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Show fag TinnuL'itVAL' nMAN'S WORLD SEWINQ Floor Care Depends on Surface 0rrect gy Ertta Haley WAITER The glazed tile floor ls simple to clean with just warm water and mild soap. Dry well after washing. For unglazed tile floors, change water frequently, or the tiles will become soiled from dirty water. j Avoid flooding the floor with water. xlAn oil soap is preferred to ordi nary soap for good cleaning, and a good paste wax sear helps the floors and helps it retain its beauty. Afterwards, you may ap 1 ply liquid wax from time to time. Oil soap is also best for clean-- 1 ing terrazzo floors, and the care should be periodical. Sweep these floors free of all dust before washing for best results. 07"' what In your bnd work has gone Into 10 Ione.U reasons ycr these vt th iSgnre to jUStifieS rorfc are so many different i rfftfloor finishes, ifs essential should best how each type to use want for. you wont nor would m an oiled Door, oiled mop to a var- ,ppl, ,n S Faithfully followed, the the results jtments will give you below. i jlred, in shining, flawless cover- enemy to floor beauty of course, dirt or dust. For this son, its wise to keep after the Jhe biggest Afternoon Style Has Yoke Trim Make This Trio in Bright Wool 1 much Acre is both a preferred dally as tine for caring for floors, out car jj gg weekly or monthly Cement and rubber floorings require water for vigorous cleaning, but even then water should be used sparingly. If either of these types are to be waxed, use whatever the Keep the refrigerator sweet and fresh smelling with the old kitchen standby, baking soda. It will remove the greasy film which clings to the walls and fittings that hold food odor, and will thus remove odor. Sprinkle soda on a damp cloth or cellu lose sponge and wipe inside sur faces. Then wipe walls, trays and shelves with cloth wrung out in clear water. when necessary. Oil should never be used on waxed floors. When stringent cleaning measures are necessary on the waxed floor, wring out a cloth in warm, soapy water, or dampen with tuprpentine. For even better treatment, wring a cloth out in liquid wax. This cuts and removes ground in dirt and supplies the floor with fresh wax. When using this wax treatment with a cloth for cleaning purposes, change the cloth frequently or the floor will get stubborn dirt streaks manufacturer of the floor recom- mends for them. Linoleum Should Have Finish Renewed The best care which you can give linoleum is to wipe whatever spills on it as soon as possible, before it soaks into the finish. To get rid of daily dust and dirt, use a soft, dry mop, and go over the floor thoroughly. When you do have to resort to IM8 washing the floor, use a tightly Dash of Youth wrung mop after dipping It in mild soap suds and warm water. When FAVORITE in every the floor is clean and dry, it may 3652 wardrobe this season be relackered or waxed, depending Graceful Frock ls the dashing weskit combined upon the finishing material used with blouse and skirt. This trio is originally on the floor. WOMEN of slightly larger to particularly youthful, is Benzine and turpentine remove pOR size a graceful afternoon sew. old layers of wax, when its neces- frock with yoke and sleeves in Pattern No. 3215 ls a perfosubtle contrast. Try a rich, deep rated for sizes 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 pattern and 18. Size 12, weskit and skirt, 2V solid tone with matching lace. blouse, 1 38 yards. yards of 3215 1953 I Tfrree-fourth- oj the floor Finish .... drif ut Jrs daily, or at least every and thus prevent the dust hai Dding jj t I ce into lodged, other from the pores of the finish, it may be very diffi-t- o remove. lajd f Dustless Mop Varnished Floors the varnished floor be retained for a long time if P dust is removed with a clean be gleam of Jess mop a or a broom covered soft cloth. prevent dust from gathering in comers and crevices, use a vacuum cleaner attachment en more than daily cleaning. is ential, use mild soap suds and r, and go over the floor with JMp. After the floor is thorougly go over it with a small amount toil to restore the gleam. Make toe oil is rubbed in or it HJive a cloudy film to the floor. te spots on ' varnished floors ?. e rub grooved gently with a moistened in kerosene or floor Ua Sht is needed to scraping O'e the spots, touch up with a w varnish. varnished floors which have arred and whitened ill ake a many mixture of one table- - onlTugar with ttree table foiled . linseed oil or olive . ,0ne hr f? an i turpentine. mixture ,! Sj0t lpt hne teasPn for several minutes. thbnSkly with a cloth fo1 grain of the wood. S' 'taitr Eaxed Floors oiled fi r requires daily sott brush and an ls used to clean the if K U nec-ssar- Cr. y er cleanin c'1taent fcth d resort to wm need nr fresh six u3Ve I1 to keep it in il every handsome con- - m ,vith a tse A $!!!?, cloth kr or ddaUySS-waxed mP Use water on rare sfe occasions, and only A of the 54-lnc- h; rated pattern for sizes 36, 38. 40, 42, 44, 46, 48. 60 and 52. Size 38, 3y yards of 1 yard contrast. battle in 39-inc- h; keeping waxed floors in good condition lies in applying plenty of el bow grease to the floor to bring out the gloss in the wax. If you can get an electric floor polisher to use every so often, this will save you a Dont miss the fall and winter issue of FASHION, our complete pattern magazine. Its filled with Ideas for a smart, wearable winter wardrcbe: gift pattern inside the book. 23 cents. tip-to- IEWINQ CIRCLE PATTERN DEPT. Ml West Adams 81., Chicago 6, 111. Please enclose 23 cents plus 5 cents in coin for first-clas- s mailing of each pattern desired. Pattern No. Size...... Name Address printed J? great deal of work. Dry Unfinished Floors As Quickly as Possible Unfinished floors can be beautiful if you can prevent them from getting dark and streaking. Much of this dirty look comes from soak ing the floors in water and from not drying them as quickly as possible, Open the windows wide when youre scrubbing the floors so that the breeze will dry them rapidly. While youre washing with brush or mop, warm water and soap, it will help to keep a clean, dry cloth by your side with which to go over the floor as soon as its cleaned. For an occasional scouring, you can apply fine steel wool to the p floors to keep them in cojv dition. Floors which are badly stained should be given the oxalic acid treatment. Dissolve pound of oxone alic crystals in quart of hot water. Spread the solution on the stain and let stand overnight. In the morning, wash the floor with warm water to which a little sal soda has been added, rinse thor oughly and, of course, dry quickly. These Floors Require Warm Water Washing Painted floors are easy to keep clean daily with a soft, dry floor mop. However, when more exten- sive care ls required, use warm water to which a little kerosene is added Shellacked floors, like paintea ones, profit from daily dusting with a soft dry mop. If vigorous cleaning is needed, dampen a cloth with and wipe gently. gasoline ' For shellacked floors which have developed slight blemishes apply gasoline to spots and rub very lightly with steel wool, so that you dont break through the lacker film. Warm water is prescribed for both glazed and unglazed tile floors. er sew-rlt- e te perfo- s fall-into-wint- fun on it. M PATTERNS 1 floor. water should be used lent flooring? Should oil ever can on waxed floors? What colors tone to prevent dark floors? Citing the unfinished ft is the best cleanser for a i floor? These and other ques- mind naturally pop into the it comes to floor care. CIRCLE 'I, determines cleaning 0207 technique. do so, but both should be used cautiously as theyre inflam- sary to I M I Wife You Costly dont love me any more. 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