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why there is a bucket of sand put up at all petrol pumps ?
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i'm sorry that you've been unable to get reservations so far, but don't give up hope! guests change their plans all the time, so keep checking back, especially in the week or two leading up to your trip, as spots become available all the time! in the worst case scenario where you are unable to snag a reservation at beaches and cream, you're not completely out of luck on missing the kitchen sink! there is a "to go" window at beaches and cream where guests can walk in and order a mini mickey sink to go! sure, it's not the full huge kitchen sink but it is still more than my kids ever get at home and comes in a super cute mini mickey pants-themed soft rubber sink that you get to take home with you! souvenir and sundae all in one! Actually, it could be either hydrogen or methane. Both have been used but both are HIGHLY flammable, and methane even MORE dangerous than hydrogen is.   

  

I quote from the article cited below:   

  

With Helium being expensive and now subject to shortage, many people are looking for more available and inexpensive alternatives.   

  

But it surprises me that party balloons sold anywhere in the USA are even ALLOWED to be filled with ANYTHING BUT Helium! Regardless of being more expensive and there being a shortage, if I were a RETAILER, I would not want the chance of a LAWSUIT from the damages, medical or otherwise, which can be so READILY caused by using hydrogen or methane.   

  

Do you remember the old TV show from the 1970's, "Love Boat?" The actor who played, "Gopher," Fred Grandy, had his hands horribly burned by balloons that were filled with hydrogen, and were popped and exploded. I quote from second article below:   

  

But in 1982, a scary accident occurred in a Turkish taxi: A cigarette ignited some balloons that were inexplicably filled with hydrogen, injuring Tewes, Grandy, and several others; Grandy suffered severe burns on his hands and face.   

  

So, there you have it. If I were you, I would try to find out WHERE he got that balloon, and then AVOID getting any future "supplies" from them AT ALL!!! You don't want to mess with that dangerous stuff!   

  

  

Me… kittyslave23… I know my place. solid + liquid mixture : sand and water, charcoal and water. karen, you will need a dining reservation to be seated at the counter at beaches & cream soda shop. don't melt if reservations are not currently available, keep checking and you just may be able to scoop one up closer to your date.  if you really need an ice cream fix in a nostalgic setting, head on over to the plaza ice cream parlor in the magic kingdom for their classic plaza ice cream sundae. if you would like, you can even sprinkle a little extra pixie dust by ordering your treats in a souvenir mickey bowl! india has huge reserves of natural gas. it has been found in tripura, rajasthan, maharashtra and in the krishna godavari delta. it is advantageous to use cng as a fuel because it is less polluting than petrol. it is a clean burning fuel. it produces 45% less hydrocarbons than petrol. the great advantage of cng is that it can be used as fuel in homes and factories where it can be supplied through pipes. good afternoon
during december we are in the off season so we will not have beverage service available at the pools or beach club however we will offer picnic baskets for the beach club which can include a bottle of wine should you choose. the sand at the beach is white sand with small hints of pink. we look forward to having you with us! the block has been already removed. maybe the smoke is coming from your *** please at stoneworld we recommend sealing a granite kitchen worktop every 3 months depending on how much cooking you do in the kitchen.



was your new granite worktop sealed when it was installed?



most good granite worktop fabricators will have sealed your worktop before it is installed. this will offer you immediate protection against the normal spills and smudges that are going to occur in the kitchen.



however, the silicon sealants generally used by most worktop fabricators are flawed from the outset, and will fail in a relatively short period of time.



the general method used for applying granite sealer to kitchen worktops is to paint it on the surface and leave it overnight in the factory.  the surface is then buffed the next morning before installation.



although there’s nothing wrong with the method being used for this type of product, it’s the chemical structure of the sealant that is going to cause the sealant to fail.



why silicon based granite sealants fail



reason being, the silicone sealants generally used to seal granite worktops have large molecules which are too big to penetrate the surface pores of granite and get into the stone.  granite has a tight molecular structure with tiny pores. the result of this mismatch is that the silicone sealant fails to penetrate the stone surface and instead sits atop the surface, becoming a surface coating.



as soon as the granite worktop begins to be used, and subsequently cleaned with everyday household cleaners, the surface coating of the sealant begins to break down and fail. the result will be darkening of the granite when wet, difficult stains to remove & it will be generally harder to keep the worktop clean. greasy marks will be visible as residual grease will remain on the surface.



nb.  it is important that acidic substances such as vinegar, wine, lemon juice etc. are wiped up straight away, within seconds of the spill. if you do not take action to protect the surface quickly, acidic scorching will happen with or without a sealant in place. acidic scorching will ruin the polished surface of your granite, marble or quartz worktop.



why do granite worktops need sealing?



stone is hard, and is a natural element of our world, but before we install it in our homes it is polished to bring out the hidden beauty that lies within the raw hewn rock.



in order to maintain the polished surface of granite and keep it looking as good as it is on the first day you admire it in your home, some care and maintenance is required.



granite worktops can be spoiled accidentally if new owners are not pre warned in advance of a few care requirements of the stone.



at stoneworld you can imagine that we are a bit precious about stone, please excuse our passion!



things to avoid doing to your granite worktop



we do not recommend:



cutting directly on the polished surface- cutting directly on the surface can leave scratch marks.putting hot pans straight from the hob onto the polished surface – hot pans can leave marks in the polished surface.leaving acidic spillages (lemon juice, vinegar, wine) for prolonged periods on the polished surface – acidic substances can spoil and mark the polished surface.we do not recommend most everyday cleaning products for maintaining the surface of a granite worktop – many are either too harsh, and as discussed will break down any sealant applied to the surface. many contain surfactants which cause greasy build up on the surface, meaning you will never achieve that sparkle that first attracted you to owning a granite worktop in the first place.



our advice for the best care and maintenance of granite worktops is:



initially, use the right product to seal your new granite worktop before the surface is used.for daily cleaning we recommend a non-greasy cleaner.



at stoneworld we recommend using rob parkers best granite sealer to protect all granite, quartz and marble kitchen worktops and surfaces. scientifically developed with nano technology, the molecules are smaller than the pores in the stone, so it will seal your granite worktop by getting right into the surface structure of your worktop.



the method of application is also simpler:



spray on using neat product, covering surface evenly



leave 30-40 seconds



buff with a fresh dry clean cotton cloth



there’s no need to wait for the product to cure.  the sealer penetrates the pores and is delivered to the right place immediately.



rob parkers best granite sealer can offer up to 3 months protection before requiring reapplying.  it works because it has tiny molecules which can penetrate the polished granite surface.  it will last longer and give better protection because daily household cleaners cannot immediately break down the structure of the sealer as it sits within the stone.



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whilst rob parkers best granite sealer will assist in the protection of your worktop, it is essential you still wipe up spills immediately.  furthermore we never recommend cutting, or placing hot pans directly on the surface if you wish to keep the finish perfect.



daily care of granite worktops



for daily cleaning of granite kitchen worktops, which will give excellent shine with no smears, we recommend rob parkers best quartz and granite cleaner.  this product has also been specifically developed to addresses an issue constantly asked about.  namely, how do you keep granite worktops shiny?



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we hope this article has helped you understand why it is advisable to seal your granite worktop.



please contact us for further advice on suitable treatments and remedies for all your stone surfaces.