New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-21
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HINTS FOR HoUsE-cLEANING TIMES.

HINTS FOR HOCSE-CLEANiNG 'IiMEo'
In the days Of house-ceanng 1t is well for the
housekeeper have list of practical directions
to meet the various emergencies OF this troubled
time Here are few things to remember;
HOW TO CLEAN WALL PAPER.
The hest way TO clean wall paper is to rub It in
downward strokes with stale bread. The stale Ger
man rye bread such as is also used By artists to
clean their charcoal drawings. is the proper ioat
to First dust the wall thoroughly Win brushes
and cloths. then begin at the top OF the room USING
Il slice of bread an inch thick. Take downward
perpendicular strokes taking care that each stroke
slightly overaps the other. When the entire upper
half OF the side walls have been gone around IN
this way. do the lower half Ia the same way. In
less the ceiling is very nigh the wall can ne en-
tircly covered by going around 1t twice Change OF
turn the bread often.
II Is difficult to remove grease spots from wall
paper. but they can sometimes be taken out by
covering them thckly with potter's clay slightly
dampcned. Afterward lay coarse brown paper over
the clay and press hot irons on the paper to ORA"
out the grease. Repeat the work at least three or
four times.
Paint should not be washed with soap and water
unless it is very dirty. In that case clean 1t thor
oughly and replace with a fresh coat the paint
which has been scrubbed off. When this is not
necessary use thick soft cloths of old flannel and
wipe off all the painted surface of the room with
the cloth dipped In lukewarm water. Rub spots
especially soiled, with a paste OF whiting, MOST
with household ammonia and water In the proper
ton OF tablespoonful of ammonia to quart OF
water. Instantly wipe off the whiting and rinse
and dry the paint. Great must be taken TO use
a weak preparation OF ammonia such as is usually
sold for household Pure spirits OF ammonia is
dangerous chemical and one which VIII eat INTO
glass or remove paint even when diluted with water
In the same proportion as these directions give,
which refer 10 the preparation known as house
hold ammonia"
WASHING WINDOWS.
II is not necessary to purchase a channels skin to
wash windows, though there is nothing better than
q skin of this kind with which to dry and polish
them after they are washed Old flannel will do to
wash them with. If there Is no supply OF old nan
mel on hand 1t is we'll to purchase cheap channels
skins for washing and polishing the windows and
cleaning paint. They should be purchased by tho
dozen OF some wholesale dealer In skins and
sponges Fairly sized pieces of leather good enough
for the purpose will cost less than 81 dozen when
bought in this way. and one channels skin VIII out
wear several flannel cloths Remnants OF stock
met sometimes sold at underwear factories by the
pound, make excellent inexpensive and strong
households but they are nearly all cotton. they
are UNIT for washing windows wiping off paint
or varnish. Only pure wool flannel shrunken thick
will take the place Of channels skins for this pur-
pose
Wash chamois skins carefully in lukewarm. not
hot suds, and rinse them in clear soft rainwater
or water in which little soda has been dissolved
This will keep them soft.
Where window glass has become dim with smoke
put about a tablespoonful Of household ammonia
In every half gallon Of water used Dust all parts
Of the SASH lodges slls and other woodwork about
tho glass. then wash the glass itself After thor,
oughly washing It with ammonia ard water mixed
In the proportion given. using thick flannel or
sorbent linen towels. and rub the glass with lttle
whiting made with alcohol into paste IT VIII dry
almost instantly. and must be polished of with
soft, dry channels. $3.50
II you wish to avoid tho dust Of the whiting. rub
the windows rapidly with cloth dampened with
alcohol, and polish the glass instantly with dry
chamois II tho woodwork around the windows Is
frequently busted inside and out. and the glass is
kept busted II will not be necessary to wash the
| window panes In anything but clear, soft water
Hard water always requires the use OF sal soda
ammonia or some chemical to soften II before It Is
fit for cleaning purposes. Our Croton water IS
superior to tho water supply Of most cities, but
little soda should always be added to It when II Is
used for scrubbng or cleaning.