r most students living in a dorm room it will be the first time that you will live on your own. You will pick your courses and try to figure out how you will cover your tuition costs, and furnish your dorm room.  Now the question “what to bring to college”? Your dorm room will be your home. You need a list of supplies to get organized.  It is a good idea to check with your new roommate to lower the possibility of a duplicate supply of items to save you money.   Check out your college website that will list items that are not permitted on campus.

A dorm room check list can include the following:

·        X-long sheets

·        Pillow

·        Blanket/comforter

·        towel

·        Coat hangers

·        Alarm clock

·        Extension cord

·        Surge protector

·        Desk lamp

·        Hamper

·        Iron

·        Dorm fridge

·        Microwave

·        Laptop

·        TV and DVD player

·        Disinfecting wipes

·        Paper towels

·        Dishwashing liquid

·        Laundry basket

·        Bleach

·        Softener

·        Laundry detergent

·        Band aids

·        Shampoo, and conditioner

·        Soap

·        Toothpaste and toothbrush 

·        Reusable/recyclable utensils

·        Plates and mugs

·        Vacuum Cleaner

You want to feel comfortable in your new surroundings and have a relaxing place to study. Dorm rugs are a plus and are easy to clean. Light vacuuming will help to keep the rug and other areas clean.  The Eureka Mighty Mite, Eureka Quick-Up, and Eureka Optima vacuum cleaners are good dorm room vacuum choices and are great for small living places.

Good luck, stay focused and have a great year.

Use the wiring diagram below to wire you Electrolux vacuum cleaner correctly.

*In some models wire colors will vary, but they all lead to the same place.

The Aerus Lux Legacy Vacuum cleaner is a high performance machine.  I have had my machine for years and I am very pleased with it.  Cleaning using my Legacy vacuum is simplified by the use of convenient parts and attachments. Some of the features include carry handle, on/off toe switch, hose receptacle, side bumper, automatic cord winder, power nozzle with headlight, wands, crevice tool, combination dusting/upholstery tool, vacuum filter bag, and deluxe floor tool.

The machine is light weight and has powerful suction.  To operate just pull the long power cord out to the length required, the cord winder automatically rewinds when given a light tug.  To start the cleaner all that is necessary is to press the toe switch.  To stop just press the toe switch again. The power nozzle maneuvers around furniture easily.  If an object becomes caught in the power nozzle, it will shut off automatically.

I use the Aerus Lux Legacy on my carpets, tile floors and hardwood floors. The power nozzle‘s self adjusting action adapts to different carpet heights as well as hard wood floors.  The crevice tool, the long skinny attachment works great inside cabinets, reaches into small narrow spots, under your refrigerator, also to dust off heating vents and radiators.  The Sidekick accessory is designed to clean in hard to reach areas such as stairs, car interiors, bathrooms, upholstery, and mattresses.

My vacuum cleaner doesn’t need much attention but simple maintenance will keep it working and cleaning efficiently.  Maintaining your vacuum cleaner properly can avoid more costly repairs and replacements.  Unplug your vacuum cleaner before performing any maintenance on it.   I check the bag often.  A full bag means that the machine must work harder, or it will not clean as well.  So I change the bag when it is half full because it improves air flow and vacuum performance.  I never attempt to reuse the bag.  I clean the brush roll often to make sure it doesn’t have any string or carpet remnants that will clog up the brush and slow down its motion.

I check the belt and look for worn spots, tears or cracks.  If loose you should replace the belt. I can check the owner’s manual on how to replace this part as well as the filter and other parts that I need.  I had my machine for years and would not buy any other brand.

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The United States Environmental Protection agency states that indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental health risks. The best way to address this risk is to control and eliminate the sources of pollutants and to ventilate a home with clean out door air. The ventilation method maybe limited however by weather conditions or undesirable levels of contaminants in outdoor air. According to the American College of Allergies 50% of all illness is caused by indoor air pollution.

Pollutants that can affect air quality in a home fall into the following categories: dust, smoke, animal dander, tobacco smoke, ragweed, particles generated from combustion appliances such as cooking stoves ;also particles associated with tiny organisms such as dust mites, molds, bacteria and viruses. Effective allergen control measures require washing sheets weekly, frequent vacuuming of carpets and furniture and dusting and cleaning of hard surfaces.

Air purifiers are designed to clean the air by filtering out harmful particles and air pollutants like allergens, mold, pet dander and dust. Air purifiers come in a variety of sizes and types. One type of air cleaning device that can remove particles from the air is High Efficiency Particulate Air [HEPA] filters.The Department of Energy has strict standards for HEPA filters. All HEPA Filters must be able to catch at least 95% of particles as small as 0.3 micrometers. Beware of HEPA type or HEPA like filters.

With quality air our family can breathe easier and live healthier.

Mother’s day in the United States always comes on the second Sunday in May. In the United States it is customary to treat one’s mother with care and love to a high degree. It’s time to let mom know how much we appreciate her efforts. Common mother’s day gifts are flowers, cards, candy, jewelry or other treats. Motherhood is a 365 day a year job. How can we possibly think of something special to give mom on her day?

Surprise mom with a gift she can use every day. One great idea is a new vacuum cleaner. There are many different brands of vacuum cleaners to choose from. To choose the right one for your mother determine what type of furnishings she cleans. Carpets, hardwood floors, tile, clean up after pets. Then determine the style such as canister or upright vacuum cleaner.

Evacuumstore.com can help you find the right machine and you won’t have to leave your home. They offer free shipping on all orders over $50.00. If you have any questions call their knowledgeable customer service department at 866-972-8227.

Mother Day this year will be special for your mom with a gift of a vacuum. She will know how much you appreciate her not just on mother’s day but throughout the year.