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No-wax flooring requires care Here are some ideas for a Spring paify PUiE 3 - PLAINDEA^ER-WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1975 THE BIG-SHOT, BIG-SHIRT lo sew. Big shapes are fun to sew and comfy lo wear for Spring '75. Light, flultery sleeved top and coordinated pants (Simplicity Pattern #6807) can be stitched up easily. For a handy homesewing aid in the construction of the outfit, try "Scotch" Zipper Guide tape from the 3M Company for professional-look - ing zipper placement. Sew soft, sew big and reap big fashion savings everywhere -- from wrapped turbans and scarves ... to crochetted caps ... to large-brimmed straws and fedoras. Laced- up espadrilles, strappy open-toed shoes on higher, slimmer heels, wedges and clogs (for the beach) will make your feet seem well- polished and feminine, once more. There's a wide variety of soft shapes and easy silhouettes now. Select the ones you like and sew them up soon -- it's one of the biggest and best i d e a s y o u ' l l h a v e f o r Spring. Dieters can rejoice this Spring -- there will be plenty of big, beautiful fashions, instead of tiny, doll-like clothes. The new­ est look this season is one of loose-fitting garments that cover a multitude of figure imperfections and feel so comfortable on your body. The most basic shape is the big over-sized shirt. It's soft and loose, some­ times square-shaped with deep armholes and roll-up sleeves ... sometimes tenty ... sometimes tapered into a chemise dress . . . and many times even belted at the waist! This shirt- shape can be worn as a dress, a jacket or a regular shirt-blouse. It moves easily on your body -- which makes it a cool choice for the warm Spring weather. Thinking and sewing big is another way to welcome the Spring. Skirts, pants, coats and jackets are all easy and relaxed in shape. Smocks, capes, wrap­ around skirts, draw-string pants and billowy-sleeved blouses are some of the nicest '75 fashions -- and are simple to make your­ self. Don't be afraid of all this fullness -- no matter what your size or shape, there's a big-shot big-look just right for you. Shapes get toned down easily by the details you sew on them. Faggoting, eyeletted flounces, tucks, smooth yokes or soft touches of lace and ruffles can scale down the largest shape for the woman who might otherwise be lost under a mountain of fabric. The Spring '75 palette offers a bonanza of bright colors and lightweight fabrics to the homesewer. Knits in natural tones and open weaves look and feel great. Lively stripes, florals and batik prints are clear and clean in reds, yellows, greens and blues. Water- colors in misty shades give a serene, cool appearance to gauzes, batistes and piques. For sportswear, there's chambray, chino, gabardine and twill in beige, olive, white and muted earth tones. In preparation for the 1976 Bicentennial, you might want to think "Americana" by sewing up some calico in traditional red, green, yellow or blue. Whatever you decide to make, remember that the proper fit is essential. Al­ though the silhouette is loose and large, if your garment is too big it will look sloppy. One way to insure good fit is to "try- on" the tissue paper pat­ tern before you cut out your fabric. If it needs altering, use a great aid like "Scotch" Sewing Tape from the 3M Company to shorten or lengthen pat­ tern. This yellow tape is lined and ruled every W with handy sewing guide­ lines. It's great for top- stitching, too, since you can sew right through it and then remove the tape with just a quick pull. Another place to check and see if a garment looks right is by the closure. Poorly placed buttons and buttonholes or a crooked, puckery zipper make a fashion hang poorly and fit even worse! Big shapes look best with smooth closures -- like the new, thin polyester zippers. Putting them in quickly and professionally can be achieved with "Scotch" Zipper-Guide Tape. This translucent tape was cre­ ated specifically to make zipper placement easier, thanks to its handy shape and properly aligned black markings. Accessories take their cue from the larger, softer Spring shapes. Luggage- sized pouches and knitting bags,- large straw carry­ alls, long trailing scarves and small neck scarves (to be used as a filler with larger shapes) all add the finishing touches to the new fashions. Hats are Keep greasy spots off your bicycle duds Lots of things get rolling in the Spring -- including bicycles. And this year, there are so many fun bike-riding accessories to wear. From iridescent tank tops to pedal pushers with pattern knee socks, every­ thing is in bright, bright colors. The trick is to keep that grimy bicycle grease off your new Spring duds. If you do catch a cuff in the gears, Grease Relief1 M de- greaser will get rid of that oily stain completely -- and gently. Just squirt directly onto the stain and launder normally. It's that easy. So, whether you spin your wheels on the city streets on your way to work, or just pedal through the park with baby in a basket, remember this de- Two of the most popular time-saving innovations in housecleaning are the automatic dishwasher and the no-wax floor. Washers eliminate many hours at the kitchen sink for today's housewife. No- wax floors have eliminated the need for waxing, stripping, and rewaxing-- chores which all women thoroughly dislike. Care procedup£* To insure lorfg-lasting service from no-wax floor, it's important to fol­ low certain maintenance procedures. If the floor is to keep its shiny appearance, it must be swept, sponge- mopped, and washed, just like any other resilient floor. Waxing is not neces­ sary. Armstrong offers a free booklet containing advice on how to keep its no-wax floors looking their best. Following are some key pointers from the booklet: Put mats or throw rugs at