The Moerman Overbath Clothes Drying Rack Posted by → April 09, 2015 at 3:50 PM under Clotheslines and Laundry The Moerman Overbath Clothes Drying Rack requires no assembly and fits over any bathtub at nearly unlimited angles. The dryer can balance over both sides of the tub, or can sit with one side on the tub and one against a wall or counter. Its 14 powder coated steel rods have 30 feet of drying space to hold 22 pounds of laundry. While designed for indoors, this dryer is rust resistant enough to use outside. Students or couples in dorm rooms, condos, or apartments will find the Moerman Overbath useful. To set up the Moerman Overbath, first remove the caps locking the feet together. Then loosen each ergonomic handle to loosen the top joints. Now you may unfold and angle your dryer. Tighten the handles again to lock your dryer at your chosen angle. The dryer’s plastic legs protect your surfaces, while extra rubber feet swing out to grip and balance against edges. Brianna shows you the Moerman Overbath Clothes Drying Rack on the video below: 0 Comments
The Leifheit Quartett Laundry Drying Rack Posted by → April 09, 2015 at 6:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry The Leifheit Quartett Laundry Drying Rack is simply more than an over-door rack. This rack has wide hooks that adjust to 12 sizes to hang over anything from banisters to cupboard doors. While it is a space saver, it’s easy to assemble and disassemble so you can even put it away whenever you want. This dryer provides 6½ feet of drying space on four smooth rods that don’t snag delicates, perfect for your hand-washables. Singles or travelers in small spaces will love keeping this dryer handy. To assemble the Leifheit Quartett, simply slide each mounting bracket into a slider. You may slide the brackets forward until they are the perfect fit for your door. To increase the size of or remove the brackets, press down on the red button, push slightly forward, then pull back. Brianna demonstrates how to assemble the Quartett below: 0 Comments
The Leifheit Centering Ground Peg Posted by → April 08, 2015 at 3:50 PM under Clotheslines and Laundry The Leifheit Centering Ground Peg is a cement-free ground peg for almost any rotary dryer. For households looking for even more stability than the Screw-In Ground Peg, the Centering Ground Peg is bigger, more protected, and easier to get in straight. Its construction starts with a metal core surrounded by sturdy plastic with a screw on the bottom and a rain cap on top. It fits a 50 millimeter dryer pole and has a lawn mowing edge to protect both the ground peg and your lawn mower. To install the Leifheit Centering Ground Peg, first snap the lawn mowing edge together. Slide it onto the ground peg from the bottom. Now jam and twist the ground peg into the ground; you may prefer to start by digging a small hole with a garden spade. Insert the metal handle through both holes in the peg and twist it further into the ground with both arms. You may remove the peg in the same way, any time you wish to move it. Now just open the rain cap and insert your rotary dryer. This ground peg’s top is removable and comes with three settings that you may adjust by sliding the notch around to each: At Setting 1, you may remove the top. At Setting 2, the top remains on the peg but spins. At Setting 3, the top is completely secure. Watch Brianna demonstrate the Leifheit Centering Ground Peg in the video below: 0 Comments
The Leifheit Rollfix Retractable Drying Rack Posted by → April 08, 2015 at 6:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry The Leifheit Rollfix Retractable Drying Rack has 5 retractable lines that extend up to 13 feet each, totalling 69 feet of drying space for couples and small space dwelling families. While ideal indoors, this retractable clothesline protects its lines in the easy-to-clean case between uses, so you may prefer to mount it outdoors. A Leifheit Rollfix is worth the installation. Brianna demonstrates in the video below, while this blog provides a recap on the instructions. The Leifheit Rollfix Comes With: Dryer 1 bracket 1 short screw 1 long screw 2 screw hooks 4 plastic wall anchors You Will Need: Drill or screwdriver Pencil Step 1: Mark your holes Using the dryer as a guide, mark where you will drill screw holes with a pencil. On the opposite wall, use the holes inside the dryer cover to mark the locations for the screw hooks. Step 2: Secure your dryer On the left side of the dryer you will screw in your bracket with the protruding slider facing into the dryer. You may use a wall anchor to make your holes last longer in drywall. Slide the dryer onto the bracket. Open the cover and screw the long screw in on the right. Step 3: Secure your lines On the opposite wall, screw in the screw hooks. Now you may pull open the dryer and hook it onto the screw hooks. There is a knob on the side of the dryer for tightening the lines while in use. When you are finished with the dryer, you may unhook it and let it wind itself in. The Leifheit Rollfix Retractable Drying Rack is a convenient space saver that is easy to “put away.” 0 Comments
