Spring Cleaning Allergen Busting Tips

3/12/2019

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Spring hasn’t officially sprung according to the calendar, but those of us who live in the South have already experienced temperatures in the seventies, frequent showers that brought flowers, and enough pollen in the air to turn our vehicles yellow. Allergy sufferers have been hit hard with various particles in the air that cause eyes to water, skin to itch, and repetitive sneezing episodes. What to do? Clean up!
Whether routine or deep Spring cleaning following these allergen lessening tips from the American Medical Association will help allergy sufferers (and everyone else) from encountering too much of the things that make us sneeze:

Start at the entry points to your home. Clean the doors, windows in doors, and the threshold of your home making sure to throw away leaves, dirt, and buds that collect on the doormat.
When cleaning inside or outside, start at the top and work your way down. That way any dirt or debris that isn’t trapped in a cloth can be swept/mopped up.
Always use damp rags and mops when cleaning. The dampness gives something for dust particles, hair, and other allergens something to stick.
Clean light fixtures and ceiling fans. Dust everything down, even the light bulbs, with a damp cloth or vacuum using an attachment.
Vacuum out vents and air exchanges if you have central air and heat. If you use window units, vacuum the vents and change the air conditioner filter.
Use a HEPA filter in your vacuum cleaner and frequently clean it off.
Dust all surfaces. Make certain to use some a furniture polish or a damp rag. Dry cloth on dust spreads it around instead of trapping it on the cloth for disposal or laundering.
Get rid of the clutter. While you were dusting your surfaces, you may have had to move all sorts of objects or move a stack of magazines and books. Whatever is cluttering up surfaces or corners in your home, clean it out! Dust, cockroaches and other insects, and mold (especially in humid Louisiana) can lurch between the layers of stuff that builds up.
Clean the bathroom thoroughly. Cannot launder or wipe down the shower curtain? Get a new one. Mold trapped on bathroom surfaces is a significant allergen.
Mop floors with a damp cloth. Don’t use a wet mop because, with the humid air in Louisiana, floors, and baseboards dry faster and thoroughly from a damp mopping. Wet mopping can cause moisture to hang around long enough to grow mold.
Vacuum carpets regularly. Only shampoo carpets or rugs in temperature-controlled environments. The extended drying time can cause mold to grow.
Limit cleaning products to one scent; some scents cause allergies to act up, consider using unscented cleaning products.
Wash real and artificial plants down in the shower.
Wash your linens once a week and in the hottest water possible.
Vacuum twice a week.
Brush pets outside if possible.
Wipe your pets daily with a damp washcloth to lessen dander.
Frequently empty your trash can.
Wear a mask while cleaning or if you are highly allergic consider asking someone else to clean for you or hiring someone during the allergy season.

Now that you have plenty of tips, spring and to action and lessen the possibility of sneezing due to allergens in your Lafayette La Apartments.

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Soup is On! Serving Up Liquid Enjoyment in Your Lafayette Louisiana Apartment

3/2/2019

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“Soup’s On!”, means dinner is served. It is a way to call those with an appetite to the table. When soup is truly on, a meal of liquid food will be ladled into bowls and served for nourishment and enjoyment to friends and family in Lafayette Louisiana Apartment.

Soup, by definition is ingredients, usually meat and vegetables, floating or cooked in broth. Soups can be hearty or light. Soups can be served hot or cold. Soups can be the main course, or only course for that matter, or part of a meal.

When part of a meal, soup can be the starter, in-between course palate cleanser, or the finish. Whether appetizer, broth between courses, or dessert, a knowledge of the variety or types of soups is good to have.

Some common types of soups are bisque, chowder, and vichyssoise. Bisque is rich and creamy and usually made with lobster, shrimp, or crawfish. Bayou Bisque is served at Lafayette’s Blue Dog Café to rave reviews. Chowder is rich and typically made with fish, clams, and potatoes. While clam chowder is a staple in the eastern United States, in the Acadiana area shrimp and corn chowder is hard to beat and a popular choice when nights are cold. Vichyssoise is a potato, onion, and cream soup commonly served cold. It is a hearty and simple, economical soup to feed a crowd.
Gazpacho is a cold vegetable soup that utilizes seasonal produce to great success. Broth is a soup or stock usually made from meat and vegetable chunks or bones. Consommé is a concentrated stock and somewhat thicker than broth.

Different nationalities are known by their traditional soups. Italians are known for making minestrone. Cajuns are known for their gumbos including seafood gumbo, okra and sausage gumbo, and chicken gumbo. Catfish Court Bouillon is another Southern dish that is considered a delicacy. Both of these soups are served over rice. Posole is a Mexican chunky style comfort liquid food that dates back to Aztec times.

Cowboys from various nationalities are known for making chili using beef, pork, vegetables, and even shrimp. And, stews are also common campfire meals served to rejuvenate at the end of a long day. Stoup is a combination of stew and soup with a medium consistency rather than thick (like stew) or thin (like soup).

Soups are wonderful additions to any meal, or a complete meal in itself, regardless of the occasion or season. As winter time wraps up, consider serving your favorite soup before warm weather returns.
Preparing soup in your corporate apartment is a delight when you have a totally furnished and equipped space like the corporate offerings at Lafayette Garden Apartments. Whether living in the area for weeks or month at a time, the friendly staff can get you set up in a 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, or 3-bedroom floor plan.

Need a place for yourself or your family where you can say, “Soup’s On!”, permanently. A Lafayette Garden Apartment is a wonderful home. Gated, lighted sidewalks and paths, and extra amenities make this Acadiana apartment community highly desired. Tour today.

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Spring Cleaning Allergen Busting Tips

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Soup is On! Serving Up Liquid Enjoyment in Your Lafayette Louisiana Apartment

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