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July 24, 2012
     


(347).Start an Homemade Aromatic Air Freshener Business

Most people like to fragrance their homes in some way. Commercial air freshener aerosols, plug-ins and scented paraffin candles are commonly used. These are generally made with synthetic fragrances that mask unwanted odours but can be toxic to our lungs and the environment when used on a regular basis. There is a natural alternative that is effective, affordable, beneficial and creative. You can make your own Aromatherapy home fragrance solutions using Essential Oils!
1. Use a tea-light burner or an electric diffuser
Use up to ten drops of a single essential oil or a blend in the burner or diffuser
  • Romantic blend: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Jasmine and Orange
  • Sleep blend: Roman Chamomile, Mandarin, Lavender, Vetiver
  • De-stress blend: Bergamot, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender
2. Make your own spritzers. You can use these as room sprays or as linen mists
Room Spray
Room sprays will need approximately 2-3% of essential oil to the base water and linen sprays approximately 1%. I use floral waters, also known as hydrolats, but you can use Spring Water.
Simply add the required amount of essential oil to the hydrolat, bottle in a suitable container with an atomiser, and then shake and spritz every time you use it.
Lemon-balm water with essential oils of Lemongrass and Rosemary clears unwanted smells
Rose Water with a few drops of Rose and Jasmine Absolutes or Geranium essential can be used to delicately fragrance your underwear or you can wear it as a natural perfume.
3. Make Lavender bags to fragrance your drawers or airing cupboard
Lavender Bags
You can make simple cotton rectangular bags secured with ribbon, hearts to hang or simply fill a pretty organza bag. Save Lavender when you cut it back at the end of the summer, dry it and strip or cut off the petals. Keep in an air tight container until you are ready to make the bags. You could make bags or pouches with other natural materials such as hops or wheat and fragrance the "stuffing" with essential oil. Cedarwood is traditional for keeping moths at bay.
4. Make a natural and contemporary pot pourri with any dried flowers, leaves, fruits, cones, spices etc and fragranced according to the seasons
Use a beautiful bowl to present the pot pourri or make cones for a lovely gift. You will need some Orris root as a fixative and essential oils for the aroma. Geranium, Rose, Lavender and Lemon essential oils would make a beautiful blend for Spring.
5. Make your own fragranced beeswax furniture polish
Make polish with beeswax, pure turpentine and carnauba wax. Add any essential oils you like to the polish base once it has cooled a little, before pouring into your container. Sweet Orange, Patchouli, Pine, Lavender and Cedarwood all smell fantastic in polish or you can make a blend that you love. The polish fragrances the wood, and the aroma will linger in the air every time you use it.
6. Make your own Aromatherapy soy candles with Essential Oils
Ingredients
  1. Use sturdy glasses, pretty hexagonal jam jars, vintage tea cups or other suitable container. 
  2. Measure how much water the container will take leaving approximately 1cm at the top. This is how many ml/g of wax you will need.
  3. Weigh out soy wax and melt it in a heat proof jug using a microwave or over a bain-marie.
  4. Using a suitable wick for the diameter of the container you are making, glue the wick sustainer to the bottom of the container and centre it with a wick holder, using masking tape to keep the holder in place if necessary.
  5. Cool your soy wax before adding essential oils; check with the supplier as to the correct temperature but it will often need cooling at room temperature for about half an hour or till the wax is on the verge of turning slushy and opaque. 
  6. Add approximately 3% volume of essential oils to wax with a pipette and stir well before carefully pouring the wax into the container.
  7. Allow to set until completely solid. Remove the wick holder and trim the wick to about 1cm. Allow to rest for 24 hours before lighting. After the first burn keep the wick trimmed at 0.5cm for optimum burning.
Grapefruit & Ylang Ylang Soy Wax Candles
You can use any essential oils but some do seem to hold their fragrance in candles more than others. Anything that smells very intense like Patchouli, Geranium or Lemongrass will work well in a candle and can be blended with lighter oils such as Lavender, Sweet Orange or Grapefruit. You can use Citronella or lemon Eucalyptus oil to make a candle to keep biting insects at bay 

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July 20, 2012

  


(346). Start a LPG Gas Leakage Detector Supplying Business


What Is a Gas Detector?

  • A gas detector is a device that can identify the presence of a wide array of gases within a given area. Their most common uses are to detect gases which may be harmful for humans to breathe, and to detect gases which are flammable or otherwise dangerous. They can be used across several different industries and are commonly seen in everyday use.

