ClO—teecaster farmmj, Saturday, February 7,1981 Ladies Have You Heard? By Doris Thomas Lancaster Extension Home Economist REGULARCARPET MAINTENANCE IT’S ESSENTIAL Proper care of your carpets and rugs will greatly determine how long they last in your home. How much day-to-day cleaning is needed depends on many things Rooms that are used very little do not require much attention Others that receive daily use require daily attention. Give carpets and rugs in heavy traffic areas a quick lint and litter pickup daily a quick, five-minute vacuuming or a run with a non electric carpet sweeper will do Once a week use a vacuum cleaner to thoroughly clean rugs and carpets throughout the house These cleanings should include moving and cleaning under all but the heaviest pieces of furniture Use slow, even, back and foith strokes to assure removal of deeply embedded dirt For best appearance, final strokes should be with the gram of the carpet Rug rakes should be used foi fluffing a deep shag rug and carpets, although they should not be used as a substitute for the deep cleaning ability of a vacuum Rake gently so the fibers aren t damaged or the pile distorted FILLIPPO, INC. DISABLED & CRIPPLED COWS, BULLS & STEERS Competitive Prices Slaughtered under government inspection Call: Frank Fillippo - Residence - 215-666-0725 Elam Ginder - 717-367-3824 CL. King - 717-786-7229 v.*. s <, '-a v fc '* 'a« rt /a AV» v” X. S 'v Plush pile carpet is difficult to clean because it is usually high in density and has a deep pile. A self propelled, upright vacuum cleaner will give deep-down cleaning without forcing you to struggle to push the vacuum Brooms should not be used on carpeting as they merely toss the dirt around and let it settle back on the carpt Furthermore, a broom’s stiff bristles may damage looped pile or break cakrpet tufts Spills and stains should be treated immediately to prevent permanent damage Consult a stain removal chart for each type of stain When regular vacuuming no longer brings out the original luster of your carpet, it’s tune for a thorough cleaning Carpets become dull due to a buildup of oily soil Cleaning can be done professionally, or by a variety of do-it-yourself methods Some small throw rugs can be machine washed or you can have them professionally cleaned If in doubt, check the label EFFECTIVELY IN THE HOME Rules for using color in decorating have been established and used for a long time They FRANK A. WANTED Paid HOW TO USE COLOR usually work successfully, and tor most people, it’s best to work with these rules in mind. \ ¥ It’s only when you know what the rules are that you can be aware when, how and why they should be broken. The decorating trend today is to break established rules for the use of color This is fine and can be fun, but it can be expensive if the ex periment tails For most people, home decorating is an investment in both tune and money and costly mistakes can be avoided by thoughtful planning and following the rules £ Professional designers who create bold, dramatic interiors have had years of training and experience with color theory While the effects they create look free and spontaneous, they really have just substituted new” rules for the old When selecting colors tor your home, limit your choices to three or four It that doesn’t sound like LONG JOHN BALMER INSOLATION 643 Penryn Rd Manheim PA 665-4132 many choices to you, consider the hundreds of shades available in just one color, the variety of in tensities in those colors, and the textural interest created by the materials using these colors-the range of colors you have to work with is almost limitless Once you have worked out what colors you want, you can introduce them in a number of ways-paint, fabric, wallpaper and light Paint is the least expensive way to use color—on walls, accents on NEED MORE ROOM? Read The Classified COMC 6N &VYS MQVB O VCa/ Real Estate Ads Insulation For Life Of Structure • Fully Insured • Free Estimates We Can Do The Job Now ■moldings -and woodwork, around doors and windows, on the ceiling, on the furniture and even on the floor. Fabric is an important way to integrate color by using it on upholstered furniture, m rugs, curtains and drapes Wallpaper, which should be considered at the same tune as fabric, introduces color and pat tern This can complicate your color scheme slightly if you don’t make your selection carefully mosmm OVER 59 VARIETIES of New t Used Trailers Under 20 000 Lb GVWR (lor hauling utility cycle auto- luggage wood small equipment building supplies household goods snowmobiles) Hitches Inspections Repairs Accessories Custom Work DEALERS: WHITE OAK LAWN i LEISURE ARCTIC CAT SALES t SERVICE 329 W High St Manheim Pa f? 0 1 Highpoml Rd 4627 Cochranville Pa 215/593 6280 MGS RETAIL SALES MELLOTT BROS TRLR SALES RD 3 (Near Zinn s Diner) RD 2 (Rt 272 N ) Denver Pa Willow Street Pa 215 267 7528 717/464 2311
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