Show Think First Then Buy That New Blew Rug Ruh Give serious thought to choosing choosing choos ing a rug for the home It makes no difference if the rug is to be small and inexpensive I or a lovely Oriental The correct correct cor cor- choice of color design and texture can greatly add to or detract from the attractiveness of any room I PERSONAL taste will always be the deciding factor when I I choosing a rug and this is as it should be However a few general general gen gen- eral rules are best adhered to if top results are desired Number one is always buy from a reliable dealer no matter matter mat mat- ter if the rug is to cost 5 or Note the fiber content carefully for this is the tip on wearing quality of the rug TEST THE rug by pressing your thumb against the pile very hard for a few seconds Quality rugs have a springiness that lets it bounce back from fromI I I pressure Consider the cost of a good pad as part of the rug cost for forit forit forit it is foolish to skimp on this item It will more than pay for itself in adding life to the rug CHOOSING a design that will willbe willbe willbe be pleasing is simple If a figured figured fig fig- rug is desired remember that other figured objects in inthe inthe inthe the room must be few If the rug is a solid color then figured figured fig fig- upholstery or drapes can be used successfully wall wall-to- The current popular wall coverage will make a room look larger Scatter rugs tend to cut down the size appearance appearance ap ape ap- ap of a room and are best used in rather large rooms for this tins reason ONCE THE new rug is chosen chos chos- en and installed in the home the question of proper care is next Use a carpet sweeper S every everyday everyday everyday day and vacuum at least twice a week Never use a bristled broom on a rug CARPET surfaces can be cleaned at home with a quickly evaporating cleaning fluid a synthetic cleaner or an absorbent absorb absorb- ent powder cleaner |