5 Easy Childproofing Tips for your Home - Black&Decker, India

As expectant parents, one of the important things we need to think about is whether our home is safe for a crawling baby or a toddler to move around in. Even if we don’t manage to childproof before the arrival of the baby, we have a few more months of breathing space before that bundle of joy starts moving around and this is a good time to critically assess all parts of our home.

Electrical outlets: Even though most electrical points nowadays come with safety measures that do not allow a child to stick a finger in them, it may still be a good idea to position these above the reach of a young toddler. This is a decision that needs to be made during construction, so if that is not possible, do think of creative ways to cover up such as putting a piece of furniture in front or covering with tape temporarily.

Medications and Poisonous materials: Anything that could be ingested by the child, and prove detrimental to health must be kept out of reach. And this means not in any drawers that can be pulled out too, as that is one of their favourite pastimes.

Furniture and sharp edges: Try to put away items of furniture that are not weighed down well as these might be dangerous when children start pulling themselves up using whatever they can.Also check for sharp edges and cover these with childproofing equipment like bumpers that are specially designed to soften the edges to make them safer.

Safety Gates: Staircases can be a big worry when young babies and toddlers are around. Make it tension free for yourself by installing a safety gate that cannot be opened by children on their own, so that they are free to negotiate the space near it without being at risk.

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Doors, windows and balconies: As your crawling baby gets older, keep an eye out for what she can reach. Windows need to be kept closed especially if the bars allow access to the outside. The same goes for checking the safety aspects of doors, as well as balcony grill heights and gaps.

A lot of childproofing activities including installing equipment like a safety gate can be done as a DIY activity by you. Do check out our range of appliances that can help you in this, by dropping in at our website: http://www.blackanddeckerindia.in

What goes in a DIY Home Utility Kit? - Black & Decker, India

If you are anything like me, the first time you go out to buy a home utility DIY kit, you would definitely be wondering what all those little pieces need to be used for. So here’s a short introduction to the basic tools and pieces in a home utility kit, I am using the one from Black & Decker as an example:

Drilling machine and drill bits: A drilling machine or a drill for simplicity is a powerful substitute for a hammer, and is suitable for most simple drilling tasks around the house. This one can be used for drilling into masonry, which means it can be used for tasks like hanging up a painting or photograph with ease. The drill bits would help with making holes of different sizes as well as for different materials. If you are looking to drill into something unusual, check if the required drill bit is supplied.

Wrenches: The kit contains a Hammer Wrench that is specially designed to hold on to nails or screws while using a hammer for additional force, as well a Combination Wrench that can be used similar to a spanner.

Pliers: This tool is very useful for holding on to objects that cannot be gripped easily by the fingers, especially when force needs to be applied to them. An example would be when pulling out a nail from wood or masonry, where the firm grip helps in applying the force required.

Accessories: This kit comes loaded with a wealth of other accessories from a hacksaw blade to a measuring tape that is all necessary for any DIY activity. A lot of screw-driving and drilling attachments are also a part of this, which you would need while dealing with different sizes and heads of nails and screws.

In short, an ideal home utility kit should provide you with all the necessary tools and accessories required to perform simple DIY tasks at home such as hanging paintings and assembling small pieces of furniture, without having to run to the hardware store for something or the other all the time. Do check out this kit and our other tools and appliances at our website:

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How to have a clean home when you have pets - Black & Decker, India

When you have pets in the house, it can be difficult to keep the house clean. Here are some tips you can follow to maintain the house even with pets around:

Minimize the use of carpets: Pet dander that collects in the fibers of the carpet can be difficult to clean. Also, in case of accidents- a common thing when you have pets at home-, it becomes cumbersome to clean the carpets. It is therefore advisable to restrict the carpeted area in the house.

Scoop out the litter immediately: Litter boxes need to be scooped as quickly as possible to prevent the odour from spreading.

Vacuum often: Use the vacuum cleaner often to clear the hair and pet dander from the floor surfaces, sofa cushions and nooks. Not only do pet hairs look unsightly when on the sofa, they can also cause allergies.

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Sweep and Mop every day: The floor can get dirty very fast when you have pets running about from outside to inside. The best way to clean all the dirt would be to religiously sweep and mop the floor every day and if possible more than once in a day.

Cover the furniture: If your pet has a favourite chair or sofa, it is best to have it covered with a bedcover or such-like, at least when you are not expecting any visitors. This way, you’d have only the cover to wash later.

Encourage outdoor time for the pets: Healthy pets, especially dogs, are generally active ones and need a lot of time outdoors. If they are also properly toilet trained, they do their job outside. It is advisable to give them ample outdoor time, so that there are minimal accidents at home and there is less to clean up at home. What’s more? You get your daily quota of exercise too!

Pets can be fun but if proper care is not taken, of them as well as their surroundings, it can become a headache and nasty experience for the owners. So have a cleaner home with these tips and enjoy the time with your favourite pet.

Black & Decker offers a varied range of appliances that will help you to battle the dirt brigade with ease and panache. Do check out our website to know more http://www.blackanddeckerindia.in