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.
8. Wipe excess cleaner from the sofa. With a clean, damp cloth, wipe each cushion again, rinsing the cloth in clean water after each pass over a cushion. Do not use a cleaning product for this round, since you are rinsing the surface that you just washed. Go back over the stain with a heavy duty leather cleaner that is mildly abrasive. 2  In a pinch, you can use a bit of toothpaste. 3  Wipe off completely when youâre done. 4  Remember to spot test any cleaners you use first! 5  If the stain does not come out easily, donât keep scrubbing it, as this may damage the leather.