• Only buy fireworks with the CE mark, keep them in a closed box and use one at a time.
  
• Make sure there is always an adult supervising - do not let children light the fireworks or leave them unattended with items such as sparklers.

• If giving children sparklers, make sure they are wearing gloves and consider putting them in items such as carrots to make them easier to grip and to keep the ignited part further away from their body.

• Make sure you use a torch if needed to read the instructions and move a safe distance away immediately after lighting your fireworks.

• Never point them towards someone and supervise younger guests to ensure they don’t do it either.

• Make sure you have items handy should you need to put anything out. Never return to a firework when lit.

• Make sure you know exactly what you are doing before you even consider buying them and setting up a display.

These are just a few things to consider when it comes to fireworks and attending displays. What types of firework displays have you ever attended? Have you ever organised one yourself - do you have any tips?

Today I are going to take a look at some easy ways that you can create a cosy living space this winter without spending the earth.

Update your bedding

There is nothing better than a fresh set of bedding. That crisp cotton feeling is just amazing and it creates a cosy bed for a good night’s sleep. As well as replacing the bedding, you can think about adding extra layers to swapping to a thicker duvet or sheet. This is a great way to warm you up and once you wrap up in bed you’ll never want to leave.

Put slippers by the door

When you get home after a long day at work, the first thing you will want to do is wrap up and get warm. This is why a great idea for a cosy home is to stash slippers just inside the front door to change into when you get in the house. This will be an amazing way to get cosy and comfortable and it will make all the difference to you in the cold weather.

Add thicker throws and pillows

The living room is like the beating heart of the home and it is a place we can always enjoy. It is important for us to be able to feel cosy and comfortable in the winter and one way to do this is swapping out your summer pillows and throws for thicker ones. There is nothing better than snuggling up on the sofa under a thick throw in the winter, and there are some amazing ones you can find online.

Soften the lights

One of the best ways to bring a sense of cosiness to your home is to soften the lights and replace it with candles. Candles are the epitome of cosiness and they will give a stunning glow to the room. If you have children or pets it's worth getting battery-powered candles for safety. Consider installing Philips Hue light bulbs which you can dim when you are relaxing in the evenings, and make use of your fireplace if you have one to bring soft light as well as warmth to the home.

Choose deep warm tones

One great way to decorate the home and make it feel cosier in the winter is to choose deep warm tones on the walls and furnishings. Colours such as red, plum, and orange will make the home feel immediately warmer and can make you feel like you are cosying up by the side of a fire. Adding some Old Charm Furniture in wooden tones can also be a great way to warm the place up. Implement these tones wherever you can to create a warm feeling space for the winter.

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Initially, the remains of vomit should be removed from the surface of the sofa, chairs, using paper towels, toilet paper, or rags.

After that it is necessary to use a damp sponge, gently washing away any residual dirt. Don't use hot water to remove spots from vomiting because it: 

• promotes the penetration of vomit deep into the fibres of the upholstery and the filler of the sofa;
• at high temperature provides protein folding, so it will be more difficult to wash off such dirt from the upholstery;
• provokes the spread of the smell

For upholstery cleaning from vomit, it is recommended to use cold or slightly warm water. If it is impossible to overcome squeamishness, then you should generously sprinkle on cat litter, which perfectly absorbs not only the liquid of vomit, but also the unpleasant aroma emanating from it. After soaking, the resulting substance can be gently sweeped onto a scoop, and the rest removed with a vacuum cleaner.

Bicarbonate of soda is also reported to work well to help neutralise the odour. Sprinkle the area liberally and leave to absorb the smell for a few hours, then vacuum away.

For the upholstery cleaning process you can also use salt, which also absorbs moisture well and contribute to the elimination of pollution.

How to eliminate the smell of vomit from furniture or carpet?

You can buy special cleaners with bio enzymes which will help eliminate the distinctive smell of vomiting on the couch, sofa or carpet. If you can't find them in your local department store you will be able to find them online on Google shopping. These include carpet cleaners which act as stain removers and are able not only to eliminate the trace of vomit on the upholstery but also to neutralise the stubborn smell. 

To neutralise the unpleasant "aroma", in the air you can use the air fresheners with odour neutralisers, and these you should be able to find in any supermarket.

A real salvation for people trying to remove the persistent acrid smell of vomiting from furniture, are the professional upholstery cleaning services that you can get.  Prolux Cleaning experts work with the most powerful eco-friendly cleaners by Prochem, which not only will cope with the problem but also will do it in the safest way possible. Prolux Cleaners are well known for their reliability and professional attitude towards work.

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It's the sound of your dog barking at the neighbour's cat. It's the sound of your children laughing and playing together. It's the sound of your partner rustling the newspaper. It's the sound of conversation, singing, and yes, even arguing. Mr W you know what I mean! It's the sound of familiarity that you hear day after day, and the sounds that you know are unmistakably connected to home.

#3: The memories

It's the marks on the walls measuring the growth of your children. It's the dinner table that hosted your family Christmas get-togethers. It's the photos on the walls that chart your family adventures. It's the house extensions that were added to welcome in the arrival of new family members. It's the cabinet filled with models and paintings your children produced at school. Within your home, there are memories at every turn. You think of people still here, and of people now gone. And you remember the faces and the voices of your loved ones through the passages of time. Memories; your home is flooded with them.

#4: The lived-in feel of your home

It's the dip in your sofa that you have sat in time after time. It's the dings and scratches in the woodwork that your children have played near. It's the hole in the garden where your dog hides his bones. It's the mess that, despite your best efforts, often appears. And it's the familiar smells of home cooking, unwashed children, your cosy bed sheets, and the other unique scents your home provides. This isn't a bricks and mortar house that has stood empty for an age. This is a lived-in home, and there is evidence to prove it!

#5: Your regular rituals

It's the Friday movie nights sat in front of the TV with the bowl of popcorn. It's the monthly games nights played with family and friends. It's the Sunday afternoon sleep after lunch and the Monday morning work routine. It's the time you go to bed and the time you wake for breakfast. It's the things that you do on a regular basis. They're the habits that are created within the life of your home. They're the traditions that form a part of each room. These are the things that offer you comfort, familiarity, and the feelings of being home.

What things do you feel make a house into a home?

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