How to Care for Satin Sheets

Satin sheets: the epitome of bedding luxury and romanticism. The shiny, soft satin material invites sleepers to sweet dreams and romantic pillow talk.

But satin, just like any other type of bed linen, doesn’t stay clean forever. In fact, it actually requires more care than regular woven cotton or polyester sheets. Because of the weaving of satin and the different materials it comes in (acetate, polyester, nylon or silk), satin sheets demand more specialized care.

Everyday care

Avoid direct sunlight. Satin fades quickly in direct sunlight, especially if it’s made of silk or acetate. To avoid fading, put a comforter or blanket over the sheets close the blinds during the day or opt for polyester sheets, which have more stable colors.

Store properly. Storing satin sheets is different from regular sheets. You need to put your sheets in an airtight container and store it in a cool and dark place—usually with the rest of your bed linen. When you’re ready to use the sheets again, air them out for a few hours to retrieve their freshness.

Avoid heat. If your bed is right next to a wall with a heater, either move your bed or give up on the idea of satin sheets. Because the weaving is more fragile, the heat can break the fibers down and reduce the look and durability of your sheets. Acetate fabric is especially fragile to heat.

Don’t wear metal. Metal buttons or zippers can get caught up in the threads and make unsightly snags in the fabric. Wear cotton or satin pajamas that tie with cords or plastic buttons.

Washing and drying

Follow the care tag. Because satin bedding is so demanding, companies often add a care tag. Following these instructions is your best bet for the best care.

In the absence of a tag, follow these instructions:
· Wash in cold water by hand or in the delicate cycle
· Use a specialized detergent like Woolite or Forever New
· Shake to remove excess water (do not wring) and hang to dry
· Do NOT put in dryer, especially if the material is acetate. Heat is the worst enemy of acetate and even the gentle cycle will damage it.

Polyester and nylon are less fragile. To care for polyester or nylon satin sheets, use warm or cool water and don’t use too much detergent (go one line under what you would usually use for a load of the same size). Avoid bleach. You can even use the dryer at the lowest heat setting. You CAN hang polyester, but you CAN’T hang nylon, as the sun will damage any nylon fabric.

If you have silk… Silk is better off in the dry cleaning or hand washed, if you can’t afford a professional cleaner. Don’t wring silk and don’t line-dry it outside either.

To help keep your satin sheets fresh during storage, you can always add a sachet of mixed scented flowers in the container. It will help give your sheets a nice, fresh smell when you take them out again.

How do you care for your satin sheets? Any tips we haven’t mentioned?

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Reservoir nearby a Mud Volcano

To see the eruption better, click to enlarge

Today is my seventh day in Surabaya (East Java, Indonesia). Last Sunday morning, my husband and I fetched up my second brother and his wife at the airport. After chatted for a while, we decided not to go home straightly, but continued the journey to the location of mud volcano eruption at Porong, Sidoarjo (East Java, Indonesia).

We reached the place in one hour. Since the first eruption at May, 2006, it’s my first time to see it with my own eyes. This under ground mud volcano is commonly called as the Sidoarjo mud flow or Lapindo mud. It’s one of the biggest mud volcanoes in the world that created by the blowout of a natural gas well drilled by PT. Lapindo Brantas, although the company officials argued that it’s caused by a distant earthquake.

Though the recent spewing up mud volume has already decreased to the half of the amount at its peak (180.000 m3 of mud per day), I still can see it as the big disaster that has affected many people’s life around the area of 1.500 ha. This mud volcano located near the city that full of people, villages, houses, and factories; you can imagine how huge the effect is!

It’s expected that the flow will maintain for the next 25 to 30 years. Since November 2008, the Sidoarjo mud flow has been contained by levees. The visitors aren’t allowed nearing the gush point. We only saw it from a far distance.

Two reservoirs are made to receive the water from the mud lake. Last Sunday, I saw that only one lake that full of water. Seeing the flooded ruins really made me sad. Until now, there’s still a controversy about the real cause; the people around who suffered the most are still screaming for justice.Watery Wednesday
source:wikipedia

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Build a Safe and Fun Playground for Your Child

There’s no doubt that the technology has given advantages and privileges to many people in common; but it also affects the way children play nowadays. Have you ever noticed that there are many children who more prefer spending hours every day in the front of television, computers and video games to playing on climbing frames outside? Of course it’s really not healthy beneficial activities; since only their fingers that move!

Based on study result, it has been proved that children who have access to different opportunities of outdoor play tend to be smarter, more supportive, happier and healthier. Considering many mentally and physically benefits that can be achieved by doing out door activities regularly, you should take your child to play outside more often.

Unfortunately, being outdoor also increases dangerous possibilities that can harm your child. To ease the dangerous risks, why don’t you build a safe playground in your own backyard? First, create a soft and non toxic ground for your play area with a thick grass, four inches of sand, shredded rubber tires or other safe matters. Don’t forget to build fences surround the area to keep your child from wandering away.

Next step, you can select fun outdoor play equipments such as Garden Trampolines and climbing frames that are harmless for your child to climb, jump, and to do other physical activities that he or she likes. Make sure that there’s enough space between large toys equipments inside the playground. If your child plays together with several friends, the sufficient space allows them to move freely and safely.

Since playing Swings are always fun and a favorite one; you can install a swing set in the playground that suits your child’s age. Nowadays, there are already various ready-to-wear play houses that construct best places for your child to have fun. You can choose one type that you can afford. Your child will love it!

For hot weather during summer months, it would be better if you also provide a shady area. The shady trees or a shade structure will protect your kid from the sun heat.

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Their excellent writing expertise ensures you to receive a finished essay order that has original, unique, free from plagiarism, and high quality content. Whenever you’re in need of essay writing help; let the professionals do the job for you!

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