Pine Furniture Care Guide – Home
Pine Furniture Care Guide
Steve Hattrick
First, some background on PINE WOOD. Pine is a naturally soft wood which continues to "breathe", based upon changes in the local home, office, store, etc. humidity and temperature. On the individual furniture piece there may be slight defects, such as knots,and shakessmall cracks in the surface of the wood. Some minor shrinkage may sometimes occur. These natural irregularities in pine enhance its overall uniqueness.
Do not place this product next to a radiator or in direct sunlight. Wood is a natural product and will expand if subjected to damp and will shrink and may crack if subjected to heat. This product is made of pine, which is a timber that is common for furniture, but susceptible to temperature changes. With pine furniture it is recommended that an even room temperature be maintained with no sudden temperature fluctuations, up or down.
Do not place HOT or CHILLED items directly on to the surface, use a place mat. Or marking will occur.
For general cleaning use a duster or damp cloth ALMOST DRY not wet.
Do not use soap and water or detergents of any kind on this product for cleaning. To maintain the characteristic finish on this furniture, do not use aerosol sprays or any polish containing Silicon. If unsure, try on an area thats not seen and look for reactions. There is a natural stain and finish on this furniture and it will react to most manmade products.
It will from time to time require the surface re-treating again to maintain its character. You can easily do this yourself using block wax unperfumed, rubbing it over the whole item, following the manufacturers instruction. After treating your furniture, you may notice it is slightly more waxier than previously. This is normal because wood is a natural product that breathers and absorbs depending on room temperature.
The use of any cleaning materials other materials other than those recommended could damage the surface and will invalidate any claim.
From time to time it may be necessary to tighten fittings. This is normal and regular inspections should be carried out.
Do not place furniture onto a wet or damp floor as staining may occur to your floor.
Indian Sheesham
Furniture made from Indian Sheesham is provided in its natural state. It will appear polished due to the natural oil occuring in the wood. You should wipe your furniture with a damp cloth to remove any dust from manufacturing. The oil on the surface will evaporate after a few days outdoors. It is the oil that remains below the surface that gives the wood its durability. Some of these oils may bleed out following the first few rainfalls, and initially, you will want to bring your cushions in when the furniture is wet. Once the furniture has begun to form the silver-grey patina, it is no longer necessary to bring the cushions indoors.
To clean the furniture without removing the silver-grey patina simply use soap and water. Should you want to maintain the golden brown color, we recommend a teak sealer be applied every 12-18 months. Wood sealers are usually solvent based with water-like viscosity containing mould, ultra-violet light and moisture protection. The Wood protector should be applied after cleaning and drying out your furniture. We do not recommend painting Indian Sheesham as the woods natural oils can affect how the paint adheres. Teak has qualities unlike any other wood as it has the ability to withstand the rigors of adverse climates.
About The Author
Steve Hattrick Proprietor 10 years experience
Konteaki Furniture Importers
http://www.hattrick-furniture.co.uk
Shearling Coat Care – Travel
Shearling Coat Care
Dan Sickafus
Shearling coats and jackets are easy to take care of, although you do have to keep in mind a few things to avoid accidental damage to them. Heres our care guide.
If your shearling jacket gets wet, let the coat dry naturally. Dont place by a fire or other high heat source. Heat can dry out the natural oils in the hides.
Do not wash your shearling coat or jacket in a washing machine or put in a dryer. Most shearling coats are meant to be dry cleaned. When looking for a dry cleaner, make sure that they know how to properly clean a shearling coat. The process must include putting the natural oils back into the hides. Without doing this process, the hides will dry out and the coat will be ruined.
When hanging your Shearling Coat or Jacket use on a sturdy, well shaped coat hangar. Dont use a wire hanger thats going to put "pokies" in the shoulders and dont hang it up on a knob for extended periods of time.
Avoid stain resistant treatments that are made of silicone. We recommend Cavalier brand Protect-All. It will give you a layer of protection without changing the color or finish.
