Household
Hints and Tips - Bedroom |
Please read through the useful hints, tips and how to
guides below.
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Beds |
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To make
Always put sheets with a pretty turn-back on the bed face
down.
If sheets are not fitted, use hospital corners to keep sheets
and blankets in place.
When changing a duvet cover, push the far corners of the
duvet into the far corners of the cover, hold in place by
clothes pegs (or a helper) and work the rest of the cover
over the duvet. Grasp the pegged corners of both cover and
duvet and give a firm shake to distribute both duvet and feathers,
then
fasten the cover.
Water beds
Air underlay or underblankets regularly if mattress is vinyl
to avoid mould developing from perspiration. Always add a
fungicide to the water inside the mattress and renew according
to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Bedding |
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Blankets
To remove stains from synthetics
liquid detergent
'Treat stains first with a strong detergent then wash or
dryclean according tomanufacturer's instructions.
To remove stains from wool
wool mix warn water
Brush stains gently with this solution then wash or dryclean
according to
manufacturer's instructions.
To remove stains from electric blankets
Follow manufacturer's instructions to the letter. Never drvclean.
Candlewick bedspreads
To prevent fluffing
silicone water repellant
Spray bedspreads after each wash.
Feather quilts
To clean
Use a good wool wash that does not have to be rinsed out.
(See Laundry.)
To dry
2 clean tennis balls
Add these to the tumble dryer so the feathers will be pummelled
as the quilt dries. Do not use a very high heat or the balls
might melt!
Pillows
Down and feathers
Clean and dry in the same way as feather quilts, or give
to a professional.
Foam plastic or rubber
soap warm water
Wash in a warm solution, rinse and dry thoroughly. Never
use lighter fuel or a strong chlorine solution on foam rubber.
Synthetic fibre
Hand or machine wash according to care instructions. Never
dryclean these pillows.
Unwashable fillings
powdered magnesia
Rub well into the pillow then shake out excess and air.
Sheets
To remove semen stains
borax cold water
Soak in cold water to which 2 tablespoons of borax has been
added then wash as usual.
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Mattresses
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Airing
If a futon or mattress rests directly on the floor or on
a solid wooden base, it should be thoroughly aired daily.
A surprising amount of moisture accumulates overnight and
must be removed regularly.
Blood stains
1 tablespoon salt | 250 mL water
Tip mattress on its side and dab the stain with a clean cloth
dipped in this solution till the stain disappears, then dry
promptly with a hairdryer if possible.
upholstery cleaner
Work up into a lather and treat stain with the lather only.
Semen stains
1 tablespoon borax | 1 L water
Sponge stains with this cold solution then sponge again with
warm water and a wool wash solution. Do not soak the mattress.
Dry with a hairdryer.
Vomit
dishwashing liquid | cold water disinfectant
Remove deposit, then tip mattress on its side. Sponge with
dishwashing solution then rinse with more cold water and disinfectant.
Dry promptly with a hairdryer if possible.
Wet beds and urine stains
talcum powder | cloudy ammonia | towels | warm water
Coat the stained area with powder then cover with towels
soaked in cloudy ammonia and leave as long as possible (up
to a week). Tip mattress on its side and sponge with warm
water and more ammonia but do not soak the bed. Allow the
mattress to air very thoroughly before its next use.
dishwashing liquid | cold water | disinfectant
Tip mattress on its side and sponge with this solution then
rinse with cold water and disinfectant. Dry promptly with
a hairdryer if possible.
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Hints
and Tips Index - Please select a category: |
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Bathroom
Bedroom
- Beds: How to Make, Clean and Care for
Bedding, Mattresses and Futons, Pillows, Qilts, Duvets etc.
- Jewellery: Cleaning and Polishing Pearls,
Marcasite, Gold, Rings
- Clothing: Uses for Pantihose and Stockings
- Shoes, Bags:and Boots: Clean, Deodorise
and Maintain
- Storage Advice: Camphorwood Chests,
Wardrobes and Drawers
Garden
DIY
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B&Q
B&Q is a nationwide DIY chain offering supplies and goods for the home
and garden. B&Q now offers a home delivery service on more than 10,000
products - all at competitive prices. |
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RMC
Sale - up to 50% off RRP's. Exclusive RMC Offers is a niche direct mail
order company that sells top quality branded bedlinen, duvets, mattress
toppers, towels and associated household textiles direct to the public as
well a range of quality branded daywear, loungers, kaftans, nightwear and
underwear for ladies at discount prices. |
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Sleeping Solutions
Sleeping Solutions is the online brand for Sussex Beds, a successful chain
of bed superstores based in England, with over 25 years retailing experience.
Everything purchased is delivered FREE to mainland UK addresses. Exclusive
sellers of sell Silentnight Beds. Visitors can browse and purchase the full
catalogue of Silentnight products from beds, mattresses and bedsteads to
duvets, pillows and mattress covers. |
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MFI
The place to buy is MFI - Get the designer look for less with MFI's huge
range of bedroom furniture and accessories |
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Bedworld
Bedworld.net is the UKs biggest online retailer of beds and mattresses,
with 1000s of brand named products. |
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Bedstar
Leading online bed shop offering a wide selection ov divan, bunk, pine and
folding beds. Also offering 100s of mattresses to choose from in many
different mattress styles ranging from open coil spring systems, pocket
sprung, latex and memory foam. |
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The White Company
The Children’s Furniture Company make fabulous bedroom furniture for children including, single beds, bunk beds , cabin beds, wardrobes drawers, nurser cots and much more. Designed to see them through childhood and beyond. Great savings can be made by ordering online. |
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Between The Sheets
Between the Sheets offer a unique range of high quality bedding in exotic,
tactile fabrics. A sensational collection of Luxury Bed Linens in Pure Silk,
Satin, Velvet, Micro Fleece , Leather, PVC and Latex. |
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The White Company
Buy luxury bed linen, bedding and quality home accessories from The White
Company's Online Store. |
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Mattress Man
Mattress Man has over 2,000 mattresses in stock and ready for Free Next Day Delivery. Mattress Man stocks Single, Double, King Size and Super King Size Mattresses from leading mattress manufactures including Silentnight, Sealy and Rest Assured. A large range of Mattresses Including Memory Foam, Miracoil and Pocket Sprung Mattresses. |
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Debenhams
Debenhams have dreamed of everything for the bedroom. For sweet bliss choose
from the selection of bedroom chests, divans, headboards, mattresses, mirrors
and bedside storage, sofa beds and futons and wardrobes. Also a good selection
of belinen, duvets and protectors. |
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