Specific sources of damage to nets |
Fold or tie net away when not in use to keep out of reach of children, do not let children play with the net |
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To avoid attracting rodents, do not soil a net with food, keep food away from nets |
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Like a newborn baby, nets need to be handled with care |
Lack of clarity on what are and how to carry out the concrete care and repair behaviours |
You can tie, patch or stitch holes in nets |
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Wash nets only when dirty and no more than once every three months, wash gently with mild soap |
Making net care and repair a priority and incorporating into household routines |
Nets are valuable and worth the time to care and repair |
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A torn net can still be effective if repaired |
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Repair small holes immediately |
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When laying out the net for the evening, inspect it regularly for holes |
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Holes in your net are like holes in your fence; if thieves (mosquitoes) can enter they may steal your health, money, sound sleep, and even your life |