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SPRING IMPROVEMENT April Page Surviving the Great Spring Cleanup of 82 Area firms pointers help you make home cleaning a breeze Herald Special In this age of computer technology it la tempting to fantastic of aim ply pushing a button to accomplish our spring chores Unfortunately for moat of us that day has not yet arrived However some local pro fessionals would like to share a few time saving tips to make the job easier The first temptation may be to clean an entire roam all at once and then move on to the next Intact the professionals find that their cleaning equip ment and materials can be used more efficiently and their time organized mare productively If they start with one task and complete that task In all rooms For example If you begin In one room cleaning walls clean the walls in all rooms before moving on to your next job Here arc some specific helpful hints on how to clean various household Items as suggested by Jim Fleming of ServiceMaster a Brampton based form serving Hal Ion Hills you attack a soiled wall with your favorite cleaner pretest Ihc wall to make sure It washable This recommendation to painted surfaces as well as wallpaper Extra sol onsen ircmoiepnmt then you II have a wall that needs repainting as well as cleaning IF you pretest you may notice your wall soaking This means that the wall Is a flat paint or dull finish surface Instead of pouring on more solution spread it and dry the wall as quickly as poss ible before he liquid can seep Inside the wall When washing walls start at the bottom and work up thus keeping the cleaner from dripping through soiled areas and streaking the wall When cleaning wallpaper with a vinyl finish use an up and down stroke Instead of rubbing sideways This protects your wallpaper by keeping the scams Intact Don forget to wipe off those pictures and mirrors and replace them immediately upon completion of the wall Carpel and furniture manufacturers have deter mined that life of their products con be extended as much as per cent from an owner s regular care plus periodical cleaning by professionals The pro fessionals do not recommend that attempt to in fine furniture yourself as you may encounter colour trans fcr shrinkage It is however very upholstered lure Inrly to remote soil and grit whose sharp edges can grind down Don t to vacuum the backs Windows play vital role in energy space may be made up win dons lb rule pi in your home an Shield windows and gl ding doors jugged win built in energy fell such pre treated wood core sash and frame double pane in i and faclory applied SPRING CLEANING TIME SERVICEMASTER CAN HELP We clean most everything CALL tin pi tihotart Well clean carpets furniture floors or your entire house of upholstered furniture as dust gathers there as well When considering carpet cleaning keep in mind that many areas of your home receive little or no traffic and may not need cleaning as often as your main traffic areas Cleaning profession can tailor a program specifically designed for your cleaning needs Should you decide to tackle this chore yourself remember to place coasters or aluminum foil under furniture feet until the carpet is dry to prevent rust or brown spots from developing Heavy furniture should be moved periodically to avoid permanently marring the carpet surface Revive crushed spots by covering them with a damp cloth holding a steam iron near NOT ONI the surface and brushing the pile up Many home makers depend on plastic mats to protect their from tracked in soil and water As as this is in keep your carpets clean carpet autho rities agree that this practice can be harmful to your carpet since these mats have in effect on the carpel fibres The same is that hate rigid or coarse Use only rugs have soft flexible backing on your carpeting around doorways leave plastic and other rigid type mats outside Hopefully these tips will help you get your spring cleaning done quickly and eft and allow time to get out enjoy the good weather ahead I THE PLUMBING STORE Industrial Home Suppliers of PLUMBING ELECTRIC AND HEATING SUPPLIES We carry a complete line of Shower doors Chimneys Tub surrounds Stove Pipes Vanities Fluorescent lights Bulbs Name Brands Such as MOEN AMERICAN STANDARD Bring in this ad and receive 10 I i All Of I Plumbing Needs Are Herel I I INCLUDING YEARS OF EXPERIENCE off all slock items a THE PLUMBING STORE 330 Guelph St 8773592 SPRING has arrived Let us plan your landscaping needs We can give you fresh ideas on landscape designs lor your home big or small Call John for a FREE CONSULTATION today JOHN CAMPBELL LANDSCAPING 8731116 or