What You Should Know About Mosquito Nets

Mosquito nets originated in the spring and Autumn period of China. They are a kind of tent to avoid mosquito bites and are essential bedding in summer.

Mosquito nets are usually hung on the bedstead to enclose the bed to isolate mosquitoes. Mosquito nets are mostly made of mesh materials. The use of mosquito nets can prevent mosquitoes and wind, and also absorb the dust falling in the air. It has the advantages of environmental protection, ventilation and multi recycling.

There are many kinds of mosquito nets, which can be distinguished according to material and shape.

By material:

1. Cotton curtain. Advantages: good air permeability, durable and cheap; Disadvantages: inconvenient cleaning, too much water absorption, and easy to tangle.

2. Silk curtain. Advantages: soft, small size, light texture, easy to carry; Disadvantages: easy to fold, general permeability, high price.

3. Chemical fiber account. Advantages: three-dimensional, soft texture, good permeability, light and durable, easy to wash; Disadvantages: flammable.

According to the shape:

1. Square top mosquito net. It is divided into simple folding mosquito nets and three door square top mosquito nets. Simple foldable mosquito net is the oldest mosquito net, with the advantages of convenient folding and low price. The disadvantage is that the bracket is required to be fixed and the style is relatively single. Three door square top mosquito net, also known as palace mosquito net. Its advantages are: novel shape, various styles, slightly noble and luxurious. Disadvantages: unstable, high price.

2. Umbrella mosquito net. Its advantages: convenient storage and low price. Disadvantages: the storage length is too long and it is not easy to transport.

3. Dome mosquito net. Also known as "yurt" mosquito net. The yurt usually has two doors, with the advantages of convenient installation, stable shelf and low price. The disadvantages are: small space, blocking the line of sight, and inconvenient to watch TV.

4. The four sides are curved. It is usually suspended from the ceiling. Advantages: gorgeous and noble appearance, beautiful and generous. Disadvantages: the price is high.

Generally speaking, the mosquito net with four sides arc and square top, four sides and three doors is widely used.

Maintenance and cleaning

1. First, soak it in water for 2-3 minutes to remove the dust on the surface, then put 2-3 tbsp of washing powder into a basin with cold water, dissolve it, put it into a mosquito net, soak it for 15-20 minutes, and gently rub it with your hands.

2. Do not scald with hot water, otherwise it will be deformed. After rinsing with water, hang it in a ventilated place to dry.

3. The cleaned mosquito nets should be neatly stacked with plastic bags or cloth and then wrapped. They should be stored separately. Do not put the sanitary balls. If they are mixed with other clothes, the sanitary balls should be wrapped with white paper and placed in the four corners of the cabinet. Do not contact with the synthetic fiber mosquito nets. Otherwise, the strength will be reduced and spots will appear.