Do not put adhesive stickers on shearling coats or jackets, as part of the adhesive can either get left behind or the adhesive may itself pull off some of the fabric.
Never place a shearling coat or jacket right next to a open fire or other strong heat source, such as a heater. The high heat from a fire or heater can damage a shearling coat or jacket. Also do not store a shearling coat in direct sunlight as it can bleach a shearling coat over time.
When storing shearling coats and jackets, never put them in a plastic garment bag for any sort of extended time because they need to breath. Cloth garment bags are highly recommended for both storage and travel of shearling jackets and coats.
Never leave your coat in a car or trunk for any amount of time on a hot day, especially if it is wet. The combination of water, being crumpled & excessive heat generally results in the coat shrinking, smelling musty and losing its shape. Even the best cleaner or restorer will have a tough time restoring it.
You can choose to have your coat stored over the summer but most people tend to keep them at home in a climate controlled room and this seems to work fine. Never put them in the attic or basement for storeage.
About The Author
Shearling coat and accessorie manufacture and owner of shearling web site www.villageshop.us.
villageshop@villageshop.us
Living Will And Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care. What Is The Difference – Legal
Living Will And Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care. What Is The Difference
James Wood
A Living Will is a legal document addressing only deathbed considerations; a client unilaterally declares his/her desire that life-prolonging measures be discontinued when there is no hope of ultimate recovery.
On the other hand, people use a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care to appoint someone to make all healthcare decisions, limited by certain elections regarding deathbed issues.
The client must be at least 18 years old and mentally competent at the time he/she executes either document but incompetent to participate in the decision-making process when either is implemented. It is important to remember that both documents are only applicable if the client is incompetent.
Under the a Living Will, a client declares that if he/she is certified to have an incurable, terminal injury/illness and/or to be permanently unconscious by two examining physicians including the clients attending physician, that artificial life-support systems be withheld or disconnected. The client may also elect to discontinue artificial nutrition and hydration intravenous feeding by so designating on the form. Find more information at: legalhelper.net/living-will.aspx
Under the Health Care Power of Attorney, the client makes three separate and independent elections authorizing the agent:
1. To direct disconnection of artificial life-support systems in the event of terminal illness;
2. To direct disconnection of artificial life-support systems in the event of irreversible coma; and
3. To direct discontinuation of artificial nutrition and hydration.
In addition, the Health Care Power of Attorney form provides a space for the client to set forth any specific medical, religious or other desires concerning his/her health care. The client may also use this section as a backup source for organ donation. Find more information at: legalhelper.net/power-of-attorney.aspx
Both documents are signed in front of two witnesses and a notary public or a justice of the peace who acknowledges the clients signature. The witnesses to a Living Will are sworn by the notary public/justice of the peace and indicate that the client is at least 18 years of age and signed the instrument as a free and voluntary act.
The Living Will witnesses may not be the clients spouse, attending physician, heirs-at-law or person with claims against the clients estate.
The Health Care Power of Attorney witnesses may not be the designated agent, the client, spouse or heir or person entitled to any portion of the clients estate upon death under Will, Trust or operation of law.
People are frequently confused as to why both a Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney are necessary or appropriate. The Living Will is helpful as a backup document: In the event that the client enters an irreversible coma and the health care agents designated in the Health Care Power of Attorney are deceased or unloadable, the Living Will sets forth the desires of the client concerning his/her death-bed treatment which may be followed by attending physicians. The law provides that to the extent that a Durable Power of Attorney conflicts with a Living Will, the Health Care Power of Attorney controls. Copies of both the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and the Living Will are forwarded to the clients primary care physician for inclusion in medical records.
Both documents are revocable through normal revocation procedures.
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About The Author
James Wood is a free-lance writer on family issues; his main goal is to help people during their complicated period of life, to find a right legal solution in regards to family relationship.
Website: LegalHelper.net http://www.legalhelper.net/power-of-attorney.aspx.
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