Myths About Sleep

 Turning up the radio, opening the window, or turning on the air conditioner are effective ways to stay awake when driving.
These "aids" are ineffective and can be dangerous to the person who is driving while feeling drowsy or sleepy. If you're feeling tired while driving, the best thing to do is to pull off the road in a safe rest area and take a nap for 15-45 minutes. Caffeinated beverages can help overcome drowsiness for a short period of time. However, it takes about 30 minutes before the effects are felt. The best prevention for drowsy driving is a good night’s sleep the night before your trip.

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Check out the Whirlpool site for more green information

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Bosch has more information on how to be green at home on their website.

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For more information on Natura and all of the green products, check out their website.

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For more information on the green practices of Trica, check out their website.

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Our new Maytag Range has an induction cooktop. Induction heat is a very efficient way to cook, the heat is generated by the cookware, not the cooktop. This means there is very little heat loss, this also makes induction a greener choice, as you are using less energy to cook. Come in today and see first hand how induction cook-tops work. We have a working induction cook-top in store for demonstrations.

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Dryer Tips from Bosch

• Dry towels and heavier cottons in a separate load from lighter-weight clothes, since lighter-weight clothing dries faster. When combined with heavier cottons, their drying time—and energy usage—increases.
• Dry full loads when possible to optimize energy efficiency, but be careful not to overfill the dryer. Air should be able to circulate freely around the drying clothes.
• Don’t add wet items to a load that is already partially dried.
• Extra Hot is not the best cycle for energy efficiency, and over-drying clothes can damage the fabric or set stains.
• Taking clothes out of the dryer while they are still slightly damp reduces the need for ironing — another big time and energy saver.
• Dry multiple loads back to back. Take advantage of the heat still in the dryer from the first load, and reduces the time and energy needed to warm up the machine to drying temperature.
• Clean the lint filter after each use. Keeping this free of obstruction helps improve air circulation and makes the dryer work more efficiently.
• Clean the dryer exhaust venting system on the outside of the building on a regular basis (we recommend every three to six months). It should be clear of cobwebs and lint. Also check the vent hose to make sure it is allowing air to flow without obstruction.
• Use solar energy as much as possible — on a sunny day, hang clothes outside to dry. An indoor drying rack will save energy too.

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Washer tips from Bosch:

• Fill it up—Load the washer to capacity when possible, because under-loading uses more energy and water than washing one large load.
• Since 90% of the energy used by your washer is used to heat the water, you can clean just as effectively and far more efficiently by presoaking heavily soiled clothes and using warm or cold water for the wash cycle instead of hot (except for greasy stains).
• Turn down the thermostat on your water heater. A setting of 120° F is adequate for most home needs. By reducing your hot water temperature, you will save energy with both hot and warm wash cycles.
• To optimize your washer’s effectiveness, use the recommended amount of detergent. You will end up saving water (and money), because the machine will have to continue to rinse (using more water) if there is too much detergent.
• It’s important to match water level and temperature settings on your washer to the size of your load.

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Refrigeration tips from Bosch:

• Make sure the door seals are airtight. Check the door gasket occasionally to be sure the seal isn't broken by debris or caked on food.
• Minimize the amount of time the refrigerator door is open.
• When purchasing a new refrigerator, select the smallest size possible to meet your needs. For second refrigerators, consider a compact mini-fridge instead of a full sized model.
• The best location for your refrigerator is the coolest areas of your kitchen, away from bright sunlight and the oven.
• As a rule of thumb: a hand’s width between the refrigerator and the wall will save you up to ten percent electricity.
• Defrost food by putting it in the refrigerator the night before you want to use it. This will cool the refrigerator down and reduce its power consumption.
• Wait until food has cooled down before putting it into the refrigerator.
• Keep the freezer full of something, such as loaves of bread or milk jugs filled with water, to keep the cold air inside the freezer even when the door is open.

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Remember, today is Earth Day!

Cooking Tips from Bosch:

• Compared to a cook-top with coils, an electric glass cooktop is not only easier to use and clean, but also more energy-efficient. Induction cooktops are particularly efficient.
• Use the burner that is the closest match to the pot size. Heat is lost and energy is wasted if the burner size is larger than the pot size.
• Electric cooktops take a long time to cool down. Use this residual heat to save energy by simply switching off the element earlier and allowing food to finish cooking with the remaining heat in the burner.
• Without a suitable lid, you need three to four times more energy when cooking.
• Steaming vegetables and potatoes is an efficient, easy and healthy way to cook; just cover the base of the pan with water and let the steam do the rest.
• Use a pressure cooker for cooking times of more than 20 minutes. It will save you up to 30 percent on energy.
• When baking, make sure the oven door seal is tight and avoid opening oven door—each time the door is opened, about 10% of the inside heat is lost. Even a “peek” can lower the oven temperature as much as 25 degrees.
• Don't preheat your oven for casseroles and meat.
• Turn the oven off a few minutes before the food is ready, and let the oven’s heat finish the job.

