Keeping your linen cupboard smelling rosy!

To keep your linen closet smelling fresh and clean be sure to only every pack away totally dry linens and towels. The slightest bit of damp and moisture can lead to a musty smell that will spread through all the items in the space.  Linen closets often harbor a cupboard smell that can linger on the sheets and towels being stored and then travel with the linens into the bedroom and bathroom. Here are several cost-effective ways to keep your sheets and towels as fresh as those you would find in a spa or fine hotel.

Linen Spray

Linen spray is sold at many linen-themed stores. It comes in a bottle much like a spray perfume and it is available in many scents. To keep your linens smelling fresh, simply mist your linen closet once a week. The smell does wear off eventually, so you may want to reapply right before making up the bed. With linen spray you can freshen the scent even after the sheets have been on your bed for a while. Just spray after you get up in the morning and when you crawl between the sheets at night the scent will greet you.

Sachets

A sachet is simply a small bag filled with either potpourri or powder to fragrance a drawer or closet. While sachets are sold at the same type of stores as linen spray, it may be easier to just make your own. Powders from the perfume counter or fresh potpourri or herbs make fragrant fillers. To make your sachet, sew two pieces of fabric together, much like you would a pillow, only smaller. The bag only needs to be 2 by 2 inches. Leave one end open and fill it with the powder or potpourri, then sew it up and set it on the shelves in your linen closet. Make one for each shelf to carry the scent throughout. Replace them every 1 to 2 months to keep the scent going.

Dryer Sheets

Another cost effective way to freshen up the smell of the closet is to set your dryer sheets (or fabric softener sheets) on the shelves. Place one in between every one of your towels and sheets. You can even buy an extra box and keep it on the top shelf. The sheets already have that scent from being washed in it, this will just keep the smell lasting longer until you finally take the sheets or towels out to use them.

Store Extra Candles

If there is a candle scent you really love, buy extras and store them in your linen closet. The scent will linger on the sheets and towels in the cabinet.

Whatever method you decide to go with, stick with the same scent throughout the linen closet. Too many scents may combine into something confusing or unpleasant. Each of these options will only run you about $10, money well spent when you sink into great smelling sheets or wrap yourself in fresh towels at the end of the day.

Consider Bamboo

Because Bamboo fabrics are naturally anti-microbial and anti-fungal, they tend to repel damp rather than harbour it. This prevents a musty smell developing. Bamboo linens are available at http://www.100bamboo.com/c/56/bamboo-bedding. The range includes Bamboo Bed Linen, Bamboo Blankets and Bamboo Towels.

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Bamboo Christmas Decor

Spread your holiday cheer and concern for the environment at the same time with this eco-friendly bamboo Christmas decorations. Bamboo has recently been used to produce many decorative items including place mats, candles, baskets and even parasols. The strength and durability of the raw material offers a huge scope for manufacturing goods. All while being environmentally sustainable which makes a purchasing these items so much more guilt-free and therefore more enjoyable.

Modern Bamboo Christmas Look

Instead of cutting fresh firs and branches, you can easily create beautiful Christmas decorations out of bamboo poles.  A bamboo tree or wreath is sure to light up any home, office or business. Make sure to pair your bamboo decorations with energy-efficient LED lights that are low voltage, making them safe to use on bamboo.

Bamboo complements modernistic décors well; it adds a lively, earthy feel, while still remaining somewhat minimalist for a clean-cut vibe. Bamboo sticks are a low-cost complement to any contemporary space, available at many major retail outlets and, in some cases, even at dollar stores. Knowing how to incorporate bamboo sticks into a home's décor takes some forethought and stylistic insight. With the proper stylistic knowledge, bamboo decoration is relatively easy with the right know-how, adding to any space featuring modernistic clean lines.

Paint bamboo sticks to match your room's colour scheme. The interesting shape of bamboo sticks creates a nice silhouette, but sometimes the pale, natural colour of bamboo can be somewhat drab. Painting bamboo sticks can add a pop of colour to any space. In most cases, staining is not a very feasible option since store-bought bamboo sticks are often sealed with a thin layer of thin polyurethane. If you're not sure what colour to go with, a dramatic black is always a great bet; it contrasts sharply with any wall colour and gives the bamboo a very contemporary look.

Put bamboo into a vase for easy display. Make sure to utilize vases appropriately for stark contrasts. Don't put black bamboo pieces in a black vase---use vases as an opportunity to further accent your bamboo décor. Pick vase colours that will further accentuate your bamboo colour choice. Lastly add some LED lights and you’ve a contempary Christmas Tree that is completely sustainable.

And if you really want to ensure a cozy Christmas, why not treat yourself to a silky-soft bamboo blankets to keep you warm next to your new look Bamboo Tree.

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The whole family now use only Bamboo towelling - we love them, and wouldn't use anything else now.

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I love bamboo because of the super soft luxury that it is and then even more because i also love nature and I love the earth.

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Growing Lucky Bamboo

Growing Lucky Bamboo

Everywhere you go, you see little vases of Lucky bamboo nowadays. These plants pop up in offices, on desks, in businesses, and in homes pretty much everywhere. An important part of feng shui, lucky bamboo plants are said to bring good luck and fortune, therefore often received as house warming or new office gifts. They are know to be nearly indestructible. These tough stalks can survive in vases of pure water or in soil, and in a wide variety of light conditions. Even a poorly kept lucky bamboo plant will live for a long time before it finally succumbs.

The vast majority of lucky bamboo plants are shipped in from Taiwan or China, where professional growers braid and twist and curl their stalks into a multitude of shapes. The more intricate lucky bamboo plants can cost hundreds of dollars and feature twenty or more individual stalks. More commonly, though, lucky bamboo plants in simple pots can be had for as little as $10 for a three-stalk bundle.

Technically, lucky bamboo is not bamboo at all, but a species called Dracaena sanderiana. So, no, you cannot spin this into your favourite bamboo linens. Although most are grown hydroponically (in water), lucky bamboo can be potted up in soil. One final caution: lucky bamboo leaves are mildly toxic, so they should not be kept in a place where pets or children are likely to snack on them.

Caring for Your Lucky Bamboo

Light: Lucky bamboo prefer bright, filtered sunlight, such as found under a rainforest canopy. Avoid direct sunlight as it will scorch the leaves. They are more tolerant of too little light than too much. If the plant begins to stretch, however, or the green fades, provide more light.

Watering: Lucky bamboo can grow indefinitely in a simple vase filled with pebbles (for support) and at least an inch of water. However, they are very sensitive to chlorine and other chemicals commonly found in tap water. Water your lucky bamboo only with bottled or distilled water, or tap water that has been left out for 24 hours to allow the chlorine to evaporate. Healthy lucky bamboo roots are red, so don't be alarmed in a glass vase if you can see red roots. Finally, good hygiene recommends that you change the water weekly.

Temperature: Lucky bamboo likes warmer temperatures of between 65ºF and 90ºF. Do not place the plants in front of air conditioning or heating vents.

Potting Media: In addition to water, lucky bamboo can be grown in a well-drained, rich potting soil. Keep the soil moist, but not soaking. Water as you would any Dracaena species.

Fertilizer: Plants grown in water will only need to be fed every other month or so, using a very weak liquid fertilizer. A single drop of liquid fertilizer is plenty for most lucky bamboo arrangements. Alternatively, specialty lucky bamboo fertilizers are available.

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