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.
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