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Some more green tips from Bosch:

• Scrape your plates - Rinsing dishes can waste up to 20 gallons of water before the dishes are even loaded, and Bosch dishwashers, used in combination with today’s detergents, are designed to do the cleaning, so you don’t have to.
• If your dirty dishes are going to sit overnight, use your dishwasher’s rinse and hold option. It uses a fraction of the water needed to rinse by hand.
• Fill your dishwasher to capacity to get the most out of the energy and water you’re using.

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Trica uses certified renewable wood:

We use solid wood that comes from governmental forests in Quebec, Canada. The management of these forests is based on the Timber Supply and Forest Management Agreement which allows the natural ecosystem to maintain itself. The government guarantees long-term supplies to the forest companies, and in return it requires that they manage the forest responsibly in order to maintain or increase its productivity.

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Natura organic latex mattress:


If you’re searching for an organic latex mattress, you know what I’m talking about. Lots of companies claim to have them, but skirt the issue of organic certifications. Until we have common guidelines, here’s what you need to know about Natura’s organic latex mattresses.

Latex is harvested as a milky substance from the Hevea Brasiliensis tree in Asia. The trees grow naturally in forests – without the use of herbicides, pesticides or large farm equipment. Harvesting of our latex is done by hand and, like tapping for maple syrup, the trees aren’t harmed.

Natural rubber changes consistency very quickly when exposed to air. Our latex is processed the same day and near the harvest site to reduce the need for chemical stabilization or contamination during transportation.

The latex is whipped into a thick froth, flash frozen and then heated to cure it into the flat slabs. Nothing is added to it and it’s 100% natural latex.

But if you’re an organic guru, you know that latex itself can never be certified organic – by any mattress manufacturer. Latex must be cleaned with soaps during processing to be considered safe for consumer use. Latex proteins, benign to most of us, can cause severe allergic reactions in some people and are carefully regulated.

And it’s that washing that bottlenecks the whole label of an organic latex mattress – from every manufacturer. Natura produces a line of organic mattresses that are 99.9% natural, including the latex, but only the wool and cotton are 100% certified organic by a third party source.

Natura’s organic latex mattresses have no artificial additives, harmful chemicals or fire retardants. They pass and exceed fire regulation laws with purely organic materials. They’re hypoallergenic, dust mite resistant and will not support mildew or bacteria growth.

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We at McLellan Brandsource are doing our part for the Earth. Besides providing green options for our customers, we have in house practices that reduce our impact on the environment.
Here are a couple of the things we do:

• We use power settings on our PCs that turn off monitors when not in use.
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• We offer information to customers by e-mail, reducing the amount we print. 
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• We have changed the light bulbs on our showrooms to compact florescent bulbs.

We will be posting more green tips for the month of April, keep checking in with us!

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Another tip from Bosch:

Refrigeration:

• The best location for your refrigerator is the coolest areas of your kitchen, away from bright sunlight and the oven.
• As a rule of thumb: a hand’s width between the refrigerator and the wall will save you up to ten percent electricity.

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BOSCH is another company who not only sells green products, but also has green practices for the company itself:


REDUCING ENERGY USAGE
One of the most significant means of reducing manufacturing consumption is to ensure that all products are designed to minimize environmental impact and conserve resources. As a result, we redesigned our dishwasher packaging to allow for three-high stacking on a standard trailer, as opposed to only two, resulting in 50% more product shipped with no increase in fuel consumption.

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Natura has fantastic business practices that keep the entire company Green:

Natura walks the walk when it comes to reducing carbon emissions
If you know Natura, you know we believe a healthy sleep starts with natural ingredients. But what you may not know is that we practice eco-logic in everything we do – from our plant to our office to how we reach out to our retailers.
These are just a few of the ways we’re protecting our planet. Feel free to steal any of these ideas and make them your own.


    •   All lights are turned off every night and on weekends.
    •   All paper and cardboard in both the plant and offices are recycled.
    •   All plastic packaging in the plant is recycled.
    •   Printer cartridges are sent to a refurbishing facility where they are cleaned, refilled and resold.
    •   In our Customer Service Department, we have moved a portion of our records to be entirely electronic and are making efforts to offer electronic options available to customers. Online ordering, electronic order confirmation and electronic proofing.

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Trica's Stools are not only green for the Earth, but they are Green for you!


