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  Fabric Care ********************************************************************** Relevant Background: " A   textile [1]   is a flexible material made by creating an interlocking network of   yarns   or   threads , which are produced by   spinning   raw fibres (from either natural or synthetic sources) into long and twisted lengths. [2]   Textiles ..   weaving ,   knitting ,   crocheting ,   knotting ,   tatting ,   felting , or   braiding   these yarns together.  The related words " fabric " [3]   and " cloth " [4]   and " material " are often used in textile assembly trades (such as   tailoring   and   dressmaking ) as synonyms for   textile . However, there are subtle differences in these terms in specialized usage. A   textile   is any material made of interlacing fibres, including   carpeting   and   geotextiles , which may not necessa...

 Washroom Hazard & Sanitation ********************************************************************************** Q: What does one use in a bath tub to avoid slip-fall accidents? A: As shown in the video *** Note: Bath tub foam sits at the top/surface of the water not at the bottom of the tub....When one slips and fall in a bath tub, it’s most likely because one steps on small puddles of water that spreads out to dry surface causing a slip! *** Applications: a) Bathtub Foam: Prevent slip and fall injuries b) Bath tub Stool: Prevent Slip & Fall injuries c) Bath Towel & Air freshener: Prevent strong odor & Air circulation, Meet hotel/motel standards d) Bath tub/Shower Curtains: Prevent slip and fall, prevent water damage as well as mold or rot *** Relevant material on shower curtains: "Stepping out of a hot shower into a puddle of water puts a damper on anyone's day. Water on the floor also can lead to serious, long-term, extensive problems such as mold or rot ...

                   Toilet Sanitation *************************************************************************************** Q: How does one sanitise Toilet Seats? A: As shown in the video *** Applications: Toilet seat cleaner, antibacterial and insects! *** Relevant Background: " A toilet seat is a hinged unit consisting of a round or oval open seat, and usually a lid, which is bolted onto the bowl of a t oilet used in a sitting position (as opposed to a squat toilet). The seat can be either for a flush toilet or a dry toilet. A toilet seat consists of the seat itself, which may be contoured for the user to sit on, and the lid, which covers the toilet when it is not in use – the lid may be absent in some cases, particularly in public restrooms.. Toilet seats often have a lid. This lid is frequently left open. It can be closed to prevent small items from ...