read her blog. i like.

http://mokciknab.blogspot.com/

they had an article yesterday on young singaporeans to watch out for. most of them are in the their 30+. which made me wonder, is that sort of a benchmark age? like quarter life is one point when you say, wait a minute, where am i heading now? is 30 odd or specifically early 30s the time when you sit back and see where you've been so far?

~naively thinking at 20 something.

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Any clues for cleaning kitchen cabinets?

From servicemaster.com:

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, you have to expect your kitchen cabinets to get their share of grease and grime. The oil slick that has developed on your cabinets (especially around the handles) is a mix of kitchen grease, food smears, skin oil, and hand lotion that's transferred to the doors. According to the professionals at regular all-purpose cleaners won't cut through that combination, which explains the stubborn stickiness. Here are their recommendations for returning kitchen cabinets to their clean and smooth best.

You should only have to give your kitchen cabinets a good washing every year or so. Keep a spray bottle of all-purpose cleaner within reach all year round to spot-clean after heavy kitchen use.

Most cabinets are factory-manufactured and -finished, and even wooden ones have enough varnish or other protective coating on them to use a cleaning solution safely. However, never use acids or powdered cleansers on cabinets.

Cleaning manmade materials
If your cabinets are plastic laminate (Formica®) or other plastic, metal, painted metal or glass, you can wash them all over with a strong alkaline cleaner purchased from a janitorial supply store, or a heavy-duty cleaner from the supermarket. Follow these steps:

Mix the cleaner according to the product's directions.
Apply the solution with a sponge and let it sit a minute or two.
Scrub lightly where needed with a white, nylon-backed sponge.
Squeeze the grimy suds from your sponge into the sink or a slop market, not into your cleaning solutions.
Rinse with a damp cloth and wipe dry with a terry cleaning cloth. This will remove any last traces of scum, and leave the cupboards clean and gleaming.

~ here goes