Carpet care

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Frequent sweeping of new floorcoverings, always with the slant of the pile, helps to prevent shading by setting the tufts more firmly the way they should go.

Every pile fabric shades. In some Orientals and plain washed carpets shading is desirable because the play of light and dark adds to their luster.

But with most floorcoverings prevent it all you conveniently can. Often you can improve a shaded spot by covering it with a damp cloth and pressing it with a hot iron. Then brush it hard in the right direction.