Otumoetai, Tauranga

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986 days ago

The Right Way to Clean Velvet

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

Is your velvet sofa looking less than luxe? Learn how to clean velvet furniture and keep it looking as sumptuous as the day you bought it.

Choosing velvet furniture is choosing to make a bold style statement in your space—there’s no ignoring its soft sheen, rich colour, and innate elegance. … View more
Is your velvet sofa looking less than luxe? Learn how to clean velvet furniture and keep it looking as sumptuous as the day you bought it.

Choosing velvet furniture is choosing to make a bold style statement in your space—there’s no ignoring its soft sheen, rich colour, and innate elegance. But velvet’s commanding presence also means that any discoloration or stains are that much more visible. No more hiding a dusty apartment…once the sunlight hits a velvet couch, there’s no hiding those annoying, allergy-inducing particles.

If you’ve opted for a bright, richly pigmented colour, like navy or chartreuse, we recommend avoiding direct sunlight, which can cause the fabric to fade. Consider window coverings substantial enough to protect your piece but lovely enough to catch the eye. Read on to learn how to clean velvet furniture and protect it from wear and tear and those inevitable spills.

Materials:
- Vacuum
- Absorbent cloth
- Soap and water or an upholstery cleaner
- Soft brush

Vacuum the fabric: Remember those pesky dust particles we were talking about? Well, in terms of regular maintenance, all you need to do to the item itself is give it a good dusting. We recommend regular vacuuming; a soft brush can also loosen surface dirt and brush it away.

Tackle spills the right way: If a friend does happen to spill their cocktail on your couch, White suggests blotting the area immediately with a clean, dry absorbent cloth. We then recommend mandating said friend to a different spot in your home. No one likes a party foul.

Test cleaning products: If a dried stain is staring you in the face and you just can’t help but do something about it, test any cleaning product (even basic soap and water) on a hidden spot to ensure it doesn’t ruin the fabric. Mix soap and water to create a sudsy solution. Use a soft cloth to blot the stain with the suds, then let the fabric dry completely.

Brush the fabric: Once the velvet is dry, use a soft, dry brush in the direction of the pile to restore its direction and loft. This will give the velvet that brand-new, never-been-touched look.

Turn to a professional: When in doubt, ask for help. It’s best to professionally clean the entire piece to ensure the colour remains uniform. To ensure your velvet furniture remains in optimal condition, you should have it professionally cleaned. Next up? Sit back, relax, and enjoy your good-as-new upholstery.

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988 days ago

TAURANGA NIGHT MARKET

Tauranga from Greerton - Parkvale

Held at the Tauranga Racecourse from 5.30pm on a Friday evening you will find a budding weekly market featuring work by local designers & artists, and amazing food stalls. What’s better than unwinding on a Friday evening in the summertime with dinner cooked for you? The Tauranga Night Market … View moreHeld at the Tauranga Racecourse from 5.30pm on a Friday evening you will find a budding weekly market featuring work by local designers & artists, and amazing food stalls. What’s better than unwinding on a Friday evening in the summertime with dinner cooked for you? The Tauranga Night Market offers an outdoor dining experience featuring a mixed line-up of gourmet food vendors, local Arts and craft stalls and the sound of music, vegan and vegetarian-friendly options abound. Bring your picnic rug, chairs, bean bags and enjoy some sunshine and music with friends and family! All Welcome here!! “NoBodyCooksOnFriday"
Email: zeemarkettauranga@gmail.com
www.facebook.com...

Instagram: tauranganightmarket

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987 days ago

Shift to Thrift

The Team from Red Cross Shop Greerton

Turn someone else’s discarded item into something lovely that you can treasure. We are open Saturday and Sunday. Come on down and check out our lovely treasures.

987 days ago

Picture this

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

These versatile holders can be used to display favourite photos or for handmade place cards at a special dinner party. Paint them to co-ordinate with your room's décor or your party theme.

Find out how to create your own.

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987 days ago

Traditional Brass Wall lights

Geraldine from Pyes Pa

Two pairs of traditional brass wall lights (4 lights in total)
Excellent condition. $100 per pair

Price: $100

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988 days ago

Kulim Park update

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Kulim Park in Ōtūmoetai will be closed to vehicles on the morning of Saturday 26 February while concrete is being poured to complete new shared pathways. The park will still be open to pedestrians and cyclists and will re-open again in the afternoon. The car park at the Tauranga Yacht Club at the… View moreKulim Park in Ōtūmoetai will be closed to vehicles on the morning of Saturday 26 February while concrete is being poured to complete new shared pathways. The park will still be open to pedestrians and cyclists and will re-open again in the afternoon. The car park at the Tauranga Yacht Club at the Kulim Avenue end of the park will be open for limited parking.

And for all the basketball fans out there, you’ll be pleased to hear we’re reinstating a basketball court at the park as part of our upgrade. Construction of the 3x3 court is under way and should be ready for the first alley-oops in mid to late March - here’s a sneak preview of the design.

Read more about the park upgrade here www.tauranga.govt.nz...

