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Tips on How to Make Spring Cleaning Easy. By Guest Blogger, Heather R.

By Guest Blogger, Heather R.

Tips on How to Make Spring Cleaning Easy

Photo Provided by Guest Blogger Heather R. Shutterstock
Photo Provided by Guest Blogger Heather R. Shutterstock

Spring cleaning is a must if a person likes to live in a nice environment. Many people like to do home cleaning, and really get into the job. Making house cleaning easier is something most anyone would like to know.

One way to go about this is to have a cleaning company help you – it is the most expensive way and the one that will save you the most time. But doing it yourself will mean less expenses. All you need is the right cleaning tools, and products. With the right cleaning agents a deep cleaning can be achieved. A person can purchase cheap cleaners at stores that sell discount products.

Get Help

When doing a really deep cleaning of a home one should have a helper. This will make moving things around to really get to the hard to reach places easier. When the good weather comes spring cleaning can be a bit fun if it is done right. Ask your spouse, or a friend, or even your kids to come around and help you a bit in your struggles with the spring cleaning. With more people on the job, the whole process will go down much quicker and way easier.

Cleaner for the Right Kind of Clean

A good house cleaning with proper cleaners often gets the best results. Some things may need bleached, and other things may need sanitized. The kitchen, and bathroom are often the worst areas for dirt. These are also areas that should be kept the cleanest. When doing floors it is recommended to give the floor a rinse with just water and a mop. This will remove all possible toxic cleaning agents which are not good to get on ones skin.

Protect Your Hands and Health

Showers, sinks, and toilet areas are places no one like to clean. Get a good pair of water proof gloves, and really get in and scrub these areas. Make sure that toilet area cleaning products are not used in areas where food preparation is done. Use green cleaners so that you do not introduce a lot of toxins in your home – that will make for a much healthier living.

Photo Provided by Guest Blogger Heather R. Shutterstock
Photo Provided by Guest Blogger Heather R. Shutterstock

Make it Fun

Last, try to make the process of cleaning a fun thing. With friends, or by oneself, this can still be accomplished. Try drinking some coffee, and listening to music while cleaning the home. By having a lively atmosphere cleaning doesn’t seems so bad.

Making things fun will make things easier, and this applies in this scenario as well. Doing this part of your chores should not be a tedious task, especially since you are doing it for a better way of live. Have fun with your cleaning and enjoy the results.

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5 Cheap Ways to Make Your Brand Recognizable. By Guest Blogger, Daniel R.

By Guest Blogger, Daniel R.

5 Cheap Ways to Make Your Brand Recognizable

Photo Provided by Guest blogger, Daniel R.
Photo Provided by Guest blogger, Daniel R.

Market is extremely competitive today, so launching your business can be very tricky and challenging. What is most important here is that you attract your target audience by making your brand approachable to them, which will inevitably lead to your success. Tia and I know just how hard it is to make your way through and achieve something. There is no universal secret of success.; whether you think that you have no chances because you are just one of the millions who are trying or you are optimistic because you feel that you will succeed, you are looking at a fierce fight nevertheless.
Identify Your Audience

The first step towards winning your audience is certainly identifying who they are. It is sometimes very hard, especially if you firmly believe that your product or service will appeal to one segment of the consumer market, and another one will prove to prefer it better later on. Successful brands know that it will take time to understand their audience. That will make it much easier to connect customers with their products later on.

Create a Recognizable Logo

This step is crucial for brand recognition. Streamline your logo, its colours and font, so that you make it much more appealing to the audience. It should tell your brand’s story, so that the customers who are the people behind it. It is always a good idea to do it in an ‘about us’ section on your website. That will help people identify with your business, so make the logo authentic and catchy. Creativity is what matters here, so try fostering it with positive working environment. JP Office Workstations offer very stylish and contemporary office furniture that will inspire your team and make them utilize their creativity to the maximum.