The Leifheit Screw-In Ground Peg Posted by → April 07, 2015 at 6:50 PM under Clotheslines and Laundry The Leifheit Screw-In Ground Peg is a stable and easy cement-free ground peg. Despite needing no concrete to install, this peg screws in securely and is easy to get straight in the ground. You may move it any time you like. This 17 inch screw has a metal core and sturdy plastic construction. It fits any rotary dryer with a 50 millimeter pole. It has a cap to keep rain out between uses. To install the Leifheit Screw-In Ground Peg, simply screw it into the ground, then insert the handle when the going gets tough to screw it further with both hands until only three or four inches are exposed. You may want to start a small hole with a garden spade to ensure you start straight. You may remove this ground peg the same way you screwed it in, using the handle. Brianna shows you how to install the Leifheit Screw-In Ground Peg below: 0 Comments
The Moerman Legacy Umbrella Clothes Dryer Posted by → April 07, 2015 at 10:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry The Moerman Legacy Umbrella Clothes Dryer is large and durable to serve families for years. This rust-resistant anodized aluminum dryer has a 1-piece post and individually strung PVC coated lines. It provides 197 feet of drying space and stays taut at the height of your choice using two sliders. To install the Moerman Legacy, first hammer the ground spike into the ground with a hammer and a block of wood. Then slide the dryer into the ground spike. Untie the string securing the dryer closed, hold the button on the slider, and lift. The dryer locks at the height of your choice; adjust the top slider for shape and tautness. This dryer’s spin technology lets it spin in a light breeze to reduce drying time. It also lets you stand in one place to load and unload. Brianna demonstrates the Moerman Legacy Umbrella Dryer below: 0 Comments
5 Alarming Facts About Chemicals Used for Cleaning Posted by → April 05, 2015 at 8:38 PM under Environment Home Living Tips There may be a big surprise lurking in your home. Many common household cleaners can be packed with dangerous and harmful chemicals. Sadly, the idea that household cleaners can be dangerous is not a myth, but is in fact quite real and quite true. How these products, which are often clearly labeled as dangerous or even poisonous, have stayed on the market is a mystery. Many of these chemicals have been proven to be toxic for families and yet they still remain on store shelves and are used every day in homes and around children. In this article, we are going to explore five alarming facts regarding chemicals used in homes for cleaning. Alarming Fact Number One-They are Everywhere It might sound a little alarmist to state that harmful chemicals are everywhere. But in the world of home cleaning products, it isn’t an overstatement. Unless you are carefully seeking out products that are safe and labeled “organic,” or “nontoxic” or address their safety in some other way, then you are likely dealing with a chemical based product and that product may be dangerous. In fact, many household cleaners contain chemicals, such as formaldehyde. Alarming Fact Number Two-Air Quality Issues If you often feel that cleaning products often smell dreadful, you are not alone. The toxic compounds found in household cleaners smell toxic often for the simple reason that they are toxic! Whether it is formaldehyde or ammonia or a range of other products, you can expect your indoor air quality to suffer. Ammonia is so well known that many people believe that it must be safe. This is an understandable but completely inaccurate understanding of the chemical. Ammonia may cause organ damage, including liver damage. Ammonia is serious stuff, and it is found is a surprisingly diverse array of cleaning products. Yes, it works, but the price tag may be a high one! The best option is to simply avoid chemical cleaning products so as to boost your indoor air quality. A decrease in air quality has been linked to an increase in diseases and even lower I.Q.’s in children. The right move is to steer clear! Researchers have discovered over 100 different VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, in cleaning products. These compounds make their way into the air where they are not only breathed in, but make their way into our food and drink. Here is a truly shocking fact: you may be eating and drinking whatever you clean with so pick very wisely! Alarming Fact Number Three-Chemical Fragrances are Not Your Friend There are thousands of chemicals used in cleaning products for fragrance purposes. Companies work hard to give their products a “distinctive” smell and, sadly, those distinctive smells are often toxic smells as well. Phthalates are a particularly serious problem. Phthalates have become quite ubiquitous in our society, as they are in everything from cleaners to laundry detergents. There are numerous problems with phthalates including lowering sperm counts. Alarming Fact Number Four-It Gets Worse As if all of this wasn’t bad enough, it does get worse. How does it get worse? There are some seriously bad chemicals out there, and they have made their way into your home. While chemicals such as formaldehyde are fairly well known and get a lot of attention, there are