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Your mother may have told you to keep your nose clean, an idiom which means to stay out of trouble. Now, it’s also especially important to keep your hands clean. Some days it feels like every surface is lurking with germs focused on making us sick. While this may be true, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself.

Unnoticed Surfaces

Everyone knows to watch out for germs on common objects like door handles and toilet seats, but germs also cover items you might not ever think about, such as money or salt and pepper shakers. While you can pay with a credit card and bring your own condiments to a restaurant, it’s not always possible to avoid touching all surfaces. Touching elevator buttons and light switches, for example, are necessary evils to get work done. If possible, carry a grab hook with rubber tip on your keychain or a tissue that you immediately throw away after using to keep your hands away from smaller germy surfaces.

Surfaces for the Long Haul

The five-second rule doesn’t apply to surfaces that we have to touch for an extended period of time. You can’t, for example, touch a grocery cart handle with your elbow and get your shopping done in under three hours. The same goes for exercise equipment at the gym. You must grip these bacteria-ridden bars and handles and make the best of it. At the grocery store, don’t be afraid to wear disposable gloves. Then you push the cart and pull any product off the shelf with impunity. At the gym, gloves would be impractical. Instead, carry a small towel with a marking on the side that touches the equipment.

Wash and Sanitize

Wash your hands every chance you get and make sure you use soap. The act of rubbing your hands together and rinsing them under a steady stream of water is literally the act of removing the germs from your skin. That’s why it’s so important to wash everywhere like under your fingernails and watch and between your fingers. A quick rinse isn’t enough. If you do an excellent job at washing, hand sanitizer isn’t even necessary.

You can’t go through life and not touch anything. Being mindful of when and how you touch surfaces could be important to your overall health.…

Fire hydrant flow testing is an important step in ensuring that the designated fire hydrant or hydrants are functioning as they should. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) specifies how and when these test should be done. This overview will cover basic information on fire hydrant flow tests so you can know what to expect when one is done on your property with a fire hydrant located on or near it.

Who Performs Flow Tests?

A fire hydrant flow test cannot be performed by just anyone. Only a licensed contractor with the correct engineering expertise can perform a flow test. While the exact requirements for who can conduct these tests will vary on a state to state basis, the tester needs to prove they have the necessary knowledge and skill set to do the job. There are many fire protection and flow testing companies out there who offer this service.

How Often Should a Flow Test Be Conducted?

Flow tests are not simply a recommended procedure; they are a requirement. The AWWA, the American Water Works Association, recommends that all areas should undergo testing every ten years or sooner. The NFPA requires that underground and exposed piping be flow tested at least every five years. However, some states choose to have flow tests conducted once every year.

When Is a Flow Test Conducted?

According to the NFPA, fire hydrant flow tests need to be conducted during a time with “ordinary” water demand. This time differs for residential and commercial settings. While people often use water in their homes during non-working hours like 6:00 am to 9:00 am or 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, operating work hours between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm is ideal for commercial settings.

Fire hydrant flow tests will help you best prepare your home or your business in the case of a fire. Regular testing can help you determine any issues ahead of time.…

Keeping the Bathroom Fresh and Clean

The bathroom is increasingly becoming a place to wash and a safe place to relax and find comfort after a busy day at work. Therefore, the amount of decor in the bathroom is very important. The wall panels can set the bathroom mood making it the perfect place for winding down after a busy day. Bathroom wall panels help to keep the bathroom fresh and clean.

If you are seeking to decorate your bathroom then the bathroom paneling offers the perfect alternative to tiles. Bathroom cladding and paneling will offer you an alternative to fitting ceramic tiles. This is because they offer internal decoration for your bathroom walls and ceilings. They are stylish, practical and beautifully stunning. You can decorate your floor and ceiling with a design that creates a comfortable feeling with an appeal that can be fitted in a short time compared with that required to fit tiles.

The benefits associated with paneling are many. First the cladding and paneling is 100% waterproof. Furthermore, no grouting is required with the cladding. The bathroom is perfectly insulated and this reduces condensation. Cladding offers a superb wipe- clean finish that guarantees against fading or crazing because of UV lights. You can even install paneling on existing tiles and it will still look good after many years. It is also easy to install and clean.

Decorative bathroom cladding is made of the highest standard hence bathroom paneling appears good and continues to look beautiful and classy even after many years. The bathroom paneling can be fitted using staples, glue or screws. Wall panels can be fitted easily however it is advisable to consult the services of a professional for best results. The panels have a design that interlock with each other to give a smooth finish. For persons who wish to make their walls more interesting they can choose from a range of panel trims that can be connected to the panels to offer smooth edges and different looks.

