Evening star., 1941-09-27
Godgets
Shower Reeeptor
Is Effective and
EosiIy Cleaned
Ry HILSON MUNSEY.

Probably the most important part
of a shower is the receptor or the
part of the unit in which one stands.
It doesn't help much in the cleansing
process, it is true, but it must De
completely adequate for Its JOB II
the floor underneath, the ceilings
below and the woodwork OF the
home are to be preserved. A leak
in the receptor means constant
small flow of water into the frame
work of the house.
There are many materials USED
for this purpose and, generally
speaking. they are quite effective.
Here is one, a new plan and with
a new idea.
It is made of solid rubber and is
in one solid piece 1t is feet square
and the edges are s inches high.
Being pressed from a solid block of
rubber. it is seamless and leakproof.
The rubber from which it is manu-
factured is of the highest nom
oXidizing variety. Another advantage
of a rubber reCeptor is that 1t is
insurance against slipping. The
floor of the unit has a slip-proof
tread made by raising very small
pyramids in the surface.
Easily Cleaned.
The receptor is proof against the
accumulation of dirt and germs be-
cause it is easily cleaned and the
manufacturers claim it is always
warm and pleasant to the feet of
the bather. These receptorS are long
lived. Many of them have been in
use for more than three years and
still are as good as ever. Morever,
they are odorless.
There are two sizes. The standard
size is 8 feet square and weighs 30
pounds. while the extra heavy unit.
although it is the same size, weighs
100 pounds There are two patterns,
black with white marblelzed streaks
and ivory with fine black streaks in
It. Either will harmonic with the
color scheme of the bathroom.
A smooth, level floor is needed for
the installation of receptor. Under
the unit is placed an asphalt plate,
which will give the correct pitch
for drainage purposes. This plate
has the same dimensions as the
receptor and is supplied with it.
The unit is provided with a chro-
MUM plated cast brass drain of
leakproof construction.
To clean the receptor only soap,
water and a stiff brush are neces-
sary. Its installation must be done
by a plumber of course, but the cost
should be less than a regular in
stallation because the lead pan and
tile, otherwise needed. is eliminated
Dusty Cellars.
The question of preventing the
dusting of cement floors in the cellar
frequently crops up. This busting
is actually a wearing of the surface
which, in time, will destroy the floor
altogether. A special preparation
can be applied to the floor where
this busting occurs. This prepara-
ton fills the pores of the cement
with a material that is ABRASION
proof and wearproof The result of
an application is floor that is
granitelike in its wearing qualities
and is impermeable to water and oil
A test made by the manufacturers
shows that revolving carborundum
disk on Untreated concrete showed a
loss in the flooring of over 40 per
cent of its bulk, while a similar test
on concrete treated with this prepa-
ration lost only 3i2 per cent Of its
bulk.
The material should be applied to
new floors as soon as they are set
but it is just as effective when ap-
piled to old floors. 1t is & chemica,
product that soaks into and chemi-
cally changes the surface to harder
1t against wear and tear.
The application is very easy. Tht
material is flooded onto the flool
and distributed with brush or mop
1t is ready for use Immediately
without any waiting for drying o.
hardening.
Special instructions are issued ir
cases where the floor is to be dec.
Grated or colored afterward.
Note-FOr further details about
the products described above
write Mr.. Munsey, in care of
The Star and iucIoSe a slammed