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		<title>Cleaning Washing &amp; Fabric Care Label Symbols</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are washing, drying or ironing, the care label on your fabric will give you special instructions. Care labels provide helpful information that can save you time and money.







Washing
instructions





Machine Wash, COLD

Machine Wash, COLD Permanent            Press



Machine Wash, WARM

Machine Wash, WARM Permanent    [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are washing, drying or ironing, the care label on your fabric will give you special instructions. Care labels provide helpful information that can save you time and money.</p>
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<td width="100" align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/m_mw_norm.jpg" border="0" alt="Washing instructions" /><strong>Washing</strong><br />
<span>instructions</span></td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_mw30cd.jpg" border="0" alt="Machine Wash, COLD" /></td>
<td><span>Machine Wash, COLD</span></td>
<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_mw30cpd.jpg" border="0" alt="Machine Wash, COLD Permanent Press" /></td>
<td><span>Machine Wash, COLD Permanent            Press</span></td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_mw40cd.jpg" border="0" alt="Machine Wash, WARM" /></td>
<td><span>Machine Wash, WARM</span></td>
<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_mw40cpd.jpg" border="0" alt="Machine Wash, WARM Permanent Press" /></td>
<td><span>Machine Wash, WARM Permanent            Press</span></td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_mw50cd.jpg" border="0" alt="Machine Wash, HOT" /></td>
<td>Machine Wash, HOT</td>
<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_mw50cpd.jpg" border="0" alt="Machine Wash, HOT Permanent Press" /></td>
<td>Machine Wash, HOT Permanent            Press</td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_mw30cgd.jpg" border="0" alt="Machine Wash, COLD Gentle Cycle" /></td>
<td><span>Machine Wash, COLD Gentle Cycle</span></td>
<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_hndw.jpg" border="0" alt="Hand Wash" /></td>
<td>Hand Wash</td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_mw40cgd.jpg" border="0" alt="Machine Wash, WARM Gentle Cycle" /></td>
<td>Machine Wash, WARM Gentle Cycle</td>
<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_w_donot.jpg" border="0" alt="Do Not Wash" /></td>
<td>Do Not Wash</td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_mw50cgd.jpg" border="0" alt="Machine Wash, HOT Gentle Cycle" /></td>
<td>Machine Wash, HOT Gentle Cycle</td>
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<td width="100" align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/m_b_any.jpg" border="0" alt="Bleaching instructions" /><strong>Bleaching </strong>instructions</td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_b_any.jpg" border="0" alt="Bleach as needed" /></td>
<td><span>Bleach as needed<br />
<em>Any bleach may be safely used</em></span></td>
<td rowspan="2" align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_b_dont_s.jpg" border="0" alt="Do Not Bleach" /></td>
<td rowspan="2"><span>Do Not Bleach <em><br />
No bleach product should be used including detergents with bleach &#8211; or<br />
follow bleach package test procedures to test for bleach safety.</em></span></td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_b_nonchl.jpg" border="0" alt="Non-chlorine Bleach as needed" /></td>
<td><span>Non-chlorine Bleach as needed<br />
<em>Use only a color-safe bleach</em></span></td>
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<td width="100" align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/m_dry.jpg" border="0" alt="Drying instructions" /><br />
<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Drying<br />
</strong>instructions</td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_td_nornh.jpg" border="0" alt="Tumble Dry, NO HEAT" /></td>
<td><span>Tumble Dry, NO HEAT</span></td>
<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_td_pp_nh.jpg" border="0" alt="Tumble Dry, Permanent Press, NO HEAT" /></td>
<td><span>Tumble Dry, Permanent Press, NO HEAT</span></td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_td_nor_l.jpg" border="0" alt="Tumble Dry, LOW HEAT" /></td>
<td><span>Tumble Dry, LOW HEAT</span></td>
<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_td_pp_l.jpg" border="0" alt="Tumble Dry, Permanent Press, LOW HEAT" /></td>
<td><span>Tumble Dry, Permanent Press, LOW HEAT</span></td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_td_nor_m.jpg" border="0" alt="Tumble Dry, MEDIUM" /></td>
<td><span>Tumble Dry, MEDIUM</span></td>
<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_td_pp_m.jpg" border="0" alt="Tumble Dry, Permanent Press, MEDIUM" /></td>
<td><span>Tumble Dry, Permanent Press, MEDIUM</span></td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_td_nor_h.jpg" border="0" alt="Tumble Dry, HIGH" /></td>
