‘Brabantia’ Archive
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
 In tough economic times, nearly everyone is looking for ways to tighten their budgets.
Whether you resort to clipping coupons, carpooling or performing household chores you once hired someone else to do, the recession has caused many to change the way they approach their necessary expenses.
While having clean, crisp and professional-looking shirts for work is often necessary in many professions, experts say laundering dress shirts at home is a good way to save money.
According to ABC News, the average cost of having a men's shirt laundered at a dry cleaner is $1.35. Women's shirts are even more expensive, costing about $4.50 per piece.
Following the care instructions on your garments and washing them at home will take a little extra effort, but can save you hundreds of dollars each year.
Avoid shrinkage by opting to air dry clothing using a Brabantia drying rack.
Pressing items using a Brabantia ironing board will also help ensure a professional look.
These items combine high-end style with top-end functionality. Their wide European design allows users to efficiently press items without having to constantly rotate them.
Brabantia also offers a full line of ironing board covers that can be tailored to your personal ironing preferences. For instance, Brabantia's heat-reflecting cover is made of metallized cotton for faster, better ironing, while its regular cotton ironing board covers are ideal for normal ironing and steaming.
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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
 With cold temperatures and snow leaving many parts of the country frigid this winter, many people are becoming experts in bundling up to keep warm.
Layering clothing is still considered the best way to take on freezing temperatures. Making sure your head, ears, neck and hands are covered while you're outdoors is also important.
But when was the last time you washed your winter gear? Experts from Real Simple magazine say items like gloves, hats and scarves need to be cleaned at least three to five times each season.
"Think about the facial oil, makeup, and perfume buildup, plus the germs you pick up with gloves," Corinne Phipps, the founder of Urban Darling, a San Francisco wardrobe-consulting firm, told the magazine.
While leather items, like gloves, should be dry-cleaned, most knit, cotton or fleece items can easily be washed at home.
The best bet is to read the care instructions for each item before laundering it. Many should be air-dried to help avoid shrinkage and other damage.
Using a Brabantia drying rack makes drying winter gear easy.
Brabantia's Wallfix Wall Mounted Rotary Drying Rack attaches to a wall and folds for compact storage. It is large enough to dry a full washing machine load of laundry and is constructed of corrosion-resistant materials.
Other indoor options for wintertime use include the Brabantia Bathroom Drying Rack, which is perfect for small to medium loads of laundry, and the Brabantia Door Drying Rack, which is ideal for small loads.
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
 Home prices are continuing to fall in cities across the country, as the economy continues its recovery.
The lower prices are good news for many first-time buyers, but they could mean that many who currently own homes will be unable to sell their properties and "break even" in the process.
Many who have decided to wait it out in their current homes can make small changes to help their living spaces become more comfortable as well as more attractive in the meantime.
While renovating living areas such as the kitchen or bathroom can cost thousands of dollars, redecorating is often a less expensive way to change the look of any room.
Easy ways to make a big impact in any space include buying new furniture, changing flooring and painting the walls.
Adding decorative touches like new window treatments or draperies, as well as accessories such as pillows, pictures and other knick-knacks, can also breathe new life into old spaces.
De-cluttering and swapping out tired-looking garbage bins in various rooms of the home can also help update spaces.
Brabantia bins are available in many different sizes up to 50 liters for use in any room.
These stylish and functional trash bins are available in red, white, black and stainless steel finishes to complement any décor.
In addition, Brabantia has different types of opening mechanisms including pedal bins, slide bins, touch bins and new sensor bins that open when you approach the unit.
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
 You've probably heard that going food shopping when you're hungry will end up costing you more, as you may buy more items than you would under normal circumstances. But did you know that hitting the grocery store with list in hand will help you save money on food?
According to Real Simple magazine, individuals who use a list to help keep them organized and on-task for their weekly shopping trip save as much as 23 percent on their grocery bill.
Other ways to save include buying generic brands, avoiding pre-made or prepared items and shopping in bulk.
The magazine reports that shopping at warehouse clubs such as BJ's, Costco and Sam's Club can save shoppers between 20 and 50 percent, compared to a trip to their regular food stores.
While many people like buying large amounts of their favorite food items to have on hand, experts say it's important to store them properly to ensure they don't go bad before you get to enjoy them.
Buying bread in bulk is convenient for many families who go through it quickly by making a lot of toast, sandwiches and other convenient meals.
However, making sure it's stored properly so it doesn't become stale is important. A Brabantia bread box can store up to two loaves of bread, along with other fresh items.
These products are available in roll-top and flat-top models and they come in a variety of finishes to match any kitchen décor.
In addition, storing fresh baked items in a Brabantia bread box is a great way to avoid clutter in the kitchen!
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
 America may be getting a bit nostalgic. Specialty stores and big retailers alike are once again stocking old fashioned items geared at homemaking.
The New York Times recently reported on a Brooklyn, New York, store called the Brook Farm General Store, which specializes in items used to create an "ideally wholesome, happy home."
Among the offerings are vintage kitchen gadgets and other timeless cooking gear like cast-iron frying pans, wood cutting boards and porcelain measuring spoons.
Stores such as the featured shop are offering modern day "foodies," as well as those of us who might just like to remember a simpler time, useful items that may have been forgotten in today's technologically-advanced world.
Individuals who embrace these products may be interested in a modern version of an old fashioned kitchen staple – the bread box.
Brabantia offers a full line of functional and stylish bread boxes to match any kitchen décor.
Like the bread box that your mother or grandmother used to keep in her kitchen, Brabantia bread boxes help keep bread, pastries and other food items stored at room temperature in an air-tight container to keep items fresher for longer.
These products have a large capacity and a sleek design. They're also available in roll-top and flat-top models and in black, white or stainless steel finishes.