-Our paint is lead and VOC free

When you buy a piece of furniture, bring it home, and set it down in a room, it doesn’t just sit there. No matter what it’s made of, chances are, it’s off gassing (or releasing substances into the air). Almost everything off gasses, which isn’t necessarily bad, but synthetic materials or those treated with synthetic substances can off gas chemicals which are toxic. Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are the most common family of chemicals that are off gassed and have been linked to birth defects, endocrine disruption, and cancer. Trica’s steel and aluminium products are protected by a high-temperature baked lead-free powder coating. Zero VOC’s! Furthermore, Trica’s upholstered seat boards and table tops are produced using low formaldehyde particle boards.

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Whirlpool Canada prominently uses the ENERGY STAR® logo in advertising, literature, and point of purchase materials. The company believes it very clearly communicates to consumers both the energy savings delivered by certain appliances, along with the positive impact this energy savings has on the environment. A clear example of the environmental impact of newer, energy efficient models is the fact that today you can operate 3 to 4 refrigerators in your home using less energy than it takes to operate a single refrigerator that was purchased 19 years ago.

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We at McLellan Brandsource are doing our part for the Earth. Besides providing green options for our customers, we have in house practices that reduce our impact on the environment.
Here are a couple of the things we do:

• We shut off displays, and almost all lights when we close for the day.
• All of our cardboard is taken to be recycled.

We will be posting more green tips for the month of April, keep checking in with us!

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BOSCH is another company who not only sells green products, but also has green practices for the company itself:

 REDUCING WASTE
By regulating production, from purchasing raw materials to transport logistics, assembly, and delivery, we keep environmental impact to a minimum. For example, each of our 29 purchasing sites around the world relies on locally based suppliers, which keeps transportation distances to a minimum and makes for a lower carbon footprint. Collecting and separating paper, cardboard, plastic, film, glass, wood and metal waste is also a standard practice in all our factories. As a result, 92% of the total waste volume is now recycled.

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Natura has fantastic business practices that keep the entire company Green:


Natura walks the walk when it comes to reducing carbon emissions
If you know Natura, you know we believe a healthy sleep starts with natural ingredients. But what you may not know is that we practice eco-logic in everything we do – from our plant to our office to how we reach out to our retailers.
These are just a few of the ways we’re protecting our planet. Feel free to steal any of these ideas and make them your own.

    •   All lighting in the plant, office and outdoors have been switched out for energy efficient bulbs that require 55% less

        energy. All of the old bulbs were sent to a recycling plant instead of a landfill.

    •   Ceilings in the plant were painted white to reflect light and reduce lighting usage.

    •   Forklifts and tow motors are all battery operated to reduce emissions within the plant.

    •   All thermostats are regulated electronically to maintain even temperatures throughout the week and reduce

        temperatures at night and on weekends.

    •   All computers in the plant and offices are shut off every night.

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Today we have more information from Trica on the importance of buying solid, durable furniture.

One of the most important but often overlooked aspects of green products (and this definitely goes for furniture) is durability. If something is tough and/or can be readily repaired, this lessens the chance that it’ll end up in the landfill, and could easily save you money in the long run, even if it’s initially more expensive. Even recyclable materials if they break (and can’t be fixed) require energy and other resources to reprocess and then replace. Durable goods that will last a long time can be passed on from person to person. Even if your style changes and that barstool or chair isn’t your thing anymore, a good strong barstool or chair will always be appealing to someone else, while a broken (and unfixable) one won’t.

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We at McLellan Brandsource are doing our part for the Earth. Besides providing green options for our customers, we have in house practices that reduce our impact on the environment.
Here are a couple of the things we do:

• In our lunch room reusable coffee mugs and dishes are used by employees. 
• We shred any unwanted paper and send it to be recycled.

We will be posting more green tips for the month of April, keep checking in with us!

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Green tips from BOSCH

Cooking:

Use the burner that is the closest match to the pot size. Heat is lost and energy is wasted if the burner size is larger than the pot size.

Steaming vegetables and potatoes is an efficient, easy and healthy way to cook; just cover the base of the pan with water and let the steam do the rest.

Don't preheat your oven for casseroles and meat.

Turn the oven off a few minutes before the food is ready, and let the oven’s heat finish the job.

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More Green options from Whirlpool:

Whirlpool Canada has introduced innovations in laundry appliances that significantly reduce energy consumption in the home. The Whirlpool Duet® front-load washer is the most energy efficient machine on the market, taking all elements into consideration. It uses at least 67 per cent less water and electricity than conventional washers, and uses the least amount of water per wash of all other machines of comparable size. This is a substantial savings when you consider most front-load and conventional washing machines use at least 100 litres of water per wash.

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One of the most environmentally friendly companies we buy from is Natura. The very heart of this company is organic, and green products.

