42 THE QUEENS COURIER • AT HOME • JANUARY 21, 2021 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM
42 a TtHE h QUoEEmNS eCOURIER • JANUARY 21, 2021 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM
How to tackle deep-cleaning tasks around the house
You know it must be done, but you just
don’t want to. It’s been on the to-do list
for far too long. You may try to ignore it,
dodge it or even cover it up. It’s your mess
nemesis - your least-favorite cleaning task
- and you dread having to tackle it.
Not all cleaning is equal
While some people enjoy cleaning more
than others, everyone can agree that not
all cleaning tasks are created equal. In
fact, 88% of American adults have a leastfavorite
cleaning task, according to a new
survey from the makers of home cleaning
brand CLR (pronounced “clear”). When
asked to liken their least-favorite cleaning
task to a person, 33% of Americans
said it’s like a scam caller. When asked
to choose between activities, almost half
(43%) would rather go to the dentist than
handle their least-favorite cleaning task.
Cleaning during quarantine
Considering the extra time people are
spending at home due to the COVID-19
pandemic, messes are more frequent and
can quickly become bothersome. Th e frequency
of cleaning has increased for most
Americans over the past several months,
but Americans are, understandably, split
on their level of cleaning productivity
during this time: 53% have tackled a
cleaning task they’ve been avoiding for
years during the pandemic and 42% have
avoided at least one cleaning task during
the pandemic.
Tips for conquering
a mess nemesis
Whether it’s soap scum, mildew, rust,
stinks, stains or spills, it’s time to show
your mess nemesis you mean business.
Follow these tips to get the job done right:
1) Set a date: It’s easy to keep avoiding
tasks you loathe, so set a time for when
you plan to focus on cleaning and be specifi
c. For example, at 10 a.m. Saturday
you’re fi nally giving the boot to that lime
and calcium buildup on the shower door.
Put on some cleaning clothes, play some
motivational music and focus on getting
the job done once and for all.
2) Stock ample supplies: Stock necessities,
such as sponges, scrubbers and rags,
before diving into any cleaning mission.
Having the right supplies for the specifi
c job makes tasks simpler. Use proper
cleaning formulations for your task,
such as the CLR line that has products
designed to get rid of the grime in areas of
the home, from the kitchen and bathroom
to the patio, garage and beyond.
3) Follow directions and use safer
products: Always follow the directions
on any product to ensure you get the
results you want without making the
mess worse or damaging the items. Use
products that clean eff ectively without
unnecessary use of harsh chemicals. Look
for products approved by the EPA Safer
Choice Program, meaning they’re recognized
as a safer alternative to traditional
cleaning options that rely on the use
of harsh chemicals to be eff ective, such
as bleach.
4) Rally the troops: Whether it’s a big
mess that requires multiple sets of hands
or a tough mess that requires a few people
strategizing, help can make a big difference.
Even if you need to focus on the
mess nemesis while other people handle
regular household chores, this can keep
things moving forward thanks to teamwork.
Get your partner, spouse, kids or
roommates in on the action.
— Courtesy of BPT
Six ways to improve the time you spend at home
Aft er spending so much time at home in
2020, you might be running out of ideas
to keep yourself entertained. If you fi nd
yourself with extra time on your hands,
you’re not alone. Many people are looking
for new ways to improve the time
they spend at home. Follow these tips to
revamp your space and enhance the time
you spend at home.
De-clutter to cultivate calm
Make your home your happy place away
from the hectic world. Target the hot
spots for mess and get organized to regain
peace of mind. Do a bedroom makeover
to create a space more conducive to sleeping.
Whatever you decide, your body and
mind will thank you.
Binge a new podcast
Th ough they’ve been around for years,
podcasts continue to grow in popularity.
While you’re spending time at home, they
can make you feel like you’re part of a fascinating
conversation. Search for a subject
or topic you’ve always wanted to learn
about and dive in. And if you’re looking
for a device with the latest technology
to help you stay informed, check out
LG’s newest smartphones -Wing, Velvet
or K92.
Watch something out of
your comfort zone
Sure, you could turn on another season
of your favorite show, but why not try
something completely diff erent? Choose
a topic you don’t know enough about
and turn on a documentary. Or choose a
show or fi lm from a genre you don’t typically
follow and see what all the hype is
about. To help you stick with your new
favorite, LG’s OLED TVs deliver the pinnacle
of picture quality and off er access
to the most popular streaming sites so
you’ll have a vast library of content to
explore.
Up your work-from-home game
If you’re working from home, you might
be getting tired of sitting at the kitchen
table or lounging on the couch. Make
your work setup offi cial by fi nding a designated
offi ce space within your home.
Customize your space to help with productivity
- like swapping your small laptop
screen with an LG UltraFine Monitor
for easier multitasking and an unencumbered
view.
Increase your cleaning effi ciency
Since you’re spending more time at
home, you’re likely spending more time
doing mundane chores. Get your cleaning
done better and faster by boosting
your laundry room setup. With a styleforward
design that takes up half the
space of a typical washer and dryer, the
LG WashTower gives you the freedom to
reinvent your laundry space. You’ll have
room for more storage, a pet wash station,
or even a new desk set-up for work
or hobbies.
Do nothing
When you’ve run out of activities, work
and chores, there’s nothing wrong with
just letting yourself be. Many people don’t
take enough time to decompress and
recharge. Take advantage of some downtime
to de-stress and relax.
Small and simple actions can help make
the time you spend at home more enjoyable.
Follow these tips to get the most out
of your downtime.
— Courtesy of BPT
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