Some Planning Now Will Make Life Easier At Christmas

If your home is not fitted with a tumble dryer, the only way to try to get your


washing dry during the inclement weather is to hang things up indoors, in a


laundry room if you are lucky. One of the drawbacks with this – apart from the fact your home may


look a bit of a mess – is that condensation can build up and cause the growth


of mould, which in turn can lead to respiratory conditions. It is therefore a good idea if you are using


the dryer or hanging clothes to dry to leave a window open if at all posible, to


let condensation evapórate. Ensure good ventilation behind cupboards and


mantain a low heat, even in rarely used rooms, as damp air condenses in the


coldest spots. Try to avoid hanging wet clothes


to dry on your central heating radiators because this can cause natural materials such as wool or cotton to be


more of a problem to iron and prevent them fluffing up, so try using fabric


conditioner in the final rinse. Seven pints of water evaporate from a washing


load of clothes when drying indoors. Have you had


any time to stop and think how many days there before


Christmas is upon us? But do not panic – try to bear in mind


that if you devote just a little time now to preparing for the holidays, it can


make a huge diference as the big day draws nearWhy not


get your shopping organised now, picking up


a few of the ítems you know you will be in need of as


the day comes around each week


so you do not have to worry about struggling through pre-Christmas shopping


crowds if you leave things too late. There are loads of non-perishable ítems you could be stocking up


on now, like scented candles, baubles for the tree and, of course, Christmas


cards, all of which wil make life easier for you later on. My favourite candles include the ones made by True Grace candles  And it is never to early to start getting preparations underway


in the home. One top idea is to make sure all your


glasses are in good order, ready for the festivities to begin. It probably makes sense to


start with those ítems which you do not use very much during the year, such as


your crystal and fancier glassware. According to cleaning specialists,


Proclean Domestic Cleaning and Carpet Cleaning Glasgow you


have the necessary patience, clean these ítems by hand because dishwashers and the powders


and cleaners they use can cause your good glassware to become damaged and


cloudy in appearance. A great tip for cleaning your glasses by


hand is to use that old household remedy, bicarbonate of soda. It is fantastic


for removing dirt and grease gently from your glassware, without being too


abrasive and damaging the surface. Add a few drops of white vinegar to the


rinsing water to give extra sparkle. Pack them into special wine glass storage


boxes to keep them spotless to Christmas day.













The authort is owner of The Scented Candle Store where you will find a range of candles as well as the new alternative, the reed diffuser.