When Was the Last Time You Cleaned Your Pillow? ONE OF THE DIRTIEST HOUSEHOLD ITEMS MIGHT SURPRISE YOU!
Pillows top the list of household items people typically forget to clean. This might not seem all that terrible; after all, pillows stay in one location and are only used to ease you into a relaxing, dreamlike trance. However, unwashed pillows can wreak far more havoc than you might have ever thought possible. Even if you dutifully launder your pillowcases on the regular, if you aren’t washing your actual pillows, you aren’t getting at the core of the issue. In fact, according to a new study by Dow Polyurethanes, one-third of your pillow’s weight is made up of dust mites, dead skin, and bugs (plus their droppings) after just two years of use! In addition to these surprisingly weighty — and repulsive — additions, there are several health ramifications as well. Apparently, 10 percent of people and 80 percent of allergy sufferers are allergic to the proteins
found in waste and decomposed dust mites. To that end, some of your restless nights could be traced to allergies caused by an unwashed pillow. If you have a feather pillow, you’ve likely read the directions on the tag that say, “Don’t machine wash. Dry-clean only.” While there are several tips and tricks to get around dry-cleaning household items, truth be told, you just can’t go there with feather pillows. Fortunately, our team here at Janet Davis Cleaners has a machine specifically designed and calibrated to keep your feather pillows feeling like new. There’s only one company in the entire country — Harris Pillow Company — that makes this particular machine. We feel fortunate to have one in-house.
and sanitize them. After the feathers are cleaned in this machine’s process, we place them in a brand-new cover rather than merely cleaning
the old one. Additionally, this gives us the opportunity to add new feathers or leave out existing ones, depending your preference. Even if you don’t have down or feather pillows, we can still wash your pillows for you. If it’s been awhile since you’ve purchased or cleaned your pillows, feel free to bring them to us!
Essentially, this machine allows us to open the pillow, take the feathers out, fluff them,
Everything
SUDOKU
POPCORN
Everything is the best bagel flavor. This is not a matter of debate. Sprinkle the seasoning on popcorn for a delicious snack that will have people asking, “What does this remind me of?”
INGREDIENTS
• 3/4 cup popcorn kernels • 2 tablespoons flaky sea salt • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds • 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 2 teaspoons granulated onion • 1/3 cup canola oil • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds. Shake skillet often and cook until white seeds are golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and add garlic, onion, and salt. 2. In a large saucepan, combine popcorn kernels and oil. Cook over medium- high heat, covered, until popcorn kernels start to pop. Once popping, continue cooking and shaking the pan intermittently until popping ceases, about 3–5 minutes. 3. Transfer popcorn to a large mixing bowl. Pour in butter and toss to coat. Finally, add seasoning, toss again, and serve. 3 (248) 543-0340 Inspired by Food & Wine magazine
Made with FlippingBook - Online Brochure Maker