If the Water is blued when the windows are cleaned
they will not only polish more quickly, but will retain
their brilliancy much longer.
Windows and pier glasses may be kept always clear
and bright by applying a small quantity of alcohol
to a damp leather and then cleaning the glass. After¬
wards polish lightly with a dry cloth.
GAS COOKERY BOOK.
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To Preserve Cut Flowers. — Cut the stalks and put
them in a vase in which has first been placed a pinch
of salt with the water.
Flowering Plants may be kept over winter by
packing their roots in a box of sand in a cellar ; bulbs,
by hanging in bunches in a cellar.
To Make Boots Waterproof. — Take 16 parts of
boiled oil, 2 parts of spirit of turpentine, 1 part of
beeswax, 1 part of resin, and 2 parts of Venice tur¬
pentine. First dissolve the resin in the spirits of
turpentine, then add the Venice turpentine,, then
dissolve the beeswax, and lastly mix the oil. It
should be used hot, and great care taken that it does
not boil over or upset, as it is very inflammable, and
should be prepared in the open air.
The Remedy for Boors which close with difficulty, is
very simple. The application of a little sweet oil with
a feather causes the door to shut quite readily.
To Clean Carpets. — Throw damp salt upon it, and
then swreep briskly, which will brighten the colours
wonderfully. Or, sweep it well and go over it after¬
wards with a clean cloth and clear salt water, and the
result will be nearly as satisfactory.
A Little Turpentine rubbed with a clean cloth over
a faded carpet will immediately restore its colour.
To Keep Out Moths from Carpet. — Put a couple
of pounds of crushed rock salt and well sweep it over
the carpet. Do this once a month, and the carpet will
never be moth-eaten. A carpet that is in daily use is
not likely to get the moth. It is only necessary to use
this in rooms which are seldom used.
To Clean and Tighten Cane-Bottomed Chairs.
Wash the cane-work well with hot water✪ To Clean and Tighten Cane-Bottomed Chairs and sponge.
Should it be very dirty, add soap. Let the chairs dry
in the air and you will find them as firm and clean
as new, provided the cane is not broken.
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THE HOUSEHOLD
To Clean Marble. — Take two parts of common
soda, one part of pumice-stone powder, and one part
of finely-powdered chalk✪ To Clean Marble ; sift it through a fine sieve
and mix it with water; then rub it well all over the
marble, and the stains will be removed. Wash the
marble oyer with soap and water, and it will be found
to be quite clean.
To Bleach Ivory. — Let it steep for two or three
days in water, then take it out and brush it with lemon
juice; to polish it after, use putty and water by means
of a rubber, which in a short time produces a fine
polish.
To Clean Wallpaper. — Cut slices of crumb from a
stale loaf of bread✪ To Clean Wallpaper, after having dusted the paper, rub
it with the bread; this acts very much like indiarubber
on writing-paper.
To Wash Paint. The best method to wash paint is
to rub some bath brick fine, and when you have
rubbed dome soap on the flannel, dip it in the brick-
dust. This will remove the grease and dirt speedily
without injury.
To Darken Mahogany.-~It is only necessary to
wash it with lime water.
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If the Water is blued when the windows are cleaned they will not only polish more quickly, but will retain their brilliancy much longer.
Windows and pier glasses may be kept always clear and bright by applying a small quantity of alcohol to a damp leather and then cleaning the glass. Afterwards polish lightly with a dry cloth.
To Preserve Cut Flowers. — Cut the stalks and put them in a vase in which has first been placed a pinch of salt with the water.
Flowering Plants may be kept over winter by packing their roots in a box of sand in a cellar ; bulbs, by hanging in bunches in a cellar.
To Make Boots Waterproof. — Take 16 parts of boiled oil, 2 parts of spirit of turpentine, 1 part of beeswax, 1 part of resin, and 2 parts of Venice turpentine. First dissolve the resin in the spirits of turpentine, then add the Venice turpentine,, then dissolve the beeswax, and lastly mix the oil. It should be used hot, and great care taken that it does not boil over or upset, as it is very inflammable, and should be prepared in the open air.
The Remedy for Doors which close with difficulty, is very simple. The application of a little sweet oil with a feather causes the door to shut quite readily.
To Clean Carpets. — Throw damp salt upon it, and then sweep briskly, which will brighten the colours wonderfully. Or, sweep it well and go over it afterwards with a clean cloth and clear salt water, and the result will be nearly as satisfactory.
A Little Turpentine rubbed with a clean cloth over a faded carpet will immediately restore its colour.
To Keep Out Moths from Carpet. — Put a couple of pounds of crushed rock salt and well sweep it over the carpet. Do this once a month, and the carpet will never be moth-eaten. A carpet that is in daily use is not likely to get the moth. It is only necessary to use this in rooms which are seldom used.
To Clean and Tighten Cane-Bottomed Chairs.
Wash the cane-work well with hot water and sponge. Should it be very dirty, add soap. Let the chairs dry in the air and you will find them as firm and clean as new, provided the cane is not broken.
To Clean Marble. — Take two parts of common soda, one part of pumice-stone powder, and one part of finely-powdered chalk ; sift it through a fine sieve and mix it with water; then rub it well all over the marble, and the stains will be removed. Wash the marble over with soap and water, and it will be found to be quite clean.
To Bleach Ivory. — Let it steep for two or three days in water, then take it out and brush it with lemon juice; to polish it after, use putty and water by means
of a rubber, which in a short time produces a fine polish.
To Clean Wallpaper. — Cut slices of crumb from a stale loaf of bread, after having dusted the paper, rub it with the bread; this acts very much like indiarubber on writing-paper.
To Wash Paint. The best method to wash paint is to rub some bath brick fine, and when you have rubbed some soap on the flannel, dip it in the brickdust. This will remove the grease and dirt speedily without injury.
To Darken Mahogany.-~It is only necessary to wash it with lime water.
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