Archive for the ‘Carpets & Mattresses’ Category

Cleaning carpets using household items

Saturday, October 30th, 2010

Cleaning nasty carpets stains might seem like a tedious chore to you, but you’ll be happy to know that with simple household liquids the job becomes much simpler. This way not only the stains get removed effectively but also you end up saving a lot on expensive cleaning items.

Now, to clean a fresh stain, you need nothing but water. Just give it a good wash with water and your carpet will be as good as new. Problems arise when the stain is left unattended. Hence as soon as it stains, wash it off with water without further delay. But if the stain is not a fresh one and is nasty enough, ammonia works really well on it. Mix a tablespoon of ammonia with half a cup of water and let this mixture stay on the stain for couple of minutes. Next rub it with a sponge and water. The stain will come off easily.

 Another ingredient found in almost all kitchens which is a fabulous stain remover is vinegar. Dilute 1/3rd cup vinegar with a little more than half a cup water and pour the mixture on the stain. Give it a good rub to get rid of the stain.

How to take care of your mattresses and cushions

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

Mattresses and cushions need proper care just like a child. Good maintenance will extend their longevity. To take care of your mattresses and cushions, keep rotating and flipping them after a couple of months to smooth out the contours. To get those dust mites out vacuum those on a regular basis like every month. Clean stains on them immediately and check for any wear or tear. If you spot a tear get it stitched at once. After all, a stitch in time saves nine. Clean your cushions regularly .This will not only add to the visual look but also enhance the bouncing ability of your cushion.

Cushions can be easily washed in washing machines. Make sure you get the cushions re-stuffed regularly. Change cushion covers on a regular basis. Cushions and mattresses come with special shampoos and detergents. It is always advisable to get those! Remember proper maintenance of mattresses and cushions is good for your health as it is an effective protection against skin rashes

Tempurpedic Foam Mattress

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

nullA good foam mattress is all you need to sleep peacefully all-night and have a refreshing morning. It is indeed worth buying Tempurpedic Foam Mattress as it has a number of benefits. It is manufactured in a way that it is highly efficient to relieve body aches. A very distinct quality sets it apart from other foam mattresses.

Tempurpedic Foam Mattresses do not let pressure points to build to during sleep. This often happens with poor quality foam mattresses and is very painful. It has a unique property that allows the mattress to mould according to the body shape. As it is very dense, it has the capacity to spread the collective pressure away from the spinal area. Hence, it is great for orthopedic patients. Tempurpedic Foam Mattress also has the amazing quality to hold any movement on the bed, like any action on the other side and you won’t feel it moving. Over all it’s a great experience sleeping on it.

Are you Aware of Green Carpet Cleaning?

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

home improvement, carpet cleaning,Different people use different substances to clean their carpets so that they remain safe and clean. However, in most cases, the substances used in the carpet cleaning are common: chemicals that do less harm to your carpet while cleaning but emit fumes that are not good for the environment. These fumes are heavier than air and linger in your living room for a long time. The fumes are dangerous and kids are more prone to get affected by such fumes. How long will you breathe in such air. It is time you switch to green carpet cleaners.

The term may sound new. These are actually cleaners that use products that do not harm the environment. To add to the advantages, they have properties that stop your carpet from withering out over time. Among other advantages are that they cost less than your regular cleaning material. The best thing is that there is nothing dangerous in these products. You can be assured that your kids are safe when they are playing on the carpet.

How to install carpet on stairs

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Home Improvement, Carpet, StairsCarpeting on the stairs is done for two main reasons. One is safety so that people using the stairs don’t trip off and the other is to maintain the insulation.
Installing a carpet is an easy job and can be accomplished by even a layman if he has the basic knowledge and tools.
The carpet on the stairs is laid in two manners i.e., the waterfall method and the cap and band method. In the waterfall method a single carpet is put on the riser and the tread whereas in the cap and band method, the pieces of carpet are used separately for the rider and the tread.
The waterfall method is less time consuming and neat work. It can be done by taking a little extra length of carpet than the height of the flight. It can be fixed by using the nails or staples by tightening the carpet at the crotch of the stairs.
The only thing to be taken care is that the carpet is laid smoothly as loose carpet can cause accidents.