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Spills and stains are a fact of life around new carpets Occasional accidents ranging from spilled beverages, to muddy footprints, to the family pet who gets a little too excited, can permanent ly stain carpeting if not treated immediately The following six steps are suggested for removing spills before they stain your carpet: • STKP i : Act immediate^ ly — any delay in removing spills increases the likelihood of permanent damage to your carpets. • Step 2 : Remove excess liquids or semi-solids — blot liquids with a clean white towel Remove semi-solids by gently scraping excess with rounded spoon or butter knife • Step 3: Use proper cleaning solution — detergent solution is right for coffee, tea. milk, ice cream, chocolate, fruit, soft drinks, saupes. foods and alcoholic beverages DRY CLEANING fluids remove butter, grease, lipstick, gravy, salad dress ing. heavy cream, eggs, crayons, wax and chewing gum. White vinegar removes urine stains Multi-purpose cleaners are also available to remove most strains. • Step 4: pretest cleaning solution — apply small amount to an inconspicuous area of carpet. Hold white tissue over area for about 10 sepdhds. Examine tissue for color fastness. If damage occurs, choose another f solution. Planning before Planting Ever wonder why the neighbor's garden looks so spectacular7 Probably because the design concept was well thought-out on paper be/ore the first space of earth was turned. Although many homeowners are anxious to see fast results when planning the landscape around their homes, it is better to take the time to develop a concise plan Don't forget to include all details, such as the shape and size of the law. paths and walkways, ponds, decks, sitting areas and trees Follow these simple steps when planning flower gardens : • Determine the focal point and view of your garden thatfcs most often seen • Decide which plants you would like to keep if you are restructuring an existing garden • Decide on either a formal or informal design • Decide if you want flower beds or borders, or both Support Your Local Fire Department |_

• Step 5: Remove spill or strain — apply small amount of cleaning solutioin to spot. Blot with clean white towel, never rub or scour. • STEP 6: Restore carpet texture - allow carpet to dry. brush the pile over stained area to restore texture. New products are now available that removeepills before they stain. Many are lightweight, convenient and portable, a real departure from heavyweight rotary cleaners or extractors » Cleaning machines that use dry chemical com pounds to pick up stains have also recently appeared on the market These machines work well but often cost in excess of $200. RENTAL CLEANERS available at food stores are yet another means to clean carpeting The cost for a rental cleaner is most often based on returning the machine within a 24-hour period. Most major discount stores and catalogue stores offer rotary and extractor cleaners designed for residential use Owning a carpet cleaner offers the advantage of removing spills before they stain carpeting.

WW ' Pruning: To Pinch Or Shear ? Do you ever wonder wheather you are supposed to shear or pinch your plant, or what the actual difference between the two is° There are four pruning techniques Heading means to cut or prune the end of a branch, which causes the dormant buds nearest the cut to begin growing, making your tree or shrub denser and smaller Thinning means to remove an entire branch, leaving the tree more open and able to spread out its branches. Pinching removes only the growing bud at the top. which leaves all the other buds free to begin growing Shearing removes manygrowing buds at once, which creates a mass of new growing plants at the surface of the shrub

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