Take a look at some of the products and innovations from Natura:

•   Shredded latex – We invented the process to rescue latex ends, shred them and use for pillow cores. Less latex in

         landfills and when the pillows have finished their life cycle, they are quicker to biodegrade.

    •    Wool – We are the only mattress/bedding manufacturer in North America to card our own wool, which cuts down 

         on cross-contamination and transportation costs.

    •    Foam products – Our foam products now contain 30% soy (instead of being 100% petroleum based)

    •    All products – In everything we manufacture, there is a percentage of natural and/organic component.

    •    Recycled water bottles – In our eco-green pillow, we use recycled water bottles for the core.

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Green tip for today:
Defrost food by putting it in the refrigerator the night before you want to use it. This will cool the refrigerator down and reduce its power consumption.

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Whirlpool® brand is committed to making the world a better place by constantly improving products. The new line of energy-efficient appliances saves more of the Earth's resources than ever before.

The EnerGuide Program:

The EnerGuide Program for Major Electrical Household Appliances

EnerGuide is a Government of Canada program designed to help you, the consumer, purchase the most energy-efficient household appliances on the market. Administered by the Office of Energy Efficiency at Natural Resources Canada, the EnerGuide program has two goals: 

• To protect the environment by reducing the demand for energy in Canada and the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change; and 

• To help consumers spend less money on energy.

For more information on the EnerGuide tag, and how to read it, click here.

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Our Trica bar stools are a  very well made product and Trica is an environmentally responsible company.
Here is one of the ways Trica is making a difference:


We use recycled and recyclable steel, aluminium, and plastic

Recycled materials require less processing and fewer resources. Technologies are always improving, meaning that recycled plastics and metals are always going up in quality. Depending on the availability and on the suppliers, the steel, aluminium and plastic used by Trica are made from 10% to 80 % of recycled materials. We also recycle 100% of internally generated steel, aluminium, foam and plastic scraps as well as all cardboard, paper and glass.

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Every day for the month of April we will be sharing with you what we do to be environmentally friendly. As well as providing information about the companies we do business with, and how they have reduced their impact on the environment.

Keep an eye out for tips we will be sharing on making your home a greener place.We have several product choices that can help you with this as well.

Green tip for today:

Fill it up. Load the washer to capacity when possible, because under-loading uses more energy and water than washing one large load.

Sleep Tips

Get comfortable
Create a room that's ideal for sleeping. Often, this means cool, dark and quiet. Consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs, a fan or other devices to create an environment that suits your needs.
Your mattress and pillow can contribute to better sleep, too. Since the features of good bedding are subjective, choose what feels most comfortable to you. If you share your bed, make sure there's enough room for two. If you have children or pets, set limits on how often they sleep with you — or insist on separate sleeping quarters.

Laundry tip of the week.

Dry multiple loads back to back. 
Take advantage of the heat still in the dryer from the first load, and reduces the time and energy needed to warm up the machine to drying temperature.

Sleep Tips

Sleep is as important as food and air. 
Quantity and quality are very important. Most adults need between 7.5 to 8.5 hours of uninterrupted sleep. If you press the snooze button on the alarm in the morning you are not getting enough sleep. This could be due to not enough time in bed, external disturbances, or a sleep disorder.
An old Mattress can be the cause of some external disturbance, tossing and turning on an uncomfortable  mattress may be robbing you of a good night's sleep.

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Reason # 122
Extended warranty available with "No Lemon Clause"

Kitchen tip of the week.

Want Better Homemade Ice Cream? Here's the Scoop.


• “Age” the mix
Made-from-scratch ice cream mix — unlike children — tends to act its age. That means if you prepare it and use it right away, it won’t have the texture, body and flavour of mix that has matured overnight. So try to let the mix stand in the refrigerator for at least four hours — overnight if possible. And don’t stir in flavourings until after this aging process is complete.

• Use gelatin to avoid ice crystals.
Who knew gelatin actually had other uses besides that jiggly lime/pineapple mold everyone avoids at potlucks? We suggest adding one envelope of unflavoured gelatin per six cups of ice cream mixture. Let the gelatin soften in 1/4 cup of the mixture, then gently heat it until it is dissolved. Add it to the remaining mixture and proceed.

• Allow frozen ice cream to harden.
 Give it a least 3 hours in a freezer compartment or deep freeze before serving to get the best flavor and texture. We know you’ll want instant gratification after putting in all that time but trust us. It really will taste better.

Laundry tip of the week.

Mothball Makeover
A better idea than using mothballs is to take your leftover soap slivers and put them in a vented plastic bag. Place the bag with seasonal clothes before packing them away. Not only will the scent prevent them from moth harm but they will also smell great when you pull them out. This is especially useful for sweaters, which can be difficult to remove the odor of mothballs from. Using soap you simply have a clean smell rather then the smell of an attic.

