Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-01-16
DOMESTIC ECONOMY
CLEANING THE HOUSE AND
KEEPING IT CLEAN.
How to Get Rid Of the Pestiferous
Germs that Breed Disease-Why
Women Wear Out So Fast--Iii
Health and 90 Temper.

We don't clean 4O0SC NV ~~~-~--~-
we are "hnicky." but because we want
to be rid or deadly bacteria, says
rrfter in the Ohio Farmer. Even the
old time annual house cleaning is not
sufficient nowadays, for as sanitary
measure we must chase pestiferous
germs in the autumn as well as In the
spring. The soil that proves most con-
genial for their culture IL being manu-
factured day and night, and is made
up OF the fun that constantly accumu-
Iaies I'm cracks and out OF the way
corners from clothing. carpets, bedding,
the minute scales OF epidemics con-
stantly thrown of by the skin, as wei
as from SCOT and ashes and the Inn
palpabie dust sitting In from doors
and windows. The invisible cloud en-
velops US constantly, irritating throat
and lungs, but becomes dangerous only
when left undisturbed TO foster by
moisture it's broods OF disease.
The modern housekeeper goes about
the task quietly and methodically,
choosing a convenient day when no.
body Will be greatly disturbed and
cleans and settles one room before at
lacking another. / do not think II Is
important just what plan is carried
out, providing the rooms are made
scientifically clean. Given general prin-
ciples. each housekeeper must adapt
them to her particular needs and en-
vironment. Personally. / like to at
tack the attic first, because 1t is ready
10 store any articles not needed for the
season. as fast as one comes to them in
other parts OF the house. That done, /
20 through the house taking down dra-
peries, etc, that must go through the
laundry, and have them all washed to-
gether and put away to wait their turn
to be hung after the rooms are ready
for them.
Choosing a bright day, when the
heavy work of the week is over, ! de-
termine upon the room TO be cleaned,
and begin operations early in the
morning. II II be bedroom. remove
the bedding out of doors. shaking and
beating out the dust thoroughly, then
leave IL where wind and sun and air
will have full sway for hours. Next
clear out closets and drawers. shaking
and busting clothing and hanging 1t
also out OF doors. looking carefully for
traces OF rooths and taking note of gar
ments whether they are to be discard
ed, laid away. mended, or made over.
Next take down the pictures. dust and
other room, and also one by one each
article OF furniture. Have the carpet
removed and hung on a line in the
yard If possible in good current of
air, and beaten and brushed thorough
~ at intervals OF an hour or so till all
dust possible Is removed. then leave 1t
10 sun and air till nightfall. The room
being empty. sweep down cobwebs from
ceiling and walls. and with 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
wallis.
Add a tablespoonful of ammonia to
half gallon OF hot water and wash
windows and wood work without soap.
III you see traces of wood lice or other
vermin, give them dose of strong hot
I've applied with small brush or swab to
the crevice so as not to injure paint or
paper. With a wooden skewer or the
dull point of wire nail clear out the
tiny, black pyramids in the corners of
window sashes. etc. Lastly scald and
wipe the floor, and with windows wide
open leave II for an hour or two to dry.
Now. IL you are wise, while the floor
Is drying, you win lie down and rest.
Relax your mind as well as your body
think of something pleasant. Take
note OF your body, and If you find any
part OF II tense. holding on-let go.
The reason women wear out so fast is
because they drive themselves beyond
the limit, and instead of resting a few
minutes as soon as they perceive SYM
toms of fatigue. they drive themselves
to finish the job before they quit, with
the result, in time, OF i'll health and Ill
temper.
When the floor is dry. lay the carpet
and put the furniture and pictures in
place: then after tightly closing doors
and windows. ignite a pound of sui
phur and leave II to burn for a half
houl or so. being careful to tightly
cork the cracks around the door to pre-
vent the escape of the fumes into other
parts OF the house. The neatest thing
for the purpose is sulphur candle.
costs 10 or 15 cents). but IL you cannot
get one. burn sulphur in an old basin
placed in u larger one half filed with
water. Afterwards air the room ten or
twelve hours before IL IS occupied.
Add to a pint of sweet oil, one-third
pint of household ammonia shake well
together till the mixture looks like
cream. Wet piece of soft. old flannel
in a portion OF IL. and rub the polished
surfaces of the furniture. This will re-
move every stain and streak of dirt
and leave the furniture looking like
new. IL Is especially nice for oak fur
niture. and may be kept for months in
a we'll corked bottle.
In this way, without hurry, without
worry, clean each room SUCCESSFULLY
II you are unfortunate enough to have
a large house, plan to take up part of
your carpets in the fall. and the rest
in the spring. Autumn is the best sea-
son for painting and papering. as there
are no little flies to annoy. and the
paint will look fresh longer and wear
better IL put on in cool weather.
The cellar needs most careful atten-
ton OF all, because Ii is so easy to over
look dirt in its dim light. Allow no re-
fuse to accumulate there: be especially
careful TO promptly remove decaying
vegetables. Sweep, dust, and clean
carefully, and after the sulphur bath
give the walls a good coat of white
wash. You win be well repaid for all
the trouble by the sweet wholesome
ness of the place and the superior way
I'm which fruits and vegetables keep
their perfection in 1t.