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Welcome to Affiliates Mall's Household Section
Fine products for inside, decor, outdoors and repair information. If you use the product or service in, around or on your home this is the section to find it. Fine merchants and great bargins!
Gardening Tips
Chemical Free Dandelion Control
You can rid your lawn and landscaping of dandelion weeds in by putting a teaspoon of salt directly onto the base of the dandelion. The salt will work down into the soil and kill the roots. This does take a little time but your yard can be dandelion free for less than a dollar.
All Natural Weed Killer
For those who would rather not use a chemical based weed there is an alternative. Weeds can be removed from the garden, yard, paths, driveways and patio by spraying them with vinegar.
On a dry day spay vinegar directly onto the weeds. Be careful of overspary as the vinegar can kill nearby plants. Orange oil can be added to make the weed killer solution more effective.
Cleaning Tips
Pet Odor Control
Odor Destroyer is a formulated blend of solvent soluble, malodor counteractants designed to deliver the maximum in odor neutralizing capabilities for those extreme circumstances. Odor Destroyer is specifically designed to work in applications where water based or bacterial enzyme products are ineffective.
General Cleaners
 Clean, deodorize, soften water and act as a scouring powder: Baking Soda
Germ remover and laundry soap booster: Washing Soda
Cut grease and deodorize: Vinegar
Cut stains and freshen smells: Lemon Juice
Clean almost any surface and act as laundry booster: Vegetable oil based liquid soap
Quality Sheet Info
Thread Count
The actual number of warp ends and filling picks per inch in a woven cloth. Texture is another name for this term.
In knitted fabric, thread count implies the number of wales or ribs, and the courses per inch.
Thread Count is a measure of how many threads are woven into a piece of fabric 1" square. Fewer threads mean a fabric will feel coarser and rougher, while more threads per square inch mean a fabric will feel softer and smoother, and thus be more desirable.The term percale refers to a fabric with a thread count of 180 threads per square inch and up. The higher the thread count, the more luxurious the feel of the sheet.
Silk
The only natural fiber that comes in a filament form; from 300 to 1600 yards in length as reeled from the cocoon, cultivated or wild. When the silkworm begins its spinning, two filaments are emitted from the "silk ducts" which are covered by SILK GUM or SERICIN from the sacks before they come from the mouth.
As the liquid is emitted by the silkworm it solidifies on contact with the air. A single filament is called "brins". The two filaments are, at this time, cemented together by sericin or silk gum. A solidified filament is called "silk". The two filaments joined together produce what is known as the "cocoon threat" or "bave".
Satin
Superior seamless satin sheets are 100% woven polyester satin. They make the finest, smoothest, and most elegant satin sheets available. They feel smoother than knit, acetate, or "bridal" satin sheets.
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7 Principles of Decorating
Ready for a room redo? Use these pointers as a guide.
- Balance Is Everything. Use a mix of light and dark, big and small, patterned and plan for decorative harmony.
- Shop at Home. Gather up the things that you love now in your home and use them to create a favorite new space.
- Do a Quick Change. If the prospect of redoing a room seems overwhelming, start with a quick project. Success on a small scale like this will give you the confidence to tackle larger projects.
- Emphasize the Smart Choices. If you use a dramatic color, use texture and interesting furniture arrangements to make the room's decor equal to its color.
- Correct for Color. Neutral walls and window coverings may be a room's downfall. Warm up your space with a fresh soft wall color and dramatic window treatments.
- Details Make the Difference. Create a comfortable space using hand-me-downs and stray pieces from other rooms.
- Make It Your Own. Whatever you do, create a look that reflects your style and taste. From redoing a small entryway like this to moving every piece of furniture in a house, make sure you're creating something personal and comfortable for you. And when you're tired of a look, change it again!
Click here to shop BHG.com for accents, furniture and more to decorate your home!
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