Eco Friendly Home Furniture Design Ideas

Bamboo flooring requires some special care. Start by using a cleaner that will not leave a residue that will inhibit bonding and re-coating. While bamboo is more resistant to moisture than most woods, never use a wet mop or sponge to clean the floor. When using any wood flooring cleaner that requires mixing with water, follow the mixing directions precisely.

A cloth that you wet with with water and then squeeze dry can be used to wipe up simple spills, provided the area is buffed dry immediately. Never rub and scrub the accident or you will be massaging it into the wood pores which can result in staining of the floor. Once all of the mess is wiped and lifted off of the wood, dry the area with a paper towel. Heel or scuff marks and stubborn stains may be removed by lightly rubbing with a cloth and a wood floor cleaner.

It is pretty important that you try to dust mop or use a soft bristled floor vacuum on the bamboo flooring daily if you can. You never want to allow dirt, dust, pet hairs or other grit that is tracked into the home building up on your bamboo flooring.

One of the crops that is the most eco-friendly for textile use is hemp. The ecological footprint of hemp is a lot smaller than that of most other plants considered for their fibres. Hemp plants grow extremely fast and dense which makes it nearly impossible for weeds to take hold. This eliminates the need for herbicides and artificial fertilizers. Hemp requires no irrigation as it thrives on the amount of water in the average rainfall, and hemp is highly pest-resistant.

Hemp has naturally long fibres which makes it suitable for spinning with the bare minimum amount of processing. Those fibres are also very durable and long-lasting. Hemp fabrics come in a variety of weights and textures. You can buy fabric or clothing, woven or knit; purchase yarn, materials, belts and a growing number of products made of this versatile and sustainable plant.

Bokashi is a Japanese term that means “fermented organic matter. Bokashi has traditionally been used to increase the microbial diversity and activity in soils and to supply nutrients to plants. As the organic matter waste does not breakdown or decompose while it is in the bucket, much of its original physical property will remain and it will have an almost pickled appearance. Breakdown of waste will occur after it has been transferred to the soil.

What is a dual flush toilet? It’s a toilet that gives you the choice of a big flush or a small flush, depending on how much flushing power you need, and in regards to water volume. We probably don’t need to explain the circumstances that dictate one type of flush versus the other; needless to say it involves flushing either solid versus liquid. You choose which flush you want by using a separate button. This results in reductions in water consumption of 50 percent to 75 percent.

Wenge (pronounced “wengay”) wood is a tropical timber of the wenge tree from Africa. The tree’s heartwood is very dark and dense with a coarse grain and a pattern of nearly black grains separated by dark brown grains.
A Wenge Finish (pronounced ‘whenj’) is a rich brown colour with copper accents, taking its name from the shade of the Wengé wood it resembles.

It happens. You buy it, build it, then years later you move and disassemble it. Now where did you put that piece of paper with the building directions and diagrams? Probably in the recycling bin…a long time ago. Well, I’ve done it and with the help of a site that supplies you with all the instructions and Ikea building manuals for all the Ikea products there are, I’ve been able to re-build that old Ikea bookshelf over and over again. Find all those Ikea Furniture Instructions at the click of a button. Phew!

A lot of furniture manufacturers and sellers talk about furniture being made of wood veneer. But what exactly is wood veneer? Good question. Wood veneer in furniture means that parts of or all of the furniture is not actually made of solid wood. The term veneer refers to the process of using 1/8 inch thin layers of wood glued together on particle board or medium to high density fiberboard. These veneer boards get that grain look by slicing layers through the growth rings of trees. Using wood veneer helps make the furniture lightweight and more affordable, but still look just like solid wood pieces.