am My By ie, Bea wove Sere tree 4s. 0 Se ee PT CeSP Eee Ee ein oh} aay , STATA AR OL Don’t let your Jewel Become a Millstone -{: Furniture consumers today “, are better educated than ever before and they are very con- cious of quality, slyle ,and price: They plan carefully and buy. wisely. + But whal happens to the ““fuintture when it is placed in the “home and time passes by? Too ~“ often it is taken for granted until it becomes an eyesore and you ‘wonder why it doesn’t retain the original qualities thal made you buy it.) - 7 yOne furniture manufacturer “thal is trying ta overcome this problem -is’ Kroehler. Their seven phase performance lests forall fabrics come with a full “one-year warranty from the day ‘of'sale. Each phase simulates problematic types of long-term wear tesls- such as seam holding, tearing, colour tran- sfer, breaking slrength, fuzzing arid: piling, and stretch. '. But nevertheless, unless the furniture. receives leader. love and-eare, stains, soil, and wear spots will detract from the piece cand your-jewel will become a ‘millstone. { recommend that thal you establish a routine as regular as you yacitum your” rugs. It would depend upon the use your furnilure gets, but you'll discover that cared for furniture wears longer, im- proves home appearance, | provides greater comfort, and gives you. pleasure and satisfaction, AVOID EXPOSURE In arranging your furniture, try lo position each piece’so as to avaid lengthy exposure to. natural and artificial light. If, this {s not possible, draw your _drapes during the peak periods of sunshine because otherwise colour of fabric will fade. Also remember to keep upholstered and wood pieces away fram ‘radiators because they will become dry and brittle. “Upholstered pieces shauld,be vacuumed on a regular basis, once a week if you have pets or young .children. . Cushions should be turned al least once a week too, and if there are zip- pers on the cushions, be sure ~. DISTRICT OF TERRACE 7 Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on proposed ' _. Zoning Amendment By-Law Project No. ADP-02-4022. . : The proposed amendment is as follows: they are locked ot else the metal will dig holes into fabric. And never brush any fabric with — a stiff. fibre or~ steel brush. These will weaken or even tear the fibres. Ask .your furnilure dealer whether’ your wood pieces require a polish or an oil, | During, our Canadian winters wilh our heated homes, fur- - niture gets dry and may need - : extra care. A humidifier is a. good. idea to prevenl excess drying..out. - and- the ‘waod ‘frames of upholstered pieces - Will-also benefit. ee, Good polishes are readily © . available, but don’t averdo it or ~ you'll build up a heavy layer. Read the package directions and ask your furniture dealer. if you woed pieces require an oil treatment and cleaning, 1 recommend a mixture of two parts lemon oil and one part vinegar - well mixed. vinegar acts as a cleaner and the leon ai! will feed the wood and make it glow. For scratches or gouges I can :*-ADP-02-4022 - To rezone Block 29 and Block 30 except assigned ~ parcel “A” (6449-1), District Lot 362, Range 5, Coast District, -Plan -” 947 being 3704 and 3714 Thomas Street respéctively from Rural (Al) fo Single Family Residential (RI). ar , The proposed Zoning Amendment By-Law may be viewed during ‘regular business hours at the Municipal Hall. .. ‘The Public Hearing shall be held in the Council Chambers of the - Municipal Building on July ath, 1974 at 7:00 p.m. * . “All ‘persons. having any ‘interest in the proposed ‘amendment » aforementioned shail take notice and be governed accordingly. _dack Hardy * Clerk-Administrator r The | _ District.of Terrace... Everett G. Stevens _ Progressive Conservative Hear, meetand | “question... - Evereit Stevens inthe. J r horn hil | : zs ; “ oT Elementary Wednesday July 3, at 8pm suggest two cures, One method ig to open a section of a walnul and gently rub the meat into the troubled area. The second is lo place a piece of rind from a cheese such as St. Paulin lightly over ithe scar for fifteen mingles. In both cases, the oil will lightly stain’ the wood and these treatments can be - repeated as often as necessary. _STAIN REMOVAL. Stains on upholstery should be ‘handled with great care, Pre- lest your cleaning method on a hidden area’ of the fabric because some of Lhemi. such as flat fabrics or rayons shrink or the colours bleed, . If you have --any doubts, go to a professional “furniture cleaner, °° ata public meeting. | Take quick action when spills occur, Many spots are difficult tor emave once they are allowed lo set. First get an absorbent material such as paper lowelling and BLOT the stain until no more moisture comes oul. Never rub upholstered pieces. “You'll notice even the colour of the liquid goes into the paper towelling! Large and unusual staing should be treated by a professional cleaning service. 6 . - Other. hints of.-a- general nature include using only warm water on-stains.. Hol water - often sels stains permanently. Never soak ant upholstery fabric when.’ cleaniig’.' it resull in rapid. soiling after the spot has been removed... If you Surface “fabric has decorative..metalic” sponge it lightly with a damp sponge or cloth. Make sure il is clean. Then work carefully from the edges ‘of the spot lowards the centre to avoid -enlarging the stain, If you are using carbon tetrachloride, be very careful not to breathe the fumes. Work in an-area with good air cir- culation © and*: follow the manufaciurer's directions explicilly,. Carbon, tet-is harm- _ ful.to.foam rubber padding; so _ pe use it lightly on fabric surfaces. Don’tuse household cleansers that contain an olly sail- altracting residue, . This will we the . 4633 Lakelse. 74 Ee yarns, use a synthetic detergent. or dry cleaning solvent. Otherwise, the metalic yearns will become damaged by strong acids, alkalies and ammonia. Pre-test your cleaner first on an area. of the fabric, thal doesn’t show... eo Vinyl fabrics’ require special care. Dirt.and ‘grime can be sponged away with warm water: and a mild detergeni. Ink, nail polish and she polish will cause rmanent damage s0 remove them as quickly as possible with a-clean cloth? --. 5.0. 7 Kroehler -Mig.’-Co. Limited’: has produced . an. excellent consumers ‘guide to furniture. Besides the -furniture’ care “seetion that ddntains details on To Better Serve — he Banking Public Of Terrace bank where people make the difference © é ‘ WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1974 "night sitting in a certain giant“. 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