Breeze through your day with the long-lasting scent of Rose Gold Perfume.

Let's face it, nothing beats the fragrant scent of freshly laundered clothes. It's even better when the scent lingers after washing. And who doesn't love wearing stain-free clothes? Especially today, when looking our best is important.

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This is a season for all fun activities, but homemakers want to ensure that their family's clothes remain clean despite all sweat and dirt the comes with it. Whether it's building sandcastles at the beach, hiking through the mountains, kids playing at the park, or baking sweets at home, Breeze has got you covered!

Formulated with EcoClean Technology, it can easily remove tough stains such as chocolate, mud, ketchup, juice, and ink in just one wash*. But that's not all - Breeze also has a Rose Gold Perfume that provides a long-lasting fragrance, leaving your clothes smelling fresh and clean after washing**.

Breeze Rose Gold Perfume.

Say goodbye to tough stains and hello to long-lasting fragrance with Breeze's Rose Gold Perfume**. Try it today and experience our ultimate laundry solution for Filipino moms. Matindi sa mantsa, may long lasting fragrance pa!

For more information about the product, visit Breeze Philippines' YouTube channel. Breeze Rose Gold is available on Unilever Home Care's Shopee and Lazada pages.

*Based on lab test on polyester 

**post-wash, pre-wear

Do your laundry more efficiently with these three easy breezy steps.

Filipino moms are always meticulous when it comes to their families’ welfare and cleanliness. They make sure the home is spotless and clean and the food they put on the table is nutritious and healthy. When it comes to laundry, they tend to put extra care in making sure clothes are just as immaculate and smell fresh all day.

Breeze is my laundry buddy!

Most moms heavily rely on powder detergent, which uses the traditional babad and kusot method before putting it in the washing machine. While it mostly gets the job done, it unfortunately consumes most of their time and prevents them from spending bonding moments with their family because of its tedious nature.

Nowadays, modern Filipino moms continue to be on the lookout for faster yet efficient ways to get their laundry done so they have more chances to do other household chores, devote time for self-care or enjoy quality moments with the family.

If you’re looking for a partner for your washing machine that gets the job done more efficiently, Breeze Power Machine Liquid Detergent is the perfect choice! Giving you more time for your family and other activities, Breeze Power Machine Liquid Detergent is mom’s beloved laundry detergent brand which can make any laundry day as easy as one, two, three — ipahid, ibuhos, at labhan.

Ipahid.

Ibuhos.

Labhan.

Simply coat a bit of Breeze Power Machine Liquid Detergent to any dirty stains, pour appropriate amounts of the liquid detergent into the washing machine, and start your cycle - no need to soak and scrub! You can now spend more time with your family thanks to these three easy steps.

Breeze Power Machine Liquid Detergent is formulated with Ultraclean Technology to fight tough stains in just one wash. Moms are assured clothes and sheets are cleaner, quicker to wash and stain-free!

Breeze Power Machine Liquid Detergent.

Make your laundry day a breeze with Breeze Power Machine Liquid Detergent and get to spend more time with your family. To know more about the product, visit the Breeze Philippines’ Youtube channel to see the power of Breeze Power Machine Liquid Detergent for yourself!

Breeze Power Machine Liquid Detergent is available in all supermarkets and groceries, as well as through online channels Lazada and Shopee. For more information, visit their Facebook Page.

#LiveCleanLiveGreen at home for a Cleaner Future.

Kindness is a trait parents always try to instill in their children, kindness to people and animals, and of course, kindness to the environment. While we try to teach our kids the importance of recycling, reducing waste, and more, we also try to find affordable and accessible ways to extend eco-friendly habits to the products we buy.

Unilever, through its beloved homecare brands Breeze and Domex, empowers parents like you to #LiveCleanLiveGreen and pass on green habits to your kids. Under its Linis Pilipinas campaign, the company remains committed to create a Clean Future, by providing shoppers with good quality products that are good for the environment, as well as accessible ways to reduce, upcycle and recycle.

