Sunday, June 30, 2013
Thursday, June 27, 2013
How to clean sterling silver chain.
Line a ceramic or plastic bowl with aluminum (aluminium) foil. Add two teaspoons of baking soda and a half teaspoon of salt. Mix with two cups of hot water. Stir to mix well. Immerse your silver chain into the mixture and make sure that every part of the chain touches the aluminum foil. Let it soak for a few minutes and as soon as the water is cool enough to put your hands in swoosh the chain around, making sure it touches the foil in all areas. Pull the chain out and rinse very well with clear, cool water. Dry completely on a towel. You might want to use a blow dryer to make sure it's dry. Be careful if you use a blow dryer that the chain does not get too hot before you pick it up or put it on your neck !!! Your chain should look like new now. If you use this method of cleaning on Native American jewelry that has oxidized backgrounds it may take the oxidation away so it is not recommended for this type of jewelry or for porous stones such as Turquoise. You will notice an odor like rotten eggs when you are cleaning your chain. This tells you that the chemical reaction is taking place and the tarnish on your chain is being removed. Dispose of the liquid down any drain and be sure to rinse the bowl out well and wash it thoroughly. Splashes of the mixture can dry leaving a white spot so be careful.
How to clean a handwoven flat weave rug ?
Q. How do I clean my flat weave (dhurrie, Zapotec, kilim,
Navajo) rugs?
A. For spot cleaning of spill and stains, blot dry with a paper towel. (BLOT, DO NOT RUB) Do not touch the stain or spill with your hands or fingers. The oils from your skin only helps to set the stain not remove it. After the spill has been blotted use cold water with a soft brush to clean if necessary. Blot dry with a towel, be careful not to rub, and extract as much water as possible. 90% of all stains will come clean without using anything other than cold clear water. If you have a stubborn stain you may want to try “Resolve” spray carpet cleaner. Be careful no to use too much. After applying a mist of “Resolve” use a soft brush to clean. When the stain is gone wipe off excess “Resolve” with a rag wet with cold water, repeat rinsing with cold water, then dry the area with a dry towel. It is important to remove as much soap, cleaner, and water as possible. Soap residue can act as a dirt magnet which could eventually turn a small stain into a much larger spot. There is little if any residue from cold water so it is important to rinse well and dry. A wet vac can be a handy too for this but be sure your appliance is approved for use with water as most vacuum cleaners are not. Do not use any cleaner other than cold water on rugs that have had an herbal or tea bath. You can identify these rugs by the brown (tea) colored fringe. Cleaners will also remove the tea or herbal bath leaving a lighter colored area in the rug. The only way to restore the herbal or tea bath is to re-stain it with a wet tea bag in the specific area that needs it. We do not recommend this unless absolutely necessary.
Q. Do I need a pad for my flat weave rugs?
A. No, but you will find if you do use a pad you rug will stay cleaner. We buy half inch or three quarter inch foam carpet pads and cut them to a size 1 ½ inches smaller than the size of the rug on all sides. The rug will lay over the pad beautifully. The foam pad add a look of thickness to the rug, keeps dirt from being ground in to the fibers, reduces wear on the rug, and helps to keep the rug in place. Example: rug size 48”x72” should have a pad 45”x69”.
Q. Can I use my vacuum cleaner on my flat weave rugs?
A. Yes, but if you rug has fringe be careful with the beater bar on your vacuum. Fringe can easily get caught in the beater bar and damage the rug as well as the vacuum cleaner. It is best to avoid the fringe area of the rug altogether when vacuuming.
Q. Can I wash my flat weave rugs in my washing machine?
A. While many people have had good results using cold water and gentle cycle when washing rugs in their machines, we do not recommend it. When a rug is wet it becomes very heavy and could damage your machine. If you hang a wet rug up to dry it could lose its shape and it cannot be restored. If your rug becomes wet it should be dried flat in a well ventilate area, turned over often, and kept out of direct sunlight.
Q. How do I prevent moth damage to my flat weave wool rugs?
A. The best way to prevent moth damage is to clean and flip your rugs often. Inspect your rugs often, looking for a white spider web type material and any damage. Remove any white material and spray the area with an over the counter moth spray in a well ventilated area following the directions and warnings on the can. Let dry. You are at the most risk for moth damage when your rugs are hung or laid directly on porous surfaces such as adobe walls or brick floors. All rugs that are stored should be placed in sealed storage bags with either cedar or moth balls.
