He saw his father and brother killed, and he left his mother behind when he joined his aunt's family in Minnesota. In fast, spare free verse, this debut novel by nonfiction writer Applegate gets across the immigrant child's dislocation and loss as he steps off the plane in the snow.
Sunbrella Upholstery fabric can be used indoors on upholstered furniture pieces but also on removable items like pillow covers, cushion covers, slip covers and draperies. To clean these removable pieces, you can wash them by hand or toss them in the washing machine. To hand wash, soak the fabric in a solution of 1/4 cup mild soap per gallon of lukewarm water. Use a sponge or soft bristled brush to agitate fabric if necessary and rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.
How to Wash and Clean Foam Bed Pillows. Foam bed pillows can be washed at home to keep them smelling fresh and clean. But, foam pillows, including memory foam, cannot be washed in the washer.The agitation will cause the foam to crumble. They must be hand-washed in a large sink or bathtub.Use lukewarm water and a small amount of gentle detergent. Use enough water to cover the pillow and gently squeeze to move the detergent and water through the pillow. Rinse several times until the water runs clear.he agitation will cause the foam to crumble. They must be hand-washed in a large sink or bathtub. Use lukewarm water and a small amount of gentle detergent. Use enough water to cover the pillow and gently squeeze to move the detergent and water through the pillow. Rinse several times until the water runs clear.