Starting with the large packs of Breeze and Domex, Unilever has started creating bottle packaging made from 100% recycled plastic, saving up to 19,000kg or 342,000 pieces of bottles from going into landfills or oceans that contribute to pollution annually. Moreover, Breeze Powder is formulated with EcoClean technology and does not contain any hard surfactant that can damage the environment.

To strengthen their commitment to reduce plastic waste, Unilever has also partnered with ThePlastic Flamingo (PLAF). A homegrown social enterprise that collects and upcycles plastic waste to create eco-lumbers and eco-boards, PLAF uses these to build furniture and shelters for communities in need. You can join in by dropping off your clean plastics at the Breeze and PLAF's collection point in UP Town Center.

Shoppers can also participate by purchasing the eco-friendly packed Breeze and Domex via the Linis Pilipinas Sale this coming October 22-24. Enjoy exclusive Buy 2-Take 1, eco bag giveaways and other discounts, deals, and gifts via Unilever Homecare’s official stores on Lazada and Shopee, or shop at any Robinsons Supermarkets, Puregold and Waltermart nationwide to take home a free eco bag when purchasing big packs. A portion of the proceeds during this sale period will be donated to PLAF to fund the collection and upcycling of 16,000 kg of plastic waste into eco-friendly furniture which will be donated to a beneficiary public school. Now, you can get huge savings while helping out the environment at the same time.

To learn more about Unilever’s Linis Pilipinas initiative and how you can take part, visit the Unilever Philippines’ Facebook Page.

These moms are showing an unfiltered look into motherhood.

Being a mom is the most fulfilling, yet most difficult job in the world. There are some who make it look like a breeze, and others who show the actual journey and reality that this full-time job entails. On top of the daily to-do list of work tasks, taking care of the kids, and having time for yourself, are the household chores such as actual laundry, dishes, and cooking that take hours and a significant amount of effort and physical labor.

As motherhood has endured the toughest struggle in the past two years, it’s not always as glamorous as social media makes it out to be. Recently, more and more moms have been revealing an unfiltered look into motherhood, as a way to help other moms find solutions to make life easier and better for them and their kids.

For mom Apple, motherhood may not be as manageable in terms of following a certain schedule but amidst all the chores, she has found a solution to cross off one big item from her checklist: “Managing the household is tough! The chores are never ending. Looking after my son during and after school is also a challenge. And of course, doing the laundry with tough stains means extra work for me. Thanks to Breeze Power Machine, laundry time is much easier now.”

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Mommy and Doctor Crystal Roxas shares that she has found the ultimate secret of power moms by making sure she’s there for her son every time even while working hard “To be able to provide for my little Nate, I have to work extra hard while making sure that I’m by his side when he needs me most. ❤️ I always want to give him the best.” she says.

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Momshie Patricia Parian shares her secret to making laundry a breeze: “Bilang working mom, isa sa mga challenges ko ang paglalaba dahil kailangan dito ng matinding effort. Pero napadali na ito gamit ang #BreezePowerMachine. Tanggal agad ang dumi in one wash.”

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Mommy Tine understands the demands of being a mom and has found one big solution to cross off her list: “Managing the household is a juggling act. Kaya naman I need to find ways to balance everything… kids, meals, cleaning, lalo na sa laundry. So I can spend more time with the kids. Buti na lang I found #BreezePowerMachine liquid detergent! Now I can spend less time on chores and more time with my kids.”

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Mom Charlene Tolentino shares her advice on how she is able to take time for herself: “As a millenial stay at home mom, always busy with the chores and taking care of my kids. I hardly find time to do other stuff. So, I'm always on the lookout for products to make my life easier. The #BreezePowerMachine Liquid Detergent lets me power through laundry and gives me more quality time with my children and time for myself.”

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Although motherhood may not be a walk in the park, there are communities and brands like Breeze that can offer you easy and powerful solutions to lighten your load, make your tasks less of a chore and more of a superpower.

Breeze Power Machine Liquid Detergent makes laundry so much easier as it penetrates fabrics and removes tough stains better than powder detergents. Thanks to its ultraclean concentrate and the Golden Trio of power washing - that is surfactants, dirt-lifters, and enzymes - you just need to dab-pour-wash and let your washing machine do the work. Now all hard-working moms can make the switch from powder to liquid detergent to turn laundry into a Breeze!