Q. Can my flat weave rugs be dry cleaned?
A. Yes. Call your local dry cleaners to find a cleaner that has experience cleaning this type of rug. We have achieved excellent results from dry cleaners. Because of the cost of dry cleaning we suggest that you do you own spot cleaning and vacuuming and dry clean the rug only when absolutely necessary. With proper care your rug may never need to be dry cleaned.
A. For spot cleaning of spill and stains, blot dry with a paper towel. (BLOT, DO NOT RUB) Do not touch the stain or spill with your hands or fingers. The oils from your skin only helps to set the stain not remove it. After the spill has been blotted use cold water with a soft brush to clean if necessary. Blot dry with a towel, be careful not to rub, and extract as much water as possible. 90% of all stains will come clean without using anything other than cold clear water. If you have a stubborn stain you may want to try “Resolve” spray carpet cleaner. Be careful no to use too much. After applying a mist of “Resolve” use a soft brush to clean. When the stain is gone wipe off excess “Resolve” with a rag wet with cold water, repeat rinsing with cold water, then dry the area with a dry towel. It is important to remove as much soap, cleaner, and water as possible. Soap residue can act as a dirt magnet which could eventually turn a small stain into a much larger spot. There is little if any residue from cold water so it is important to rinse well and dry. A wet vac can be a handy too for this but be sure your appliance is approved for use with water as most vacuum cleaners are not. Do not use any cleaner other than cold water on rugs that have had an herbal or tea bath. You can identify these rugs by the brown (tea) colored fringe. Cleaners will also remove the tea or herbal bath leaving a lighter colored area in the rug. The only way to restore the herbal or tea bath is to re-stain it with a wet tea bag in the specific area that needs it. We do not recommend this unless absolutely necessary.
Q. Do I need a pad for my flat weave rugs?
A. No, but you will find if you do use a pad you rug will stay cleaner. We buy half inch or three quarter inch foam carpet pads and cut them to a size 1 ½ inches smaller than the size of the rug on all sides. The rug will lay over the pad beautifully. The foam pad add a look of thickness to the rug, keeps dirt from being ground in to the fibers, reduces wear on the rug, and helps to keep the rug in place. Example: rug size 48”x72” should have a pad 45”x69”.
Q. Can I use my vacuum cleaner on my flat weave rugs?
A. Yes, but if you rug has fringe be careful with the beater bar on your vacuum. Fringe can easily get caught in the beater bar and damage the rug as well as the vacuum cleaner. It is best to avoid the fringe area of the rug altogether when vacuuming.
Q. Can I wash my flat weave rugs in my washing machine?
A. While many people have had good results using cold water and gentle cycle when washing rugs in their machines, we do not recommend it. When a rug is wet it becomes very heavy and could damage your machine. If you hang a wet rug up to dry it could lose its shape and it cannot be restored. If your rug becomes wet it should be dried flat in a well ventilate area, turned over often, and kept out of direct sunlight.
Q. How do I prevent moth damage to my flat weave wool rugs?
A. The best way to prevent moth damage is to clean and flip your rugs often. Inspect your rugs often, looking for a white spider web type material and any damage. Remove any white material and spray the area with an over the counter moth spray in a well ventilated area following the directions and warnings on the can. Let dry. You are at the most risk for moth damage when your rugs are hung or laid directly on porous surfaces such as adobe walls or brick floors. All rugs that are stored should be placed in sealed storage bags with either cedar or moth balls.
Q. Can my flat weave rugs be dry cleaned?
A. Yes. Call your local dry cleaners to find a cleaner that has experience cleaning this type of rug. We have achieved excellent results from dry cleaners. Because of the cost of dry cleaning we suggest that you do you own spot cleaning and vacuuming and dry clean the rug only when absolutely necessary. With proper care your rug may never need to be dry cleaned.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Monday, June 24, 2013
Power Pack on Sale on www.delsolstores.com
We have our lipstick style power pack on sale on our website, www.delsolstores.com for only $4.95 plus shipping. This is a great deal on a great little power pack. All you have to do is charge it up and then carry it in your pocket and it will charge almost any device. You'll never run out of power again. NOTE, THERE IS A LIMIT OF ONE PER CUSTOMER ON THIS ITEM !!!
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Historic Mexico
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