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Show FARManJHOMEita VTA H STATK EXTENSION S "J ACHICliLTrnir - "'s F' " ' ' By Mary Lois Reichert Home Demonstration Agent GLASS CURTAIN CARE To increase the length of wear and usefulness of glass curtains, here are a few useful tips: When the design of the curtains permits, reverse the top and bottom bot-tom to re-hang after cleaning. Change the curtains from one window to another to expose them ' equally to sunlight. Do not permit curtains to flap at open windows. It may snag them or cause holes that mending cannot hide. Do not allow curtains to become wet from rain. The moisture, in the presence of heat from the radiator, rad-iator, may cause sizing rings. These often ocur as yellow streaks or circles. ' Have curtains cleaned often to preserve their life. When moisture is present, grime and dirt become embedded in the fabric. They are hard to remove if they collect for a long time. Awning Paint For Fiber Rugs Awning paint is recommended for summer fiber rugs by Gena Thames, New Jersey home furnishing fur-nishing specialist. This paint is waterproof, wears well, sinks into the fibers without giving them a "painted look" and dries with a dull surface. She says there is also al-so a special paint for fiber rugs, or it is possible to use a good grade of flat alkyd paint.. This is an oil paint that may need a little thinning with turpentine to allow it to sink into and coat the fibers. Before starting to paint a fiber rug, she suggests placing several layers of newspaper underneath to protect the floor. Select a stiff brush and fill it with paint, then wipe off on the inside lid of the can. Brush the paint over the rug, getting it into all the crevices and holes covering about a foot at a time. Many housewives report that paint helps fiber rugs wear longer. |