Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite: Some Prevention Tips

Bed bugs are blood-sucking parasites that smell horrible, irritate the skin, and generally create great discomfort in anyone’s household. It’s imperative that these insects don’t share your home. Here are some tips on how to keep bedbugs away.

Sweep the floor and vacuum carpets and rugs regularly
A regular cleaning habit is key to preventing bedbugs from entering your house. Vacuum once a week and sweep more frequently. Also, dispose of collected trash immediately. If there happens to be bedbugs, they will spread faster if you don’t throw out the contents, particularly from your vacuum.

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Remove all clutter
Clear out the clutter in your house, as these can become breeding places for bedbugs. Also, they will make it harder to spot potential presence or infestation.

Wash and dry bed linens
Bedbugs are most likely going to be on your beddings and furniture upholstery. Wash them regularly in hot temperature and bring them immediately to a cleaning professional if you find any sign of blood spots.

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Inspect second-hand furniture and travel suitcases thoroughly
If you’ve just acquired used furniture, make sure to examine them closely before bringing into your home. Do the same for travel gear like suitcases if you’ve just returned from a trip or vacation. Again, if you’re sure that there are bedbugs in them, the best recourse is to contact a pest-control professional.

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Mastering The Art Of Leather Care

Sleek, shiny, and incredibly comfortable to sit on, leather furniture can be an excellent addition to many modern or contemporary interiors. Leather is a rather tricky material to maintain. With proper care, however, leather can weather through the years and age gracefully, giving the room a timeless quality.

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Due to its unfamiliar texture, many people are understandably worried about maintaining leather, which is often confounded by images of badly aged and threadbare leather furniture. Unlike fabric, leather is not as easily patched when torn and, over time, may lose its sheen and eventually its integrity to the rigors of heat, moisture, and debris.

Leather furniture should, thus, be kept away from radiators and sources of heat. Because of its sensitivity to water damage, leather should also be kept clear of moisture.

However, leather is remarkably easy to clean. Unlike fabric, liquid spills do not readily soak into leather, allowing spills to be cleaned off with a simple wipe. The spills, however, should be wiped off immediately, preferably with a dry or mildly damp (but not wet) cloth rag or paper towel to prevent staining. Wiping should be done lightly, with care being taken to avoid damaging the surface through rubbing.

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Dusting and vacuuming should be done frequently to prevent the accumulation of dirt and debris on the pores of the leather. Vacuuming is especially ideal for removing dust from crevasses such as those in between seat cushions. Cleaning products should be avoided unless they are specifically made for cleaning leather. Leather cleaning products should be applied once a month.

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