Stopping background apps

SInce iod 7 the usual way of stopping background apps will no longer activate.
how do we do it now?
thanks

How to Close Apps
Double Tap the Home Button... Then swipe the App (not the icon) Upwards... Tap the Home Button when finished.
From Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4211

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