HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-04-13, Page 36JAMES SYMES
PAVING
& MATERIALS
Grading • Gravel- Top Soil
•ASPHALT & CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS
•PAVING
•ROADS -PARKING LOTS
•TENNIS COURTS
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Our fleet of trucks
Our Gravel/Stone Screener operating at
our pit. We have the capacity to meet your
nerds in gravel and stone.
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AND SCREENING
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Supplying you with
various
aggregate materials
in gravel and stone.
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Caring for a carpet - the lost art of vacuuming
A_ LEW
Like most other household
investments, carpet ages.
It loses color and luster long
before the individual carpet
fibers begin to wear down, and
the carpet appears "old" or
"worn out."
One way to slow the carpet
aging process is through proper
care and maintenance.
Soil -and stain -resistant
treatments add durability.
Combined with proper cleaning
techniques, these treatments
enhance the lifetime of the
average residential carpet.
Vacuuming
Carpet sweepers are good for
occasional spot cleaning.
Sweepers pick up strings,
crumbs, paper or other loose,
dry litter from the carpet's
surface.
But to really prolong the life of
your carpet, regular, thorough
vacuuming is needed. These
cleaning tips will help.
• Vacuum cleaners with a motor -
driven brush and a beater bar
raise the carpet's pile and can
more effectively remove dirt and
soil.
• Carpet experts recommend
that you do not use a beater bar
vacuum for wool carpeting
because it will loosen and
weaken the individual fibers.
Experts suggest using a suction
vacuum instead.
• For maximum results, use
either an upright or canister -type
vacuum cleaner set at a height
that gives slight resistance to
pushing and pulling over the
carpet.
• Lightly vacuum heavy traffic
areas, such as entrance ways
and hallways, daily. Vacuum the
entire carpet thoroughly at least
once a week, being sure to reach
areas underneath furniture.
• To avoid "spot crushing," or
indentation caused by heavy
furniture, periodically shift the
positions of larger items in the
room.
• Household traffic causes cut -
pile carpet fibers to assume
different angles, making the
carpet appear darker in places.
For a uniform appearance,
vacuum all final strokes in the
same direction.
• Don't be afraid to vacuum too
often. Daily vacuuming does not
weaken carpet fibers. In fact,.
clean carpet wears longer "''
because soil particles can wear
down and damage carpet yarns.
Search for the right Saxony - what to look for
Variety is the spice of life, but
variety can make shopping for
carpet a challenge.
Technological advances and
stain -resist treatments have
revolutionized home decorating
by adding durability and
increasing our decorating
possibilities.
With so many colors and styles
to choose from, even the
smartest shoppers can get
confused. However, by keeping
your decorating goals in mind
and arming yourself with a few
carpet facts, you can become a
smarter carpet shopper.
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First, start by investigating
carpet retailers. Ask friends and
neighbours to recommend an
established dealer.
Quiz the store's sales people
and trust your instincts. If you
feel the sales staff is insincere or
disinterested, try another retailer.
Bring color and fabric samples
and even photographs of rooms
you are redecorating to the
carpet showroom. Discuss your
decorating needs with the sales
person.
What's best for you?
What kind of carpet will best
suit your decorating needs? Here
are some of the styles currently
on the market, each one suitable
for a variety of applications:
Level Loop Pile. Extremely
durable, withstands heavy traffic.
ideal for hallways, family rooms.
-MultPUi e-tLoop PI Elegant
pattern combined with durability.
Also called "sculptured" or
"carved."
Cut Pile. Includes many popular
styles which differ in
appearance.
Velvet and plush styles are
suitable for any formal
decorative setting, such as dining
rooms and guest bedrooms.
Saxonies use yarns of two or
more ply which are tightly
twisted and then heat -set
together to give the carpet
stability and permanency. This
style is perfect for living rooms,
dining rooms and_bedrooms.
Frieze carpets are extremely
rugged and ideal for hallways,
stairways, dens, child playrooms,
family rooms and finished
basements.
Cut and loop pile styles are
excellent for decorating simply
furnished rooms.
Be sure to check the style's
back label for manufacturer wear
warranties and special care
instructions. Finally, if the style
features a protective treatment,
check to see if it carries a limited=-=
stain warranty.
Knowing where and how to
begin your search is half the
battle. The next step is finding a
style you think will enhance your
home.
Get walls in shape before you'
work on the wallcovering
Plaster walls are the hallmark
of many old homes, but they are
subject to extensive damage.
Even newer homes have walls
that may have been damaged
through removal of old cabinets
or appliances.
Wallcovering is one of the best
solutions for problem walls, but
before you paper, don't under-
estimate the importance of
proper wall preparation and
repair.
There are a number of
compounds recommended for
repairing plaster and drywall that
are actually better and longer -
lasting than plaster itself.
A better bond and seal to the
lath may be found with a
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