You are just in time for the Big Breeze Sale on Lazada this June 22-26 where you can get up to 30% OFF on Breeze products. More than that, you can also get a chance to win a washing machine with a minimum purchase of Php 599. Discounts and offers don’t end there! Throughout this five-day sale, you can also get up to 50% OFF on other Unilever Household Care products as well until stocks last.

Shop now on Lazada and catch the Big Breeze Sale: https://tinyurl.com/Big-Breeze-Sale.

15 Bathroom Essentials for Your First Home.

Moving into your first home? While you’re too caught up choosing the perfect couch, coffee table, or curtain, it can be so easy to forget the small details that complete your home and make it comfortable to live in. This applies particularly to the essentials found in your bathroom.

Considering how often you use the bathroom, stocking it with everything you need, from hygiene products to cleaning products, should be on top of your to-do list after moving to your new place. That said, here is a list of all the bathroom essentials you should have in your new bathroom.

Cheon Song Yi's bathroom in My Love from the Stars (2014).

 1. Toiletries are products or supplies that you use for cleaning or grooming yourself. This includes dental hygiene products, like a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash. Bath products, like soap, shampoo, and shower gel, are also part of the list. Shaving cream, aftershave, cologne, makeup, and deodorant make up your grooming kit.

2. A shower curtain should be necessary if you don’t have glass doors to separate the shower area. It will keep water from getting all over the bathroom while you take a bath. It also gives you more privacy.

3. Get a shower caddy to organize all the bathing products you need. As the name suggests, you can hang it on the showerhead so your soap, shampoo, and bathing supplies are within easy reach while you shower.

4. Avoid bathroom accidents with a nonslip bath mat. Water makes bathroom floors, especially those made of natural and ceramic tiles, slippery; add soap or shampoo suds, and you may have a disaster waiting to happen. A nonslip bath mat keeps you safe and steady on your feet.

5. A toothbrush holder is necessary to keep your toothbrush of the dirty sink. Get a UV light antibacterial toothbrush holder to sterilize your toothbrush every after use.

6. A magnifying mirror will make it easier for you to grooming rituals that require absolute focus and delicacy, like applying makeup, plucking eyebrows, and shaving. You can also take a closer look at your skin, spot growing pimples, and treat them before they grow any bigger.

7. Organizers will keep your sink, countertop, and cabinets clutter-free when you start accumulating stuff. Plus, they will help keep your bathroom organized and make your essentials accessible and easy to find.

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8. Wicker baskets are aesthetically pleasing, but more than that, they are excellent for storing and organizing bath towels, hand towels, toilet paper, laundry, and other bathroom essentials.

9. A trash can should always be in your bathroom and other parts of your home. It will help keep your clean, clutter-free, and safe by keeping you from littering inside your home.

10. A toilet brush is essential to ensure that your toilet is spotlessly clean all the time. Instead of the usual plastic toilet brush, get a zero-waste brush, made from wood, ceramic, and pig bristles. That’s sure to be 100 percent plastic-free and recyclable.

11. Clogs happen all the time, so you need a plunger ready in your bathroom. There are different types of plungers. For the sink clogs, you need a common sink plunger, but for toilet clogs, an accordion plunger or toilet flange plunger will work better.

12. Keep a squeegee around to wipe of excess moisture on your glass shower doors, mirror, and other surfaces. Excess moisture is one of the biggest banes of homeowners. It can cause molding, leave watermarks, and damage appliances, fixtures, and furniture.

13. Keep clogs away using macerating pump for your bathroom. A high-power macerating pump breaks down wastewater and expels great pressure to push waste through the pipes toward the sewage line then to the septic tank. This prevents clogs and ensures smoother drainage.

14. Go green with nontoxic and eco-friendly bathroom cleaners. They can erase the toughest stains without harming your health, damaging your bathroom, and hurting the environment.

Soy candles from Goblin, The Lonely and Great God (2017).