Methods of Gas Detection

  • The method of gas detection depends upon the model of gas detector being used. Most detectors use either catalytic sensors or infared sensors.
    Regular gas detectors need to be placed as near to the source of gas as possible to achieve an accurate reading. For these devices to work, it is required that the gas pass by the sensors for gas detection to occur. Ultrasonic gas detectors rely on specially tuned microphones which can detect the hiss of a gas leak. Most gas detectors are specially made or calibrated to detect only one specific type of gas. Modern gas detectors often have sensors to detect the presence of a particular gas and also use the aforementioned ultrasonic technology to detect gas leaks.
    The majority of gas detectors are powered by battery so it is essential that the user makes sure to test the batteries in the device before proceeding to the test site. Some gas detectors have a backup set of batteries that can be installed and many are also chargeable via a power supply which can be plugged into a wall outlet.

How Gas Detectors Work

  • The infared sensors on a gas detector contain small catalysts that will cause an alarm to go off or disrupt the system being used to indicate the presence of gas. What the catalyst is tuned to look for is the type of fluid, or gaseous substance, associated with the gas the unit is designed to detect. Gas detectors also have microprocessors that convert the information detected by the device into a readable format that will display on the screen of the detector. Many advanced detectors are also equipped to alert the local fire department or other emergency services of a leak if plugged into a phone line via a program on the detector.
    Gas detectors can have their operation affected by environmental factors such as humidity. The presence of airborne chemicals other than gas could also cause a gas detector to malfunction. These include solvents, aerosols, vapor from sulphur and silicone, lead, hydrogen sulfide and more.
    A way to verify that a gas sensor is working is to place a small amount of gas near the detector. Be careful not to let the gas come into contact with the sensor as it may damage it.

    LPG / Natural Gas Leak Detector








    Item Code: RCG411
    Gas Alarm (rcg411)
    In most houses, the kitchen is where the fire starts. Knowing the cause of the fire is essential to fighting it the right way. This is where Ceasefire Home Safety's Gas Leak Detector comes in.
    Features:
    Detects all sorts of combustible gases, lpg and lng, including city gas
    • Self test function
    • Less affected by other organic solvents
    • Loud sound signal of 85 db at alarm mode
    • Easy installation and maintenance
    • Modernized design
    • Ideal for all kitchens
    • Excellent reliability & high stability
    • Durable sensor head
    • High accuracy
    • Three-year limited warranty.
    • Suitable for safety valve
    Specifications:
    Power source: 90-240 v ac or 110 v/220 v ac
    • Sensitivity: 10% lel
    • Test button for easily self test
    • Power consumption: ≤1. 7 w
    • Operating temperature: -10 ~ 50 c
    • Ambient humidity: less than 95 % rh
    • Horn level:85 decibels at 10 feet
    • Standby mode: green led on
    • Faulty indicator: yellow led on
    • Alarm mode: red led flashes and an acoustic alarm
    • Hot wire type sensor
    Type Of Gases Sensed:
    • LPG: butane and propane used in normal and mini gas bottles
    • Gas from piping system (city gas) and natural gas (methane)

      Company Name
      PAARTHA ELECTRONICSTrust Stamp
      AddressPLOT NO.- 99, ROAD NO.- 12, VIVEKANANDA NAGAR, KUKATPALLY, Hyderabad - 500072, Andhra Pradesh, India
      Phone No            91-40-23065796      
      Fax91-40-23065796
      Contact PersonMr. Pradeep Reddy (Senior Manager Technical)
      Mobile            +919440408808 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +919440408808      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      


      Manufacturers & Suppliers

      Company Name
      M B ENTERPRISE
      AddressJD-14, ASHWININAGAR, BAGUIHATI, Kolkata - 700059, West Bengal, India
      Phone No            91-33-25713209 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91-33-25713209      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      
      Fax91-33-25713209
      Contact PersonMr. Monoj Maheswari (Managing Director)
      Mobile            +919830216015 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +919830216015      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      
      Contact PersonMr. Binod Maheshwari (Managing Director)
      Mobile:            +919331029435 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +919331029435      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      
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July 20, 2012
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(345). Start a Magnetic Sticker Making Business
If you are looking for a home-based business that can bring in some nice extra income, you should consider starting a magnetic sticker business. Magnetic stickers are used for all kinds of advertising purposes. Almost any business can benefit from magnetic sticker advertising--from pizza restaurants to carpet installers. The initial investment for starting your magnetic sticker business is relatively inexpensive when compared to other start-up businesses. The best part is, you can use your magnetic products to advertise your magnetic sticker business.


