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For easy home cleaning, a cleaning kit for holding the essential household cleaning chemicals and tools is most desirable. With the kit, the cleaning chemicals and tools are easily accessible. It would make the job of household cleaning faster, easier and more efficient.

It is important to carefully read the label on the bottle of each household cleaning product. The labels will list its common uses, any precautions, and solutions. Some products might be labeled as "all-purpose" cleaner, it may not be good for every surface. Products that contain strong chemical like ammonia may permanently damage laminates or other plastic surfaces. Sometimes strong cleaners are not necessary to get the job done. Most of the time, a mild soap and warm water will do the job well.

Household cleaning chemicals
They are available in powder, liquid or spray form. The basic ingredients determine the type of cleaning tasks for which they are suitable. Some are packaged as general purpose cleaning materials whilst others are targeted at specific cleaning tasks such as drain clearing, oven cleaning, lime scale removal and polishing furniture.

Surfactants reduce the surface tension of water making it able to flow into smaller tiny cracks and crevices in soils making removal more effective. Alkaline chemicals break down soils such as grease
and mud. Acids break down soils such as lime scale, soap scum, and stains of mustard, coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages. Some solvents based products are flammable and some can dissolve paint and varnish. Disinfectants stop smell and stains caused by bacteria.

As a rule of thumb
Don't mix these household cleaning chemicals together. It is a no no in all situations. If and When chemicals are mixed together, the chemical reaction produces toxic which could be extremely dangerous.

Remember, when multiple chemicals are applied to the same surface without full removal of the earlier substance,the chemicals may interact. This interaction may result in a reduction of the efficiency of the chemicals applied and in cases may even emit toxic fumes.

Refer always to the precaution section in the package label for detailed information in this regard.

White distilled vinegar. This is a powerful deodorizer. And that's exactly why I use it as a base for just about every cleaner. It also works well to dissolve soap film, as well as any mineral deposits from evaporated water.

Baking soda. The word "miracle" is bandied about so much these days. But I'm going to add it to this discussion on cleaning as well. Baking soda is, after all, truly a miracle natural cleanser. Baking soda does more than just absorb odors. It's also a very effective mild abrasive that can be safely used to clean sinks, bathtubs and counter tops. But what makes baking soda so welcome as a cleanser is that it's non-toxic.

Liquid soap or detergent. What kind of liquid soap? I prefer to purchase mine at the health food store. It's called liquid castile soap. If you can't find it easily, ask a clerk. He'll be able to direct you to it. And if not, I'm sure the store would be willing to order it. You can also find it on the internet.

Now you can make the vinegar smell a little less like vinegar. I use a variety of scents from lavender to tea tree. Tea tree oil, in fact, is an effective disinfectant. You may want to keep this mixture handy for such places as the bathroom and kitchen. Not only will your house smell good, but you can be sure that you're removing many, if not all of the germs, at the same time You may be able to find essential oils at the pharmacy counter or grocery store. If you can't, you can always buy them online!

By David Au

One day I woke up trying to get out of the bed in the early morning, I got a sharp stabbing pain at the right knee as I walked just steps away from my bed. The pain is crippling painful that I could hardly walk further to the washroom in the ensuite. It was the first pain attack I ever experienced. What is the cause for this acute knee pain? I tried to recall my memories figuring out what would be the possible cause. The only thing I can associated the knee pain with was the anger outburst which led to restlessness during the day and the sleepless night that followed through.

I check it out that anger outburst which is an extremely emotional disturbance of the mind can lead the abnormally large of amount of bio-active substances into the blood vessels of our own body. This sudden released of large of amount bio-stimulant substances can be very harmful to the body tissues and organs, even fatal irreversible organ damages. For this very reason, there are incidences of heart attack, stroke and even death following an anger outburst.

I went to see my family doctor for his medical advice and prescription. I told him briefly about my anger incident and knee pain. Then he told me the following treatment options for my knee pain:

Over-the-counter and prescription medications

This would include Tylenol and Aspirin, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen. They can reduce inflammation as well as knee joint pain.

Natural supplements

They are chondroitin and glucosamine the most popular alternatives in recent years. They have less side effects. The former aids in building joint cartilage, while the latter fights against degeneration of cartilage. Studies have proven their effectiveness in alleviating osteoarthritic joint pain,

Physical aids

Padding, crutches, and splints, and even simple rest can take the pressure off the knee and provide temporary relief while the joint recovers from injury.

Specific exercises

Simple stretching and low-impact aerobic activities such as walking and swimming increase joint strength and flexibility.

Now, my knee pain is almost gone. I still keep on taking chondroitin and glucosamine and low-impact exercise. The most important of all, I always remind myself don't get angry for the good of our own body.

David Au author of Baby Boomers Blog - articles, news and videos baby boomers blog

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