Tauriko, Tauranga

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

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1313 days ago

Limes

Robyn from Bethlehem

Beautiful fresh limes, Bethlehem.

Price: $2.50

1313 days ago

How to Fix a Carpet Dent from Heavy Furniture

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

It’s a moment of horror – moving a piece of furniture and realizing what it’s done to the carpet. In fact, some people even refuse to move their furniture around because they don’t know how to get rid of the carpet dents that the heavy pieces have left. Luckily, there is a fix!

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It’s a moment of horror – moving a piece of furniture and realizing what it’s done to the carpet. In fact, some people even refuse to move their furniture around because they don’t know how to get rid of the carpet dents that the heavy pieces have left. Luckily, there is a fix!

The only things you’ll need are ice cubes, and a vacuum or hairbrush.
1. Place an ice cube on the dent. If the dent is large or long, use extra ice cubes as needed
2. Allow the ice cubes to melt.
3. Once the ice cubes have melted, the carpet will fluff back up.
4. After the area has dried, vacuum over the dents or gently use a hairbrush to further fluff the carpet if needed.

Additional Tips:
Moving furniture a few inches at regular intervals can help prevent carpet dents from becoming severe. Every couple months, scoot the couch or other heavy items a couple inches to one side and fluff up the dents. If this is done, the dent can often be fluffed simply with your fingers; no water necessary.

Scraping a coin over the dent can also work to fluff it up if your fingers alone aren’t getting the pile back up.

Another method of fluffing the carpet is to use a spray mister to slightly wet the dent, then use a hair dryer on warm or cool air (holding it several inches away from the carpet) to dry the area while gently fluffing up the pile with your fingers or a hairbrush.

Another method of fluffing the carpet is to use steam. Hold a clothing or upholstery steamer several inches above the carpet and quickly blast the dent with steam. Let the dent cool, then use your fingers or a hairbrush to fluff it up. However, most carpets are nylon, and nylon can melt easily, so it’s best to test the steam on a small hidden area first, such as in the corner of a closet, to see how the carpet fibres react to the heat. Again, be sure to hold the steamer several inches away from the carpet when applying the steam.

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1314 days ago

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View more
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
Find out more

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1315 days ago

Dimplex Flame Effect Heater - For Sale

Sally from Matua

Dimplex portable electric heater with flame effect. 2 heat settings - 1 & 2 kw. H - 59.5cm W - 57cm D - 31.5cm. Flame effect can be used without the heater function to add to the coziness of your room. Selling currently at mitre10 for $299. Asking $160 please. Excellent condition, selling due … View moreDimplex portable electric heater with flame effect. 2 heat settings - 1 & 2 kw. H - 59.5cm W - 57cm D - 31.5cm. Flame effect can be used without the heater function to add to the coziness of your room. Selling currently at mitre10 for $299. Asking $160 please. Excellent condition, selling due to downsizing. Please contact Sally via text 0273794537

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1315 days ago

Dimplex Flame Effect Heater - For Sale

Sally from Matua

Dimplex portable electric heater with flame effect. 2 heat settings. H - 59.5cm W- 57cm D - 31.5cm. Flame effect can be used without the heater function to add to the coziness of your room. Selling currently at mitre10 for $299. Asking $160 please. Excellent condition, selling due to downsizing. … View moreDimplex portable electric heater with flame effect. 2 heat settings. H - 59.5cm W- 57cm D - 31.5cm. Flame effect can be used without the heater function to add to the coziness of your room. Selling currently at mitre10 for $299. Asking $160 please. Excellent condition, selling due to downsizing. Please contact Sally via text 0273794537

Price: $160

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1319 days ago

Gardener/ Odd job help

Deb from Judea

Needing someone to prune several large shrubs and bushes. Happy to get a skip for the green waste if the price is right

1318 days ago

Learning English can be difficult!

NumberWorks'nWords Tauranga

Come visit us at NumberWorks'nWords for a free assessment of your child's English and maths to see if we are the perfect fit for you!

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1316 days ago

Mother's Day Special

Christine from Body Treatments

Remember your Mum on May 9th with a Luxury Relaxing Facial + lash + brow tint + shape for $65 using 100% organic products Azurlis which are made in New Zealand. Gift Vouchers are available . Appointments also available for Massage, Waxing, IPL and Homeopathy. Valid till end of May. Ph 5706270 or … View moreRemember your Mum on May 9th with a Luxury Relaxing Facial + lash + brow tint + shape for $65 using 100% organic products Azurlis which are made in New Zealand. Gift Vouchers are available . Appointments also available for Massage, Waxing, IPL and Homeopathy. Valid till end of May. Ph 5706270 or email bodytreatments@xtra.co.nz

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1316 days ago

How to Look After Your Upholstery

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

In this blog we discuss the most common upholstery problems that can arise in use. We will break each problem down, looking at what it is, the likely cause and recommended remedies and solutions to avoid future reoccurrence.

CROCKING:
What is it? Crocking is the term used to describe the … View more
In this blog we discuss the most common upholstery problems that can arise in use. We will break each problem down, looking at what it is, the likely cause and recommended remedies and solutions to avoid future reoccurrence.