15. Keep the stink under wraps using reed diffusers or scent sticks and safe and fragrant essential oils. With these, your bathroom can smell like relaxing lavender, fresh peppermint, warm sandalwood, or energizing lemon. And you’ll never have to pinch your nose in your bathroom again.

Final Word
Your home isn’t complete without the essentials for your daily routine and everyday tasks around the house. As one of the most frequently used facilities in the home, your bathroom should have a complete stock of the products and tools you need for bathing, grooming, and cleaning. It will make your life so much easier (and less frustrating) if you have all these things prepared.

For Homecare Products, #VotePC2019.

It was way back in 2004 when I first became acquainted with the brand 'Personal Collection'. One of my colleagues from my previous job was a registered dealer, and she would often bring brochures and product samples, and encourage us to try their products. I remember how she would wheedle us into buying the toilet bowl cleanser, but I was more interested in lipsticks and body lotions back then.

Recently, I have been reintroduced to Personal Collection and surprise, surprise! The toilet bowl cleanser that my colleague used to promote and sell aggressively is still in existence! Turns out, this was Personal's Collection pioneer product, and is still one of the brand's bestsellers. Talk about steadfast and being able to stand the test of time!

Homecare products from Personal Collection.

Tuff TBC is a toilet bowl cleanser formulated for maximum cleansing and disinfecting. Its Killer Virex Formula guarantees 99.99% percent protection from disease-causing germs and bacteria.
A versatile product, Tuff TBC can also be used in other areas of the bathroom such as the walls, the floor, the shower area, and the sink. It comes in a sleek and innovative bottle, and is available in Lemon and Classic Fresh scents.

Tuff TBC (1 liter), Php 285.

More than 15 years in the business, Personal Collection now has a wider and more impressive range of homecare products. These include laundry detergents, fabric softeners, dishwashing liquids, and insect repellents.

Sof & Mmmmm Concentrated Fabric Conditioner (1 liter), Php 285.
Tuff PLD (800 grams), Php 179.

Tuff PLD is a powder laundry detergent which removes tough stains, restores dingy whites, and protects colors from fading over time. It now comes in the same floral scent as the Sof & Mmmmm Eternity Fabric Conditioner, which makes your clothes smell fresh and fragrant. One other thing that I like about Tuff PLD is how gentle it is on the skin. I used it to handwash my underwear (because I'm old school like that) and thankfully, my hands did not feel itchy afterwards. Now that's tough and gentle at the same time.

Sof & Mmmmm Fabric Conditioner.

On the other hand, the Sof & Mmmmm Fabric Conditioner not only softens fabrics it also protects it from stretching and fading. It reduces wrinkles on clothes, which makes them easier to fold. You can even skip ironing for cotton tees and polyester fabrics. 

Infused with Perfumed Micro Crystals, this fabric conditioner has a long-lasting, luxurious floral fragrance. The scent may seem overpowering at first, but the strong smell becomes gentle when mixed with water and used on clothes. Our clothes smell exceptionally fresh and wonderful after soaking them in Sof & Mmmmm Fabric Conditioner and drying them out in the sun.

Tuff DWL (270 mL0, Php 99.

Now for the kitchen, Personal Collection has the Tuff DWL, the country's 'most powerful direct selling dishwashing liquid brand'.  With its Germex Formula, this product kills 99.9% of germs, takes away the remaining soap from your dishes, and leaves it with a subtle scent of lime. It's quite concentrated, so a small drop goes a long way. It easily cuts through grease, and makes your dishes squeaky clean. Tuff DWL is very economical, which is a come-on for us budget-conscious moms. 

Target Multi-insect Killer (600 mL), Php 329.

Insect issues? Personal Collection also has a solution for that and it's called Target - an aerosol spray that effectively kills both crawling and flying insects. This CFC-free (chlorofluorocarbon) multi-insect killer eliminates insects fast and leaves no offensive, chemical-laden odor in the air, making it the better alternative for asthmatics like me.

So overall, what makes Personal Collection a great choice for homecare products? To put it simply, they're cost-effective, and they get the job done. They're the same traits that make a great leader, aside from being honest, trustworthy, and diligent.