Optimize Your Website

All of us know that the first impression is what counts, and there are some crucial factors you should pay attention to. The first one is the design of your website, which should be optimised with your target audience and search engines in mind. Make sure that its layout is customer-friendly, that it has social share buttons, and that logo is streamlined. You can also optimise your site using keywords and title tags, which will significantly contribute to how it appears in search engines.

Social Media Presence Is Crucial

Social media have an extremely important role when it comes to raising your brand’s profile, which is why you must utilise them in the best possible way. You will be able to speak directly to your audience this way, which will make your brand more approachable. Make sure that you use the right platform, as well as appropriate strategies – establish the frequency of your posts, and give your best to respond to any customers’ questions as soon as possible.

Give Away Promotional Products

People absolutely love getting freebies, which is one of the most effective strategies a company can use to make its product or service more recognizable. Promotional products have always been a very popular choice when it comes to building brand recognition. Put your logo on pens, Frisbees, tote bags, or even umbrellas, and you will see – people will go crazy about them. No one will pass up a free gift.

As you can see, there are so many things that are important when it comes to making your brand recognizable. It is totally up to you which strategy you will choose – just make sure that it is appropriate for your target audience. If they recognize your product or service, you are halfway there. Good luck!

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How to Control Indoor Allergens at your Home. By Guest Blogger, Marie N.

By Guest Blogger, Marie N.

How to Control Indoor Allergens at your Home

 

Photo provided by Guest Blogger, Marie N.
Photo provided by Guest Blogger, Marie N.

Your home is your sanctuary – unless you are allergic to it. Allergens are sneaky and can easily infiltrate your home without you even realizing it, until you start sneezing. Various things can trigger your allergies, such as dust, mould, mites and pet dander. You need do the cleaning in all the rooms in order to restore the sneeze-free peace of your home. Let’s see what you can do in each room.

Allergies in the Bedroom

Since the dust mites make the bedroom the most allergy-sensitive room, your bed, mattress and pillows should be covered with mites-proof covers. Sheets, pillowcases and blankets should be washed at least once a week in the water heated to 130 F (54 C). On your floors, there should be no carpets and rugs; use linoleum or hardwood flooring which are easy to clean and vacuum at least once a week. Also, your curtains should be washable and made of cotton or synthetic fabric. All the pieces of furniture should be easy to wash and dust off, such as furniture made of wood, plastic, metal or leather. Your windows should be cleaned of mould and condensation, and rely on AC during the pollen season. Additionally, your pets should stay out of your bedroom if they move freely around the house.

Allergy Control in the Family and Play Rooms

These two rooms are not as prone to allergies as a bedroom, but it is nice to prevent any sneezing there, too. Basically, similar rules are applicable here. Floors should not be covered with thick rugs, and should be vacuumed once a week with a cleaner that has HEPA filter. Replace all the upholstered furniture with one made of leather, wood, metal or plastic. Windows should be closed and mould-free, and if you have any indoor plants, find a new home for them. If you have a fireplace, avoid using them during allergy season because smoke and gasses can only make respiratory allergies worse. Also, if the weather permits, you should keep your pets outside. If you think that you cannot do all this work alone, you can rely on house cleaning professionals in North Sydney and get the whole house allergy-free. Since thorough and professional cleaning could take some time, it is the best for you and your family to stay over at the hotel for those few days and get away from all the dust and allergens.

Controlling Allergens in the Kitchen and Bathroom

It is important to keep your kitchen clean, in order not to attract any cockroaches which can also trigger your allergies. All the food should be stored in sealed containers, and garbage cans should always be covered and regularly emptied. Dishes should be washed daily, and to remove any mould and moisture, wipe the sink, faucets and countertops. Keep the refrigerator clean, wipe off excess moist to prevent mould and never keep food that is out of date. Bathroom is the number one place that attracts mould, so make sure to have proper ventilation to reduce moisture. Never use any rugs in there, the best option for flooring are always tiles. Make sure that the plumbing works properly and thoroughly scrub bathtub, shower, sink and toilet with bleach.

