HOW TO CLEAN YOUR WOODEN CHOPPING BOARD

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This is always my problem after chopping and slicing food on a wooden chopping board.  Dishwasher cannot clean it properly, no use at all.  You have to clean it by hands but it will take your time because you want to make sure that it is GOOD and CLEAN and NO MORE BACTERIA (you know what I mean). We mothers are like that we make sure on the HEALTH of our family.

Here are some TIPS THAT I LEARNED TODAY on HOW TO CLEAN YOUR WOODEN CHOPPING/CUTTING BOARD so easy:

1. RINSE IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE:  It comes to a study that if you wash and rinse the chopping board it will eliminates bacteria.  Compared to submerging your wooden chopping board into a dishwasher it will just prolong the dirt and transfer the pathogens to the WASH WATER.  Because woods can easily absorbs water it will just split and warp.
2. DISINFECT USING 3% HYDROGEN PEROXIDE WIPE.  Here you have to wipe it by using the HYDROGEN PEROXIDE WIPE.Let it stand for a few minutes until you hear a hissing or bubbling sound, that means it is killing the germs.
3. REMOVE STAINS with SALT or BAKING SODA.  First dry the board and sprinkle it with salt or baking soda. Scrub the stain using a sponge or a brush. Dipped into hot water, repeat as needed.
4. DEODORIZE WITH WHITE VINEGAR. Always keep a spray-bottled white vinegar, use this regularly to eliminate odor coming from the chopping board.  White vinegar can neutralize odors.
5. SANITIZE USING DILUTED BLEACH. Use this occasionally, extra-deep cleaning is highly recommended to clean wooden chopping board.  Just add 1 tsp bleach to a 1 quart(0.946352946 liters) of a water and flood the board with the solution.  Stand for a few minutes before rinsing it with hot water.

Well that's it before you chop vegetables, raw meat, fish and etc..in your wooden chopping board use these cleaning tips to make sure that the FOOD you serve to your family are HEALTHY and FREE from BACTERIA.

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Effective Room Arrangement

When you enter a house the first room that welcomes you is the LIVING ROOM.  This is where the family spends quality time together, relaxing, celebrating, entertaining, and sometimes serves another purpose like dining or conference or sleeping area for guests.

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The correct seating arrangement should be like this:

1. CHAIRS,SOFAS,COUCHES should face the main door.  The idea is very simple, anyone who is sitting in a living room should be able to view the door to give a full relaxation and comfortable feeling.
2. Pay special attention to corners and empty places, and darker areas of your living room.  Bring in the lights and put brightness on it or put mirror to it not facing the door.  It will usher good lucks, harmony and peace of mind.
3. You can also put a CHEER UP WALL, wherein you can hang a happy family photo or picture of a large attractive tree on the east wall favors the family togetherness.  And for career enhancement you can put a photo of a waterfall or lake on the north side of your wall.

Second room is the DINING ROOM.  I love my dining room to be as simple as possible. The ambiance should goes a long way in creating cozy and warm atmosphere.

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Dining Decor to consider:

 COLOR OF THE WALLS.  The latest trend that I am sure every house mothers will consider is by coating the dining room in a softer tone as compared to the earlier years.  This will help soften the ambiance and provides the ideal backdrop for serving a warm home cooked meal.

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STORAGE. The Dining Room storage has to be used effectively.  Storing cutlery and crockery in  a sideboard or keeping them in a basket is practical.  Bars can be set to serve quick meals.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT DINING TABLE for your house.  The shape and the size of your table should match the decor of your dining room.  The bigger dining table is suited for big families or families fond of getting together.  And foldable tables are recommended for small families or people who walks around a lot.

Third room is the BATHROOM. For me this is the third room I usually visited every time I go visit my friends house or family/

relatives house.

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Bathroom is a place  that homeowners love to remodel aside from the kitchen.  A place for relaxation, luxury and satisfaction after a day from work.