Sleep Tips

Myths - and Facts - About Sleep



The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need.
Sleep experts recommend a range of seven to nine hours of sleep for the average adult. While sleep patterns change as we age, the amount of sleep we need generally does not. Older people may wake more frequently through the night and may actually get less nighttime sleep, but their sleep need is no less than younger adults. Because they may sleep less during the night, older people tend to sleep more during the day. Naps planned as part of a regular daily routine can be useful in promoting wakefulness after the person awakens.

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Reason # 335 
We guarantee what we sell. We will make the needed adjustments or repairs to ensure your product performs according to manufactures specifications.

Kitchen tip of the week.

Don't throw out all that leftover wine:
Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

Laundry tip of the week.

Avoid wrinkles!
If you don’t already have one, consider installing a hanging bar in your laundry room and hang clothes as soon as they come out of the dryer. This makes it quick and easy to get your clothes out of the dryer while avoiding or minimizing wrinkles. (You may even be able to forego ironing!)

Sleep Tips

Get out in the sunlight soon after waking up in the morning.
When you wake up, don’t lounge around in bed. Don’t even stay inside. If possible, get out in the morning sun soon after getting up. The bright sunlight (or any bright light) tells your body’s natural biological clock that its time to wake up, and that same clock will then be set to tell your body its time to go to sleep about 14 to 16 hours hours later.

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Reason # 121 
Extended warranty available covering 100% labor.

Maytag Induction Range

The new Maytag Induction Range is here.

New Aqualift Technology makes cleaning your oven a snap.
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The Convection oven eliminates hot and cold spots and cooks all your dishes evenly. Three racks of cookies at a time if you like, and all cookies cooked evenly. Or prepare three different pizzas, then cook all of them at the same time, nobody waits for their pizza to go in the oven.

The up front touch controls for the stove top include Melt and Hold, Simmer, Control lock for cleaning and  has a separate timer from the oven.

Induction stoves are easy to keep clean as the heat comes from the pot itself and not the stove top. This also makes induction very efficient, with little heat loss, and does not heat up the kitchen like traditional stove tops.

We will soon have this stove set up for demos, come see it in action.

Kitchen tip of the week.

Proper Techniques for Successful Broiling.

Some ovens offer a variable broil temperature option. Ovens that do not offer this specific option can be manually set for a lower broil temperature. Simply select broil and adjust the temperature setting to 450° F. High broil temperature is used for most broil operations, however low broil temperature provides better results when foods need a longer cooking time. For example, thick cut pork chops need to be cooked well done. If high broil temperature is used, the outside will become overbrowned before the inside is done. Likewise, low broil temperature is good for uneven surfaces such as chicken. The low broil temperature will prevent the chicken skin from burning where it is closer to the heat source.

Laundry tip of the week.

Common Stain Removal Guide. Part 4

Perspiration
Use a prewash stain remover; if the stains are old, apply white vinegar. Rinse, then launder using oxygen bleach in the hottest water that's safe to use with the fabric.

Deodorants - Stains on the underarms of washable shirt: Sponge on white vinegar (or soak stain in it); wait 30 minutes. Launder shirts in the hottest water safe for the fabric. Using an enzyme detergent or a detergent with bleach alternative, check care labels to be sure this is okay. Also try putting liquid laundry detergent right on the area, leave it for 5-10 minutes, then wash.

Prevention - Let deodorant dry before dressing, and don't let stains sit! Apply prewash spray or liquid detergent ASAP, then launder. Every 3rd or 4th washing, use the hottest water safe for the shirts.


Urine
Cover with salt until all excess liquid is absorbed. Rinse in cold water. If residual stain remains, apply white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide. Launder according to the instructions on the item's fabric-care label.


Wine
Generously sprinkle salt on the site of the stain to keep additional liquid from saturating the surface. Immerse item in cold water or solution of borax for 30 minutes. Wash as label instructions recommend.


Spaghetti
These can be tough but not impossible and the following will work most of the time. Wet the fabric and then sprinkle with powdered dish detergent. Scrub gently with a toothbrush. Rinse the item and launder normally.

Sleep Tips

Pay attention to what you eat and drink.
Don't go to bed either hungry or stuffed. Your discomfort might keep you up. Also limit how much you drink before bed, to prevent disruptive middle-of-the-night trips to the toilet.
Nicotine, caffeine and alcohol deserve caution, too. The stimulating effects of nicotine and caffeine — which take hours to wear off — can wreak havoc with quality sleep. And even though alcohol might make you feel sleepy at first, it can disrupt sleep later in the night.

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Reason # 103 
England Cushion Air Vents.

Inside McLellans this week.

Why buy Springwall?


