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Deep cleaning is an ideal way to freshen up a tired-looking carpet, brighten the colour and put a spring back into the pile. It also helps prolong the life of a carpet by removing the ground-in dirt that flattens and damages carpet fibres, which dry vacuuming alone can’t reach. All the family will feel the benefit too, as washing gets rid of unwelcome guests like pollen, bacteria and dust mites that thrive in warm, humid environments and can trigger allergies.

As hiring a professional cleaner to deep clean your home can be costly - around £70-£100 for two average sized rooms - it makes more economic sense to invest in a carpet washer.

With prices starting from under £100, Rapide carpet washers have been designed by Vax to be as easy to use as a regular dry vacuum and provide an affordable way to wash carpets and suck up spills.

The V-024 Rapide Classic is a lightweight, upright carpet washer with a static brushbar that gently loosens and lifts dirt from carpet pile. Easy to fill, empty, use and store, the Rapide’s handle lays flat to the floor so you can clean under and around furniture really easily.

Next up are the V-025 Rapide and V-026 Rapide Deluxe, which both have a rotating brushbar that agitates carpet pile to lift and remove ground-in dirt and stains. The Deluxe has all the features of the Rapide, plus a wash tool and flexible hose for refreshing stairs, upholstery and car interiors. Read the rest of this entry »

Everybody knows that children love to emulate adults, and welcome the chance to copy anything they see their parents doing. Therefore, if you are looking for a gift that will blow your child away and help spark their imagination; you may consider purchasing them play kitchens
sets so that they can feel just like you. The ideas of play kitchens will jumpstart their imagination as they strain to remember how to prepare their toy food just like their parents.

Children can not only play with different varieties of toy foods you have purchased for them. They can also play with an assortment of pots and pans. Some kitchen sets have some of the same appliances that you have in your kitchen. Play kitchens used to have only a stove, oven, sink, and maybe a play refrigerator. Now, you can find special play kitchens that also have play microwave ovens, toasters, and several other small appliances. It all creates the feeling that your children’s job in the play kitchen is just as interesting as your job in the real one.

Imagine the luxury of not being distracted by a well meaning, but annoying child who wants to help in the kitchen while you are in a rush. Instead, your children will be occupied with their play kitchens as they play house just like you preparing toy food for their dolls or stuffed animals instead. In fact, you could encourage them to play along with their play kitchens by explaining that after their dolls eat than they will get to sit down to dinner as well. What child would not want to work hard in their play kitchens copying mom and dad who just gave new worth to their own imaginary world? Read the rest of this entry »

When you have a theme, parties can be incredibly fun and make you appear very inventive. Take a recent party I attended for my cousin’s youngest daughter’s birthday. Amy was just turning five, and had invited several other children her age over to help her celebrate. My cousin had also invited family and other friends over to celebrate, which is how I was able to attend this amazing party.

When I arrived at the big bash, I got my first look at the incredible theme party my cousin had put together. The first floor was covered with inflatable palms and plastic vines. There was even a humidifier emitting a mist to create a hazy jungle atmosphere, and music playing that imitated the sounds of jungle animals and birds. The place looked like a tropical forest! I was amazed at how creative everything was, and couldn’t believe how much work must have been put in.

My cousin even created a special corner just for the kids in one corner of the living room. In this corner, there was a green tarp on the floor with a tall inflatable palm tree. There were even a few plush jungle animals. Stuffed lions, stuffed giraffes, and even a big gorilla completed the theme by being strategically placed around the palm. This was the “picture corner,” where the kids could take pictures in the “jungle” so that everyone had a souvenir to take home! And that’s not all, with the picture they could also choose one of the stuffed animals in the corner to have for their very own! (Except for the big gorilla, because that was reserved exclusively for Amy!) Read the rest of this entry »

What if you threw a party and no one showed up?! Well, of course, that isn’t going to happen. But with all the time, effort and money you have invested in this occasion, you want to make sure that most of the people on your guest list attend. So, that’s where your party invitation comes in. It’s an important party preview and should generate excitement about the upcoming event. Here are nine party invitations tips that will help encourage maximum attendance.

1. Mail your party invitations. This one seems obvious, but if you want to make sure that people attend your party, go with snail mail. Emailed invites can get deleted. And if you just spread the word in person or over the phone to your potential guest, it might slip his mind. An invitation that arrives in the mail gets noticed.

2. Don’t wait too long. Make sure your party invitation arrives in plenty of time, so that people don’t make other plans. Try to aim for 3 or 4 weeks before the party date.

The Wow Factor

3. Impress your guests. When someone opens the envelope containing your party invitation, will they think, “This looks interesting. I have to go!”? Make an impact on possible party-goers by choosing an invitation that sets the tone for a great event. Your party invitations don’t need to be expensive to be effective. You can even make them yourself, if you’re creative. But whatever you choose, your invitation should announce that this occasion is not to be missed. Read the rest of this entry »

For a long time, if you wanted to enjoy the benefits of a sauna, you had to find a local gym or other facility that offered such luxuries. Many people often did this, as there are several health advantages associated with such comforts. In more recent years, however, it has become quite possible to add a sauna, or a sauna alternative to your own home.

While it is true that adding a sauna can be a major undertaking, it might not be as difficult as you think. Today, there are many different types of home kits available. These sauna kits come pre-fabricated, and are equipped with detailed instructions outlining what you need to know before you begin, and how to construct the actual sauna. The more difficult part is doing your homework before you begin.

Space is an important fact, as it will determine the size and possibly the type of sauna you decide to build. Fortunately, there are professionals who will be able to answer your questions so you know what you’re getting into before you begin. Read the rest of this entry »