22 - Friday, April 21, 1989 — North Shore News

LIFESTYLES

| JEN. LIFESTYLES

Different rooms h have “different carpet needs

THERE’S MORE to carpets than
esthetic appeal.

Underneath that beautiful, soft
and cosy exterior sits a tough, re-
silient fibre that’s ready to take on
feet, families, toys and dogs and
keep right on looking beautiful
thanks to technology.

The following explains some of
the features of new carpets:

Anti-static: Have you ever waJk-
ed across your carpet on a wintry
day and received a nasty shock
when you reached for the
doorknob? Well, thanks to the
new anti-static fibres, shocks are a
thing of the past.

Many new carpets are manufac-
tured from a selection of these ad-
vanced generation fibres which ac-
tually dissipate the electric charge,
so you can enjoy luxurious locks
without shocks.

Anti-stain: Thanks to the new
technology of stain resistant fibre
‘treatments, many common house-
hold stains such as punch-type
drinks, red wine, grape juice, soy
sauce, etc. can now be removed
from carpet. You must remember,
though, that stain resistant carpets
aren’t stain-proof or maintainence
free.

Therefore,

don’t forget that

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these carpets require the same
degree of care as any other carpet
und be sure to read cleaning in-
structions carefully.

Anti-soil: Thanks again to new
premium yarns, from the family of
advanced generation fibres,
engineered to allow the easy
removal of soil by vacuuming,
your carpet can stay looking
cleaner longer. For further protec-
tion, treatrnent with some of the
world’s most trusted soil and stain
repelients like Scotchgard or
Teflon, is also available.

Anti-bacterial: If you entertain a
lot, or you have pets, or if your
famity members just like to run
around the house with their shoes
on, bacteria-causing odors could
prove annoying. But with special
treatments such as Sanitized and
Ultra Fresh, along with the techno-
logy of advanced generation fibres,
your new carpet can stay fresh and
hygienic for years to come.

So, when you’re shopping for a
brand new carpet, be sure to ask
for one that features anti-bacterial,
anti-fungal and anti-mildew pro-
perties. While these new features
may cost a fraction more, today’s
carpets represent more value and
quality than seen in the past.

Luxurious new styles: since the

Garden seminars neld

APRIL IS the month to think
about preparing the garden for
summer blossoms.

This year, the West Vancouver
Seniors Activity Centre offers four
courses for the neophyte gardener.

On Friday, April 28, at 1:30
p.m., Diane Hanson will discuss
soil preparation and fertilizing.

On Friday, May 5, Dennis
Yeomans will discuss the purches-
ing, planting, and pruning of
Toses.

The following Friday, Dagmar
Hungerford will talk about hang-
ing baskets, followed on May 19
by a discussion on container
gardening, Jed by Aun Buffam.

Barbecue tips

From page 20

turkey). Cooking grids should be
steel, coated with porcelain to
resist rust and ensure easy clean-

up.

Make sure the barbecue you
choose is rust-resistant and has a
durable finish that will keep it
looking new years after you
bought it.

Naturally, the more options you
have, the more expensive the
barbecue. Before you make your
final selection, consider the
amount of foed you barbecue and
the frequency of use.

One last tip. Once you've
selected the barbecue that best
suits your needs and price range,
determine if it comes assembled
and/or if the seller will deliver it to
your home.

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texture of the carpet chosen. is
determined by its visual appeal as
well as its performance, you'll
want to know exactly what is
available. The following are a few
textures available:

® Multi-Level Loop Pile ~ a
sculptured surface resuiting from
the varying heights of the loops.

* Tip Sheared Pile — Yarns of
even height with some loops
sheared to give a more luxurious
look.

© Velvet or Plush — as the name
implies, a very smooth cut pile.

© Saxony Pile — similar to plush,
this pile features a twisted yarn for
pencil point definition of each tuft.

* Cut and Loop — combines the
effects of a saxony with the tracery
loop that results in an interesting
sculptured effect.

© Frieze — (pronounced free-zay)
cut pile is mede of a tightly twisted
heat-set yarn for a tight curl iook.
Carpet of this texture is extremely
durable.

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