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988 days ago

BE IN TO WIN with our End of Summer Sale

Mags4Gifts

Hi neighbours,

The summer holidays will be over soon, but you can still escape with a magazine.

Our Mags4Gifts End of Summer Sale is on now and you could be in to win 1 of 20 Hydration Heroes Gift Sets from Antipodes!

Simply purchase a subscription to the NZ House & Garden, … View more
Hi neighbours,

The summer holidays will be over soon, but you can still escape with a magazine.

Our Mags4Gifts End of Summer Sale is on now and you could be in to win 1 of 20 Hydration Heroes Gift Sets from Antipodes!

Simply purchase a subscription to the NZ House & Garden, New Zealand Gardener, or the TV Guide and you're in the draw.
ENTER NOW

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990 days ago

Computer screen or tv needed

Rossana from Mount Maunganui

I'm in need of a computer or tv screen which I can plug into my laptop with a usb cable ,I need it cause I'm helping out with the COVID healthline and my laptop screen is too small for my bad eyesight.

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991 days ago

Hopperbus change tomorrow

Diane from Mount Maunganui

Most services are changing to Saturday timetable for at least a few weeks from tomorrow (Mon 21 Feb). More info on Baybus website.

989 days ago

Interior Design Trends 2022

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

The interior design trends you can expect to see bloom in 2022.

Somehow in the last couple of years, time has stretched yet stalled in ways most of us can’t quite comprehend: it seems as though the initial pandemic lockdown was only yesterday.

The ongoing impacts of Covid-19 and the … View more
The interior design trends you can expect to see bloom in 2022.

Somehow in the last couple of years, time has stretched yet stalled in ways most of us can’t quite comprehend: it seems as though the initial pandemic lockdown was only yesterday.

The ongoing impacts of Covid-19 and the restrictions and life changes it has brought about has shaped all aspects of life: including property design and development, and the way we choose to furnish our homes.

A Touch of the 70s: The 90s may currently be the retro kickback in clothing fashion, but the 70s is about to make its comeback for interior design. This vintage theme will not be the bold patterned wallpaper and aubergine coloured bathroom fittings you’ve only just stripped from your grandparents’ home but instead suggestions and colour pops of burnt orange, moss greens and other warm neutrals.
Items to lend these pops of brightness and patterns can be found at local flea markets, antique stores and junkyards. Routinely visiting these places and keeping an eye out for 70s pieces online can help you find lots of complementary items to mix and match and provide a retro flair.

Bringing the Outside, In: The houseplant trend we saw bloom through 2021 is set to continue through 2022. Bringing authentic greenery into the home has been proven to improve internal air quality, promote endorphins and, well, to make the place look great!

Retailers have moved with the increased demand for houseplants and most now stock a good variety to cater for everyone, so there’s something for every room and every capability of green fingers. A sweetheart plant is a versatile climber happy in shaded rooms, hole-y monstera plants with their unique cut-out leaves thrive in low-light interiors, fiddle leaf fig trees are hardy and bushy but need lots of sun, and snake plants only need infrequent watering to flourish.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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989 days ago

Beauty Massage and Homeopathy Treatments

Christine from Body Treatments

Appointments are available for Facials, lash and brow tints, Massage, Waxing, IPL and Homeopathy. Gift Vouchers are available . Ph 5706270…
email: bodytreatments@xtra.co.nz
www.body...

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990 days ago
990 days ago

Free English classes

Liz from Bay Learning Academy

Elementary and pre-Intermediate Free classes

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1011 days ago

Kopurererua Valley Reserve Restoration

Communications from Tauranga City Council

In partnership with Ngāi Tamarāwaho and Bay of Plenty Regional Council, we are leading the work to realign and restore the Kopurererua River.

The realignment work will get under way from 1 February, along with the creation of a new cycle path and a new wetland at the Kopurererua Valley … View more
In partnership with Ngāi Tamarāwaho and Bay of Plenty Regional Council, we are leading the work to realign and restore the Kopurererua River.

The realignment work will get under way from 1 February, along with the creation of a new cycle path and a new wetland at the Kopurererua Valley Reserve, a 364-hectare inner city reserve in Tauranga.

For more information on the river realignment, and other great things happening at the reserve, visit bit.ly...

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990 days ago

Hey Neighbours! Has your KiwiSaver balance changed lately?

The Team from NZ Compare

Your KiwiSaver balance goes up and down depending on the stock market and economic conditions, like the pandemic!

You may have noticed your balance fluctuating a bit, for a lot of us it's been dropping. Not what we like to see!

Don't panic, learn why yours might have dropped thanks… View more
Your KiwiSaver balance goes up and down depending on the stock market and economic conditions, like the pandemic!

You may have noticed your balance fluctuating a bit, for a lot of us it's been dropping. Not what we like to see!

Don't panic, learn why yours might have dropped thanks to Money Compare and get some control back.

Money Compare is a quick and easy tool to help you Compare KiwiSaver plans, Insurance and Loans and Credit Cards. Like our other comparison brands it will help you find the best financial solution or provider in NZ to suit your needs and budget.

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