5 Uses for Coconut Oil in Your San Mateo Apartment

April 16th, 2015

Keeping your apartment clean can be a daunting chore, particularly if you’re trying to avoid using harsh chemicals to do the cleaning.

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However, there is a way to clean your luxury green apartments in San Mateo without chemicals or stress. The answer is coconut oil.

• If you use wooden cutting boards or utensils, rub coconut oil onto them after they’re washed and leave for about 15 minutes. Buff it off and see how well it has conditioned the wood.
• Coconut oil can also be used as a furniture polish for wooden furniture. It gives the wood back its natural look and shine.
• However, it’s not just wood that can benefit from coconut oil. Use it in the bathroom to polish metal faucets and to clean away soap scum.
• Coconut oil also works well for getting rid of sticky substances such as the residue left when chewing gum comes in contact with another surface. Remember to test it on a small, out-of-the-way area first, to ensure it doesn’t add an oily stain to the problem.

If you’re still looking for the perfect eco-friendly apartment to keep tidy and clean, contact us to plan your visit to our San Mateo community.

Tips for Cleaning Your Pooch in Our San Mateo Dog Wash Station

April 14th, 2015

Cleaning your pooch in our dog wash station at our pet-friendly apartments in San Mateo sure beats breaking your back over your tub or spending gas and time running Fido to expensive dog groomers . Plus it’s another way to share quality time with your pet.

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Here are a few canine cleaning tips to keep your pet in great shape.

• Brushing their coats and then cleaning both the ears and teeth before bathing removes surface dirt and debris from the fur, delicate ear canals and gums.
• Next, wet your pet down with lukewarm water from head to toe with the sprayer. Then apply shampoo to the head first, proceeding down the body and tail, massaging the shampoo into the fur as you go. Tackle the underside and legs last.
• Try to pick a warm day so drying your dog’s fur isn’t an issue, but do apply a conditioner and blow dry if your dog has a very long, thick coat.
• Finish off with another good brushing to give the coat extra shine.

Our luxury pet-friendly apartments in San Mateo offer a bark park too plus easy access to local trails and parks. Contact us today to schedule a tour.

How to Dry Clothes Faster in Your San Mateo Dryer

April 8th, 2015

Doing laundry is not your favorite activity. However, there are ways to make it faster when you are washing your clothes in your San Mateo apartments with washer and dryer. You can speed up the drying job with a few tips.

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• Before putting clothes in the washer or dryer, you should check them to make sure all stains have been removed. Once clothes are put the dryer any stains that still remain will become permanent.
• Give damp clothes a good shake before tossing them in the dryer to help prevent wrinkles.
• While it may seem time- and cost-effective to fill the dryer the max this will actually cause you clothes to dry slower.
• You can hang the clothes on a drying rack to let them dry them. This is especially good for light clothing. Keep the clothes separate from each other in order to allow for a better airflow between garments and put your rack near fan or a heat vent.

You don’t need to wait a long time for things to dry in your San Mateo apartments with washer and dryer. Use these tips to air dry clothes quickly.

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How to Get Your Bike Ready for Spring Rides in San Mateo

March 25th, 2015

Spring is almost upon us, so now is a great chance to get your bike out of storage and get it ready for the upcoming season.

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There are lots of things to do in order to prepare yourself, but you also have to get your bike ready. Here are some tips on how to prepare your bike for spring rides in San Mateo.

First, you’re going to want to clean your bike. The winter can be harsh in many ways, and your beautiful bike may be a bit dusty. Clean it all out, including the gears and mechanical parts, in order to get it in tip top shape.

Next, make sure everything is working properly. Check the brakes first, because without a set of good brakes you really can’t ride.

You’ll also want to check the chains and gears and make sure the tires are filled to the correct pressure.

Being thorough with your maintenance will help reduce how much time it takes to get your bike ready for action.

If you want to learn more about our apartments in San Mateo with bike storage, please contact us.

Natural Ways to Keep Your Food Fresh Longer in San Mateo

March 19th, 2015

We waste many tons of food in this country every day, filling our landfills with the leftovers from our tables or the food that has gone bad in our cupboards and refrigerators. Such excessive waste is an environmental nightmare that depletes our precious resources instead of feeding the people who are truly hungry.

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There are some ways to keep food fresh and prevent excessive waste in our luxury green apartments in San Mateo. Here are a few ideas.

• Use folded paper towels to keep carrots, celery and lettuce fresh in refrigerator crispers and be sure to wash out the bins once a week to prevent bacterial growth.
• Keeping avocados, potatoes, citrus fruit, melons, bananas and tomatoes in an open basket on your kitchen counter, and not in your refrigerator, will prevent off-gassing that spoils other refrigerated foods.
• Use glass containers rather than plastic for storing mushrooms, cheese, and left-overs.
• Storing nut meats in the freezer prevents the oils in the nuts from turning the nut flesh rancid, especially in hot weather.

Our luxury green apartments in San Mateo offer a total environmentally sustainable lifestyle with unmatched comfort and amenities. Contact us today to schedule a tour!

Take a Class at Nandi Yoga in San Mateo

March 17th, 2015

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There are many ways to relax and enjoy your San Mateo apartments, but one way to ensure you are relaxed before you even get home is to take up yoga in San Mateo. Regardless of your skill level, Nandi Yoga runs a class that will suit your needs.

Situated at 309 8th Avenue, Nandi Yoga provides the perfect place to bring together your mind, body and spirit. Most classes are taught in groups, to allow practitioners to learn from each other as they move from the fundamentals to developing more challenging and complex poses.

The focus of all classes is, however, the same – to learn to use yoga to improve your general well being. In addition to regular classes, the center runs workshops aimed at helping you better understand specific ideas and elements within yoga.

Nandi Yoga currently runs two promotion offers: get access to three yoga sessions for $20 or enjoy a special family rate of $18 for one adult and one child per session. Admission fee for each additional child costs just $4.

If you’re still looking for the perfect apartment close to a yoga center, contact us to arrange a tour of our luxury San Mateo community.

Find Pieces for Your Apartment at the Hillsborough Antique Show

March 12th, 2015

Even if you think you have absolutely no reason to buy a single thing for a single room in your apartment, you will still love browsing the stalls at the Hillsborough Antique Show, April 24 to April 26.

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Taking place at the San Mateo County Events Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, this is one of those events in San Mateo that appeals to a wide variety of ages and interests. Admission is only $10 per person per day and parking is free with the online coupon and your parking receipt.

You can come any time between 10 a.m. on Friday and 5 p.m. on Sunday, but if you want a chance at the choicest merchandise or know in advance just what you’re looking for, you’d better come early and be on your game.

Seasoned buyers, antique dealers, collectors and diehard garage sale addicts rush to their favorite booths and the haggling is fierce. With over 500 booths and 250 exhibitors selling everything from antique guns to Peter Max posters, you won’t come home empty handed.

There are plenty of year round events in San Mateo close by our luxuriously appointed apartments. Contact us today to schedule a tour of our exceptional community.