Springwall understands the importance of getting a "Good Night's Sleep" and the positive effects it contributes to maintaining one's active lifestyle, health and well-being.
Some of the benefits of sleeping on a Springwall mattress are:

Superlastic Continuous Coils: Correct postural alignment and firm body support.
Individually Wrapped Zoned Pocket Coils: Greatly reduces  partner disturbance and motion transfer.
Foam Encased: Prevents roll out and offers a comfortable sitting edge.
Bio Foam: A durable, high density foam that provides long lasting comfort foam and reduces our carbon footprint.
Natural Cotton: Extremely durable and provides long lasting conformability.
Wool: Offers body temperature regulating; cool in the summer warm in the winter.

Springwall has been manufacturing quality mattresses and foundations in North America since 1949, they are proudly 100% Canadian owned and have three manufacturing facilities; Moncton, Mississauga, and Calgary.
Springwall has a solid reputation of trust and respect from both its retailers and consumers.

Come in today and see our expanded lineup of Springwall products.

Kitchen tip of the week.

When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead-no white mess on the outside of the cake.

Laundry tip of the week.

Common Stain Removal Guide. Part 3


Ink
Place the stain over the mouth of a jar or glass. Hold the fabric taut. Drop rubbing alcohol through the stain so the ink will drop into the container as the soil is removed. Rinse thoroughly and launder as usual.

Read the care label! If it says dry clean only, or the mark is large, rush it to the cleaners. Washable? Try cleaning fluid, spot remover, or petroleum based prewash spray. Test in an inconspicuous area to be sure it's safe for the fabric. Place garment stain side down on paper towels and dab cleaner on stain using paper or terry cloth towel. Check paper towels underneath and move frequently so there's always a clean area under the stain to absorb ink. Let area dry and check it. If ink remains, treat with prewash spray and launder. Before drying, check again. Still visiable? Repeat steps.


Mildew
Douse the garment with diluted solution of bleach and launder as recommended for the garment. For mildew on leather brush on an antiseptic mouthwash.


Mud
Brush off as much of the surface dirt as possible. Pretreat or presoak with laundry detergent. Launder as usual.


Rust & Materials
Add 1 cup of bottled lemon juice in the wash to remove discoloration from cotton laundry.


Soiled Shirt Collars
Take a small paintbrush and brush hair shampoo into soiled shirt collars before laundering. Shampoo is made to dissolve body oils.

Sleep Tips

Myths - and Facts - About Sleep

Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep.
Difficulty falling asleep is but one of four symptoms generally associated with insomnia. The others include waking up too early and not being able to fall back asleep, frequent awakenings, and waking up feeling unrefreshed. Insomnia can be a symptom of a sleep disorder or other medical or psychological/psychiatric problem, and can often be treated. When insomnia symptoms occur more than a few times a week and impact a person’s daytime functions, the symptoms should be discussed with a doctor or other health care provider.

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Reason # 647
Plenty of parking

Kitchen tip of the week.

Routine care for all Refrigerators:

Keep gasket seal and hinge areas free of dirt and dust by wiping clean regularly

Check temperature control in the freezer section for proper setting - ensure your ice cream isn't too hard and your milk doesn't freeze.

 

Laundry tip of the week.

Common Stain Removal Guide. Part 2




Cosmetics
Pretreat the spot with prewash stain remover or a liquid laundry detergent. Wash the garment in the water temperature recommended for the fabric.
Use petroleum jelly for removing lipstick stains. Another possibility is to rub in a little vegetable shortening and then launder as normal. If an item is dry clean only, getting it to the dry cleaner sooner rather than later helps to make sure they can get the stain out.


Crayon
Scrape off surface wax with a dull knife. Soak the fabric in a product containing enzymes or oxygen bleach in the hottest water safe for the fabric. Launder using the hottest water it can withstand.


Grass
Presoak or prewash the garment in warm water in a bucket or your washing machine (using the presoak setting) with a detergent containing enzymes. Launder as usual with chlorine bleach if it's safe for the fabric. If the cleaning instructions advise against it, use oxygen bleach instead.


Juice
Soak in cold water, then apply a pre-treating product on the stain. Launder as label instructions recommend. Air-dry; do not place in dryer until the stain is completely gone.

Sleep Tips

Myths - and Facts - About Sleep.

During sleep, your brain rests.
The body rests during sleep, however, the brain remains active, gets "recharged," and still controls many body functions including breathing. When we sleep, we typically drift between two sleep states, REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM, in 90-minute cycles. Non-REM sleep has four stages with distinct features, ranging from stage one drowsiness, when one can be easily awakened, to "deep sleep" stages three and four, when awakenings are more difficult and where the most positive and restorative effects of sleep occur. However, even in the deepest non-REM sleep, our minds can still process information. REM sleep is an active sleep where dreams occur, breathing and heart rate increase and become irregular, muscles relax and eyes move back and forth under the eyelids.