And when you vote tomorrow (because it's Mid-term Elections here in the Philippines), I hope you vote wisely and vote for those who put the people's interests above everything else. You can never, ever go wrong with someone who puts service above self.

To know more about Personal Collection, visit their official pages:
Website: https://www.personalcollection.com.ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pcdsiofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcdsiofficial/

5 Ways to Make Your Workplace Eco-Friendly.

Saving the environment may not be the top priority on your mind when you clock in to start a work shift, but there are numerous ways you can put in minimal effort and make a big difference for future generations and the Earth. The decisions made in an office setting may not seem key to the survival of our environment in the long term, but in reality, simple changes can go a long way toward saving our environment one piece at a time.

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1. Optimize Energy Settings on Your Computer
Energy saving settings, as opposed to standby settings, draw less power when you are leaving for the day. Cutting down on power usage can make a significant difference for the environment. In addition, it is important to remember to turn off lights in rooms that aren’t in use.

2. Buy Recycled Printer Paper
Creating paper uses a lot of resources. When you choose a paper that is recycled, opt for one that uses minimal chlorine bleach and a high percentage of post-consumer content. This reduces the impact on the environment as well. Recycled paper allows the opportunity to keep trees in our forests, which leaves more trees to create oxygen and cut down on the erosion that occurs when tree roots are withdrawn from areas, causing unstable land surfaces.

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3. Use Reusable Containers to Bring Your Lunch
When it comes to the environment, using reusable containers cuts down on plastic use. That means instead of contributing to the plastic use, 50-percent of which is a single use and then thrown away, you can reduce our plastic waste - roughly 10-percent of the total waste humans generate.

4. Use Recycled Envelopes, Pencils and Pens
Recycled office products can go a long way toward minimizing the work footprint on our Earth. The chance to use recycled envelopes, pencils and pens means less trees are cut and less refuse entering the landfill. These products give new life to used products, which is a two-fold benefit.

5. Think of the Environment with Cleaning Supplies
Biodegradable soaps and cleaners are also a smart move to make work more eco-friendly. The soaps in the bathroom or breakroom to wash one’s hands are as important as the cleaners used by the custodial staff. Act accordingly and encourage your employer to seek out biodegradable options that still clean effectively.

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Chemicals are a significant issue for our environment, as they pollute groundwater and kill off various species. Like plastic, the dangers in chemical use are long-term and widely noted. The ability to decrease the use of chemicals that don’t biodegrade can give our environment a chance to survive for a longer period.

Along with the above-noted options is the fact that transporting lunch and items necessary for work should be done in reusable bags. When it comes to your lunch, if you want to keep it cool and be inspired to use the bag on a regular basis, opt for printed cooler bags that look great, keep your lunch cool and are sturdy enough to use for years to come.

Spotlight | TupperClean Laundrymate Powder Detergent + Soft N Clean Fabric Softener.

First weekend of the year!
And like any ordinary weekend, I'm spending mine doing the laundry - one of the household chores (aside from cooking and grocery shopping) that I actually enjoy. I find the entire process of washing dirty clothes - from sorting to folding - a very therapeutic activity, and for me, the sight of an empty laundry basket brings nothing but sheer unadulterated pleasure.

Consequently, this has made me quite finicky with laundry products. For laundry detergents, it has to be tough on stains, gentle on clothes, and even gentler on hands - because I'm old school and prefer scrubbing the whites and washing undergarments by hand, haha.

TupperClean from Tupperware Brands.

Just recently, I have been introduced to TupperClean - Tupperware Brands' line of home care products which includes detergents, fabric softeners, air fresheners, toilet bowl cleaners, and dishwashing pastes. I had the opportunity to try and test their laundry products, and I must say, I had a kick out of it over the weekend.

TupperClean LaundryMate Powder Detergent, Php 299.

The TupperClean LaundryMate, for one, easily met my standards. It's a powder detergent formulated with natural enzymes that cuts through stains and lifts away dirt from your clothes. I used this for soaking and scrubbing the whites, and I had no difficulty (read: no heavy scrubbing) in removing the collar stains on Yue's school uniforms. This detergent is gentle on the skin too, as my hands did not feel dry or itchy after scrubbing the whites by hand.

