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After thoroughly dusting, the specialist says to follow these general rules for treating spots and stains. -- Use absorbent powders to remove fresh grease spots. Some absorbent powders are cornstarch, talcum powder, Fuller’s earth, and French chalk. Powders are easy to use and safe on all fabrics. Remove greasy stains with commercial dry cleaning fluids. Follow the directions on the label. Many dry cleaning fluids are flammable and toxic. Use only in a well ventilated room. You can remove many food spills with a solution of one part light duty detergent and four parts warm water. Apply sparingly, using a clean sectipn of cloth for each applica tion. Work from the outside of the stained area toward cen ter to avoid spreading stain. Never use soap or soap jelly - ■■ to clean any material on furni
;|l't ture. Soap is more difficult to rinse than detergent. Soap used with hard water forms a sticky film which attracts and holds dust and soil. * “Before shampooing," says Mrs. O'Brien, “test fabric in an inconspicuous area to see if it is colorfast and won’t shrink. There are many good commercial products on the market, but make sure the pro duct is recommended for the kind of upholstery you intend to clean. Whatever shampoo you select, use as little mois ture as possible to avoid wetting the furniture padding. Work quickly.”
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To be a good shopper you need to plan what iO buy, when to buy, and where to buy. This is not easy. There are so many goods and services to choose from. By careful shopping you
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