1001 Reasons to buy from McLellan's Countrywide.

Reason # 1
Over 14,000 square foot showroom.

Kitchen tip of the week.

If you have a problem opening jars: 
Try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy.

Laundry tip of the week.

Common Stain Removal Guide. Part 1

Blood Stain
Rinse or presoak the garment in cold water and wash in cold water with laundry detergent. Do not use chlorine bleach, which can make the stain even worse.


Chewing Gum
Rub the gummy spot with ice to harden it. Scrape away as much of the gum as possible with a dull knife. Saturate what remains with a prewash stain remover, rinse and launder as usual.


Chocolate
Pretreat or prewash the garment in warm water with a cleaning product that contains enzymes. Launder as usual.




Coffee
Sponge with or soak in cold water. Apply a pretreating product on the stain. Wash as usual and air-dry; repeat if stain remains.

Sleep Tips

Keep a worry journal. 

Many times thoughts and thinking will keep us from relaxing and getting to sleep. Try keeping a small notebook next to you with a pen and when thinking or thoughts persist write them down using a book light or another source of dim light. Writing them down will help to forget about them and allow for a peaceful sleep.

1001 Reasons to buy from McLellan's Countrywide.

Reason # 319
we include new fill hoses with washer delivery.

Inside McLellans this week.

More Elran Seconds!!
We have more of the Elran seconds on our sales floor. The sooner you get here the better selection you will have. Many styles to choose from, at 60% to 75% off regular retail.
Leather and fabric both available.

Kitchen tip of the week.

Use a meat baster to "squeeze" your pancake batter onto the hot griddle - perfect shaped pancakes every time.

Thermador 1, 2, Free!

Starting February 2nd through May 31st

Combination 1 
Purchase a Thermador 36" or 48" Professional Range or Double Wall Oven and 36" Cook Top and receive a free Emerald Dishwasher.

Combination 2
Purchase a Thermador 30" Professional Range or single wall oven and 30" or larger cook top and get an Emerald Dishwasher for $500

Also purchase a Thermador 2 or 3 door Fridge or 2 Columns (Fridge/Freezer) and receive a free Vent Hood

Come in and see our Thermador kitchen, and talk to a salesperson today!

Laundry tip of the week.

Make it simple as pie!
Keep supplies in arms reach. Install a shelf above your washing machine and dryer to store all your supplies — spot removers, detergent, bleach, dryer sheets, empty hangers and the like. Keep extras of all your basic laundry supplies on hand to avoid last minute trips to the store. When you pull a bottle of detergent out of your storage area, jot it on your errands list and you’ll always have everything you need for laundry right at hand.

Sleep Tips

• If you can't get to sleep for over 30 minutes, get out of bed and do something boring in dim light till you are sleepy.

1001 Reasons to buy from McLellan's Countrywide.

Reason # 157 
Expert Staff: Our knowledgeable in-store experts will help you every step of the way. Service is more than a promise, it's the foundation of our business.

Kitchen tip of the week.

Convection Cooking Information. Part 3

Convection Broil is ideal for cooking foods such as thinner cuts of meat; fillets of fish; boneless, skinless chicken; vegetables and garlic bread.
During convection broiling, the broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature, while the fan constantly circulates the hot air. The circulating air creates a seal on all sides
of the food so that turning of foods is often not necessary.
The temperature is preset at 450°F (232°C), but can be changed to a different temperature. Cooking times will vary depending on the rack position and temperature and may need to be adjusted.
If the oven door is opened during convection broiling, the broil elements and fan will turn off after 30 seconds. They will come back on once the door is closed.
Allow the oven to preheat for 5 minutes. Position food on the unheated grid on the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack with the longest side parallel to the door.

Laundry tip of the week.

Do a little bit a lot more often!
Here is a golden rule of organizing: the more you dislike doing something, the more often you should do it. Sounds crazy, but really its rational advice. Here’s why: if you dislike doing something, it gets worse when it gets bigger — doesn’t it? A small hamper filled with clothes is a lot less daunting than five overflowing hampers, right? So do a small load a day and keep reasonably caught up. It will take a lot less effort to get started and keep going.

Sleep Tips

Avoid exercise near bedtime. 
No exercise at least 3 hours before bed.

1001 Reasons to buy from McLellan's Countrywide.

Reason # 142 
We have a service technician with over 30 years of experience.

Inside McLellans this week.

England Furniture

When you are ready for quality furniture that lasts, come see us about England Furniture.

