Top Ten Tuesdays: The Ten Best Cleaning Products

The days when Americans had enough time to clean and care for their homes is being swept away by the reality of a recession that has forced many to work long hours, or even take on a second job. Weekends, which used to be perfect for cleaning, are now set aside for playing catch-up. Busier schedules means bad news for cleaning, as more appealing aspects of life such as spending time with the kids, getting exercise, or visiting friends takes precedent.

Luckily, cleaning technology has evolved to reflect the trends of the time-strapped workers of today. That’s why the knowledgeable and caring e-retail experts at CSN Stores have compiled the Top 10 Time Saving Tools to make cleaning and organizing your home easier, faster, and even safer. The items were carefully selected from over 1 million products, and more than 200 top-name Web sites. From UV Sterilizers and Odor Eating Soap Scrubbers to Pressure Washers and Pot Racks, the Top 10 will help wash away any cleaning-related stress, save time, and quickly and efficiently make your home look its best.

10. Southern Enterprises Arch Top Bathroom Space Savers in White and Black
9. GOODHOPE Trunk Organizer – Triple wide compartments make organizing your car trunk easier and safer.
8. Enclume Ceiling Bar Pot Rack and Accessory Shelf Pot Rack
7. PowerWasher 1300 PSI Electric Pressure Washer – For under $100, this electric home essential proves that pressures washers, a primary part of keeping your home clean, can be both appealing and affordable.
6. Euroblaster High-Powered Cleaner
5. GamaSonic My Flea Trap Ecological Pet Protector – Don’t let your home become another flea circus with this cordless, lightweight, and portable trap that can eliminate pesky pet fleas as quickly as overnight.
4. Frieling Smellkiller Red Zilo-Soap
3. Alessi Handheld Vacuum by Stefano Giovannoni – You’ll save time and clean less with a stylish and sleek handheld vacuum that swiftly eliminates even the toughest mess.
2. Honeywell HEPA Antibacterial UV Air Cleaner
1. Verilux Sanitizing Light Wand and Sweeper –This cord-free sanitizing wand or sweeper used the latest in UV technology to destroy germs, mold, and bacteria; quickly and quietly.

CSN Mondays - New Product Spotlight: The Embody Chair

Hey everyone, we are proud to announce that HermanMillerSeating.com is now carrying the brand new Embody Chair from Herman Miller. Take a look and read what makes this chair so great and groundbreaking.

"Designed specifically for people who interact with computers for long periods of time, Embody is a huge leap forward in seating. With a back that is “alive,” mimicking your spine to promote health-positive sitting, Embody creates harmony between you and your computer. In fact, Embody is the first work chair that supports your mind as well as your body, enabling you to focus, think clearly, and create."

Tuesday’s Top Ten: In-Green-Briated, Green Accents and Drinking Accessories

Whether you’re stringing the roof up with lights, hand making hundreds of Valentines, organizing an egg hunt, or spookifying the yard, getting into the ‘holiday spirit’ can be pretty taxing sometimes. But thankfully, this March 17th, all you need to truly celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is the color green and a nice cold one.

That’s why CSN Stores has assembled a list of our newest, quirkiest green accents and a collection of our most popular beer trinkets and accessories. From green kitchen essentials to classic Guinness prints, we have everything you’ll need to have a merry St. Patty’s Day.

10: George Kovacs - Mushroom Green Table Lamp - This modern, funky lamp from George Kovacs is sure to be the centerpiece of any St. Patty’s Day gathering.
9: Libbey - International Beer 12 Piece Drinkware Set.
8: Ashton Sutton - Moss Green Large Vase - This vibrant green vase is beautifully handcrafted in Europe and is perfect for housing flowers on St. Patrick’s Day and all through spring.
7: Art and Cook – Green Kitchen Tools Collection.
6: International Traveller - Shiny Green Dots Hardside Rolling Suitcase - This trendy suitcase is perfect for the Irish traveler or any flyer that loves the color green.
5: CHH Inc. - Chess Board in Green & White.
4: Krups – BeerTender - This affordable beer tender features an electronic cooling system that keeps the keg at the ideal serving temperature.
3: iittala - Kartio Glassware Set Moss Green.
2: GOODHOPE Bags - Folding Chair with Cooler – Large - A parade is a St. Patrick’s Day staple and the best way to enjoy the procession is in this comfortable chair from Goodhope with a cold Guinness in hand.
1: Alessi - Whiskey Glass.

