The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29

we DON'T c.ean house nov,
We are 'finicky,' but because =, because
TO be ria or deadly baoter,a Nc want
writer in the Ohio Farmer ia says
OLD time annual house cIea,in zen he
Sufficient nowadays, for as e. -s not
measure we must chase nast injury
81 ms III the autumn as Wen ,-'ols
spring. The soil that proves ~ ~ :" Tie
genial for their culture is hai els con-
i1cttIed day and night ana :. manu-
up OF the fluff that constantl,. made
Rates in cracks and out of .r oouinu'
corners from clothing. carpets ha15 way
the minute scales of epidemio. ing
stantiy thrown off by the skin .. eOn,
as from SCOT and ashes and ~ "eAi
paipa6le dust sitting in from 'll''
and windows. The invisible cla, 1ooFS
veiops us constantly, irritating - eh'
and lungs, but becomes danearo,, '''iOat
"heh lett unaisturbed to foster H.!
moisture its broods Of disease W
Inc modern housekeeper goes a..
the task quietly and metbod,oSW'
choosing a convenient day when ~
BODY will be greatly distprbaa NJ
cleans and settles one room bafo.. onu
lacking another. l do not tbinl, d"
important just what plan is carrias
out, providing the rooms ar. .,i'5u
scientifically clean. Given general rpiu
clpies, each housekeeper mus
them to her particular needs ana
Vironment. Personally, | like
tack the attic first, because If Il.
to store any articles not needed ta-
season, as fast as one comes TO them ~
other parts of the house That 6ors y
go through the house taking down -,
psries, etc, that must go through ~,
laundry, and have them all W9sba6
gether and put away to wait their ,r,,,
to BE- hung after the 70 ms are ready
for them.
Choosing a bright day, when tbs
heavy work of the week is over. 7 do.
termine upon the room to be cleaned
and begin operations earlv in tba
morning. If it be a bedroom. remov.
the bedding out Of doors, shaEiag and
beating out the dust thorougalv -ba,
le-ve it where wind ana sun am air
vii! have full sway for h-urs. Next
Gear out closets and drawers, shaking
and busting clothing an. HANGING il
also out of doors, looking carefully for
traces of moths and taking note If ear.
ments whether they are to lie discard.
ed, laid away, mended, or ma lie over
Next take down the pictures, dust and
clean thoroughly, ana put aside in an.
other room, and also one by one each
article of furniture. Have the carrie.
removed ana hung on a line in the
yard, if possible in a gooi current Of
air and beaten and brushed thorough.
~ at intervals OF an hour or 50 till all
dust possible is removed. then leave It
to sun and air till nightfall. The room
Being empty, sweep down cobWebs from
ceiling and walls, and with a clean
Whisk broom and dustpan go over all
the door and window castings, mould
ings, and base boards, carefully clean
Ing out every crevice, then with long,
light strokes, sweep the floor Burn
every bit of dust and dirt Immediately.
When the dust has settled, cover your
broom with canton flannel or flannel
cite and carefully wipe ceiling and
walls.
Add a tablespoonful of ammonia to
half a gallon of hot water and wash
windows and wood work without soap.
n YOU see traces Of wood lice or other
V,rmin. give them a dose of strong hot
I've applied with small brush or swab to
the creNice so as not to injure paint or
paper. With a wooden skewer or the
dun point of a wire nail clear out The
tiny. black pyramids in the corners Of
window sashes, etc. Lastly scald anC
wire the floor, and with windows widt
OPEN leave it for an hour or two to dry
Now, if you are wise, while the fool
is drying, you will lie down and rest
Relax your mind as well as your body
think of something pleasant. Taxi
note of your body, and if you find an!
part of it tense, holding on-let go
The reason women wear out so fast Il
because they drive themselves beyont
the limit, and instead of resting fe7
minutes as soon as they perceive sym
toms of fatigue, they drive themselve
70 finish the job before they quit, witt
the result, in time, of i'll health and II
-emper.
When the floor is dry, lay the carpe
and put the furniture and pictures il
place; then after tightly closing door
and windows. ignite a pound Of sui
phur and leave it to burn for hal
houl or so, being careful to tightl'
cork the cracks around the door to pre-
vent the escape of the fumes into othe
parts of the house. The neatest thin
for the purpose is sulphur candle
costs 10 or Is cents), but if you canno
get one, burn sulphur in an old basil
placed in a larger one half filled wit
water. Afterwards air the room ten o
twelve hours before it is occupied
Add to pint of sweet oil, one-thir
pint of household ammonia shake we
together till the mixture looks Xix
cream. Wet a piece of soft, old flame
In a portion of it, and rub the polishe
surfaces of the furniture This will re
move every stain and streak of dir
and leave the furniture looking lik
new. 1t Is especially nice for oak fur
niture. and may be kept for months
a well corked bottle.
In this way, without hurry, withou
worry, clean each room successfully
III you are unfortunate enough to hau'
a large house, plan to take up part o
your carpets in the fall, and the res
In the spring. Autumn is the best sea
son Tor painting and papering, as Their
are no little flies to annoy, and tn
paint will look fresh longer and wea
better If put on in cool weather.
Inc cellar needs most careful atten
ton OF all, because it is so easy to over
look dirt in its dim light. Allow no re
fuse TO accumulate there; be especial
careful to promptly remove decayin
vegetables. Sweep, dust, and clea
carefully, and after the sulphur bat
give the walls a good coat of white
wash. You will be well repaid for a
tne trouble by the sweet wholesome
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