B2B—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 17,1984 Remove Carpet Stains YORK No matter how careful you are, keeping your carpet spot free is difficult. Success in removing the stain depends on the carpet fiber, the substance spilled and the tune lapse before it is removed, says Marceil A. Seck man, York County Extension home economist. To get a jump on removing stains, keep blotting materials such as paper towels, facial tissues, paper napkins, white sheeting and bath towels on hand. Other stain removal supplies in clude liquid rug shampoo, liquid detergent that is used for dishes, white vinegar and dry cleaning solvent. If something is spilled on your rug, act quickly; the longer the sum remains, the tougher it becomes to remove. Hawn Named GETTYSBURG - Tina Hawn, of Gettysburg, has been selected the 1984 Adanqs County Beef Queen by the Adams County Beef Producers Association. The runner-up is Amy Sherman and the third contestant was Donna Byers. Miss Hawn will represent the Association and the beef industry at various activities during the year. The formal crowning of Miss Hawn will be at the eighth annual Beef Ball and Parade of Bulls to be held March 31 at the York Springs fire hall. Tickets are $2O per couple and that includes beef hors d’oeuvres, made by some of the members, available during the cocktail hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing to the music of The Executives following the ETC IHIMTO (M IT COULD TAKE YOU A LONG WAY .. . Delaware Valley College Absorb as much of the stain as possible by blotting. Be sure to blot with a light touch to help prevent the stain from spreading or working into the fibers. Scrape up thick or solid substances with a spoon or the dull edge of a knife or spatula. Pretest any cleaner before using it to make sure it is the right one for the stain. Call a professional carpet cleaner for advice if dyes bleed or the fibers change in ap pearance. Use dry cleaning slovents sparingly and in a well-ventilated area. When using any cleaner, apply in small amounts and work gently from the edges of the soiled area toward the center to avoid spreading the spot or stain. Blot up extra moisture as you go. Beef Queen program. After the queen ceremony, and door prize drawings, the bulls will be paraded among the quests. The parade of bulls is being arranged by Craig Peterson and will include a charolais bull from Grime’s South Mt. Farm, a polled hereford shown by David Shultz of Mechanicsburg, and an Angus from Hoffman Angus Farm in Dover. Dr. Lowell L. Wilson, secretary of the PA Cattleman’s Association and the secretary of the Beef Council, and Paul Heffner, president of the PA Cattleman’s Association will be in attendance. The public is invited and tickets and information can be obtained from Mary Grimes at 334-1022, or Faith Peterson at 259-0250. Plan in Agronomy —o '—J pe Dry the carpet quickly. Absorb as much moisture as possible by Your v r /> placing a dry bath towel or other blotting material over the damp area. Allow six hours to dry. A fan or hair dryer will help speed drying time, especially in humid weather. When the area is completely dry, Fu •<v S °' X rt \v® s 'r> e< ‘ „ w ,e C SoO. <s>” %&&&&* <,*<£*■ f brush the pile gently to restore the nap and vacuum thoroughly. If you have any doubts or questions about removal of a particular stain, consult a professional rug cleaner for ad vice. ure
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