CROCKING:
What is it? Crocking is the term used to describe the transfer of excess dye from one surface to another due to rubbing and friction. The issue is increased by certain atmospheric conditions such as humidity and temperature.

Likely cause: In a situation where the dye is transferring out of the upholstery fabric (for instance a red fabric is turning pink) it will usually be a result of either poor quality dyes used during textile manufacturing or that the dyes were not set correctly during the dyeing and finishing process. Crocking can also occur when dye is transferred from an outside source onto the upholstery fabric, for instance a pair of new jeans can transfer blue dye on to your sofa giving it a grubby appearance.

Remedy: The key thing to establish with crocking is whether the discolouration is due to dye transferring out of your upholstery fabric or on to it from an external source. If it is transferring out of the fabric then it is important to check that some substance e.g. a solvent based product, has not come into contact with the fabric and affected the dyes. If all of the above can be ruled out then a genuine fabric issue may be the cause and the fabric will need to be replaced from another batch or alternative fabric

FADING:
What is it? Discolouration or lightening of the dye in a fabric due to exposure to ultraviolet light. Constant exposure to high levels of direct ultraviolet light can also result in fibre degradation, causing the fabric fibres to become brittle, which may result in areas of breakage.

Likely Cause: It is important to note that no fabric is 100% colourfast (resistant to fading), however discolouration can generally be attributed to the use of poor-quality dyes during fabric manufacturing or due to constant direct exposure to ultraviolet light with inadequate protection. Ironically ultraviolet damage occurs more during the winter months when the sun is sitting lower in the sky and sunfilters/curtains are often left open during the day to increase light flow into a room.

Remedy: Once an upholstery fabric has faded there is nothing that can be done to reverse the issue other than recovering the affected piece of furniture. It is therefore very important that furniture is positioned to protect it from constant direct sunlight and of course the use of quality sun-filters and lined curtains at the window will help to reduce your furniture’s exposure to harmful UV light. Regular rotation of reversible cushions is advisable so that both fading and wear occur evenly. We also recommend rotating the placement of your furniture in relation to exposed windows for the same reason.



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

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1318 days ago

Roll of static cling window film for privacy

Sally from Matua

New/unopened roll of white frosted static cling window film. 1.5m x 45cm. Ideal for privacy in bathrooms/bedrooms etc. Adheres with static, no glue needed. Easy to apply/remove. Can be re-used again and again. Surplus to requirements. Cost $29. Selling for $15 Contact Sally via text 0273794537

1317 days ago

Our Reach

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Western Bay of Plenty

So far, this year, we have reached 136 schools across Aotearoa and 15 schools in Western Bay of Plenty empowering tamariki and rangatahi to overcome life's obstacles 💚

Wanting to know where our programmes are based? Take a look on our website today!

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1318 days ago

Dimplex Flame Effect Heater - For Sale

Sally from Matua

Dimplex portable electric heater with flame effect. 2 heat settings. H - 59.5cm W - 57cm D - 31.5cm. Flame effect can be used without the heater function to add to the coziness of your room. Selling currently at Mitre10 for $299. Asking $160 please. Excellent condition. Selling due to downsizing. … View moreDimplex portable electric heater with flame effect. 2 heat settings. H - 59.5cm W - 57cm D - 31.5cm. Flame effect can be used without the heater function to add to the coziness of your room. Selling currently at Mitre10 for $299. Asking $160 please. Excellent condition. Selling due to downsizing. Please contact Sally via text on 0273794537

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1318 days ago

Home for Rent Desperately Needed

Sandy from Bellevue

Hi fellow Neighbours

My Daughter (14) and I are desperately seeking a rental in the Tauranga
area for us and our 3 Beautiful Fur Babies (Cats).
We are quiet, community minded people attending Church, St John and Iconz for Girls, when we are not at work or school.

Please message me or text me on … View more
Hi fellow Neighbours

My Daughter (14) and I are desperately seeking a rental in the Tauranga
area for us and our 3 Beautiful Fur Babies (Cats).
We are quiet, community minded people attending Church, St John and Iconz for Girls, when we are not at work or school.

Please message me or text me on 0204 72 63 92, if you have or know of anything available, so that we can send you through our details and application.

Thanks Sandy & Alyssa

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1318 days ago

Garden help and exterior house cleaning wanted

Jacki from Tauriko

Hi, there we live in the Tauriko area and are looking for some garden help, tidying up, also exterior house cleaning and windows. can anyone recommend ? call 0210735661

1319 days ago

Room Wanted

Joanne from Ohauiti

On behalf of a good friend, I am looking for a nice room in a rural or semi-rural setting. Janet is a registered nurse in her 50s and would like to live somewhere quiet and peaceful where her need for this is respected. If you can help her in any way, please message me and I will put you in touch. … View moreOn behalf of a good friend, I am looking for a nice room in a rural or semi-rural setting. Janet is a registered nurse in her 50s and would like to live somewhere quiet and peaceful where her need for this is respected. If you can help her in any way, please message me and I will put you in touch. Many thanks everyone 🙂

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