Alma Emprendedora Alma Emprendedora Issue 001 2014 | Page 18

4- Prevent a mess before it
happens.
Kids learn and explore through
hands-on activities, but too often their
adventures translate to extra work for
you in wiping away mess and grime from
household items. To reinforce the
importance of washing hands after play
time, consider investing in a hands-free
or touch-activated faucet, such as the
Delta Addison lavatory faucet with
Touch2O.xt Technology. The faucet
turns on when tapped or when hands
are within a 4-inch sensing field. This
helps kids reach the water, even if the
handles are too far away, and makes it
easy for anyone to turn on the flow of
water without transferring messes. Best
of all, the faucet has graceful curves and
multiple finish options that bring an
added sense of style to the bath.

5- Make surfaces easier to clean.
When selecting paint for high traffic
areas, consider semi-gloss and highgloss finishes, which are easy to clean. A
damp sponge is all you need to clean
fingerprints and smudges from your
walls. Behr Premium Plus Ultra SemiGloss Enamel paint, for example, forms a
protective shell to protect walls against
scuffs and marks.

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Delta Addison lavatory faucet
with Touch2O.xt Technology

Many parents designate separate
play areas to keep clutter out of
communal areas. Instead, encourage
togetherness by creating storage
options in every room of the
house.”Clutter is part of family life,”
Islas says. “The key thing to remember
is to have a place for everything; this
means coat hooks for jackets, storage
baskets, designated drawers for toys,
shelving for books, etc.” Providing
these spaces within children’s reach
and close to where they play will
encourage children to clean up after
themselves. Look for multitasking
furniture such as a coffee table with a
large surface for playing games together
and ample storage underneath to stow
toys and remotes when they aren’t
needed.
Following these easy steps will ensure
each room in your home meets your
design aesthetic, while still offering
maximum functionality fit for the whole
family.

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