How to make the most of your portable a/c

Here are some tips on how to make the most of your new portable air condition, including maintenance and performance.

The portable air conditioner must always be installed in those areas that are most suitable for it. The cooling unit must never be installed in the area that receives direct sunlight.

It is also better to install it in the spaces or rooms that have low humidity levels. This is because high humidity levels will make moisture accumulate inside the unit, thereby decreasing its efficiency and life.

The exact spot in which the portable air conditioner is placed will predict how well it is going to operate. Therefore, it is important that adequate space is justify between the wall and the cooling unit. The reason for this is that a lack of space will make the airflow really limited. Limited airflow will reduce the unit’s output, resulting in its reduced efficiency. Each portable air conditioner model has its own specified space mentioned in its manual. Therefore, your cooling unit must be installed keeping in mind that specified space.

Ventilation is a

n important for portable cooling. Proper ventilation will ensure that hot air from the compressor is directed out of the room. This will prevent the system from overheating.

Various ventilation kits are available which can be installed depending on its location whether it is for a window, sliding doors or drop ceiling.

Any twists or kinks in the exhaust hose must be prevented to ensure proper ventilation and prevent accumulation of moisture inside the hose, thereby, reducing its cooling efficiency and life span.

The filters must be regularly cleaned and replaced, if necessary.

The portable air conditioner can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth, every 4-6 weeks.

Avoid cleaning it with extremely hot water or any harsh chemicals.

For deeper cleaning, the cooling unit must be unplugged, and its condenser coils can be cleaned with a coil cleaner or a lemon and water solution. Contact your vendor like MovinCool.com for instructions specific to your unit.

Looking after your Seagrass furniture

Seagrass are plants that live in the continental shelf of sea coasts all over the world. These dried plants can make very attractive furniture. The large majority of the seagrass furniture is made from the perennial ocean reeds that are exported mostly from China.

Seagrass furniture is made by weaving the plants, that are still green, either by hand or by machine. Once the plants become dry, the furniture loses its green colour and the reeds eventually become rigid, thus making the furniture firm and ready to be used.

Initially, the seagrass furniture was manufactured only for the sole purpose of indoor use. However, over the years it has gained popularity as outdoor furniture for patios and decks.

The main reason behind the popularity of the seagrass, as the furniture making material, is because of the reed’s tough, shiny and smooth exterior. This makes this material really resistant to stains and thus quite easy to maintain.

Seag

rass furniture is available in a wide variety of furnishings like beds, chairs, tables, sofas, etc. although the maintenance of this furniture is quite easy, however, improper care and use can reduce its life and durability.

There are a number of ways in which the seagrass furniture can be maintained. They are as follows:

They cannot withstand prolonged spells of heavy moisture or rain, as they tend to rot. Therefore, they must be kept dry during the rainy seasons or dried well if they get wet.

The furniture can be cleaned with a soft cloth on a daily basis. It can also be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.

Avoid standing, kneeling or jumping on the furniture.

Prolonged exposure to sunlight should be avoided as it may result in the colour of the seagrass to be faded away. A varnish coating will make its colour last for a longer time.

Any liquid spills must be immediately removed or blotted out to prevent staining.

Always keep the furniture in a well-ventilated area.

The seagrass furniture can be painted with a self-sealing or a spray paint. However, it must be dried well.

Written by Wicker Paradise. A provider of high quality wicker furniture. You can even find seagrass furniture to match the rest of your home.

Simple Techniques to Make Your Work More Manageable

Summary: There are some easy ways you can make your time at work more comfortable.

Here are a few tips to make your job more manageable when you feel your eyes getting tired.

Add Natural Light to The Room

Only using overhead lighting could be straining on your eyes. If you make sure you have natural light coming in from windows or are able to work outside for part of the day, you will feel much more refreshed. Simply having different colors and objects at various distances to look at will help your eyes feel less strained.

To prevent back strain you might need a cushion replacement or something with better ergonomic support. Your body should be a natural position that supports proper posture.

Limit the Blue Light

It is important to limit the exposure your eyes have to blue light. Blue light causes your eyes to feel dry and tired much quicker than they would normally. To reduce your blue light exposure you can get glasses with blue light blocking technology, or download applications that change the color temperature on your computers and phones. This helps your eyes feel fresher throughout the long work day and is better for your eyes’ overall health.

Taking care of your vision should be a priority when you work. Just like how you would go to a place like The Foam Factory for cushions that help your spine, you should find tools that help you take care of your eyes. All the technology that we use these days can really have a negative impact on our eyes’ health. We need to make sure that we take the steps to protect our eyes from being over loaded throughout the work day.