Making magnetic  stickers are easy and the best part of it is the ability to stick to any metal surface without damaging it.


Instructions


  • 1. Purchase a commercial-grade magnetic vacuum machine with which to start your business. These machines can cost between $1,000 and $5,000 and are very easy to use. You simply arrange the lettering as you would like it on the magnet, and the vacuum machine heats it and sticks it to the magnet sheet. You will notice the lettering is slightly raised, which adds a nice touch.




  • 2. Buy your magnetic sheets in bulk to save money. You can always cut these sheets into your desired size. You can get many magnetic business cards out of a single magnetic sheet. 




  • 3. Target all of your local restaurants, especially those that deliver. These restaurants love to hand out magnetic business cards for their delivery customers to put on their refrigerator. This keeps the restaurant's phone number in sight of the customer every day and helps gain repeat delivery orders.




  • 4. Be patient with your magnetic sticker business as it may take time until you start getting more and more orders. If you stick to it, you will have paid for your vacuum machine and start-up costs in no time and the remaining income will be mostly profit.




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  • How to Make Magnetic Stickers


    Magnetic stickers can be used in a variety of ways. Magnetic signs can be made online, created on your home computer and printed on magnetic sheets, or you can recycle old magnets to create a new magnetic sticker.




  • 1. Create a folder on your desktop to hold all the items that will be uploaded to the supplier's website where the magnetic sticker will be made. To do this, right-click on your mouse while on your desktop and select "New" and then "Folder." Name the folder so it will be easy to remember.




  • 2. Scan all photos, clip art, or any other graphics that will be used to create the magnet. Put them into the folder on your desktop.




  • 3. Locate an online vendor to make the magnetic sticker. Type 'make magnets online' in the web browser and select a business with which to work.




  • 4. Follow the directions on the website to upload the images stored on your desktop. Place your order, provide payment information, and the magnetic stickers, magnetic signs, or magnetic bumper stickers will be delivered to you.





  • 5. Purchase magnet sheets from your local retail or office supply store. Make sure they are compatible with your type of printer.



  • 6. Locate a magnet template online by typing in "magnet templates' into your web browser. There are free, downloadable templates that provide a great way to start designing your magnet sticker. According to office supplier Avery.com, magnet templates are available with office, trade show, baby, wedding, and seasonal designs and are available for all versions of Microsoft Word. Add graphics, clip art and text and then print on to the magnetic sheets.



  • 7. Make your own magnet sticker with digital photos, make a list of important phone numbers, or type up the school team's schedule and then print them from your inkjet printer on to the magnetic sheets.



  • 8. When creating magnet stickers, you could make one big design or photo per sheet or make smaller designs, cut them into different shapes, and give them as gifts or sell for fund-raisers.



    • Using Recycled Magnets

    • Find old or unwanted refrigerator magnets that have a flat surface. Clean with alcohol to ensure tape or glue will adhere and stick to them.
    • Select a photo, create a list or make up your own design. Print on card stock-weight paper and cut it to fit the size and shape of the magnet.
    • Place a strip of double-sided tape to the front on the cleaned magnet. Ensure the tape goes from end to end of the magnet. If the magnet has a shape other than a rectangle or square, be sure to cover from edge to edge at the top and bottom of the magnet
    • Position the printed card stock on to the tape and apply pressure to secure it to the magnet. 
      Spray clear acrylic sealer onto the design and let dry.



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    July 16, 2012
    Moneycontrol has introduced a new feature Moneycontrol Terminal - an enhanced version of real time price updates. Though there were live quotes provided by the website previously, the present form  gives a better update of live quotes of indices and stocks.

    This terminal provides live streaming quotes for both NSE and BSE free. It also provides quotes for most of the indices and also the constituents/stocks of the indices in BSE and NSE.  The terminal also provides live news and other market news, which might be useful for traders. The hardware recommended is minimum of 1 GB RAM.

    It would be better if stock of any choice could be added ( market watch of a set of stocks ), which would be easier to track one's trading positions. Anyway, this is a better alternative for people who don't have access to any trading software, to view live action of the markets.


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    You could just try the same here at Moneycontrol Terminal


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