Solutions for the Whole House

tipsfromtia.com stop smokingThe best solution for keeping the allergens out of your house is to keep it clean and dry. The average temperature in your home should be between 68 F (20 C) and 72 F (22 C), and the humidity should not be higher than 50 percent. Control the pests with traps or hire professional exterminators and regularly vacuum carpets and scrub hard surfaces. During hot weather you should keep the windows closed in order to prevent condensation. Rely on air conditioning and remove any non-washable materials you have in your house, such as thick carpets. Also, check your roof and ceiling for any leaks. Do not allow smoking anywhere in your house and acquire a weekly cleaning routine.

Now you know how to keep any room in your house free from allergens. Remember to keep your home clutter-free and dry, and you will not have any problems with your allergies.

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A toned body for the summer: a guide to calories, diet and working out. By Guest Blogger Diana S.

By Guest Blogger Diana S.

A toned body for the summer: a guide to calories, diet and working out.

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To get a toned body for the summer, fast weight loss will not be of much use. Losing a lot of weight quickly means losing not only fat, but water weight and even lean tissue. Your goal should be summer body, which is sculpted and firm. In other words, to tone your body for the summer, you need to start now.

Useful apps

Yoga lovers will love Pocket Yoga ($2.99) featuring 150 illustrated poses along with voice and visual instruction. Easy Abs (free) contains 27 exercises with an audio description and video demonstrations you can do with your own soundtrack. Runtastic Squats ($0.99), ideal for shaping legs and glutes counts your squats and records the results. Arm Workouts ($1.99) has 20 exercises for arms, an audio coach, workout reminders and incentive medals.

Photo provided by guest blogger, Diana S.
Photo provided by guest blogger, Diana S.

Butt Lift Workout HD (free) features workouts divided into three groups depending on difficulty as well as voice instruction and videos.

Start counting calories

Before you start counting calories, you need to know what your goal weight is. To find that out, calculate a BMI. A healthy BMI is within the range of 18.5 to 24.9. If you have a BMI of 25, or more, you need to pay more attention to calories and working out. If you are within the healthy range, you can also workout, but getting a toned body will be much easier for you.

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Four, or five exercise sessions a week together with calorie intake require a 1200 calories-a-day eating plan. A typical recommendation is a weight loss of 0.45 kg, or 1 kg a week. 0.45 kg of fat contains 3500 calories. To lose 0.45 kg of fat a week, you need to burn 500 more calories than you eat each day (3500/7 = 500).

Start preparing your own meals

Fresh assorted vegetables in boxes on farmer's market
Fresh assorted vegetables in boxes on farmer’s market

Firstly, you need to understand a difference between nutrient-dense and calorie-dense foods. Nutrient-dense foods contain nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, essential fatty acids and fibre, but they have few calories. All whole foods are nutrient-dense foods. They are subjected to little, or no processing and are eaten in a natural state. These are lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains. On the other hand, calorie-dense foods, including any processed foods, such as chips, ice-cream, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, cakes, pastries and sweets contain a lot of unhealthy saturated fats, salt and sugar. They are devoid of nutrients. Preparing your own food includes counting how much calories every meal has and making sure you are having balanced meals containing unsaturated fats, carbohydrates and proteins.

Working out

You will need another calculator, this time for calculating how many calories you burn doing different exercises. Combined with calorie intake, you now know which type of exercises you can do and for how long to do them in order to lose the abovementioned 3500 calories a week.

Generally speaking, you should aim at both cardio and weight lifting exercises. You can do cardio, including treadmill, cycling, running and swimming for 45 minutes/an hour once a week, or two times a week in 35-minute intervals. If you are an eco-conscious cyclist enthusiast, consider Eurocycles, a leading Australian retailer of electric bikes, e-bike parts as well as bike and e-bike accessories.

