Precious accessories for household chores
Do you hate housework? Mechanical helpers, robot vacuum cleaners and stiracamicie, facilitate household chores. We also offer you old effective remedies with which you can wash dry and remove stains better and in less time.
Robot vacuum cleaner to clean floors and carpets
The robot vacuum cleaner removes dust, dirt, and hair from floors and carpets, while you work or dedicate to your hobbies. Time savings are obvious-
What to consider when buying a robot vacuum cleaner?
The suction power of a robot is not proportional to the power in watts! Inquire by consulting the comparative tests. Many watts also mean greater consumption of electricity and more noise. It should have the side brushes to not leave dust along the walls. The intelligent models return autonomously to the station, recharge and start again from where they left off. Models with laser or camera guidance can even get around obstacles.
Conclusion: low price robotic vacuum cleaners often provide unsatisfactory performance. Smart robotic vacuum cleaners save you the job, but they are relatively expensive (450 - 800 CHF).
Stiracamicie: dry and iron your shirts
What is a stiracamicie?
A stiracamicie, also known as a stretched manikin, dries and iron garments such as shirts, blouses, T-shirts or jackets. There are also models with an extra bag for trousers and skirts.
As a rule, a stiracamicie is composed of three pieces: a base that blows warm air upwards, an inflatable bag in the shape of a torso on which the wet or damp garment is inserted and a support which supports the head of clothing.
The stiracamicie:
• replaces the iron and at the same time the dryer
• It is easy to assemble and use
• the purchase price is relatively low (around CHF 80)
Keep in mind that:
• properly threading the shirt to get a good straightening without folds is a matter of practice
• It is often necessary to use pleats and drapes with the iron.
Smart tricks for the day of laundry
Tricks that facilitate washing:
• To avoid washing accidents, put a color-catching sheet in the washing machine with the laundry
• Wash the socks in a washing machine bag, so that they are kept together
• Use special detergents that reduce the formation of folds during washing.
Tricks that facilitate drying:
• Put a dry towel in the dryer. The laundry dries much more quickly
• With the duvets, pillows and feather jackets put a pair of clean tennis balls in the dryer. The balls distribute the feathers evenly and prevent them from accumulating
• Instead of a dry towel, you can also put a ball of rolled-up foil into the dryer - it has an anti-static effect.
The effective stains of the grandmother
The stains are removed much more easily when they are fresh. The following stain removers work best if the treated fabric is then also washed in the washing machine.
Immediately flush blood stains in plenty of cold water. Hot water fixes blood on the fabric.
Treat the lipstick stains carefully with a cloth soaked in high-grade light alcohol.
First of all, treat the red wine stains with plenty of lemon juice and then with the salt. Leave for 15 minutes and brush the salt.
For coffee stains, dissolve a sachet of baking powder in a little water. Rub the coffee stain with the paste obtained and then rinse in plenty of water.
Immediately rinse the fruit stains in cold water and leave to soak. Then treat with white vinegar or lemon juice.