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Wooden Chairs: Rules of thumb for buying chairs for every room of the house 2008-02-29 11:04:00 Sitting down to a family dinner is one of life's basic pleasures. But the easy mood of a convivial meal can be marred if the chairs are uncomfortable or the table wobbles so much that you're afraid you may end up wearing the soup.The strength of a table is largely determined by the way the top attaches to the base or legs. A pedestal or column base is unlikely to give as much support as four corne Read more:every
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Homemade Furniture Cleaners Recepies 2008-02-28 11:12:00 Safer Alternatives: Reducing The Risk One of the best means of avoiding exposure to house- hold hazardous materials is to use safer alternatives whenever possible. Included in this section are time- honored recipes and suggestions to help you make the switch toward safer household products. Ingredients followed by instructions will guide you through an array of easy-to-make, easy-to-use safer alte Read more:Furniture
Modern Shellac Finish 2008-02-28 11:11:00 Care: Much old furniture may have a shellac finish, probably refinished at home. Keep moisture away from it; water or a damp environment, as in humidity, makes shellac sticky. Test in an inconspicuous spot with denatured alcohol; shellac will dissolve quickly. Regular Cleaning: Vacuum and/or dust with a soft, dry cloth; do not use oiled or treated cloth. Special Cleaning: Protect finish with a liq Read more:Finish
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Painting Metal Outdoor Furniture Refurbishing 2008-02-28 11:10:00 Remove general soil and grit with detergent and water. With steel wool, or sandpaper, or wire brush, remove all loose, peeled paint and rust. Wipe surface using cloth dampened with turpentine, or vinegar. No paint will stick to a greasy or wet surface. First coat should be a "metal primer" or "rust retardant" type paint. Second coat can be of enamel or paint suitable for place item is to be used, Read more:Furniture
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Upholstery Hot Water Extraction 2008-02-28 11:09:00 A solution of hot water and special detergent is sprayed on the upholstery under pressure, to flush out soil. Then the vacuum action of the machine immediately extracts the dirty solution. This is sometimes called "steam" cleaning though there is no steam. This may be done professionally in the home or at a plant, or equipment may be rented, or even purchased. If done at home special detergents fo Read more:Extraction
Upholstery Shampoos 2008-02-28 11:08:00 Upholstered fabric furniture can be shampooed professionally by a dry-cleaning plant, or you may do it yourself with a commercial product or homemade detergent suds. Be careful to use only foam or suds and to avoid wetting the furniture padding. Occasionally shrinkage is a problem, especially with cotton and some rayon fabrics. Always test for shrinkage, fading or color bleeding on the back or in
Wood Furniture Yellow Spots on Light Wood 2008-02-28 11:07:00 As bleached or blond furniture ages, the chemicals used to bleach out the natural wood color begin to lose their effect, causing a change in color. Often this change is so gradual that it is not detected until a new piece is purchased in the original shade. Exposing light furniture to direct sunlight can cause a change to occur in only a few days resulting in unattractive yellow spots. Since nothi Read more:Furniture
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Marble Stain Removal 2008-02-28 11:07:00 Make a poultice from white absorbent material such as a napkin, blotter, paper towel or facial tissue, dampened with the chemical recommended to dissolve that stain; or mix whiting with that chemical to make a soft paste to cover the stain. The poultice should be left on the stain from 1 hour up to 48 hours, depending on the age and depth of the stain. Plastic wrap, held in place by masking tape, Read more:Marble
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Wood Furniture White Marks 2008-02-28 11:05:00 Some of the causes of white marks are liquids containing alcohol (perfume, medicine, beverages), heat and water. Your success in removing such marks depends on the amount of damage and its cause. The following treatments may be helpful in minimizing or removing such marks. Many spots will disappear if rubbed with a solution made of equal parts of boiled linseed oil, turpentine and vinegar, or with Read more:Furniture
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Wood Furniture Paint Stains 2008-02-28 11:02:00 Never use paint remover or strong chemicals to dissolve paint. They may cause extensive damage to the finish. Wipe off water-thinned paints with wet cloth. Wipe surface immediately with dry cloth to prevent water damage to finish. Caution: water will make shellac finish sticky. Remove fresh oil-base paint by rubbing the spot with a cloth saturated in liquid solvent-base wax. For paint stains that Read more:Furniture
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Wood Furniture Nail Polish 2008-02-28 11:02:00 Do not apply nail polish remover to the stain; it will quickly damage finish. Instead, soften the nail polish by rubbing it with a cloth saturated in mineral spirits. CAUTION: Dry-cleaning spot remover and mineral spirits are poisonous and flammable. Follow caution on labels. Use in well-ventilated area. Do not use near flame, spark, or pilot light. Do not smoke. Do not get on skin or clothing. If Read more:Furniture
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Wood Furniture Grease Stains 2008-02-28 11:00:00 Removing grease stains on furniture is at best a very difficult procedure. If the stain is very deep or old, it may be impossible to remove. One of the methods described below might aid in removal of less severe stains. They may also damage the finish so that refinishing is required. Method 1: Place a blotter over the greasy spot. Press with a warm iron. Repeat until the spot is removed. Heat of i Read more:Furniture