other lesser known, but widely used chemicals that are downright scary! A great example of this is paradichlorbenzene. Now that might not sound too familiar, but this is a key ingredient in mothballs. If you have mothballs, get rid of them. Paradicholorbenzene has been linked to a range of organ damage. Like cooking? Hate food sticking to your pans? You may have done what millions of other people have done over the years and opted for polytetrafluoroethylene also known as PTFE. PTFE is what makes Teflon pans non-stick. When heated, PTFE releases toxic gases that have been linked to cancer, organ problems and more. Alarming Fact Number Five-You May Be Surrounded It isn’t just floor cleaning products, toilet bowl cleaners, cleaning sprays and other household cleaning products. The facts are that the problem extends outside of your home as well. If you are using weed killers, then you are likely exposing yourself to insecticides and herbicides. One very problematic example is Round-Up. Round-Up is very popular and has been aggressively marketed; however, it is feared that Round-Up may cause organ damage and other health problems. Together these five alarming facts might not paint a very cheery picture. However, there is much that you can do to avoid harmful chemicals in and around your home. The first step is to make no assumptions. Unless you know for certain what is in a given product, do not use it. Secondly, if a product has an odd odor, don’t use it. Third, always be on the lookout for a natural cleaning product alternative. The war on germs has gotten a little out of control in the last few decades; antibacterial products have for example led to stronger germs. The odds are excellent that you don’t need the ultra-powerful “kill them all” type chemical cleaners that populate most store shelves. Vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, lemon and other natural cleaners worked very well. Our ancestors, after all, survived long before weed killers and chemical cleaners. There is every reasons to believe that we can keep the germs at bay without having to harm our health. 0 Comments
The Leifheit Telefix 70 Wall Mounted Drying Rack Posted by → April 02, 2015 at 10:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry The Leifheit Telefix 70 Wall Mounted Drying Rack is space-efficient when in use and unobtrusive when collapsed. It features a stainless steel towel rod that disguises it as your towel rack when not otherwise in use. Its 5 retractable rails provide 14 more feet of drying space that can support 27 pounds. This durable dryer is made from ABS plastic and the rods are powder coated stainless steel. Singles living in small spaces will find this dryer compact and effective. To install the Leifheit Telefix 70, you will need a pencil and a drill. The hardware is included with the Telefix. Using the dryer as a guide, pencil in the spot on the wall where you will place your screws. Drill holes for your screws, and then screw them in leaving them protruding slightly. Slide the dryer onto the screws. To use your dryer, open the front on both sides. Now slide out the rods. Brianna demonstrates installing and using the Telefix 70 in the video below: 0 Comments
The Household Essentials Umbrella Clothes Dryer Posted by → April 01, 2015 at 6:50 PM under Clotheslines and Laundry The Household Essentials Umbrella Clothes Dryer is lightweight and comes pre-strung for easy installation. You do have to cement the included ground sleeve, and we have a tutorial for cementing a dryer base on this blog. Once the ground sleeve is ready, slide in the post with the skinny side up, then slide the dryer’s upper structure onto the post. Untie the string securing the upper structure closed, separate the arms, then push the slider upward in the center until it latches into place. This rotary dryer allows you to stand still while loading and has 12 lines in each of 4 sections, provding 165 feet of drying space to families. Its aluminum construction and coated lines are built to last on a budget. Let Brianna demonstrate the Household Essentials Umbrella Dryer below: 0 Comments
The Leifheit Tower 200 Deluxe Laundry Dryer Posted by → April 01, 2015 at 10:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry The Leifheit Tower 200 Deluxe Laundry Dryer is a compact dryer with everything you need. Its rust-resistant stainless steel frame is ideal indoors and outdoors, while its vertical construction even fits inside showers. Despite its small size, the Tower 200 provides 66 feet of drying space to families and comes with useful accessories. The Tower 200 comes with a mesh that secures onto the shelf corners to lay items flat, and five hangers designed to snap onto the lines. It also comes with a pin bag and two delicates clips designed for holding dozens of small items. To set up the Leifheit Tower 200 Deluxe, first open the bottom, then push down on the bottom shelf to keep it open. Swing the middle shelf up to latch in place. Finally, swing up the top shelf and slide on its sliders until it fits into the latch. If you want to hang long items from the top shelf, unlatch the middle shelf. Watch Brianna show off the Leifheit Tower 200 Deluxe below: 0 Comments