<td>Tumble Dry, HIGH</td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_td_gennh.jpg" border="0" alt="Tumble Dry, Gentle Cycle, NO HEAT" /></td>
<td>Tumble Dry, Gentle Cycle, NO HEAT</td>
<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_td_donot.jpg" border="0" alt="Do Not Tumble Dry" /></td>
<td>Do Not Tumble Dry</td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_td_gen_l.jpg" border="0" alt="Tumble Dry, Gentle Cycle, LOW HEAT" /></td>
<td>Tumble Dry, Gentle Cycle, LOW HEAT</td>
<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_dr_line.jpg" border="0" alt="Line Dry" /></td>
<td>Line Dry</td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_td_gen_m.jpg" border="0" alt="Tumble Dry, Gentle Cycle, MEDIUM" /></td>
<td>Tumble Dry, Gentle Cycle, MEDIUM</td>
<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_dr_drip.jpg" border="0" alt="Drip Dry" /></td>
<td>Drip Dry</td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_dr_flat.jpg" border="0" alt="Dry Flat" /></td>
<td>Dry Flat</td>
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<td width="100" align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/m_ir_tall.jpg" border="0" alt="Ironing instructions" /><strong>Ironing<br />
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_ir_talll.jpg" border="0" alt="Iron, Steam or Dry, with LOW HEAT" /></td>
<td><span>Iron, Steam or Dry, with LOW HEAT</span></td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_ir_tallm.jpg" border="0" alt="Iron, Steam or Dry, with MEDIUM HEAT" /></td>
<td><span>Iron, Steam or Dry, with MEDIUM HEAT</span></td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_ir_tallh.jpg" border="0" alt="Iron, Steam or Dry, with HIGH HEAT" /></td>
<td><span>Iron, Steam or Dry, with HIGH HEAT</span></td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_ir_nostm.jpg" border="0" alt="Do Not Iron with Steam" /></td>
<td><span>Do Not Iron with Steam</span></td>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_ir_dontt.jpg" border="0" alt="Do Not Iron" /></td>
<td><span>Do Not Iron</span></td>
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<td width="100" align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/m_dc_circle.jpg" border="0" alt="Drycleaning instructions" /><strong>Drycleaning<br />
</strong>instructions</td>
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<td><span>Dryclean<br />
<em>May appear with additional letters and/or lines</em><br />
Take this item to a professional drycleaner</span></td>
<td align="center"><img src="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/images/symbols/s_dc_donot.jpg" border="0" alt="Do Not Dryclean" /></td>
<td><span>Do Not Dryclean</span></td>
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		<title>Why Regular Cleaning?</title>
		<link>http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/news-hints-tips/2009/10/why-regular-cleaning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:23:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just as the clothes we wear need regular washing to keep them fresh and hygienic, carpets and upholstered furniture require periodic cleaning. Accumulated soil and grit are major causes of reduced carpet and fabric life, and enable destructive and health harmful mites and bacteria to work unchecked. Cleaning costs are minimal when you consider the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just as the clothes we wear need regular washing to keep them fresh and hygienic, carpets and upholstered furniture require <a title="regular house cleaning" href="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/regular-domestic-cleaning.html" target="_self"><strong>periodic cleaning</strong></a>. Accumulated soil and grit are major causes of reduced carpet and fabric life, and enable destructive and health harmful mites and bacteria to work unchecked. Cleaning costs are minimal when you consider the replacement cost of carpets and furnishings, so regular cleaning makes economic sense too.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 260px"><img title="Clean Metal Sink" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_L7iqVWmQliA/SUvHfLNvDGI/AAAAAAAAATQ/_sdadWrN0Pg/s1600/preview_Metal_Sink_kit_Vol.1.jpg" alt="Clean Metal Sink" width="250" height="250" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Clean Metal Sink</p></div>
<p>The aim of the <a title="regular cleaning" href="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/regular-domestic-cleaning.html" target="_self"><strong>regular cleaning</strong></a> is to remove as much of, if not all, the accumulated dust, grit and general soiling as possible. Also cleaning prolongs the life of many appliances too as air conditioning units, refrigerators, kitchen extractors, microwave, oven etc. Cleaning your stainless sills sinks in the proper way you will be able to avoid it from getting dull. Aside from making your sink very clean and sparkling, you will be able to extend its useful life.</p>