entrances to keep grit and moisture from being tracked in, particularly if the floor is near a door to the outside. Do not use mats or rugs with foam- rubber backing; they can stain the floor. To minimize indenta­ tions and shine-dulling scratches, use floor pro­ tectors on furniture legs. Sweep or vacuum the floor often to remove loose dirt. When spot cleaning is impractical due to wide­ spread soiling, sponge- mop the floor. First, dip the mop into warm water and wring it out well. Push the sponge across the floor, pressing hard enough to loosen surface dirt. Do one small area at a time, wringing out the sponge frequently to make sure that the dirt is picked up and not redistributed. Let dry. No-wax flooring should be washed when it begins to look dull with dirt buildup that can't be re­ moved by damp-mopping with plain water. It is preferable to have one sponge and bucket for rinsing. Use a sponge-mop A sponge-mop with a nylon scrubbing pad at­ tached to the front edge is a good type to use for washing. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads or gritty cleansers on a no- wax floor as they can mar the surface. The general-purpose de­ tergent you select should state on the label that it is suitable for floors. After mixing a cleaning greaser, get out your fa­ vorite Spring knickers and get the show on the road. solution according to label directions, apply the solu­ tion with a sponge-mop to a small area of the floor. At this point, rest a min­ ute and let the detergent action loosen the dirt. Then go over the area again, pressing firmly to get the sponge into the embossed portions of the floor surface. Now, take up the cleaning solution on the floor with the sponge- mop well wrung out. Rinse thoroughly with the "rinse-only" sponge- mop and clean with warm water. Do not leave any dirty water in the em­ bossed areas. Directions on some gen­ eral-purpose detergents indicate that rinsing is not necessary. This may be true on some surfaces, but on floors the leftover detergent film is a notor­ ious dirt catcher. Rinsing is a very important step in keeping no-wax floors shiny. Everyday wear will be­ gin eventually to reduce the shine of a no-wax sur­ face. This can happen so gradually that it may not be noticeable immediate­ ly. To touch up the shine from time to time, a spe­ cial finish is available from flooring stores. Booklet available Armstrong's booklet, "How To Keep Your Arm­ strong Floor Looking Its Best!" also offers tips on maintaining regular resil­ ient floors. It contains in­ formation on wax-strip­ ping procedures, spot and stain removal (including a stain-removal chart), and floor-care products. A free copy may be obtained by writing to: Consumer Services, Armstrong Cork Company, Lancaster, ̂ Pa. 17604. ^ Scarfs may replace ties? The big scarf look in women's wear, the popu­ larity of the leisure suit, the more frequent appear­ ance of the long, outer scarf on the streets of Europe and New York are all contributing to an in­ terest in men's scarfs. As the neck becomes a focal point in men's fashion, the emphasis Is being put on any combination of ascots, mufflers, squares and silks of all dimensions and styles. In some areas, scarfs are replacing ties as leisure suit neckwear. M ACHU PICCHU Lying 8.000 feet up in the An­ des, MACHU PICCHU, lost city of the Incas, was built 500 years ago and abandoned after less than a century. It was not discovered until 1911. vs Hidden Curl QI1 BEAUTY SALON r' 344-1019 THE LITTLE BEAUTY SALON" THAT'S HARD TO FIND! CELEBRATES ITS WITH • FREE DRAWING • FREE GIFTS • SPECIAL PRICES • 7 5 J U N E 3 0 t o J U L Y 5 • SHAMPOO & SET.( Short Hair)I!^.^".0.^.$300 • HAIRCUT N0W $200 • SHAMPOO, HAIRCUT & BLOW DRY .N:^.$500 FOR 2 WEEKS! JUNE 30 to JULY 12 PROTEIN PERM SPECIAL! 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Permaneer says one reason for in­ creased use of wall panel­ ing is the ease with which it can be installed by a competent do-it-yourself­ er following manufactur­ er's directions. Use of vinyl veneer panels, prefinished with woodgrain patterns, simplifies the job. The prefinlshing process, in which patterns are re- verse-printed on the un­ derside of vinyl veneer film that is laminated to particleboard, has another benefit. It keeps produc­ tion -- and retail -- costs low. A selection of designs is available at less than $7 for a standard 4' by 8' panel. The panels are ex­ tremely sturdy, and can be damp-wiped clean. Details of panel Installa­ tion may vary a bit with each manufacturer, says Permaneer. But, in gen­ eral, three steps are in­ volved: 1. Preparing the wall. This depends on wall con­ struction. Brick, veneer, masonry and concrete re­ quire furring strips backed by polyethylene sheathing. Rough spots on dry lath or plaster should be sand­ ed smooth. Stud walls with spaces larger than 16 inches on center need horizontal backing and backing behind panel edges. All walls must be "true." 2. Acclimating panels to room conditions. This is done by standing the pan­ els horizontally around the room and letting air circu- YOU CAN STILL AFFORD WALL BEAUTY--if you chooae the right paneling. These vinyl veneer panel*, prefinished in a i-lassie woodgrain pattern, give a luxury look at reason­ able eost. A selection of designs is available from Permaneer Corp. at less than $7 for a standard 4'x8' panel. The panel­ ing is extremely durable and can be damp-wiped clean. late around them for 48 hours before installation. 3. Allowing for natural expansion after Installa­ tion. The rule of thumb is to butt panels lightly to­ gether, to leave a quarter- inch between panels and floor, and an eighth-inch between panels and ceil­ ing. Fasten panels with the special adhesive or nails recommended by the man­ ufacturer or building ma­ terials dealer. 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