The Annual myhome Christmas Party

The 2015 myhome christmas party turned out to be another great event for everyone involved! It was fantastic to see all of our staff enjoying themselves and celebrating a big year of hard work.

A big thanks to Beer DeLuxe Hawthorn for having us and putting on a fantastic night filled with delicious food, good music and plenty of drinks!

Thank you also to Metamorphys for our personalised myhome balloon bouquets and The Cupcake Queens and Ferguson Plarre Balwyn for our yummy myhome cupcakes and cake to share. The decorations were all great additions to the night!

Congratulations and thank you to the myhome team for a great 2015. We look forward to a bigger and better 2016 with you all!

Scroll below for a few photos of the night!

Saying Hasta La Vista to Dust Bunnies

If you find yourself getting itchy or sneezing a lot, then maybe it's time to get your broom sticks, feather dusters, and vacuum cleaner on the ready, go around your home, and hunt down those bad dust bunnies.

Hair (yours or your pet's), dust, dirt, soil, and all other kinds of debris could get really frustrating, especially when they start to build up. There are a bunch of dust hot spots where all the dust bunnies like to conjure and summon more of them. When cleaning, it's important to get everything cleaned up and to leave no survivors. One particular area you should put some focus on is the rug.

Being so close to the ground and made of fabric or similar materials, rugs can gather a ton of dust and dirt. Rugs are tricky to clean because even though you can wash them up with water, doing so could make colors fade or damage the material.

Vacuuming regularly is a great way to keep the dust in rugs at bay, and you can also hang them up outdoors and beat at them to get the dust off. If there are stains, or if you want a more effective cleaning, you can also look for cleaners who offer encapsulation methods wherein they use sprays to create polymers that cling to the dirt and vacuum them off.

With thorough cleaning, you can say goodbye to your allergies and hasta la vista to those dust bunnies.

Caring for Upholstered Furniture

Proper cleaning, care, and maintenance of your upholstery will allow it to look its best for a very long time. It pays to be consistent with your upholstery, and this is not difficult to do. Below are a few tips you need to keep in mind regarding upholstery care.

Cleaning spills

In the event of a spill, the first thing to do is blot the affected area immediately with paper towels. Keep doing this until much of the liquid has been removed. You can use a hair dryer or other heating materials to dry up the spill, but be aware that this can cause shrinkage or make the stains permanent. Afterward, stop and consider whether the damage wrought is acceptable or not. If in doubt, consult an upholstery cleaner for further treatment.

Turn the cushions

You can contribute to your upholstered furniture's longevity by turning over loose cushions. This allows for the even distribution of wear and tear. Plus, it prevents your cushions from developing indentations too quickly. Fluffing them after you've cleaned them also helps retain their shape.

Vacuuming the upholstery

Vacuum your upholstered furniture once a week. This will prevent accumulated dirt to become embedded in the fibers. You can also use a brush to comb the dirt away, just make sure to always use a soft-bristled brush, and brush gently so you don't create snags in the fabric.

Tips on Choosing a Quality Carpet for Your Home

Carpets make your home look comfortably snug and warm, making them a perfect addition for the approaching cold months. When you're looking to buy new ones, make sure that you get one that's in great condition and is of high quality and durability. Here are some tips:

Fiber content is perhaps the most important thing to check in a carpet, since your choice will affect the way your carpet will keep your home warm and comfy. Polypropylene can endure foot traffic well and can last a long time, while nylon can withstand stains and fading. Wool is also very resistant to wear and has excellent insulation properties, but it needs to be cleaned regularly to keep it away from stains.

If you're placing carpets in rooms where there is a lot of ultraviolet light coming in, opt for colors that can effectively resist fading. Light-colored carpets tend to fade less than darker ones, but they are stained easily. In short, opt to balance color choice with the room's propensity for spills or dirt stains.

High-quality carpet pads are available to protect your carpet. Although they might turn out expensive, they are actually good investments as they provide more comfort for the feet, stand up to wear, and function as carpet covers. This, plus proper care and carpet cleaning, assures you that your carpet will last a long time.