Wood Furniture Alcohol Stains 2008-02-28 10:59:00 Alcohol stains are caused by spilled drinks and by many medicines, lotions, and perfumes. Since alcohol dissolves many finishes, it is important to react quickly. Wipe up the spill quickly and rub the spot vigorously with your palm or with a cloth dipped in a small amount of furniture polish. For older stains use a paste of rottenstone, baking soda or cigarette ashes mixed with mineral oil, linsee Read more:Alcohol
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Wood Furniture Burns 2008-02-28 10:59:00 Light cigarette burns which have not penetrated the finish may be removed with a thin paste of rottenstone, soda or cigarette ashes mixed with mineral oil or linseed oil. Rub lightly in the direction of the grain. Wipe with plain linseed oil. Repeat as necessary, then polish. Another remedy for minor burns or blemishes is to dip a cotton swab in paint remover and rub the damaged area gently to rem Read more:Burns
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Outdoor Furniture Cushions Care and Cleaning 2008-02-28 10:56:00 Most new cushions are covered with coated or treated strong synthetic fabrics that are not damaged by summer weather and can be left outside all season. Polyacrylics that feel like cotton but are water repellent and mildew resistant, and open-weave polyesters (like tire cord fiber) coated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or vinyl are easy care. Fillings are polyester which resists mildew and doesn't Read more:Cleaning
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Sun Umbrellas Care and Cleaning 2008-02-28 10:56:00 Care Close during heavy rain and high wind, but open after storm so dirt won't collect in folds. Store for winter clean and dry. Cleaning
Clean either coarse fabric (sun protector) or vinyl with mild detergent and water solution, and rinse with hose. Dry completely before storing. Dry in open position. Vinyl umbrellas that will not come clean with detergent, may be cleaned with an auto vinyl-top c
Cleaning Plastic Outdoor Furniture 2008-02-28 10:55:00 Most plastics can be washed with solution of mild detergent (hand dishwashing liquid) and water, rinsed, and can be wiped dry to prevent water spots if that is a problem. Never use strong alkalis on plastic. Never use scouring powders or other abrasives as plastics scratch easily. Some new plastic furniture is finished with lacquered resins that protect the surface against ultraviolet rays, rain, Read more:Cleaning
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Painted Metal Outdoor Furniture Care and Cleaning 2008-02-28 10:54:00 Baked-on enamel surfaces such as used on automobile exteriors are the most durable. Metal
having had a metal primer applied first to a spotless, grease free surface, and dried, with a second coat of paint or enamel is next in durability. Paint or enamel applied directly to a metal surface is least durable, and more subject to bubbling, peeling and chipping than either of the above methods. Care Ha Read more:Cleaning
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Aluminum Outdoor Furniture Cleaning 2008-02-28 10:51:00 Aluminum does not rust, but it will discolor and develop a pitted or rough surface. Aluminum is affected by air pollutants. The surface will appear to have fine grit stuck to the surface, but it will not wipe away easily. If you observe aluminum storm windows and screens which have been exposed to weather for a couple years you will see what happens to aluminum outdoor furniture; the surface has o Read more:Aluminum
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Slipcovers Cleaning 2008-02-28 10:49:00 Vacuum slipcovers while still on furniture, and shake outdoors after removing. If washable, wash in warm water and laundry detergent. Wash one large slipcover and two small pieces at one time in average machine; do not crowd. Use soak cycle before wash cycle to remove extra soil. Use cold rinse at end and don't let them spin too much. Take out of washer while still quite wet, and either hang over Read more:Cleaning
Cleaning Leather Upholstered Furniture 2008-02-28 10:49:00 Because leathers vary, always consult manufacturer's care instructions. Frequent dusting is the only way to clean most leathers with limited surface protection. An art-gum eraser may remove ordinary dirt. The uncoated surface readily absorbs liquids and oily substances. Stains may be impossible to remove. For the same reason, leather creams may create blotches. Coated leathers, on the other hand, Read more:Cleaning
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Vinyl Upholstery Cleaning 2008-02-28 10:48:00 Regular Cleaning
Wash with mild detergent and water. Use a soft bristle brush for stubborn soil. Rinse and dry. Some household cleaners and solvents remove plasticizers from vinyl, making them brittle. Abrasive cleaners scratch the smooth surface. Sometime letting detergent solution stand on surface and "soak" a few minutes loosens soil. Special Cleaning Vinyl
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Upholstery, Testing Cleaner Residue 2008-02-28 10:47:00 Determine the residue of the detergent or shampoo before applying it to the upholstery. Excess will remain in the upholstery fabric to attract and hold soil. Use a clean glass pie plate. Add approximately 1/4 inch of the detergent water mixture or shampoo mixture. Allow liquid to evaporate; to shorten time of evaporation, place pie dish in the sun or in an oven set no higher than 150 F. After all Read more:Testing
Upholstery Stain Removal 2008-02-28 10:45:00 Basic Process: Remove excess soil promptly, by scraping off residue with dull knife or spoon, and/or blotting up spills with absorbent materials. Be sure to pre-test in an inconspicuous spot. Basically fabrics are cleanable if they don't fade or shrink. See "Testing Cleanability". Do not remove cushion from the cover. General cleaning is done with 1 pint cool or warm water and 2 teaspoons of mild Read more:Removal
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