tt2-4jwe«tyyN!. >1 -x'\' A v9 S^ N ' "* 5 CHECK CHILDREN’S children to perform some of CLOTHING NOW the tasks of renewal, such as Now that signs of Spring polishing shoes and are in the air, it’s a good replacing the shoe strings, time to check closets, MOVING APPLIANCES? drawers and storage boxes MAKE StJRE THEY to sort wearable and ARE CLEAN AND DRY repairable children’s Ma)or appliances must be clothing. thoroughly clean and dry Check all garments for before moving them to a new faulty zippers, ripped seams residence. This is especially or pockets and stretched important if items wiU be m elastic. Try to repair these storage for a time, as soon as possible so that Here are several areas of the garments may be used concern in preparing ap while they fit the child phances for the long haul Replace missing buttons Mildew can develop from and lengthen pants and moisture and cause musty dresses that are too short. If odors. Stains may also occur there is no hem to let down, from mildew and mar the consider adding a con- appearance of appliances, trastmg band to the hemline. Grease left on or in a range End-of-season fabric sales can become rancid and may provide suitable fabric sticky Water left in a at a low cost. dishwasher, washer or If your child’s shoes are refrigerator may freeze scuffed but still fit, polish the when moved in extremely shoes and replace shoe cold weather, strings Wash soiled tennis If appliances are con shoes and replace dingy shoe nected to water and utilities, laces with new ones. they should be disconnected Allow your children to help by a professional. For m make choices on repairs, stance, a refrigerator items to store away for later freezer hooked up to a water use and items to discard, hne that accommodates a Whenever possible, allow dispenser or automatic ice- Ladies Have You Heard? By Susan Doyle Lancaster Home Economist maker shoold be discon nected, or a dryer from a gas line. Applicances kept in good condition and cleaned regularly require less work to prepare them for moving. Make sure all removable parts - racks, bins, trays, filters, dispensers, etc. - are taken out and thoroughly cleaned with suds or specialty cleaners. Follow care instructions mcluded in the appliance use and care manual. When washing the units, give special attention to crevices, drawer or shelf slides, door or Ud gaskets, knobs or handles. A freezer compartment needs to be defrosted and cleaned. Don’t forget to clean the evaporator pan and dust the compressor unit. Rinse appliances and parts thoroughly. Dry Be sure to leave doors or hds open, and parts to air dry 1 long enough after cleaning to ensure thorough drying. Replace clean, dry parts and secure using masking tape, or pack separately. After appliances have been discontinued, tie up electric cords. Fasten them securely to the appliance. Consult an appliance service company about any special servicing necessary to prevent possible damage in transit or ask the moving company. These may in clude adding braces or in serts to prevent swaying of a washer tub and motor vibration; or bolting down a refrigerator motor or compressor. Arrange for appliance servicing at the new residence or check with the movmg company to see if they will take care of this. CLOTHING NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED Being well dressed and comfortable gives everyone a psychological lift. The elderly and handicapped may have special clothing needs. This group can have mobility limitations and tend to lose the ability to grasp and manipulate small parts. Thinning and drying skin is another problem. Desirable clothing features include comfort, ease of dressing and un dressing, easy-care fabrics, becoming styles and at tractive colors. Garments should have generous openings and fasteners which are easy to see, reach, grasp and use Front fasteners are preferred. Where dexterity is a problem, a decorative trim can be attached to zipper pulls. Or, large flat buttons sewn with a thread shank so they stand away from the fabric. Snaps and hooks and eyes are generally more difficult to handle. Woven nylon strips that adhere when pressed together are useful. Semi-fitted waistlines and gently elasticized waists are comfortable. Pockets are convenient for carrying tissues, coins, etc. Avoid high, close-fitting necklines and tight sleeves. If a person uses crutches, choose sleeves that are cut high in the underarm. Other considerations are wrap-around styles in slips and skirts which provide extra width over the lips and greater convenience in toileting. Skirts should be mil but not drag on the floor wmle a person is sitting in a chair, wheel-chair or using crutches. A size zipper on pants for women, that opens all the way down the leg, is convenient Lined pants prevent wear, is braces areQ|) used. Shorter lengths will not catch under crutches. The type of fabric and how a garment is made influence wearability as well as style. Choose soft, non-irntating and non-binding fabrics. Rough textures and heavy fabrics are often annoying to the older person and can irritate dry skin. Check for seams with adequate seam allowance and small, even stitches. Consider rein forcing areas of strain For washable garments, check for easy-care charac teristics. Look for wrinkle resistant and no-iron features. If there is a lack of styles, sizes and convenience features in ready-to-wear to accommodate the elderly or handicapped, a homesewer can perhaps stitch up simple, easy-care attire and adjust a garment’s features to suit an individual’s needs.