Hello World! Welcome Friends! Many individuals consider a place their home when it’s filled with items that are important to them. These things can be useful to their daily activities or improve their level of comfort. Every person’s choice on the objects they treasure will definitely differ. However, there are certain home and garden staples that all households should ideally have to ensure a safe and welcoming space.
Whether you plan to buy home and garden supplies online or at your local store, here are some items you need to have at home or at least consider stocking on:
Watering Can
The humble watering can is one of the basic gardening supplies anyone will need whether they have a green thumb or simply enjoy keeping a couple of greens around the home. When it comes to choosing the best watering can, you need to think about the kinds of plants you are taking care of.
If you are tending an outdoor garden with huge plants, you need a large watering can with around a 10-liter capacity and has a sprinkler head. It will help you water a lot of plants efficiently. On the other hand, if you prefer to keep houseplants, a watering can that can carry 4 liters should be enough. In case you have plants in hanging baskets or pots, select a watering can with a long spout to easily water them.
Gardening Gloves
Gardening is a wonderful hobby but can quickly become a dirty job because it involves working with soil, seeds, and thorny stems. To ensure your hands are safe from splinters and free from dirt after caring for your plants, wear gardening gloves for protection.
For a beginner gardener, a lightweight pair made of synthetic material with reinforced tips is the best choice. These gloves are thick enough to protect your hands from sharp objects but are very flexible to allow your hand to move freely. The durable tips also let you firmly hold plants with spiky stems.
Cutting Board
Whether you are an avid cook or just beginning to explore your culinary interests, a good knife paired with a cutting board will make cooking easier and more pleasant. Having a proper cutting board, whether rubber cutting boards, wooden or plastic, also keeps your knife from becoming dull too soon.
While you may already have a cutting board in your kitchen, you need to check if it’s still in good condition. Even if you regularly clean and disinfect your cutting board, constant slicing and chopping create deep grooves that can harbour bacteria. To make sure you prepare food safely, replace your wooden board every four to seven years. For plastic cutting boards, replace them after one to five years of use.
Kitchen Sponge
All homes need to have an all-purpose kitchen sponge. It’s an essential cleaning tool that can be used on different surfaces. The most common one available in stores is a cellulose sponge with a thin abrasive pad attached to one side. This is great for washing dishes, pots, and outdoor grills. It’s also better for cleaning kitchen counters compared to dishcloths because they absorb water and water-based products faster.
If you’re wondering how often you need to replace your kitchen sponge, it’s best to swap them every week for sanitary purposes. Since sponges are affordable and come in packs of multiple pieces, you won’t have to worry about the costs of replacement. Just remember to dispose of used ones properly.
Spare Batteries
Many electronic devices at home like TV remote controls, game controllers, battery-operated toys, clocks, and flashlights require batteries to function. Often, these devices don’t alert you it’s time to replace the old batteries. The only way to tell that the old battery is failing is when the device no longer operates like it used to. If you want to continue using your battery-powered devices without interruption, you need to keep extra batteries on hand.
When storing new batteries, make sure to place them in a dry and well-ventilated place. Also, keep batteries away from the reach of children as some button cells can be mistaken for candies and get accidentally ingested.
Insect Repellent Spray
Mosquitoes can spread malaria and diseases like dengue and yellow fever. It’s for this reason that you should consider stocking insect repellent sprays at home. Using them in common areas in your home can keep away mosquitoes and bugs, protecting you and your family against a variety of diseases. When selecting an insect repellent spray, choose a multipurpose one so you can also use it on other bugs.
Every person and household have different needs. However, the above-mentioned home and garden products can find use in every home. When you’re shopping for supplies and items for your home, carefully consider what you and your family will need daily. Also, think about the items that will make your home more comfortable. After all, your home is a place where you should feel at ease and safe.
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