Courtesy of Dayla Fuller

WALKING PAD FOR YOUR DESK

In an effort to stay active and move throughout the day, many people are utilizing walking pads or under-desk treadmills. Combined with a standing desk, walking pads offer a variety of features meant to boost your activity while working but are quiet and compact enough to not interrupt meetings or take up too much space. Some factors to consider when purchasing a walking pad include: price, size, stability, portability, noise level, storage options, weight capacity and what additional features they offer. Remember, walking pads often need to be plugged into a power outlet (some are battery powered though), which shouldn’t be an issue if you’re using one under a desk, but if you want to also use it while folding laundry or another otherwise stationary activity, keep that in mind. You can walk on the pad whenever the mood strikes, and experts suggest starting with 15 – 20 minutes of walking, three times a day and gradually increase from there. Note that walking pads aren’t generally made for running on as they only accommodate slow speeds so if running is something you want to do, look for one that has more features and specifically says it can be used for running.

Before you get too involved in gardening this season, be sure you take a few moments to clean your tools. From shovels to pruning shears every tool you plan to use should undergo a good clean. Not only will it allow you to inspect each to ensure it’s in good condition, but it will also help remove any soil that may have a disease or fungus embedded in it. Cleaning tools properly ensures they last longer. Ideally, you should clean your tools after each use and before and after storing them for the winter. After washing away large chunks of soil with a garden hose, scrape off any

stuck-on bits and then place the tool in a bucket full of water and dishwashing soap. After soaking for a bit, residual dirt and debris should be easy to wash away. Then, rinse with cold water and dry with a cloth so lingering moisture doesn’t lead to rust. If you do find rust on your tools, use a wire brush or steel wool to remove it before using the tool again. You may also want to disinfect tools if they’ve been used to prune a plant with fungus or insect infestation. Soak the tools in a mixture of bleach and water for about 10 minutes, then rinse and dry.

CLEANING GARDENING TOOLS

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