16 - Friday, February 27, 1989 - North Shore News HOUSEHOLD TREATMENTS Cope with carpet spots and stains IF CLAIMS of carpets that hide the dirt have always challenged your domestic sleuthing powers, you'll find that the answer lics within the structure of the pile fibre. As an example, the nylon of the 1930s was an almost clear, round fibre. When made into carpet, fibres actually magnified any dirt Present. To solve this problem, fibre technologists changed the structure of the fibre; they reduced its transparency which, in turn, hid the dirt by simply diffusing the light reflected off the carpet. However, there are some stains which no fibre can hide. That's when you need some quick think- ing and a cleaning preparation to help you out. Here is a chart to help you deal with accidental spills. There are two kinds of spots that can appear on your carpet: common stains and chemical stains. When you’ve identified the stain, you can use the proper method to remove it. Many spilis can be removed without staining your carpet if they are immediately treated with water. Blot the spill with any clean, absorbent white cloth by pressing firmly against it. Then hold the cloth on the spill until it has been transferred from the carpet onto the cloth. When purchasing your new carpet, look for one that has soil Home show opens today The 1989 B.C. Hone Show opens today with more features and ex- hibits than the past. Brand new this year is My Favorite Kitchen & Bathroom — a workshop feature that will demon- strate the latest trends, products end do-it-yourself techniques to enhance the bathroom and kitch- en. Dream Street '89, presented by the Greater Vancouver Homebuilders’ Association and located adjacent to Dream Home ‘89, is the perfect resource centre for everyone wishing to talk to the experts about their own personal dreara home. Dream Home ’89 is a 2,000 sq. ft. bungalow bearing a distinc: California look with a smucco exte- rior and a curved glass biiock wall. Sponsored by the Greater Van- couver Homebuilders’ Association, Dream Home ’89 was designed by Jenish House Design Ltd. and will be the prize in the Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation raffle. Tickets will be on sale in the Kinemen booth located on Dream Street °89. Sponsored by B.C. Gas Inc., The Magic of Cooking With Gas returns for an encore performance with the addition of guest celebrity chefs making appearances throughout the show. Mr. Buiid It, Sheil Busey, will present his Build-It Show this year. Busey’s Build-It Show wili take This chart represents some of the most commor. housedold spills. Where several procedures are listed (example B-D-E- STAIN PROCEDURE Asphalt A Beer B-D-E-H Berries B-D-E-H-M-E-H Blood B-D-E-H Butter A Candy (sugar) B-D-E-H Catsup C-F-H-G-M-E-H Chocolate B-D-E-H Coffee B-D-E-H-M-E-H Cooking Oil A-C-F-H-G Dyes: black, blue, green, red 4«=9.M-E-H Excrement C-F-H-G Foundation (makeup) | A-B-D-E-H Fruit Juice C-F-H-G-M-E-H Fruit Drinks (artificially colored) C-F-H-G-M-E-H Furniture Polish A Grease (food) A Grease (auto) A Glue (white) B-D-E-H Ice Cream B-D-E-H Ink (ball point pen) A Ink (india, marker) A-D-E-H-M-E-H STAIN Kool-Aid Lemonade Lipstick Mascara Mayonnaise Milk use agents in order listed. PROCEDURE C-F-H-G-M-E-H C-F-H-G-M-E-H A A B-D-E-H B-D-E-H Mixed Drinks (iqueurs) Mud Mustard Paint (latex) Paint (oil) Pet Food Shoe Polish Shortening Soft Drinks Tar Tea Urine (dry) Urine (fresh) Vomit Wine (red) Wine (white) B-D-E-H-M-E-H B-D-E-H C-F-H-G-M-E-H B-D-E-H A C-F-H-G-M-E-H A-M-E-H A C-F-H-G-M-E-H A B-D-E-H-M-E-H B-D-E-H B-D-E-H C-F-H-G-M M-E-H B-D-E-H A - DRY CLEANING SOLVENT: Non-oiiy, non-caustic type for solid spot removal from garments. Caution: may be flammable; B - DETERGENT: Mix one teaspoon clear dishwashing detergent with one cup warm - not hot - water; C - DRY BAKING SODA; D - AMMONIA: Undiluted houschold ammonia, sudsy type containing detergent; E - VINEGAR: Undiluted white vinegar; F - PRESOAK SOLUTION: Mic one teaspoon enzyme presoak with one cup warm water; G- DRY POWDER CLEANER: Powdered carpet cleaner; H - WATER: Apply with dempened white towel. Blot, finish with weighted towels; M - HYDROGEN PEROXIDE: Mix four fluid ounces hydrogen peroxide (three per cent strength) with one fluid ounce household ammonia and stain-repelling features either Teflon. They will keep your carpet looking cleaner and fresher for inany years to come. built into the fibres or as a treat- ment such as Scotchguard or Bring us any original copy of a 1969 Edition. In 1969, the North Shore Nzws began publishing as the North Shore Shopper. One of the editions from 1969 is shown above. As part of our 20th Anniversary celebration, well award $2000 to the first reader to bring us an original copy of any 1959 edition. The contest will run until the end of the year, or until someone brings us a winning edition. It might be worth checking the attic! This contest is not open to North Shore News employees or their relatives. 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Place Stadium runs from February 17 to 26. 1129 Lonedale Avenue North Vancouver, B.C.