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Slip-X Safety Treads. Reliable, Non-slip Protection for Bathtubs, Showers, Boats, Pools and More. 24 Treads

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:06:54 +0000

Reliable, Non-slip Protection for Bathtubs, Showers, Boats, Pools and More
Easy to apply, Easy to clean
Improve traction and safety on a wide variety of non-textured surfaces. Reliable grip year after year
Twenty Four 7 1/2″ Treads
For use on non-textured surfaces

Product Description
SAFETY TREADS
Improve traction and safety on a wide variety of non-textured surfaces. Reliable grip year after year.
Easy to Apply:

1. Clean surface thoroughly, rinse well, and wipe dry. Do NOT use celaner containing silicone, as treads may not fully adhere.

2. Wipe surface with rubbing alcohol after cleaning and then wipe dry or let air dry.

3. Separate treads from paper backing one strip at a time and apply to the surface in desired patte… More >>

Slip-X Safety Treads. Reliable, Non-slip Protection for Bathtubs, Showers, Boats, Pools and More. 24 Treads

Lowboz | Floor Protection – 1 Chair Pack / BROWN

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:08:20 +0000

Lowboz chair glides allow chairs to glide across the floor while protecting floors from scratches and banishing dents in carpeting
No more screeching dragging noise
Easy to install – just push chair leg in and twist, no adhesive or tools required
Instructions for use printed on our color box
Made in USA

Product Description
Prevent scratched floors with easy-to-install Lowboz Floor Protection. They grip chair legs without glue or nails.

You have nice floors in your kitchen and dining room, these are two rooms where you spend most of your time in. A very common question is, what can i do to make sure my floors stay looking brand spankin’ new? There are many solutions for floor protection. LOWBOZ provide the best results for hardwood protection, they stay on no matter what and keep your… More >>

Lowboz | Floor Protection – 1 Chair Pack / BROWN

Sealy Stain Protection Crib Mattress Pad

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:08:00 +0000

Quilted top provides added comfort and softness for your baby
Hypo allergenic
Snug fit deep pocketed cotton blend skirt prevents sliding and shifting
100% waterproof to protect mattress
Machine washable and dryable

Product Description
Sealy stain protection crib mattress pad fits standard crib mattresses and toddler beds. The quilted top provides added comfort and softness for your baby. The deep pocketed cotton blend skirt prevents sliding and shifting. This is 100% waterproof to protect mattress machine washable and dryable…. More >>

Sealy Stain Protection Crib Mattress Pad

Howard SWAX16 SUNWAX Outdoor Furniture Wax with UV Protection, 16-Ounces

admin — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:10:58 +0000

Prevents drying, cracking and deterioration
Maintains the natural beauty and depth of grain
Easy to apply with a gel-like consistency
Polishes outdoor furniture to a soft luster and protects with a coating of natural waxes
Does not contain silicone or linseed oil

Product Description
Specially designed to keep teak and other tropical hardwood furniture from cracking, drying, and oxidizing due to exposure to sun, temperature variations, or moisture. Combines UV inhibitors along with a unique blend of carnauba wax, beeswax, and orange oil to enhance the natural beauty and depth of the wood grain. May be used regularly, or whenever outdoor furniture looks faded or dry…. More >>

Howard SWAX16 SUNWAX Outdoor Furniture Wax with UV Protection, 16-Ounces

Howard Naturals SWAX16 SUNWAX Outdoor Furniture Wax with UV Protection, 16-Ounces

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:25:55 +0000

Prevents drying, cracking and deterioration
Maintains the natural beauty and depth of grain
Easy to apply with a gel-like consistency
Polishes outdoor furniture to a soft luster and protects with a coating of natural waxes
Does not contain silicone or linseed oil

Product Description
Sunwax is specially designed to keep teak and other tropical hardwood furniture from cracking, drying and oxidizing due to exposure to sun, temperature variations or moisture. Sunwax combines UV inhibitors along with a unique blend of carnauba wax, beeswax and orange oil to enhance the natural beauty and depth of grain in outdoor wood furniture. This distinctively-blended product effectively penetrates and replenishes natural oils. Sunwax should be used regularly, o… More >>

Howard Naturals SWAX16 SUNWAX Outdoor Furniture Wax with UV Protection, 16-Ounces

Climate Controlled Storage Provides Better Protection

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 12:14:19 +0000

There are many people who will claim that there is absolutely no difference between storage unit types. They might say that investing in climate controlled storage is simply a waste of valuable money that could be spent renting a larger unit or on other things. In reality, a climate controlled storage unit provides better protection to your belongings overtime.