CSN Mondays - Line Launch: Menu

Happy Monday everyone. I'd like to announce the launch of Menu, a trendy new line of accents and housewares. Here's some more information on this modern marvel...

In 1979, Simon Hansen establisheed the family-owned company Danish Steel House, which supplied steel products to the catering industry. Nine years later, Bjarne Hansen developd the company’s famous Irish coffee set. In a single stroke, the innovative design become an impressive, international sales success and today Menu is known for it's innovative and stylish modern accessories.

The innovative design, which in a single stroke, became an impressive, international sales success. In 1998, Danish Steel House become known as Menu. The designer Pernille Vea was then employed, and the development of unique, top-selling design products took off. In 2004, the parent company Scandinavian Living was established. This served as an umbrella for the individual trade marks Menu, Menu Pro, QDO and Unique.

You can check out Menu on CSNStores.com. Enjoy and be sure to check back every Monday for other Line Launches and Product Spotlights.

The New Meaning of Cleaning

The days when Americans had enough time to clean and care for their homes is being swept away by the reality of a recession that has forced many to work long hours, or even take on a second job. Weekends, which used to be perfect for cleaning, are now set aside for playing catch-up. Busier schedules means bad news for cleaning, as more appealing aspects of life such as spending time with the kids, getting exercise, or visiting friends takes precedent.

Luckily, cleaning technology has evolved to reflect the trends of the time-strapped workers of today. That’s why the knowledgeable and caring e-retail experts at CSN Stores have compiled the Top 10 Time Saving Tools to make cleaning and organizing your home easier, faster, and even safer. The items were carefully selected from over 1 million products, and more than 200 top-name Web sites. From UV Sterilizers and Odor Eating Soap Scrubbers to Pressure Washers and Pot Racks, the Top 10 is designed to help wash away any cleaning-related stress, save time, and quickly and efficiently make your home look its best:

1. Verilux Sanitizing Light Wand and Sweeper
2. Honeywell HEPA Antibacterial UV Air Cleaner
3. Alessi Handheld Vacuum by Stefano Giovannoni
4. Frieling Smellkiller Red Zilo-Soap
5. GamaSonic My Flea Trap Ecological Pet Protector
6. Euroblaster High-Powered Cleaner
7. PowerWasher 1300 PSI Electric Pressure Washer
8. Enclume Ceiling Bar Pot Rack and Accessory Shelf Pot Rack
9. GOODHOPE Trunk Organizer
10. Southern Enterprises Arch Top Bathroom Space Savers in White and Black

Tuesday’s Top Ten: The Ten Luckiest Gifts

Given our challenging economic landscape, who wouldn’t benefit from some extra luck this week? That’s why CSN Stores’ Gift Gurus have created this highly coveted collection of lucky gifts. From shamrocks to frogs, we have everything you’ll need to improve your fortune. And with St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, these are also perfect for celebrating ‘the luck of the Irish.’

