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.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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.
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.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
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.
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.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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.
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.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
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.
Check temperature control in the freezer section for proper setting - ensure your ice cream isn't too hard and your milk doesn't freeze.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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.
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.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
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.
Try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
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.
Monday, February 6, 2012
1001 Reasons to buy from McLellan's Countrywide.
Reason # 319
we include new fill hoses with washer delivery.
we include new fill hoses with washer delivery.
Friday, February 3, 2012
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.
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.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Kitchen tip of the week.
Use a meat baster to "squeeze" your pancake batter onto the hot griddle - perfect shaped pancakes every time.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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!
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.
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.
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