• 8 Gauge steel springs are placed closer together for added durability and longevity.
• All back cushions feature quality polyester fibers or custom cut, virgin foam with hidden zippers to adjust the comfort.
• Polypropylene plastic spring clips help eliminate spring squeaks.
• Durable manufactured hardwood frames are 20% stronger.
• Cushion air vents which help prolong the life of your cushion, plus a 10 year cushion warranty.

http://www.englandfurniture.com/HomePage.aspx

Kitchen tip of the week.

Convection Cooking Information. Part 2

Convection Roast can be used to roast meat and poultry, and bake foods, such as yeast breads, pies, loaf, bunt and tube cakes on a single rack. During convection roasting, the bake and broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature, while the fan constantly circulates the hot air.
If the oven door is opened during convection roasting, the broil element and convection fan will turn off immediately and the bake element will turn off within 2 minutes. They will come back on once the door is closed.

Before convection roasting, position racks according to the user guide. It is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe.
Use the roasting rack on top of the broiler pan and grid. This holds the food above the grid and allows air to circulate completely around all surfaces.

■ Reduce recipe temperature 25°F (14°C). The cook time may
need to be reduced also.

Laundry tip of the week.

Make it easy to sort socks!

If you have a big family consider keeping each family member’s clothes segregated. Put a hamper in each person’s room and do a couple of loads per family member per week (a load of lights and a load of darks, for example.) You’ll avoid the big sort at fold time — so much simpler than trying to figure out whose socks are whose after the fact!

Sleep Tips

Create a bedtime ritual.
Do the same things each night to tell your body it's time to wind down. This might include taking a warm bath or shower, reading a book, or listening to soothing music — preferably with the lights dimmed. Relaxing activities can promote better sleep by easing the transition between wakefulness and drowsiness.

1001 Reasons to buy from McLellan's Countrywide.

Reason # 120 
Extended warranty available covering 100% parts

*See store for complete details

Inside McLellans this week.

Are your washer and dryer acting up? It may be time to replace one or both of them. People often wait till it's too late and the laundry is piling up.

If you are thinking about replacing, come in and see us now. We can give you information on front load, and top load washer and dryers. This way you can make an informed decision and get the washer and dryer you want, Don't get stuck making a hasty decision, and ending up with a set you don't like.

We also have financing available for up to 1 year, extended warranty, and offer delivery and installation at a reasonable rate. 

If you are wondering what to do with the old set we will haul them away if you need. 

See us today, and start the new year off right.

Maytag Bravos High efficient top load set 

Maytag Maxima front load set

Kitchen tip of the week.

Convection Cooking Information. Part 1

Convection Bake can be used to bake and cook foods on single or multiple racks. It is helpful to stagger items on the racks to allow a more even flow of heat. If the oven is full, extra cooking time may be needed.
When cooking an oven meal with several different types of foods, be sure to select recipes that require similar temperatures.
Cookware should sit in the oven with at least 1" of space between the cookware and the sides of the oven.
Allow the range to preheat before placing food in the oven.
During convection baking preheat, the broil elements and the bake element all heat the oven cavity. After preheat, the convection element will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature, while the fan constantly circulates the hot air.
If the oven door is opened during convection baking or preheating, the convection element and fan will turn off
immediately. They will come back on once the door is closed.
■ Reduce recipe temperature by 25°F (14°C). The cook time may
need to be reduced also.

Laundry tip of the week.

Got the Laundry blues?

Make your laundry room more fun!
Bring some color into your laundry room, a fresh coat of paint, new curtains or some framed artwork from your children. Get a new area rug, with a playful pattern, or a laundry room theme. Play some upbeat and energizing music while you sort or fold.

Sleep Tips

•Trips to bathroom. 
If you need to get up to use the bathroom avoid bright light. Keep a mini flashlight next to your bed and use it to navigate your way to the bathroom.This will keep you from waking up any more than necessary and allow you to get back to sleep quickly.

1001 Reasons to buy from McLellan's Countrywide.

Reason # 688 
Custom orders suited to your needs.

We will do our best to find what you are looking for, in the style you are looking for, and the options you need and want.

Inside McLellans this week.

API four piece Bedroom set
Year end clear out sale $1999.00
Original price $3299.00

Queen size bed
Double Dresser
Mirror
One night stand

Headboard and foot-board shown as display, this in not the actual size of the bed.

Sleep Tips

Nap to make up for lost sleep.
If you need to make up for a few lost hours, opt for a daytime nap rather than sleeping late. This strategy allows you to pay off your sleep debt without disturbing your natural sleep–wake rhythm, which often backfires in insomnia and throws you off for days.

1001 Reasons to buy from McLellan's Countrywide.

Reason # 287 Satisfaction Guaranteed. 
If any product you purchase from Counrtywide does not live up to your expectations, we will make it right.