The panels come in a variety of colors including Italian marble, grey marble, avocado marble, pink marble and blue marble. Other available designs include the Mosaic styles, black pearl marble and simple solid white. Bathroom wall panels help with the maintenance of the bathroom. They are also easy to repair since it is easier to remove the panels compared with removing tiles. Furthermore, the panels are easier to fit back into place.…

Come Dine With Me – Or Not!

When it comes to the rooms in your house, the dining room has to be one of the most important. This is because in many ways it is the showpiece, when you have family or friends over for a meal, this is where they will be sitting.

This is why it is very important to make sure that this is one of the best looking rooms in your house, even if it may not be used as much as the others. It is the special occasion room, Christmas time, birthday time, celebration time.

In modern society most home meals are eaten in the kitchen or kids even bring their meals to their rooms, the dining room is hardly touched. This is probably more to do with wanting to keep the room in perfect condition for those occasions that matter.

So having good quality dining room furniture is a must, especially if you are expecting guests over for Christmas or some other occasion. It has to be something you can be proud of rather than something to be ashamed of. You want to give any visitors that “wow” factor when they see the room, something that will draw compliments.

Dine With Taste!

The centerpiece is of course the dining room table; it has to be big enough to support a large amount of guests, whilst also not being too big for the room. So when buying a new one, you need to consider the size of the room, there is nothing worse than feeling cramped and up against walls.

Then there are what type of materials you may prefer, what colours, what designs… there are many considerations to make. Dining room sets are available in a wide range of varieties, so you are spoilt for choice. However, never rush into buying the first one that you like, you may find something even better.

You then have to decide on what style you like, do you want something grand and traditional, or are you going to go for the modern and contemporary look? Whatever style you are after, you will be able to find it, whilst the price does not have to be as expensive as you might imagine.

It is possible to get top quality dining room furniture at very competitive prices these days; this is mainly down to the internet. Online stores are able to offer much cheaper prices due to a much lower level of overheads for their business. What’s more is they are able to deliver it straight to your door, no matter where you live in Ireland.

Once you have that brand spanking new set of dining room furniture, you are ready to start adding any extra decorations that you need to complete the room. You could have pictures on the walls, vases with flowers in and candles etc. Finally you will have that dining room to be proud of, and you will want a dinner party straight away to …

Vanity Cabinets – Are They Worth Your Penny?

For those on a tight budget, considering which furniture to have inside the house is a big issue. There are some items that you can live without while there are also others that will be necessary for your everyday activities. For your bathroom, you may ask yourself if there is a need to have a vanity cabinet. Well, here are a few reasons why a bathroom cabinet can be considered a good addition inside your home.

To remove clutter. If you do not have a vanity cabinet in your bathroom, the most likely set up is that you will need a lot of shelves to store your bathroom products. And this means that your bathroom will be teeming with shelves in almost every corner. To have the storage space that you need, the vanity set can be the answer that you are looking for. Remember that these furniture items have several spaces underneath that can serve as bathroom cabinets. In there, you will be able to keep essential but rarely used items. On top of the furniture, you can set commonly used products for your convenience.

For organization. When your bathroom and the items inside it are well arranged, you will have an easier time of using it. If you are looking for something, you can directly go to your vanity cabinet and search there. You won’t have to look into every other shelf hanging in your bathroom.

These vanity sets are perfect if you need to have a lot more organization. As stated beforehand, you can place products underneath and on top of the set. The ones that will be kept inside are those that you need in the bathroom but don’t use on a daily basis. the items that can go on top of your vanity set can be your make up, shaving creams, and other products that you need to use every morning or every time you are going to the bathroom.

Protect bathroom items from moisture. As vanities can serve as good storage spaces, you will be able to protect your bathroom products from moisture. If you keep them in closed cabinets or containers inside your vanity set, they may be able to last longer. This is also a good idea for electronic items that require a dry environment. Proper storage will not affect their lifespan and will be beneficial to you as the user.

To add design. These bathroom furniture can easily complement the bathroom design that you have chosen. Also, they can be made from a variety of materials. This makes it quite easy for you to choose one that will be best to use for the particular bathroom that you have.

To add efficiency. Since you can easily categorize your bathroom products and place them in specific areas in your vanity set, you will be able to save a lot of time. There will be no need for you to go through one shelf to …