Comes with a 40-gram scoop inside.

I like how sudsy this detergent is, and how it easily dissolves in water. It also has a clean, fresh scent -the kind that you get when you walk inside or pass by a laundromat. You get 400 grams of product with every box of TupperClean LaundryMate Powder Detergent, together with a reusable plastic scoop.

TupperClean Soft N Clean Fabric Softener, Php 299 each.

Now when it comes to laundry care, fabric conditioners/softeners are like icing to cake. I love how they lock the fragrance onto your clothes and make fabrics soft and smooth. However, since the conditioner/softener is what into contact with the garments last, its compatibility with the skin is a big factor me, most especially with my son's clothes. 

Thankfully, these Soft N Clean Fabric Softeners are hypoallergenic, and they do a good job of 'softening' the fabrics and making them 'fluffier' and easier to iron. They also leave a nice, long-lasting fresh scent on clothes, though I find the Lilac Fresh Scent more to my liking. I also like the Lilac's consistency better than the Classic Clean variant, as the latter seemed to have coagulated inside the bottle.

Lilac Fresh variant.

Classic Clean variant.

Maybe because the Lilac Fresh variant was manufactured just recently while the Classic Clean variant goes way back to 2016?

Lilac Fresh variant, manufactured September 2017.

Classic Clean variant, manufactured July 2016.

Each bottle of Soft N Clean contains 500 mL of product. You can use the cap to dispense the liquid on to your laundry, and one full cap is good for a small to medium-sized load on your washing machine. 

TupperClean products are available at Tupperware Brands' business centers nationwide. You can also place your orders through Tupperware Brands' dealers in your area. 

A Teeny Tiny Cleaning Task that Will Make Your Home Feel Like New.

Cleaning your home involves many things. However, most of the time we tend to focus only on our cleaning priorities like dusting, vacuuming, dish washing, scrubbing the whole bathroom, etc. Besides learning some new tips and tricks, no one seems to be speaking about the things we are most likely going to forget cleaning in the first place. Dealing with these critical areas can actually be very relevant to your home's general atmosphere of tidiness. So, this is our teeny tiny cleaning task for you that will make your home feel like new, and that's cleaning the forgotten areas.

Areas to which we are alluding to genuinely do not require extreme dedication and physical effort to be sorted out. They are easy to fall out of sight, because we either have a very unconscious and automated interaction with them, or they are hidden insofar that we are never reminded of them. Let us run through a couple of cleaning tasks that you have most certainly forgotten to do in a long while.

Let the cleaning begin!

The Doors
This is one of those things we have an automated interaction with. How many times per year do you clean your doors? Do you ever clean your doors? You should not feel ashamed if the answer is no. Most of us forget that they actually exist as something that needs to be cleaned. But luckily, we are here to remind you to do just that. You do not need anything special in order to clean your doors, nor does it take a lot of your time. A simple wet cloth will do the job just fine, but you can use a little bit of all-purpose cleaner as well. When you finish the job, take a step back and look at the difference. We know, it is amazing.

Door Knobs
In addition to the previously mentioned, door knobs are also probably not on your weekly to-do list. If you stop and think about it, it really should not be like that. Just imagine, how many times during the day do we use our door knobs? A lot is the answer. Plus, most of the time our hands are far from being clean, and other people circulate around the house as well. What you really need to do, as soon as possible, is disinfect those little things. Speaking of knobs, what about your drawer handles? They are also screaming for some attention. Take out your disinfectant spray, a few clean cloths, and get down to business.

Light Switches
Just like door knobs, light switches rarely get a look in. And same as door knobs, light switches are packed with germs and should be disinfected now! You may also want to use cotton swabs (dipped in alcohol) in order to clean the dirt from the cracks. We would advise you to try and tie some of your cleaning tasks. For example, next time you clean your toilet bowl, clean and disinfect those light switches. This way, it is going to be much harder for you to forget about them.

