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batting and cushion can cause slow
drying, which could cause browning
and dye bleed. We prevent such
damage by using high velocity air
movers to encourage rapid drying
and carefully controlling the amount
of moisture while cleaning.
Classic Macaroni
Salad
Ingredients:
4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2/3 cup white sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow
mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and
chopped
1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped pimento
peppers (optional)
Directions:
1. ring a large pot of lightly salted
B
water to a boil. Add the macaroni,
and cook until tender, about 8
minutes. Rinse under cold water
and drain.
2. n a large bowl, mix together
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the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar,
mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in
the onion, celery, green pepper,
carrot, pimentos and macaroni.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours
before serving, but preferably
overnight.
recipe courtesy allrecipes.com
AUGUST 2015
Most fabrics can be cleaned safely
with the right equipment, cleaning
agents and proper training. One of
the most important steps is to test
the fabric for dye stability, browning
and potential shrinkage, as well as
inspect for other possible issues.
Taking all of this into account, some
fabrics will require low moisture,
controlled pH, and the gentle hand
of an experienced upholstery cleaner
to avoid damage. A fabric protector
application should follow every
cleaning. Your fabric will stay cleaner
longer and resist permanent staining.
How can you tell which fabrics are
problematic? It’s hard to know
without experience and training.
That’s why it is important to trust
your upholstery cleaning needs to A
Cleaner Carpet Cleaner. Regardless
of the fabric, we can clean it
safely. Call us at (301) 774-4455 or
(301) 730-1620 to schedule your
upholstery cleaning appointment.
Internet Tidbit: TwoFoods
When you are trying to eat healthy, it can sometimes be hard to
know which foods to choose. The website TwoFoods.com makes
it easier to do just that. You enter two different foods, and
the website will compare them, showing you the healthier option. Besides
food you have at home, you can also enter restaurant selections. You’ll be
shown total calories, carbs, fat, and protein. The simple interface and large
database makes it the perfect tool to use when you aren’t able to access
nutritional information easily or when you are making food from scratch.
Making a Clean Break
There is never a better time to give
your belongings a goo d going-over
than when you are moving. Packing
and unpacking can be a big hassle, but
this process is a perfect opportunity
to get rid of the clutter and unwanted
items in your life. So, the first step
when getting ready to pack should be
a thorough house cleaning.
Go through every room of your
home and discard any broken items.
If it can be fixed, either fix it yourself
or take it to a repair shop. If it cannot
be fixed or is too expensive to repair,
simply toss it.
Next, remove all those items you don’t
want or don’t use anymore. You can
give them to friends or a charitable
organization, or you may decide to
have a garage sale to raise some extra
cash for all those moving expenses.
Another option is to haul your things
to a consignment shop. This is an
especially wise move for any big
ticket items you may have, like stereo
equipment, exercise gear, designer
clothing, or sporting equipment.
Remember that hazardous wastes,
including motor oil, leftover paint,
batteries, and some household and
lawn chemicals, must be disposed
of properly. Most communities have
designated drop-off facilities for
such wastes.