| ...factured with not only durability in mind, but also the comfort of the child. they are generally color-fast by being made with a solution dyed yarn which will be able to be cleaned easily with common household cleaners.
kid rugs can involve math problems, alphabet and spelling, games such as tic-tac-toe, road rally adventures, scenic designs, country settings and the like. they are extremely colo... |
| ...he fiber like the orange of a carrot
doesn’t fade from prolonged exposure to harsh sunlightwon't wear, even in high-traffic areas and has built-in soil resistancewon't bleach from spot cleaning from household cleanersresists staining from things like red wine, chocolate and pet stains
historically, solution-dyed carpet was a premium, only something a consumer could have if they were willing to p... |
| ...e any excess with a damp or dry cloth - this is an important step, as standing moisture can cause your hardwood to bubble or buckle.√ do not use oil soaps, liquid or paste wax products or other household cleaners that contain lemon oil, tung oil or ammonia.
other care and maintenance tips:
√ wood is a natural product that lives in a comfort zone of 35% - 55% relative humidity, and be... |
| ...ees higher than its normal setting for eight hours a day, according to the
u.s. department of energy.
make a clean sweep: decrease dust and dirt in the home by cleaning with
non-toxic, natural household cleaners, such as baking soda, cornstarch or white
vinegar, and using a vacuum cleaner with a high-efficiency particulate air
(hepa) filter, which will trap small particles like dust tha... |
| ...rn more at havelockwool.com.
clean "green." cleaning products can be made with ingredients that are harmful to the environment, as well as your family's health. make sure you know what is in your household cleaners before using them and, whenever possible, look for cleaners that have been certified as green.
deal with dust. even if you don't struggle with allergies or asthma, over time, du... |
| ...d using an abrasive scrubbing pad, which may leave unsightly scratches. rely on scrubbing pads designed specifically for natural stone or look for "non-scratch" on the packaging.
"common, everyday household cleaners aren't formulated for granite, marble, travertine or any other natural-stone surface," said lenny sciarrino, ceo and co-founder of granite gold inc. "they will dull the natural fini... |
| ...ave a dark appearance; they are oftentimes caused by kitchen grease or makeup and lotions.
an etch mark is a chemical corrosion of the surface layer of the stone caused by the acids found in most household cleaners and in substances like tomato sauce, lemon juice and alcohol. etch marks are often most visible at an angle, when they appear duller and less shiny than the surrounding surface.
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protect your stone investment
beyond the basics, stone care expert lenny sciarrino offers some additional tips for caring for your natural stone kitchen and bathroom surfaces:
* don't use everyday household cleaners, as they can be too harsh on stone and lead to costly repair or replacement.
* seal regularly for the best protection. have a stone backsplash? it's just as important to seal.
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