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PAGE 12 - PLAINDEALER Mildew--summer's destructive mold Mildew is a mold or fungus carried by spores that arc in the air all around us. It thrives in the presence of nutrients when the humidity is high and ventilation is poor. It thrives best when the temperature ranges from about 65° to 80°F. 7 Riv Daws! Attacks household items Mildew will attack fabrics, wood, tile grout and even paper. Mildew can be any number of colors, but the most common are black and green. it has a strong musty odor and, because it is a living fun­ gus, it grows and destroys. Rugs and carpets are espe­ cially vulnerable because they get little ventilation. If it's at all possible, the best place to treat mildewed rugs is out of doors in • WEDNESDAY. JULY 22,1*1 the sun. . While this isn't possible to do with wall-to-wall carpeting, it's possible to treat the problem. Here are some suggestions. If your carpet shows signs ot mildew, first brush, then vac-' uum off any visible signs. It's extremely important to vacuum thoroughly. Coast Don't Miss It.. Hundreds Of One-Of-A-Kind Items Drastically Reduced!!! ALL SALES FINAL McHENRY MARKET PLACE Friday, July 24 From 9 to 9 Saturday, July 25 From 9 to 4 FOR 2 BIG DAYS... SAVE 20% n60% Savings On: Lawn & Garden - Toys - Sports Equipment - Hardware - Kitchen & Bath - And More! It's Our Biggest Sale Of The Year! GoasttoGoast 385-6655 RTE. 120, McHENRY EVEN AFTER YOUR CARPET IS MILDEW-FREE, there will be lingering smells. That's now easy to overcome with "Love My Carpet."® Just sprinkle on the rug as you vacuum and you will have a carpet and room filled with a fresh clean smell. 2 DAY GIGANTIC SALE INSIDE THE STORE -- FRIDAY, JULY 24 (9AM-5:30PM) INSIDE AND OUTSIDE -- SATURDAY, JULY 25 (8AM-4:30PM) CHOOSE FROM A SELECTION OF: PANTSUITS'SPORTSWEAR* JEWELRY SEPARATES'TOPS AND BLOUSES •LINGERIE'SHORT DRESSES AND MORE! SAVE UP TO SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION eneuieue 6 1315 N. RIVERSIDE DR. McHENRY • 385-0238 DAILY 9 5 30 SAT 9 5 Dispose of bag Once this is done, destroy your vacuum bag or wash it thoroughly if it's not the dispos­ able kind. A mixture of chlorine bleach and water is most effective in eliminating mildew, but we cau­ tion against this on carpet that may fade. If you do choose to use a chlorine bleach, make the solu­ tion weak, and try it out first on a hidden pan of the rug. Don't use bleach on wool, and we caution against its use on white carpet, because bleach can turn the color yellow. There are other options. A heavy duty carpet detergent mixed with water and whipped into thick suds is also effective against mildew. a mixture of equal parts rubbing alcohol and water, brushed into the carpet. Again, however, test on a hidden part of the carpet to make sure the mixture is safe on the fibers and color. Once this is done, open the windows to air the room. Then, if the house is damp, turn up the heat for about IS minutes. To ensure that treated areas of the carpet are really dry, we suggest you use your hair blower on moderate heat cycle. This will allow you to get down into the fibers where moisture is trapped, laying the trap for future mildew. Even after your carpet is mildew-free, there will be lin­ gering smells. It is now possible to do something about this. Once the carpet is dry, just " " r Car-sprinkle it with "Love My1 Brush deeply into the carpet, and then rinse the carpet with clean, warm water to remove all - pet.' a_ ru8 and room remaining suds. Any suds left to dry in the carpet become future dirt collectors. Another alternative o Another method is the use of deodorizer from the makers of Lysol® products. Then, vacuum, and you will- have, in place, a carpet and room filled with a fresh clean smell. Sidewalk Sale MANY ITEMS % <Snofi cA/[ccHut\y