There is an advertisement doing its rounds on Kenyan televisions and tempting very many mums to give their children the “I dare you” look. The advertisement says “dirt is good”. Is it? We talk a whole lot about cleanliness and how to stay clean but not nearly enough about dirt. Is dirt somehow, in some… Read more »
Nairobi is fast becoming a metro city and the more this happens, the more buildings we see sprouting each day. Most Nairobi dwellers live in flats or apartments with little or no room left for anything else. The air we breathe is just as important as the food we eat if not more. It needs… Read more »
Teaching children to help with chores around the home is an important part of their overall development. This is how they attain skills that they can use later on in their adult life. Children can carry out certain specific duties depending on their age and interests. While some children are eager to help with cleaning… Read more »
If you have heard of eczema then you most certainly know about work related dermatitis. This is a skin condition that occurs when you engage in a lot of manual work as the name implies. You will find that most working conditions whether in the home or at the workplace, increase the likelihood of catching… Read more »
If you are like the average household, dealing with work, family, and other priorities can make cleaning your home properly a challenge and one that you’d sooner avoid. Thousands of cleaning services have cropped up all over the world, ready and willing to do the work for you.
The internet is filled with articles about how to clean this and how to wash that but very few interesting or fun facts about the subject of cleaning. Injecting a little bit of fun into an otherwise drab activity like cleaning can turn it into a fun activity for the whole family. Below is a… Read more »
We sit on them, lie down on them, prop ourselves up on them, eat on them and do a myriad of other things on them. I am talking about our seats. Think about it…how many times have you had the occasional guest who sleeps on the couch?
We all know why it is important to clean the home regularly and thoroughly yet not many of us take this knowledge seriously. Your home is your haven, your personal space where you actually have total control over what happens unlike public buildings or your work place. Regular home cleaning is important not just for… Read more »
The rainy season is fast approaching and with it comes a whole new set of challenges when it comes to keeping the home clean. The dry season has its dust and debris that is swished around by dry winds. The wet season is filled with sticky mud and dirty puddles of water. It is not… Read more »
Cleaning has become a process that most Nairobi dwellers prefer to outsource rather than do themselves. This is especially due to the time and energy expenditure involved in general home cleaning. Several cleaning companies have set up shop in the city, each offering different packages to clients at different costs. The trick lies in finding… Read more »
Just as it is important to bathe and brush teeth daily in order to be clean and healthy, your home must be a clean haven too. All throughout our childhood, we are taught about the importance of being neat and tidy through chores given to us by our parents; this may seem a nag at… Read more »
Leather sofa sets have become a staple furnishing in many homes today; they are both beautiful and make a statement. Leather seats may be a focal point of the living room but they do require specific methods of care, even more so than ordinary fabric covered furniture. In order to keep your seats and prolong… Read more »
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