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
 It's no wonder that some people are turning their backs on modern technologies and turning back to the good, old fashioned way of doing things.
Many feel overwhelmed by being "connected" and "plugged in" at all times. Instead, they yearn for a simpler time when homemaking was an art, and household chores like laundry and ironing were meticulously tended to on a weekly or daily basis.
While shutting down and giving up all modern conveniences is enticing to some, it's not realistic to many of us. Instead, doing some housework the old fashioned way may be the answer.
Instead of your mother or grandmother's clothesline, a modern drying rack that can be used either indoors or outdoors, such as the Brabantia Bathroom Drying Rack will help clothes and linens have that crisp, freshly-laundered feel.
When items have dried naturally, why not use an ironing board and cover that's more functional than one that's decades old? Brabantia ironing boards combine high-end style with top-end functionality. Their wide, European design allows users to efficiently press items without having to constantly rotate them.
Brabantia also offers a full line of ironing board covers that can be tailored to your personal ironing preferences. For instance, Brabantia's heat-reflecting cover is made of metallized cotton for faster, better ironing, while its regular cotton ironing board covers are ideal for normal ironing and steaming.
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Monday, January 24th, 2011
 Like many household dilemmas, people usually have differing views on the best way to store bread and keep it fresh for as long as possible.
Some choose to keep bread wrapped in plastic on the counter or in the pantry, others have a drawer in their kitchen dedicated to bread and other baked items and some keep it in the refrigerator.
According to Bread-Maker.net, the best tip for storing bread is to tightly seal the bag, ensuring that as much air as possible is out, before closing it.
Keeping it in the refrigerator may sound like a good idea, but food experts say it actually dries bread out and makes it go stale more quickly.
Instead, the preferred way of storing your white, wheat, sourdough, Italian, French, multigrain or rye bread is to keep it tightly sealed at room temperature in a bread box.
Brabantia has a full line of bread boxes to complement any kitchen's decor. They are available in white, black and stainless steel finishes.
These bins are large enough to hold up to two loaves of your favorite bread along with other baked goods or snacks at a time.
Brabantia bread boxes are available in roll top and flat top models. The roll top designs are equipped with plastic stops inside of the bins to dampen noise when opened and closed quickly.
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
 The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to tackle household clutter, as the weather causes many of us to be cooped up inside for long periods of time.
In many homes, the kitchen is the most utilized room, and it can easily become crowded with everything from pantry items and small appliances to kids’ backpacks and mail.
Organizing the kitchen and eliminating the clutter can make the home seem bigger and cleaner as well as help you find things more easily on a daily basis.
Experts say giving your cabinets, pantry and refrigerator a thorough clean-out is a good first step. This will allow you to get rid of old or expired items and start fresh. Buying a few inexpensive shelving units or bins can help keep items like spices, cans and boxes within reach.
Organizing extras like mail, newspapers and kids’ projects is another important step to freeing your kitchen of clutter. Purchasing a file folder or another unit will help you to create a system for all of the papers that find their way into your home.
When it comes to trash, experts say keeping your trash can in an accessible spot is important. This way, items that should be thrown away actually are.
Brabantia bins are stylish and smart solutions to kitchen garbage. They are available in several different varieties, including pedal bins, touch bins, slide bins and sensor bins.
These waste bins are available in different sizes, colors and finishes to match any décor.
Organizational experts also suggest keeping a few extra bin liners stored in the bottom of the bin to make replacing them easier.
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Thursday, January 13th, 2011
 Laundry experts say that choosing to line-dry clothing over using a dryer has many benefits. In addition to saving energy costs, using a so-called "solar dryer" helps clothes last longer and smell fresher, as well as avoid shrinkage.
While many think that hanging laundry out to dry is not possible in the winter months, using an indoor drying rack can help.
Brabantia makes several different drying racks for indoor use.
The Brabantia Door Drying Rack is ideal for small loads of laundry. In addition to providing a space-efficient place to dry clothing items, it folds up for storage. It also has a durable and solid construction and comes with a 10-year guarantee.
The Brabantia Bathroom Drying Rack can be used on virtually any flat surface in the home. It can accommodate small to medium loads of laundry and folds compactly for easy storage. This product can be used indoors during the winter or outdoors during other seasons and features Brabantia's signature solid construction.
Those who are looking for a larger capacity drying rack may consider the Brabantia Wallfix Wall Mounted Rotary Drying Rack. This product attaches to a wall and folds for compact storage. In addition, it is large enough to dry a full washing machine load of laundry and is constructed of corrosion-resistant materials.
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Thursday, January 13th, 2011
 Laundry is a necessary chore. It's also a household job that can end up costing a lot of money.
Besides the mandatory washer and dryer appliances, individuals need to shell out money for detergents, water costs and the energy it takes to run the washer and dryer each time they do a load of laundry.
According to GoGreenInYourHome.com, the average family spends more than $150 every year on energy costs associated with drying their clothes. Those who use an electric dryer spend about 50 cents per load of laundry and those who use a gas-powered dryer spend about 45 cents per load.
But there is an easy way to keep these costs down and keep that money in your pocket instead. Opting to dry clothes using a clothesline or drying rack, such as one of the many Brabantia models available, can help.
For indoor use, Brabantia's Wallfix Wall Mounted Rotary Drying Rack is one option. This product attaches to a wall and folds for compact storage. In addition, it is large enough to dry a full washing machine load of laundry and is constructed of corrosion-resistant materials.
Other indoor options include the Brabantia Bathroom Drying Rack, which is perfect for small to medium loads of laundry, and the Brabantia Door Drying Rack, which is ideal for small loads.
In addition to saving money on energy costs, a Brabantia Drying Rack won't shrink clothes and leaves laundry with a fresh scent that machine dryers can't compare with.
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