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Hey guys! How y’all doing? Welcome to another #MondayToShine! I trust we all had an amazing weekend and are also ready to embrace the new week with a fresh wave of positivity and a can-do spirit! Today on the blog, I will be sharing an interesting post that was inspired by my seemingly annoying encounter this past weekend. The topic for today’s post came off as an aftermath of a funny laundry decision I made on Saturday. I had just finished mopping the tiles and was faced with a huge mountain of laundry. Clothes, shoes, backpacks…Throwing the clothes in a washing machine definitely reduced the level of stress awaiting me. And dang! The idea struck me. Why not toss why backpack and footwear in the machine and give it a spin??? I definitely did guys! Here are 7 things you can clean in your washing machine.
SPORT GEARS
Sport gear
If you or your kids are heading to the field, then you know you won’t be coming home empty handed. There are loads of mud stain and dust coming with you and your sport gears. Tell mummy to worry no more about spending precious time trying to get the dirt out by hand scrubbing or using a brush.
Simply have her close all the Velcro or straps, put those plastic and padded pieces in a mesh laundry bag and toss into the washing machine. Use the gentle cycle and regular detergent, skip the clothes dryer and allow the items to air dry.
BACKPACKS
Back packs
Also on the list of 7 things you can clean in your washing machine, are BACKPACKS. Unless your backpack, gym bag or travel bag is made from leather, fabric and vinyl ones can be cleaned in the washing machine with a regular load of similar colored laundry. Simply take the time to completely empty every pocket. Treat stains with a stain removal product. Work the product into the stain with a soft-bristled brush and allow it to work for at least 15 minutes before washing. Turn the bag inside out and wash with a heavy duty detergent and warm water.
BED PILLOWS
Bed pillows
Whether you have feather bed pillows or polyester-filled pillows, they can be cleaned in your washing machine. Just make sure not to over fill the washer, you need to give the pillows room to move. You should also use a nice scenting detergent. However, make sure you choose a sunny, breezy day. While pillows can go in the dryer, they can take quite a while to dry. Some time outside will speed the process and help remove odors.
CANVAS AND SNEAKERS
Sneakers
Who would have imagined tossing footwear in the washing machine! Unless the manufacturer specifically says no, canvas tennis shoes and even some leather can be washed in a washing machine. Just be sure to remove the laces (you can wash separately or replace), remove any insole inserts, place in a mesh laundry bag, and wash with a good detergent and warm water.If there are heavy stains, treat them first by working in a stain remover and let it work for 15 minutes before washing. If odor is a problem, add one cup of baking soda or a disinfectant to the wash water.
STUFFED TOY
Stuffed toys
Now this particular number on the list would be helpful to mothers who spend extra cash on shopping for new toys because the old ones are faded, dirty and unappealing. Unless your child’s toy has a mechanical component or is vintage you can clean it in the washer.
First, check the toy for rips and make repairs to prevent the loss of filling, treat any heavily stained areas with some detergent or stain remover, and place the toy in a mesh laundry bag. Wash in a cool or warm water temperature and use the gentle cycle. Remove and allow to air dry. Like your pillows, it would also be advisable to choose or sunny/breezy day.
MOP HEADS
Mop head
I’ve seen a couple of people shop for new mops at the end of every month. And it made me wonder if they had other uses for the mop sticks. It turned out eventually the frequent replacement of the mop stick was because of how dirty and irritating the mop heads get; after a few weeks of use. You can sanitise dirty mop heads after each use by placing in a mesh laundry bag and washing on hot. Hang to drip dry. Trust me; it would come out as brand new!!
CAR MATS
Car mats
And last on the list of Seven things you can clean in your washing machine. The cloth floor mats in your car are totally machine-washable. If they’re extra dirty or spotted with spill stains, douse the soiled areas with a little stain remover before washing on warm with your normal detergent and hanging to dry. Try not to do this more than once every few months, however, as the rubber backing could start to deteriorate from too many spin cycles.
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Hey guys! How are y’all doing? I trust you had an amazing weekend with your family and loved ones? Well, well…the weekend is over and yes!! It’s another Wednesday to shine. Another week to make impact, accomplish that lifelong goal that can make the world a better place and yes! Another week to hide ugly in your home! lol. Guys, today on the blog, you will be learning five smart ways to hide ugly in your home. You definitely don’t want to miss this one! Come along!
Have you ever walked into your space and have that rush of disgust, confusion and angst hit you all at the same time? Trust me guys, everybody has that moment. The throw pillows are littered across the room, the tangled charger and TV cables are rearing their heads and there’s the pair of shoes lying in the corner as well. Such an unpleasant sight! And you begin to wonder if you are truly in your home, but hey! That is why you are here reading Five smart ways to hide ugly in your home. Now while you should never expect your house to look like the subject of a design magazine spread, these tips will help you make the most of every corner of your home and trick your friends into believing you are some sort of design magician.
Hide TV Cords with cord covering kits
The number one offender of an ugly home has to be the television/sound system cables. However there is a brilliant way to outsmart these offenders. By using a cord covering kit, you can easily keep the cords concealed in a single place with no fear of electrical surges or as Nigerians will call it an “electrical shock” lol. The cord covering kit is surely a way to go if you are planning on keeping your space smart and beautiful.
Chord covering kit
Well conceal chords
Install phone charging stations
Still a family of the cords and cables, the second on our list has to be mobile phone chargers, power bank chargers etc. It’s a smart phone world now! And that explains why everyone wants to be connected 24/7, nobody wants to be kept out of the loop. However, you will quite agree that your phone chargers and power bank chargers are also culprits that contribute to ugly in your homes. How do you put them in their place? Install a phone/mobile gadgets charging station!
Phone charging station
Build trash cabinets
We definitely have to visit the kitchen in this post! Considering the fact that- a lot of kitchen in Nigerian homes do not come with built-in trash cabinets. It’s always such an eye-sore to have your bin-basket seating around in your kitchen. However, there’s a smart way to hide the ugly in your kitchen by installing a trash cabinet. The trash cabinet will not take out the foul smell but will you conceal your refuse.
Trash cabinet
Use laundry baskets.
Why sprawl dirty laundry around your room when you can neatly stack them in a laundry basket? That’s right! The laundry basket is another smart way of taking away the ugly from your home. Laundry baskets even come in different fun patterns that can also add a speck of beauty to your space. A win-win for you!
Laundry Baskets
Cover shelve tops with fabric
Keep your shelve top looking fresh and interesting by covering it up with chic-looking fabrics. A boring shelf top is as good as an ugly shelf top, so you want to jazz things up a little by playing around with colourful fabric pieces you have tucked somewhere in your wardrobe. This is also a real simple and cheap way to make your shelve top look appealing.
Shelve coverings
There you have it guys! Five smart ways to hide ugly in your home. Remember, though, you can’t expect your homes to look like the fancy houses displayed in magazine pages. The best homes look and feel lived in! Did you find this post helpful? Please drop your comment; we always love to hear from you!