Most modern storage facilities offer climate controlled storage units to all interested clients that want to protect their belongings. All climate controlled storage units will not fall below freezing during the winter and they will not get too hot during the summer. Climate controlled storage units can be easily set to maintain a temperature that is more or less constant. In addition to providing protection from cold and heat they will also keep the climate maintain the correct mixture of dryness and dampness. Renting climate controlled storage units usually much more expensive than renting regular storage units but it is well worth the additional expense.

One of the primary benefits of renting a climate controlled storage unit is the well made construction that is difficult to penetrate. In order to maintain a constant temperature the climate controlled units are all extremely well insulated. This additional insulation helps to keep your items in storage well protected from all weather and the humidity changes that come with it. Most regular storage units are designed to offer basic protection from weather such as wind, rain, and snow. Climate controlled units help protect items from frost, dew build up, and dampness. Since climate controlled storage units are more often than not built above flood lines you do not need to worry about water damage after a hard rain storms.

There are many benefits to be had from the protection offered by the climate controlled storage units from humid weather. Most furniture damage people experience is comes as a result of humidity and exposure to extreme temperature. Electronics and other items will become permanently damaged after being exposed to damp weather for long periods of time. This damage can include rusting that leaves equipment unusable or permanently damaged. Furniture can be damaged as a result of mold or mildew that occurs because of the dampness and this mold or mildew can cause serious illness if not removed at once.

Another benefit of climate controlled storage is the protection offered from wildlife and insects. Many standard storage facilities are built with nothing in mind than protecting items from the most obvious hazards in the form of wind and snow. Few were designed to keep out mice or other rodents and certainly not insects. In the past it was not unusual for a person retrieving their items from storage to find that all of their belongings had been completely infested by bugs or that rodents had carried off chunks of clothing or linen to use as nests.

The additional insulation used to keep the climate control unit at a steady temperature also helps keep pests on the outside where they belong. Most rodents have a difficult time getting in and out of climate controlled facilities. Insects too have a hard time getting into storage controlled units and this difficulty will help protect your belongings from serious harm or from being ruined. In some cases storage facilities offering climate controlled storage will include pest control options because they know how easy it is to keep pests out of their facilities.

When you have are ready to rent your climate controlled storage unit be prepared to tell the staff the temperature you wish your unit to remain. If you do not specify a temperature then the staff will set the room to the temperature that is most financially sound for their establishment. In most cases this will not be a problem but if you are storing items that must remain a certain, constant, temperature then specify the temperature immediately. Also make sure that your contract toes not allow them to tamper with your set temperature whenever they feel it is appropriate or convenient for them.

Renting a climate controlled storage unit can be expensive but it is worth the expense in the end. By using a climate controlled storage unit you are making it possible for your belongings to remain free from harm in the form of insects, rodents, and nature in general. If you are currently renting a storage unit that does not have climate control, consider upgrading as soon as possible. The sooner you make the move to climate controlled storage the sooner you will be able to guarantee the safety and security of your belongings.

Alternative Sources of Standby Back-up Power Protection

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:35:31 +0000

In todayâs âenergy-challengedâ business environments where demand is beginning to outweigh supply and costs are rising ever higher, heads of business are looking for alternative sources of standby back-up power protection to reinforce uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and provide a continuous source of electricity during mains power failures.

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The primary criteria in deciding which alternative to choose are usually: space constraints, location, cost, load types and application. Diesel generators, in particular, require dedicated space away from protected loads and primary work areas, plus room for fuel storage. They are often housed in purpose-built enclosures for which planning permission must be granted and sometimes this can be a challenge in primary urban areas where building and planning restrictions may exist. The issue of cost can often preclude up-coming alternatives like fuel cells, which can overcome some of the difficulties associated with diesel generators but at a price. Load types, too, can be a challenge in terms of how they draw voltage waveform and its effect on standby power generation equipment. However, the following are alternatives that are commercially available:

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Diesel Generators:Â a generator is a mechanical device capable of providing a source of ac electrical power on-demand or as an alternative to mains power supply. In an uninterruptible power supply scenario a generator is used as a standby source of three or single-phase ac power to supplement the runtime provided by the UPS battery set or alternative source of dc power. It may also directly power essential loads such as alarms, air-conditioning or emergency lighting in the event of a power cut.

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A generator typically takes up to a minute before it can deliver a suitable supply on start-up, which is why an uninterruptible power supply sits between it and the source of mains power.

