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Fireplace care and maintenance tips T raditional fireplaces still re- main a popular focal point for many family homes however, fireplaces can quickly become dirty with regular use. Here are three different formulas for cleaning your fireplace: (Note: Because of the caustic nature of some of the products used, make sure to protect your hands by wearing rub- ber gloves. Also take care if you have an old fireplace as some of the bricks may have softened from prolonged ex- posure to heat. If this is the case then try one of the solutions on the corner of a brick first to see if it can withstand heavy brushing. If the corner starts to crumble or weaken then it is probably best to just dust or sweep the surfaces clean instead.) Take an ounce of soap and an ounce of table salt and mix together with a lit- tle water until the solution has a cream like consistency. Rub the solution onto the surface of the bricks around your fireplace using an ordinary cloth. Leave the solution to settle for 10 to 15 min- utes and then brush away using a hard handled brush. Take some soap or detergent and add pumice and a small amount of ammo- nia. Mix the ingredients with hot water to create a thick solution. Apply the so- lution to the surface of the bricks (using a paint brush is probably easiest) and leave for a few minutes to dry. Remove the solution using a damp scrubbing brush. Mix eight tablespoons of trisodium phosphate (available from hardware stores) and add to three liters of hot water. Take care when handling this mix as it is extremely powerful. Apply the solution to a scrubbing brush and brush onto the surface of the bricks. Leave to stand for a few minutes before rinsing away with lots of warm water. If the marks are not completely removed then repeat as necessary. More triso- dium phosphate can be added but it is strongly recommended not to exceed a cupful for each three liters. Source: Fireplacemall.com 1401 71st Dedicated to Fayetteville Autumn Care of School Road • P.O. Box 23600 Fayetteville, NC 28314 Melissa Sanderson - Admissions Coordinator Phone: 910.973.2588 Autumn Care of Fayetteville is a new 90-bed facility, located in a quiet, residential area providing a home-like environment. We strive to be more than just a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center by providing specialized services to meet the individual needs of each resident. Our goal focuses on getting the resident home or to a lower level of care with the help of our state of the art rehabilitation center. Our registered dietician provides nutritious home-cooked meals, and offers therapeutic diets as needed to meet each individual's needs. We look forward to providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for our community. If you have any questions regarding the services provided, please feel free to contact our Admissions Coordinator. A Specialized Service Provided • Facility Transportation for outside appointments • On Site Barber and Beauty Shop • Medicare & Medicaid Certified • Hospice Contract • Private Insurance • Respite Care • Short-Term Rehabilitation • Discharge Planning • 24 Hour Physician Coverage • Individual Care Program • Pain Management • Complex IV Therapy UTUMN CARE OF FAYETTEVILLE is proud to be a member of the Autumn Care family. Our 90-bed nursing and rehabilitation facility • Specialized Nutritional Programs • Enteral Feeding • Ostomy Care & Management • Wound Care Management • 24 Hour Laboratory, X-Ray and Pharmacy Services • In-House rehab team of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologist Therapies • In-House services such as orthotic/prosthetic products, dental, vision, and mental health is located in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by nature and privacy. At Autumn Care of Fayetteville we understand that convenience is essential to any new move in life. Whether this move is temporary or long term, the staff at Autumn Care want to make this transition as smooth as possible. At Autumn Care of Fayetteville we are putting a new face on rehabilitation with our state-of-the-art facility and rehabilitation gym. Autumn Care NURSING & REHAB 1401 71st School Road Fayetteville, NC 28314 Admissions Coordinator Melissa Little 910.867.4960 CityViewNC.com | 23 service above self

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