10: Royal Copenhagen Good Luck Frog: It’s offered in many shades that symbolize several types of good fortune.
9: Lillebaby EuroTote in “Luck of the Stylish” Green: Imagine the great fortune (and head-turning looks) you could inspire with this tote.
8: Belleek Plate: Reads, “May good luck be with you, Wherever you go, And your blessings out number, The Shamrocks that grow.”
7: Beleek Horseshoe: The horseshoe is one of the most popular signs of good luck.
6: Rainbow and Pot of Gold: This huge cutout is a must for people who truly embrace the magic behind the myth.
5: Neon Shamrock: Honor the shamrock the most attention-getting, luck-attracting way.
4: Lucky Bamboo: The quickly evolving “power” of the lucky bamboo has become a pop culture phenomenon.
3: Diaper Dude Faux Suede Good Luck Diaper Bag: A great accessory for hands-on Dads who still want to come off as cool and trendy.
2: Kosta Boda’s Brains Collection: Scandinavian-made glass masks are considered good luck charms.
1: Kartell Boheme Vases: Perfect for housing white carnations, good luck symbols dating back to the Victorian era.

CSN Mondays: New Pet Training Brands

Happy Monday everyone. Recently, CSN Stores has added two new brands, Innotek and Pet Safe, to help bolster their selection of Pet Training products. Innotek is a leader in the industry, with a wide array of remote trainers and zone controls. They also develop and master innovative teaching techniques and tools such as the no-bark collar, a piece of equipment that is activated by a dog’s bark to help them remain quiet and behaved.

Pet Safe is another titan in the training industry, with items from doggy doors to bark deterrents. They also have creative items to assist in training, such as the Pawz Away Paper, a mat that can be laid around the boundary of an ‘off limits’ area. Featuring tone and static correction, the mat teaches pets which rooms and places to avoid.

Find both of these fantastic brands on AllPetFurniture.com, a CSN Best Friend.

Tuesday's Top Ten - Ten Best Yellow Items

Look to the symbolism of the sun, and you just might find the solutions we need to face the reality of the recession. The sun can provide the warmth, energy, and happiness we need, even when skies are gray. And let’s face it, these days, the skies are often gray.

This certainly helps explain why furniture and fashion in ’09 are shifting toward the sun’s color of comfort: Yellow. The color industry’s trend-setter, Pantone, declared yellow the new “in” color for 2009 and plenty of décor mavens, industry influencers and furniture manufacturers have embraced the trend. The Washington Post also highlighted this trend in a recent article entitled, “In Times So Mellow, A Burst of Yellow,” where they showcased the fact that yellow has become the new symbol of hope. Even Michelle Obama reflected the trend when she donned a yellow dress during the inauguration.

In honor of hope, CSN Stores’ knowledgeable and caring e-retail experts have compiled “CSN’s Say Yes to Yellow List” of bright, inspiring items. Check out our top ten...

10. Rosenthal Sunny Day Pastel Collection - $15 - $87

9. HALO Innovations SleepSack Blanket Gift Set - $31

8. bObles Tumbling Animal Collection - $39 - $499

7. Offi Pet Lamp Collection - $59

6. LumiSource Carry-Out Yellow Lamp - $21

5. Heys USA XCase - $89.99

4. Avior Pet Carrier - $59

3. Alessi Mandarin Citrus Squeezer - $40

2. Italtrike Pilot 300 Tricycle for Two - $289

1. VIPP Limited Edition Yellow Cab Bathroom Set - $469

CSN Monday - New Product Launch from Kartell

Hey everyone, we just wanted to flag you on a brand new item from one of the biggest names in the modern industry, Kartell.

At 64" tall, the Misses Flower Power is a decidedly “oversized” vase, sure to grab attention for its dramatic size and functionality. Kartell’s quest for visually striking chromatic effects led to the development of rotational molding. This production technique brings life to a semi-transparent and irregular surface to produce a vintage glass look. Applied to transparent polycarbonate, it produces a single hollow piece, suitable for containing soil, water, plants, or flowers. The vase’s round base gives the structure excellent stability. Available in a variety of transparent and opaque colors.

This particular item was designed by Philippe Starck. Unlike most other New Design artists, Starck's work does not concentrate on the creation of provocative and expensive single pieces. Instead his product designs are of usable household items. His products are often stylized, streamlined, and organic in their look, and are also constructed using unusual combinations of materials, such as glass and stone, plastic and aluminum, or plush fabric and chrome. This new modern item is available on AllModern.com.