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Generators burn fuel (diesel being the most common and cost-effective) but they emit heat, noise and exhaust gasses. Generator fuel is usually stored in what is referred to as a âday tankâ, located on-site, which typically contains eight-hours of supply. This can be supplemented by bulk tanks, also located on-site. Fuel storage on-site introduces health & safety and environmental regulations that must be observed. Some experimentation has been done using bio-fuels but the problem is not so much in usage as in storage. Because they are comprised of organic matter bio-fuels cannot be stored.Â

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Fuel Cells: are increasing in popularity across a number of applications due to their high-efficiency and purported âgreenâ credentials i.e.: zero exhaust emissions. A fuel cell uses a chemical reaction, which occurs when Hydrogen and Oxygen combine to produce water. It harnesses this reaction to produce electrical energy. Fuel cells have two potential UPS applications: an alternative source of ac power to mains or as support to an existing battery set.Â

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UPS Batteries: todayâs UPS batteries are typically sealed lead acid and maintenance-free with a design life of five years. As they rely on a chemical process they are prone to deterioration and the speed at which this happens is dramatically affected by room temperature and number of charge/discharge cycles the battery has to perform during its lifetime.

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A âbattery blockâ is a self-contained electro-chemical device that can store electrical energy for later use. A UPS battery set comprises a number of battery blocks connected in series into a âstringâ, or number of battery strings.

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Flywheels: are energy storage devices based on the principle of Kinetic energy, whereby a motor-generator is used to rotate a mass at high RPM in a vacuum on frictionless bearings inside a floor-mounted cabinet. They provide a source of short-duration dc power and can be used with large application UPS, around 60kVA upwards. As energy is discharged to the load on demand, flywheels can be used in place of a battery set to ride through the time required for generator start-up.Â

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Gas Turbines: aÂ descendent of the Jet engine, like generators, Gas Turbines are a combustion device with similar installation and operational issues. Advances in technology have lead to the development of commercially viable energy-saving applications and the devices are finding useful roles within power protection projects. There are two designs: single shaft (which has a turbine and compressor on the same shaft and output of which is speed controlled by the fuel supply) and two-shaft (which has a higher operating efficiency but poor response to load change). A micro-turbine operates at even higher speed, is compact in design, lighter weight and can run on a variety of fuels.

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Super Capacitors: store electrical energy, which can be released on discharge. For small uninterruptible power supplies this can be used in place of a battery set or to reduce the potential for battery discharge during momentary mains power supply failures. The amount of energy that can be stored depends upon the active material used and the capacitor design.

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The energy within a capacitor is quickly available. They can extend the working life of a UPS battery set (if used in conjunction) by inhibiting battery cycling for momentary or small interruptions (the majority of power interruptions last for less than five seconds). Super capacitors are also happy to operate in temperatures ranging from -30-45 degrees centigrade but they are pricey in comparison to UPS batteries.

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Whilst generators remain the most popular source of standby power in uninterruptible power supply applications, there are alternatives, which may be more relevant and suitable in certain instances. Where planning permission cannot be granted for external generator housing, for example, a fuel cell may be an ideal alternative. Flywheels may also be a viable option as an alternative power protection energy source for larger uninterruptible power supplies.

Protection of Garments Against Moths

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:36:03 +0000

Introduction
Different sorts of fabrics are used for manufacturing of various types of garments. Silk, wool, cotton, rayon, polyester, satin, velvet, linen, etc are some examples . The fabrics are of two types namely- natural fabrics and man-made fabrics. The natural fabrics are obtained from various sources of nature like wool from sheep, silk from silkworm, cotton from cotton plants, etc. These fabrics are prone to breeding of insects like moths, fungi etc. on them.
One of the common insect is the clothes moth. They are of brown color and flat in shape. They generally attach to the woolen clothes and prefer dark surroundings. Clothes can be damaged even by their larvae. There are many methods through which the damaged caused due to clothes moths can be controlled like freezing, usage of insecticide, dry cleaning of clothes, etc. Maintaining low level of humidity level in the atmosphere of the house facilitates in checking out their growth rate. Prevention is always better than cure therefore maintaining cleanliness in the house and in the closets is the best option. But if problems increase to an extent then insecticide use is the last option.
Protection inside storage units
When clothes are not stored and maintained properly, the chances of clothes moths damaging the garments increases. It should be made sure that the clothes when kept in the closet should be clean and dry without any trace of insects. Also the closet in which they are kept should be tightly and securely constructed. Many things like naphthalene balls, closet fresheners, flakes, moth balls, etc. could be kept in the closets or wardrobes to keep away the moths. These items should be kept out of reach of children as these products are poisonous in nature. They are made up of chemicals and strong in nature, therefore when these items if placed in close proximity with plastic hangers, bags or buttons could result into their melting. The vapors created by them kill the insects breeding on the garments.
Dry Cleaning and Laundering of clothes
Washing the clothes in hot water is the easiest and cheapest way of killing the clothes moths. The fabrics that are washable at home could be cleaned by this method. Whereas the woolen and pure silk clothes have to be dry cleaned. Dry cleaning and laundering prevents the growth of clothes moths as these insects prefer spoiled unhygienic clothes to clean ones.
Freeze and heat the clothes
One of the methods to kill clothes moths is by sterilizing the clothes with dry ice where the temperature is kept below 18°F. And in heating the temperature is kept above 120°F. Treatment of fabrics by such extreme temperatures destroys the insects.
Prevention and reduction
These clothes moths harvest mainly on woolen and old fabric scraps. Therefore these items should be cleaned regularly and woolen clothes should be exposed to sun once a month, as the heat of the sun kills insects because they cannot bear the heat and light of the sun. Cleaning of woolen clothes by vacuum cleaner or brushing them is also a good option.
Usage of insecticides
When all other moths control methods prove inefficient, then spraying of insecticides on clothes proves beneficial. These insecticides containing pyrethrin can be sprayed directly on clothes provided the fabrics don’t stain easily and are not very delicate like silk, satin, velvet, etc. Before using them make sure to read the directions for usage and warning instructions.
Care for Special fabrics
There are certain fabric items which require specialized care and treatment to protect them from the clothes moths, like home furnishings, fur items and carpets. The best way to protect fur items is storing them with moth balls, flakes or crystals. Regularly try to air the furs. Do not spray insecticide on them.
The rugs and carpets of small sizes could be dry cleaned. In case of wall to wall carpets insecticides could be applied on their edges and on both sides. The amount of spray on upper surface should be less in comparatively in order to avoid stains. Sometimes animal feathers or hair are filled or added to various home furnishings. To keep them moths-free they could be treated by fumigation by dry ice or pest control in the storage units.
Fact tips
▪ The clothes which are more prone to clothes moths should be dry cleaned at regular intervals and stored in airtight containers.
▪ Usage of cedar wood also discourages the growth of moths, therefore if possible store woolen clothes in cedar chests or trunks.
▪ Immediately clean the food stains from the clothes as if you leave them it promotes the growth of moths. Do not spray perfumes on woolen items, but could be spayed on to other fabrics and skin. The strong smells of perfumes don’t attract clothes moths.
▪ The house and closet could be cleaned with vacuum cleaner periodically.

