleaner for your carpet if you own one as they are most certainly amazing. But in case you don’t, any sticky tape can come in handy as well. Simply place the sticky side of the tape on the carpet or furniture, and using a blotting motion dab it about to remove dog hair.

Get that squeegee out

Almost as fun as it sounds, a squeegee can be very useful when it comes to removing pet hair. For removing fur, you only need to run the squeegee over your upholstery or any affected area. These tools have a rubber attachment on it that will collect the fur entirely.

Again, the disposal of dog hair becomes relatively easy as the fur accumulates on the squeegee itself. You only need to remove the hair after picking up the squeegee and you’ll be done. There are also squeegees with long handles available in the market which can help you cover larger carpet areas.

Give the carpet and furniture a good brushing

Before we discuss this hack, we would like to warn you that this will be a bit more time-consuming than the ones mentioned above. But, it is also the simplest on this list.

Take a hairbrush that has stiff metal bristles and simply brush your carpet or sofa. Remember, you need to make quick, short strokes in different directions to loosen the dog hair and get it off. Having said this, if you have wood, leather or velvet upholstery, we would advise you to skip the furniture in such cases. The sharp bristles may scratch the material or cause dents.

Get a dog bed and then wash it

As the name suggests, a dog bed is a personal space for your dog where they can spend their time lying down or relaxing. This, in turn, will help minimize the pet hair from your carpet and furniture.

The next thing that you have to do is to periodically wash the dog bed to remove any stuck hair. Hence, once your dog roams around the house, there won’t be any hair stuck on his or her body. A good tip would be to select a dog bed that is machine friendly and has removable covers. While you remove the sheets, don’t forget to spray an anti-static spray to remove any fluff.

Bathe your dog frequently

Frequent grooming will keep your pet protected from any illness that may cause excessive hair loss. At the same time, any loose hair will come off when you rub your dog’s coat preventing it from falling out on your carpet or furniture. After bathing your dogs, try to keep them outside of your home for about an hour. This way, there won’t be any issues with potential shedding either.

These are some hacks to help you get rid of your dog hair easily and effectively. While you can use a tip that you may find the most convenient, try to remove the dog hair as quickly as possible to prevent it from getting embedded. Trust us when we tell you that it’ll save you a lot of time in the long run!

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3 Technology and Home Tips

December 9, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

To find out how you can use the latest advancements in technology to make your home life a little easier, continue reading to discover a list of handy technology and home tips.

3 Technology and Home Tips:

Consider having electronic blinds installed in your home:

If you struggle to get up in the mornings and have a habit of hitting the snooze button on your alarm clock, you may want to have electronic binds installed in your bedroom. As that way you’ll be able to program your blinds to automatically open at a set time each day. Which should motivate you to get out of bed. As the light will pour into your bedroom each morning when it’s time to wake up. This is a particularly great idea if you want to install black out curtains as you’ll instantly go from pitch black to broad daylight, when it’s time to get up in the morning.

If you opt to have electronic blinds installed in the rest of your home such as in your lounge, you’ll also be able to use an app on your phone to open and close your blinds each day when you’re on holiday or to close your blinds if you’re out after dark and haven’t had a chance to go home.

Replace all the outdated light bulbs in your home with smart light bulbs:

Smart light bulbs can be controlled using your voice if you have a voice powered home assistant such as an Amazon Echo device. If you don’t have a smart assistant you’ll still be able to turn your smart light bulbs on or off by using an easy to use app on your phone. So if you recall that you forgot to turn your bedroom light off or the kitchen light off when you’re watching a movie in your lounge, you’ll be able to turn off the lights in your kitchen or bedroom without having to take a single step. Which is incredibly convenient.

Purchase a wireless autonomous vacuum cleaner:

If you often find it difficult to find enough time to vacuum your home, it’s well worth investing in a wireless autonomous vacuum cleaner who you’ll be able to set up to vacuum your home, when you’re at work. Once your autonomous vacuum cleaner has finished vacuuming the route which you’ve programmed it will return to it’s charging system. Which will ensure that your vacuum cleaner will never run out of battery.

If you implement all of the tips listed above you should find that it’s a lot easier managing your day to day life and your home.

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Everything that you need to know about the Aquarius Home Computer

December 9, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

If you’re searching for valuable information on the Aquarius Home Computer System, which was first sold by Mattel in 1983, simply continue reading to discover everything that you need to know about Mattel’s first and last home computer. As Mattel decided to cease the production of their home computers a few months after they debuted the Aquarius Home Computer.

Everything that you need to know about the Aquarius Home Computer System:

Aquarius Home Computer System value:

When the Aquarius Home Computer System was first put on the market it retailed at $160 US dollars. In today’s market $160 US dollars would roughly equate to around $402.49. However, if you’re interested in purchasing a vintage Aquarius Home Computer System, expect to pay around $250 US dollars. Although prices vary on each listing depending on its condition.

If you’re lucky you may even be able to pick up a model which comes with included accessories. So be to sure to shop around for the best possible deal before you choose to purchase an Aquarius Home Computer System online.

It was only produced for a short period of time:

Mattel, which is known for producing toys such as Barbie, intended for the Aquarius Home Computer System to be their first of many home computers. However after sales of the Aquarius Home Computer System were poor, within 5 months of the release of their first home computer Mattel decided to exit the home computer market for good. A move which disappointed many of the early fans and adopters of the Aquarius.

It could be used to play arcade style video games:

While the Aquarius wasn’t marketed as a home gaming system, it could be used to play a variety of arcade style video games. Which pleased gamers who wanted to purchase a home computer which boasted the functionality and features of a home computer and which could also be used to play fun video games from the comfort of their own homes.

It was not designed by Mattel:

Many individuals mistakingly assume that Mattel developed and designed the Aquarius Home Computer. However, Mattel simply brought the rights to manufacture the Aquarius from another company, Radofin. At the time Mattel thought that it would be far more cost effective to purchase the designs and rights to a home computer, than to design and build a computer from scratch.

Hopefully you’ve learnt a few interesting facts about Mattel’s first and last home computer system the Aquarius Home Computer System. Which was only produced for five short months.

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