■lB-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 24,1986 How to Clean Ceiling, Walls and Woodwork With fresh air streaming through open windows, it is a good lime to give painted ceilings, walls and woodwork a thorough cleaning. Though it is a big job, careful organization and proper techniques will get the job done well and as quickly as possible. First be sure you have the necessary equipment. Gather supplies: paUs, detergent or household cleaner, scrub brush, sponges, cloths, plastic drop cloths, and a sturdy stepladder or stepstool. Before getting underway, test the finish for washability. Choose an inconspicuous area and wash with a sudsy sponge or cloth. Fading, running or peeling are signs that painting or wallpapering rather than washing may be in order if the surface is really dingy. In this case, the surface must still be cleaned so that fresh paint or wallpaper will adhere securely. If there are no problems, it is safe to proceed. Remove wall decorations. Move furniture away from walls. Cover items that cannot be taken from the room temporarily. Beginning with the ceiling, dust away cob webs and surface dirt. Use a clean dust mop, a broom wrapped with a cloth or the vacuum cleaner with brush attachment. It is easier to use two pails or basins, if available. Fill one with a sudsy detergent solution and the other with warm rinse water. When using a household cleaner, dissolve in water following manufacturer’s directions for amount. Set pails on a plastic drop cloth to protect floors. Begin with the ceiling. Be sure stepladder or stool is steady. Do not lean in any direction for > EAR CORN C Paying Top Prices For £ Good Quality Ear Corn Wet or Dry (•No Quantity too large > or too small {• Fast Unloading - t Dump on Pile &Go (• Easy access - 2.2 > miles off 283 bypass r Manheim, Mt. 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Don’t Buy Blind These days buying furniture is serious business few of us can afford to make mistakes. Yet many consumers are buying blind because they don’t know how to judge quality. It’s often quite difficult to see the difference between a well-made piece and just a high-priced one. Good and bad furniture comes in all sizes, descriptions and price ranges. There are four clues to juding the quality of upholstered furniture. Investigate these and you will be a much wiser buyer. • Look at the Tailoring if the outside workmanship is sloppy, the inside may be too. Make sure the seams are strong and straight and that the fabric is well matched. Cushions should fit snugly into comers and there should be no lumps at all. Generally, cushions with welt cording at the seams wear better than those with butt seams. Furniture with loose seat and back cushions give extra wear because you can turn them over. • Look at the Fabric tightly woven, knit or tufted fabrics wear longer than thin or loosely con structed fabrics. Light weight fabrics can be durable if quilted. Read all the tags to know if the fabric has been treated to repel water and stains and if it carries a wear warranty. Furniture arms should be made of exposed wood or, if upholstered, should be covered with an extra set of arm covers. • Look at the Construction since you cannot see inside you will have to feel, read the labels, and ask questions. First ask about WE HAVE THE ANSWER! From Mower Conditioning To The Chopper...We Hove The Tools- RAKE TEDDERS or STRAIGHT RAKES 8 Ft. To 24 Ft. Available Whatever Your Needs... (^aan) Has The Answer! See Your Nearest Dealer Penna. Dealers BURCHFIELDS. INC. 112 S. Railroad St. Martinsburg, Pa. 814-793-2194 DONALD ERDLEY FARM EQUIP. RDI Lewitburg, Pa. 717-524-2410 717-524-2408 (Eve's) ERR A HENRY EQUIP. INC. New Berlinville, Pa. 215-367-2169 HUTTON FARM EQUIPMENT RD2 Mahaffey, Pa. 814-277-6647 Jain the (I@7) revolution VICON FARM MACHINERY INC PO Box 6313 Chesapeake, VA 23323 • 804/485-1600 warranty in case of defects in the shape and design, you may workmanship or construction, have found the piece you were Higher quality furniture is usually looking for. It is better to ask a few made with polyurethane foam as more questions than to buy blind cushioning and polyester fiberfill and be sorry. You will probably as filling materials. live with the furniture you buy for • Try it —ifit is comfortable, many, many years, well padded, sturdy, and you like In June members and parents of the Boots and Saddles 4-H Club will have the opportunity to spend three days studying coastline ecology and the wild ponies of Assateague Island. Reservations were accepted for the trip at a recent meeting at the Farm and Home Center. During the meeting the group heard reports on the successful All 4-H Open Horse Show held April 26. Sponsorships were collected and. club jacket orders taken. Members voted unanimously to contribute to Hospice of Lancaster County in memory of Jim Hickey, one of their leaders. Jim had been a loyal supporter and faithful The Guernsey 4-H club met for the second time this year at the home of Judy Rohrer on May 13. Janice Garber and Tina High demonstrated how to' fill out a record book. PETERMAN FARM WATSON'S INC. EQUIP., INC. Sharon-Mercer Rd. 225 York Road Pa Carlisle, Pa. 412-346-6514 717-249-2150 SCOTTIE SWINGLE RO5 Lake Ariel, Pa. 717-698-6825 SUMMIT SYSTEMS, INC. 1066 Lincoln Way West , Breeiewood. Pa. 717-263-8424 814-735-3292 1-800-242-3240 MELVIN J. SHEFFER, INC. 121 Railroad St. Hanover, Pa. 717-637-3808 Boots and Saddles 4-H Club Guernsey 4-H Club WENNER FORD TRACTOR Route 202 Concordville, Pa. 215-399-9615 TRIPLE H EQUIPMENT ROI Box 141 Peach Bottom, Pa. 717-548-3775 leader for 11 years. As a token of appreciation for all he gave to the club, members and their parents participated in a work day at his home May 10. As a community service project, members will paint the fences at the Columbia Riding Club. The groups also discussed dates for upcoming shows, and summer and fall overnight trail rides. Following the business meeting a film on Quarter horses titled, “Survival of the Fittest,” was shown. The group will meet next on June 13 at the home of Tammy Long at 7 p.m. Members unable to attend are expected to inform Rose or their teen leader. Kim Stroud explained the dairy bowl and encouraged members to join. Later, the group had an auction. The next meeting will be held July 8 at the home of Janice Garber. WM. HOBENSACK'S SONS 1060 Greeley Ave. Ivyland, Pa. 215-676-1610 New Jersey Dealer BEEMIRVILLE EQUIP. R03,80x610 Sussex, NJ 201-875-5672 NORMAN BRIGHT. INC. Evergreen Rd. New Egypt, NJ 609-758-2211 SCHAPEIfc BROS. RDB, Box 270 Bridgeton, NJ 609-455-1640 Maryland Dealer ELLIOTT EQUIP. A HARDWARE Rt. 328 & Elliott Rd. Easton, MD 301-822-8866
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