Outdoor Patio Furniture Covers for Protection

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:33:36 +0000

Outdoor patio furniture covers that are weather-resistant helps protect our furniture from rust, sun, and water damage. When we, as homeowners, purchase top quality outdoor furniture for the patio, deck, or pool area, we want to protect our investment. We don’t want to have to purchase new pieces year after year. Some weather conditions and climates can be very callous on patio furniture and coverings. Rain causes metal fasteners and frames to rust, the sun can fade some materials or melt some finishes; cracking, peeling, wood splintering, mold and mildew are also problems. All of these problems seem to disappear when we decide to purchase high quality, high-tech outdoor patio furniture covers. Outdoor furniture has become much more trendsetting and so have the coverings that protect them. Many manufacturers are keeping up with the times by adopting some of the space industry technologies by offering good quaity weather resistant covers to protect our furniture. Fabrics that endure the extreme heat of travelling in space can surely protect our furniture from the rays of the sun on a summer day in the South, and a brutally cold winter day of the Midwest. They not only have modern day engineering innovations, but these covers also make a fashion statement. The heavy duty space-age fabrics offer outstanding protection from wicked winds, sweltering heat, and wet weather. The manufacturers of outdoor furniture covers of today employ specially engineered fabrics that resist water and precipitation, ward off dust and dirt, and also allow the furniture to breathe. Everyday plastics and oil cloths will suffocate wood, PVC, and metal; the newer fabrics are of two layers that protect the covers from sticking to surfaces, and both layers are made to repel dust, ultraviolet rays, and water. This dual-layer work offers exceptional protection more so than the single-layer version which clings to plastic and metal and has a tendency to sweat. These fabrics draw on state-of-the-art processes that bind the pigment to synthetic fibers, this in turn produces a formula that resists cracking, fading, mildew, mold, peeling, and staining. Even if the weather decides to range from bitterly cold to sweltering hot, the covers will retain their good looks year after year and all you need to clean them is a mild soap and a soft, clean rag. The second layer of these outdoor patio furniture covers is made of a fabric that is soft and breathable. This will provide a cushion of air between the cover and the furniture. This air cushion allows patio chairs, tables, and chaises to stay cool and won’t cling to other surfaces while they contract and expand. Fabrics will glide over furniture, even in very humid weather, to protect it from moisture. These flexible covers will resist cracking in extremely hot temperatures or the bitter cold and have a long-term durability in the rain, snow, and wind. Soiled covers can be rinsed down with a garden hose or a soft cloth for wiping clean. To find covers made of space-age fabrics, you can search online, pool supply stores, lawn and garden shops, some home improvement stores may carry them. Outdoor patio furniture covers should be rated as to their ability to resist water and precipitation, hold back allergens, dirt and dust, and also allow furniture to breathe.