Huge Fire Hazard In Our House.

I've been cleaning houses for 5 years now, I like to think of myself as a detailed cleaner. Something I always enjoy is going above and beyond. I love seeing the amazement on clients faces! Yet I have to admit, after 5 years, I'm still learning things. 

The other day I decided to clean the tabletop fan in my baby girls room. I took off the grill and afterwards, I soaked and washed the pieces in my sink.  As I looked over the rest of the fan, I noticed a lot of dust inside of the motor cover.
I was pretty horrified, because of the huge fire hazard that was right next to my daughters bed!

My spouse is the builder in our family. Therefore, the right man with the right tools for the job. 

(As I have misplaced my screwdriver several times.) 

I had him remove the motor cover and we lightly dusted it outside.

This would have been easier to use. Link

I've had this fan for at least ten years, old reliable.
The grills and such have been cleaned several times.

However, I never thought to actually clean inside of the back cover.

Dust is a relentless foe, it winds up pretty much everywhere.

It's always a great idea to inspect things that you never typically clean. 
especially if you've had something for a few years already.
I'm glad I learned this lesson before something bad happened.

Keep and eye out for two cleaning tips a month. Once on the first Monday of the month, once on the third Monday of the month. Some tips you might already know, others you may learn something new from.

~Katie~

The Surprising Benefits of Silverware.

One day, my fiancè told me how he had saved a tiny silver spoon for his future baby. I think that I was 20 weeks pregnant at the time, with Felicity. I laughed pretty hard in his face, and made a joke about her "growing up with a silver spoon in her mouth". He told me that silver is actually antibacterial. I didn't believe him without doing my own research, I discovered that he was right! 

Afterwards, I ended up looking more into it and finding that silverware has a surprising amount of health benefits! 

It's actually been used for medical purposes since 702-705 A.D.

At least, that's what's documented.

So, here are a few health reasons, that may make you beg grandma for her silverware set. 

1. Antibacterial.

Silver is indefinitely good against bacteria! In my research I actually found a website that talks about how silver turns bacteria into zombies. 

Learn more about how silver turns bacteria into zombies.

2. Keeps food fresh.

Surprisingly silver can help to keep your food or drinks fresh longer.

3. Destroys microorganisms.

Help protect your body by destroying dangerous microorganisms.

4. Prevents decay.

Helps to prevent decay, by killing bacteria. 

5. Immune system.

Helps to better your immune system with it's antibacterial properties.

*Plus there is Colloidal Silver, which comes with it's own health benefits.

Learn more about colloidal silver.

Now, I don't expect you all to go and raid antique stores or to buy a silverware set online. (They can get pretty pricey!) 

But if you have some silverware collecting dust, it might be worth pulling it out again.

~Katie~