Bathroom Tip:

White to cream color palette tend to make the bathroom appear bigger. A dimmer switch adds mood to the bathroom. It should be perfect for late night relaxing baths. However, it is recommended to fix additional lighting behind the bathroom mirror so that faces and hair are more clearly visible in an otherwise dull lit room. 

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to be continued....... 

 

PERFECT TWO

This will help you make an artistry design of your home.  I am giving you some perfect color combination with a twist.  I am not playing tricks here but this is my smartest pick of colors.

GOLDEN YELLOW and GRAY for your LIVING ROOM

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Tone it down with gray and all its different shades.  Golden yellow are fabulous to paired with gray.  Set the room with this neutral tone, add with some touches of black and white.  PERFECT!

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ROYAL PURPLE AND LIGHT BLUE for your BEDROOM

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Blue is cool and calming, reminds us of the sea.  Paint your walls light blue and cover your bed with blue or purple linens and decorations.  Purple makes your room cold.  This two colors really a GOOD MATCH!

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CHERRY RED AND APPLE GREEN in your KITCHEN

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They say the best pairing is that of equals.  Match it with a vibrant red color with zesty green. Let white be the backdrop and red and green will be your accent.  This will keep your kitchen like it's decked for the holidays.  Both Merry and Fresh!

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PERFECT TWO means the POWER OF TWO indeed!

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HOUSEKEEPING SECRETS

You are familiar of salt, tea, vinegar, lemon and many other all-natural substances use as housecleaning products.

Here I will share with you another secrets use in housecleaning.

COFFEE. Add coffee to your rinse cycles to keep dark clothes dark.  

You can add clothes perfume
conditioner here just to make it smells good.

BANANA SKIN.  Use to polish mildly tarnished silver items.  First you need to blend a few banana peels in some water to make a paste.  Then rub the banana on a silver with a soft cloth.  And finally wash off polish and dry with a clean cloth.  (You can also use it without blending it with water.  Just simply rub the banana peel to the silver).

CHARCOAL and RICE.  Minimize silver tarnish with rice and charcoal.  All you need is to put a few charcoal briquettes or a small bowl of rice in a cabinet where you keep your silver spoon, fork, etc.  You can put a briquette inside a silver teapot or coffee pot, this will prevent moisture from building up.

BUFF UP SCUFF MARKS WITH TOOTHPASTE.  Scuff marks are black-streaks that usually left by items that have a hard rubber bottom such as heels, hard-soled shoes, ladder, furniture, toys, and so on.  By using toothpaste put a small amount on a clean cloth, using firm, circular motions, wipe the area.  Clean it after using damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

A SPRINKLE OF BICARBONATE SODA WILL FRESHEN A CARPET.  Sprinkle soda before you vacuum.  This will remove odors and help lift stains.

HAPPY CLEANING!!!

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USES of MAYONNAISE for HOME

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Think of mayonnaise as sandwich spread.  Not anymore.  This kind of spread will help you make a good sandwich not only for food but also for HOME/HOUSEHOLD use.

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Make plant leaves shiny and healthy.  Professional florist use this kind of trick to keep houseplant leaves shiny and clean. They use paper towel with small amount of mayonnaise and rub it to the leaves gently, and you will see the brightness and shiny of the leaves over a week or even in months.

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Remove crayons marks. A simple way to remove crayon marks on wood furniture.  Rub a mayonnaise on a crayon marks and let it soak in for several minutes then wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth.

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Clean piano keys. If you see that your piano keys is turning to yellow, just clean the ivories with mayonnaise applied to a soft cloth.  Wait for a minute, wipe with damp clothes and the piano keys will look new again.

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Remove bumper sticker. Want to get rid of those bumper sticker on your car?  Well rub mayonnaise over the entire sticker.  Let it sit for several minutes and wipe it off.  The mayonnaise will dissolve the glue.

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Get road tar or pine sap from your car.  Slather some mayonnaise over the affected area.  Let it sit for several minutes.  And use soft rag to clean it.

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