Refrigerator
Even though you probably clean your fridge more often than you do your door knobs, we still have a tendency not to devote enough attention to it. Research has shown that our meat and vegetable compartments are drowning in germs! Not only do we need to wash them, but disinfect them as well. It is very important to introduce this routine to your cleaning habits. Once in a week or two, open up your fridge and throw away the expired food and make new recipes like thehomemakersjournal.com have done. Additionally, pull out drawers and dip them into hot water and dishing soap. But if you had not done this in a while, empty your fridge and spray the whole inside with multipurpose spray. Wipe the residue down with a semi-wet cloth.

Don't forget the mattresses!

Mattress
In case you did not know, it is highly advised to flip your mattress at least once in 6 months. However, before that time comes, it would be smart to clean it up a little bit. Mattresses are drowning in dust mites, different kinds of stains (sweat, blood, etc.) and dead skin. What you want to do first is vacuum clean it. After that, you can use a mixture of lemon juice and salt in order to get rid of the stains (wipe the paste clean with a wet cloth). Sprinkling some baking soda and dried herbs onto the mattress is a great tick for freshening it up and making it fragrant. Still, nothing can be more beneficial for the mattress than the natural sunlight. If you have a backyard, carry it outside for a tanning session.

Rugs
We are constantly strolling over them, but dedicate attention to them only when someone spills a glass of wine. Vacuuming you rugs is something we know you do regularly, but there are other things you could do to make them look, feel and smell like new. If there are some residual stains left on your carpet, you can rely on baking soda to do the job. Drop some of it directly onto the stain and rub it in with a brush. Vacuum it later. Just like with the mattress, you can use dried herbs to give your carpet a nice smell (lavender and thyme are great choices). You can also read reviews of vacuum cleaners and robot vacuums at Home Clean Expert.

Cleaning can be a burdensome nuisance for many people. It is perfectly reasonable not to expect everyone to enjoy cleaning and wanting to do it in the first place. For those people, who would much rather spend their free time with friends and family, or doing their hobby, Helpling UK can provide you with amazing cleaning services. What you really want is a reliable and reasonably priced house cleaner, and Helpling offers you just that. Sometimes, it is best to leave the job to professionals.

Spotlight | MosRepel Anti-Mosquito Bracelet.

Dengue is a scary thing. For the first half of 2013 alone, there had been more than 42,000 reported dengue cases in the Philippines - 193 of them fatal. And just the fact that dengue can lead to hospitalization is enough to make me paranoid.

So don't be surprised if you see all sorts of anti-mosquito repellent stuff inside my home. From aerosol sprays to electric mats, from lotions to essential oils - name it, and I probably have it or have tried it before.

A few weeks ago, I have been tapped by Cudsly - an online store that sells practically everything you need for your babies and kids  - to review one of their products. I chose MosRepel, because I know this would come in handy once my son now that my son goes back to school.

Thank you, Cudsly!

As you can see, MosRepel is a bracelet that wards away mosquitoes, and other insects as well.

MosRepel.

One pack contains two bracelets, which each bracelet good for up to 180 hours of use. Since my son stays in school for eight hours a day, one bracelet would be good for at least 22 days. 

Resealable container.

It comes in a resealable container, where you can store the bracelet when not in use.

MosRepel bracelets.

The rubber bracelets are laced with the strong scent of citronella, which is the most common natural ingredient used in formulating mosquito repellents. 

Button fastener.

These bracelets are water-proof and fit all sizes. I tried one on, and it fits. They come in a variety of colors, too. 

Ours come with a cartoon clip, too!

The pack that we received even had a cartoon clip, which the little man really loved. I reckon there are other clip designs, because the little man told me that his classmate was wearing one with a mosquito clip. 

MosRepel on Yue.

What I love about MosRepel:

- It works! 

- Waterproof.

- Adjustable, fits all sizes.

- Comes in a variety of colors.

- Affordable at Php 240 for a pack of two.

- Economical, since my son can use one bracelet for up to 22 (school) days.

- Safe for kids.

- DEET-free!

Little man showing off his airplane clip.

MosRepel Anti-Mosquito Bracelets are available at Cudsly, the one-stop destination for all your parenting needs. They ship nationwide, and offer free shipping for orders worth Php 1000 and above.