<p><strong>Regular vacuuming</strong> is a fundamental part of <strong>housekeeping</strong>, but more specialized equipment and knowledge are required in order to clean properly your carpets and upholstery. The most common cleaning methods are shampooing, hot water extraction (steam cleaning), and the use of impregnated compounds, which are brushed into the carpet and subsequently removed with a powerful vacuum cleaner.</p>
<p><a title="regular cleaning services in London" href="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/regular-domestic-cleaning.html"><strong>Regular Cleaning services in London</strong></a> could be on a weekly basis &#8211; once or more times a week or on a fortnight basis. The minimum of cleaning hours for a house / apartment done on a regular basis is 3 hours per visit. We need 24-hour notice to organize the regular cleaning. We can also schedule regular cleaning services meeting (free of charge) with one of our cleaners for any day/time convenient for you.</p>
<p>More about <a title="Regular Domestic Cleaning Prices" href="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/regular-domestic-cleaning.html" target="_self"><strong>Cosmopolit Regular Cleaning Prices</strong></a> you can find out <a title="Regular Domestic Cleaning Prices" href="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/regular-domestic-cleaning.html" target="_self">here</a> or feel free to give us a call on 0208 248 7826 to discuss you cleaning requirements.</p>
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		<title>Get rid of dust mites</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost every home in the UK has unwanted lodgers &#8211; the common dust mite. You can&#8217;t see them
because they&#8217;re so small, but left long enough, you will definitely start to notice their presence.  And lots of people are allergic to them, with 20% of the population suffering from the little blighters.
The mites are often to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Almost every home in the UK has unwanted lodgers &#8211; the common dust mite. You can&#8217;t see them</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 260px"><img title="dust mites" src="http://www.bambooandtikis.com/files/uploads/1/image/dust_mites.jpg" alt="dust mites" width="250" height="191" /><p class="wp-caption-text">dust mites</p></div>
<p>because they&#8217;re so small, but left long enough, you will definitely start to notice their presence.  And lots of people are allergic to them, with 20% of the population suffering from the little blighters.</p>
<p>The mites are often to blame for causing conditions like asthma and eczema, because their droppings cause an allergic reaction in some people.  But there are ways to reduce the amount of mites in your home.</p>
<p>Quietly lurking within those dust bunnies under our beds, inside sofas and carpet are creatures too small to see without a microscope or strong magnifying glass. Dust mites are arachnids, the class of arthropods which includes spiders, scorpions and ticks. Dust mites feed on dead skin that sloughs from our bodies (and probably potato chips &amp; cookie crumbs). They live their whole lives in dark corner dust bunnies: hatching, growing, eating, defecating, mating, laying eggs.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s their bathroom habits that make us itch and wheeze. Many people develop severe allergies to dust mite droppings. Lie on a rug where they live and you might get itchy red bumps on your skin. Breath in dust and you may have more serious symptoms like difficulty breathing or even a severe asthma attack.</p>
<p><strong>TOP TIPS</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Airing beds thoroughly is something I personally recommend, but I don&#8217;t know of proof that it makes a difference. Mites love moisture, and hate light. So giving bedding a chance to dry thoroughly seems a good idea.</li>
<li>Ventilate your house. Experts agree that inadequate air turnover in a house creates high humidity which favours mites.</li>
<li>Liquid nitrogen treatment of carpets and bedding kills mites. Used alone it is probably ineffective. It needs to be done by specialists to be safe. We recommend our <a title="professional steam cleaning" href="http://www.cosmocleaning.co.uk/carpet-steam-cleaning.html" target="_self">professional steam cleaning service</a>.</li>
<li>Vacuuming the mattress is not nearly as helpful as people used to think. It removes very few of the mites, which can hang on perfectly well to avoid being sucked into the vacuum cleaner. However, vacuuming will remove some of the skin dust on which the mites feed, and a little of their droppings, and may still be worthwhile as part of a proper plan.</li>
<li>Damp-dust instead of vacuuming, but dampen the cloth as little as is necessary to stop the dust from flying about; very little dampness is needed.</li>
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