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Excerpt from 'How Clean is Your House' By Kim Woodburn and Aggie MacKenzie Getting started Kim and Aggie's essential cleaning kit A glance at the shelves of cleaning materials in any large store will tell you that there is a breathtaking array of cleaning creams, powders, polishes, liquids, cloths, mops and tablets available. Of course you don't need them all! Some are time-saving, but buying so many products is hardly economical—we'll show you other cleaning methods that avoid buying a special product that does only one job. However, every home should have a basic cleaning kit . All the homes we visited contained cleaning materials —they just weren't being used. Their purchase was a sign of the best intentions, but then they had been buried at the back of a cupboard—often covered in grease or dust! Name a product and you can be sure that we have tried it. Here is a list of the supplies we never ...

When life is wearing you down and stressing you out, all that worry doesn't just magically dissipate the moment you climb into bed. In fact, in many ways, laying down to sleep when you're anxious often makes it all feel worse . And that, my friends, is why it's important to know some ways to de-stress before bed, so you can essentially turn it all off and finally get some rest.   Creating that perfect soothing routine doesn 't just mean letting go of stress, however. It also means relaxing and getting better sleep — which is, of course, the most important thing when it comes to dealing with life. "Having better quality sleep allows us to be more efficient in our work and communication with others, shows an increase in ability to manage mood, and gives our bodies time to rest [and] rejuvenate," life coach Jess Garay tells Bustle . If you don't allow yourself that time to reset, the following day will likely be just as harrowing. And on and on the vicious cy...

<< Hollywood Pool Boy Shore Excursions Staffer >> Waldorf Astoria Chicago , one of America’s premier urban hotels . Now, presto—I’m one of its 25 “ladies,” as [the housekeepers who clean its 188 guest rooms are called](http://www.cntraveler.com/features/2013/05/travel-confidential/undercover-jobs-waldorf-astoria-chicago-housekeeper)." src="https://media.cntraveler.com/photos/53e2dff5dddaa35c30f61ace/master/w_480,c_limit/klara-glowczewska-housekeeper-waldorf-astoria-chicago.jpg" /> Rudy Archuleta Klara Glowczewska Day Job: Editor in Chief Temp Job: Housekeeper, Waldorf Astoria Chicago I slip on my uniform—black elastic-waist pants, zip-up tunic—and observe myself in the mirror. Just a moment ago, I was a guest in my room at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago , one of America’s premier urban hotels . Now, presto—I’m one of its 25 “ladies,” as the housekeepers who clean its 188 guest rooms are called. Other than the sudden spotlight thrown on the profession by ...

A baby shower is a great time for soon-to-be parents to receive the gifts they need to help them get ready for parenthood. Here's our list of top ten baby gifts worth giving new parents. Baby libraryA shelf full of classic children's books is a gift sure to win any parent's heart. Some favorites are Goodnight Moon , Runaway Bunny , and Guess How Much I Love You? .If you love the idea of giving books, consider making it the theme of the shower: Have everyone bring their favorite with a note to the baby tucked inside . Be sure to mix some baby- friendly board books in with the traditional hardcover variety — that way newborns will be able to truly appreciate the sound and the taste of your gift. Baby sling or carrierOne of the easiest ways for a new parent to tote a baby around is in a sling or front carrier. Babies love the warmth and feeling of being snuggled up close to Mom or Dad, and the ingeniously simple design leaves a parent's hands free to do housework or...

Shower Accessories You Have To See" class="pin" width="620" height="620" /> Get up to 4 Free Quotes! A hot shower is always the best way to get rid of grime and take away all the stress you take in each day. As a result, more people now see their daily shower as their relaxing getaway. For most, taking a shower is no longer just a quick hygienic activity . It's their place to unwind and relax. Homeowners now demand a more enjoyable and entertaining shower experience . Maybe not as much as my friend below, but you get the idea. Are you interested in enhancing your showering experience? Here are seven of the coolest shower accessories you should consider adding today. I guarantee they will not only bring a touch of fun, but will also have you bragging to your friends and family.  Heat-Sensitive LED Showerhead Price Range: $12-$60 No one likes to step into a shower and get scalded by hot water, especially when you have little ...

Ted Marules' new bathroom is neither subtle nor cheap. "We had visions of grandeur," he says of the $20,000 renovation to his Houston-area home. "We planned to have some wonderful moments in there." Marules and his wife sprung for all the frills: special- order Spanish tile , marble floors, gold faucets and the Texas- sized whirlpool bathtub . "We got some really nice, fancy stuff, and we spent the damned money for it," says the 53-year-old accident reconstruction expert . "Looks like a Roman whorehouse, but it's beautiful." The centerpiece of Marules' marble palace is the hourglass tub, a 10- jet Jacuzzi mounted like an acrylic altar at one end of the room. It set him back $1,897.70. In its promotional materials, Jacuzzi says the tub Marules bought , the Real model, "surrounds the bather in sumptuous curves for an exceptional bathing experience ." Through the Magic Touch controls and PowerPro jet system , it promises ...