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The perfect home. Expert advice• What types of phytolamps are available for additional plant lighting?

There are not so many lamps for illuminating plants, or rather 2 types: mercury and luminescent. They differ in their principle of action. A mercury gas-discharge phytolamp produces a luminous flux with an average of 3000 lumens, which allows it to be used as the only light source in an apartment or office with a lot of plants. The light emanating from such a lamp (despite the fact that the blue and red spectrum prevails in all phyto lamps) is white, comfortable for people in the room. To connect a mercury phytolamp, a special lamp is required. And those who are not satisfied with its appearance can use special fittings with which mercury phytolamps can be built into a suspended ceiling or hanging lamp.

Fluorescent phytolamps are economical and can be used in conventional luminaires. But the lilac-pink light emanating from them is unpleasant for the eyes, so it is better not to use them in living quarters. You can choose cold white or daylight lamps as a compromise between plant benefits and human comfort. Fluorescent lamps are not as powerful as mercury lamps, so using them can only be used as additional lighting in the room, that is, placed directly above each zone where there are plants.

• What methods can be used to align the walls in the apartment?

There are several ways to hide uneven walls. The cheapest is visual: you can visually reduce the curvature of the walls using wallpaper with a bright repeating pattern. For leveling, wall panels or drywall sheets can be used. This option is suitable for apartments where there is no need to save space. Panels (or sheets) are mounted on a special metal or wooden crate. Drywall sheets are great for wallpapering and painting, and the panels do not need finishing at all - they are immediately made for wood, marble, or all the same wallpaper. The third leveling method is plaster mixes. They do not entail any loss of space, since they are applied directly to uneven sections of the walls using guide rails (beacons) and protective corners.

The perfect home. Expert advice• How to properly care for leather furniture?

By following simple guidelines, you will keep your leather furniture in its original form for many years. To prevent dryness and fragility of the skin, it is necessary to maintain the humidity in the room at 60-70%. This can be easily achieved by equipping the apartment with a humidifier. By the way, this will prolong the life of not only leather, but also wooden furniture. Once or twice a year to restore elasticity, the leather covering must be lubricated with grease. A sponge impregnated with stearic lubricant is suitable for this. Remove dirt and dust from the skin surface with a soft cloth dampened in a mild soapy solution. If the stain persists, use rubbing alcohol, after which be sure to wipe the skin with a stearin sponge. Oily stains simply wipe with a dry cloth and leave - over time, the skin will absorb the grease, and the stains will not be visible. Never use chemical solvents, stain removers or abrasives for cleaning - they can damage the skin surface. To prevent fading and discoloration of the leather covering, do not place furniture under a window. And finally: avoid mechanical damage to the skin - scratches, cuts, etc.

• What is an aroma lamp and what is it used for?

An aroma lamp is a special device for the evaporation of essential oils.As you know, aromatic oils fill the room with a pleasant smell, relieve stress, improve mood and increase efficiency. Aroma lamps are electric and conventional. The heating element in the latter is a candle. Electric ones are more suitable for office, hospital and other premises where there is no special opportunity to monitor them. Ordinary ones are ideal for home aromatherapy. The main part of the aroma lamp is a kind of saucer into which water is poured and a few drops are added essential oil... When heated, water and oil begin to evaporate and spread the smell throughout the room. This air, saturated with oil vapors, enters the human body through the respiratory system. The number of drops of oil depends on the size of the room: for a small one - 2-3, for a large one - 6-10. Over time, the sensitivity to odor may decrease, but this does not mean that the oil has already evaporated and is not working. Do not under any circumstances exceed the recommended amount of drops, as this can cause the opposite effect of treatment and relaxation!

Alice V.


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