Weight lifting exercises

• Squat and shoulder press (butt, thighs and arms) – 8 to 12 reps
• Pull combo (butt, thighs and abs) – entire sequence 8 to 12 times
• Crossover lunge (calves, hamstrings and butt) – 8 to 12 reps
• Inchworm (abs, chest and arms) – 8 to 12 reps
• Standing lift (obliques, back and shoulders) – 8 to 12 reps
• Side plank (abs, obliques, butt, hips and thighs) – holding for 15 to 30 seconds
• Biceps curl (biceps, shoulders and back) – 12 to 15 reps
• Kickback (triceps and back) – 12 to 15 reps.

Photo Provided by Guest Blogger Diana S.
Photo Provided by Guest Blogger Diana S.

Keep a diary where you will write down calorie intake per day, an exercise program per day and how many calories you burn per day.

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Worked Out With A Swiss Ball Yet? By Frank T.

Worked Out With A Swiss Ball Yet?

“Fit Woman In Gym Working Out With Dumbbells†by stockimages
“Fit Woman In Gym Working Out With Dumbbells†by stockimages

Are you bored of endless sit ups, press ups and treadmill runs as part of your cardio routines? I have a fun alternative solution, namely Swiss ball training. Swiss balls can train your entire body with innovative moves that can sprinkle a breath of fresh air through monotonous workout drills.

Often used in Pilates you may know them by alternatives names; yoga balls, balance balls, gym balls body balls or sports balls. But whatever name you call them they are as versatile as a Swiss army knife. They therefore can be used in lots of different ways to target muscles all over your body.

So how do they work?

A Swiss ball allows you to improve your stability and coordination due to the nature of the ball being unstable in the first place. It is aspherical in shape and therefore will move about in all directions forcing you to counteract its momentum so you don’t fall off.
This works your core, something that every workout publication and training program seems to be obsessed with. The core is so important as it is like the central hub that connects your entire body. A strong core will bullet proof your back and work wonders for your waistline and can also increase your agility.

How A Swiss Ball Enhances Muscle Development

As you use a Swiss ball consistency over a period of time, your muscles will start to develop rapidly to handle the stress of the new workload. This occurs as the individual core muscles gradually lengthen and become used to contracting on demand. It’s no wonder that the mammoth 350 pound plus contenders in the World’s Strongest Man contest attribute much of their success to having a strong core.

If you need to lift anything heavy the abdomen has to tighten like a belt to prevent a lower or upper back injury. A lot of the body’s strength also originates in the core, so whether you want to be super-sized or super skinny, core training is essential.
But traditional exercises like sit ups, planks and ab crunches don’t cut it anymore. They do not isolate your abdomen enough, and have a lot of assistance by the surrounding muscles. That’s where new accessories like balance balls come into play. They help you specifically target the parts of the body that have been previously difficult to hone in on.

Full Body Workouts

However, these balls can be used to target more than just the core muscles of the body, which include the abdominal muscles. The outlying muscles of the hips and shoulders can also be trained. An exercised called Swiss ball prone push-ups will engage these extra areas plus if it’s the first ever exercise you start out with, it will allow you to become acclimatized to the ball.

Here is one of many variations on how to perform this exercise.
To begin lie on top of the ball facing forwards (prone). Gently roll your weight forward so that your feet rest on the rear of the ball and your hands take the traditional push up position at the front. Just like a traditional push up, press your weight upwards from the floor.
Start of by doing 10 repetitions of the exercise and build up until you can do 20. If it is too easy for you work up to 5 sets of 20 reps and shorten the rest between sets down to 30 seconds.

You should feel the exercise in your shoulders, triceps and also your abs. For an increased stretch in your abdomen area tighten your abs on the way down. This will build up killer abs if you keep at it for a few months.

Here is a video of the exact exercise sequence.
Youtube Swiss Ball
Losing Balance

Like all things new, getting accustomed to a Swiss ball can be cumbersome, especially if you don’t have good balance to begin with. The trick is to make small movements when starting out and increase them gradually. Over time you will become more proficient. Once your muscles start to build up some strength and your mind to muscle connection is established the movements will get easier.
The next time you see one of those oversized balls in the corner of your gym, take one on.

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About The Author
Frank Turuso is a full time gym instructor. You can catch up with his favorite treadmill workouts here: treadmillreviewers.net