Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-13

to be fright. Linen busters, mans hat,
curl papers or ragged old wrapper lower
ne of those nant 70 nr say
big clean Bingham apron, a collar and
necktie and neat dust cap make an ap-
propriate uniform that no one need feel
ashamed Of
Do not try to stint in your diet. If a
picked up" meal is necessity, plan ahead
and have something ready to pick. No one
can work to advantage on an empty. stom-
ach. If you have a helper who works by
the day give her hot cup of coffee, bit
of bacon or an egg before she begins in the
morning. She will work all the faster for
1t.
Have everything in readiness for the
cleaning before you begin. Take account
OF stock and see that there are cleaning
cloths in abundance, plenty of soap. tacks.
paper for polishing windows, skewers for
the corners, paint brush for busting base
boards and holdings, a good broom and
scrubbing brush, and all the other acces-
series for thorough cleansing.
Them all things being in readiness.
sweep yer dusty soul of gloom" and sail
In
One of the best things to clean painted
or vanished floors oilcloth is paraffne
oil. allowing one tablespoonful to bucket
of tepid water. Do not use scrubbing
brush or soap. Use a big, soft, cleaning
cloth and wipe with canton flannel.
For finger marks on doors use whiting,
then rub off thoroughly.
Tripoli is one of the best cleaning polishes
for furniture, bath tubs, faucets. bronzes,
andirons. etc. Mix the powder with a few
drops of oil or paraffine. Articles polished
with tripoli keep clean much longer than
when an acid is used.
To remove iron stains from bath room
bowls rub a little muriatic acid on the stain
and then rinse quickly with ammonia
water.
Particular attention should be given the
plumbing to see that everything is in per-
feet sanitary condition. Foul air and ma
lignant germs are no respectors of persons
and the palaces Of kings are quite as apt
to be dangerous places in which to live as
the modest apartment house or suburban
cottage. 1t is no secret that Prince Albert
Queen Victorias well-beloved consort died
OF typhoid fever directly traceable to de-
fective plumbing, that King Edward VII
has suffered from the same disease that
his eldest son, the Duke of Clarence died
OF 1t. as also the lovely Bulgarian Princess
Marie-the yellow rose of Parma" All
the pipes in the house should be frequently
cleansed and flushed. A good cleaning So
luton is made by dissolving one-half pint
of washing soda in six quarts of boiling
water. Warm the pipes by pouring hot
water through, then pour down two quarts
or soda solution. In pouring boiling water
into the basin, pour through a funnel SO
as not to affect the metal. In sickness,
When dlsinfectants are necessary, use car
bolic acid. four tablespoonfuls to a pint of
cold water. and pour in pipes. Allow it to
stand little time before flushing. Espe-
cial attention should be given to the
kitchen sink. Cover the pipe with a
strainer to prevent crumbs and lint from
washing down. Liquid grease solidifies and
clings to the pipes. When the clearing up
after each meal is accomplished wash thor
oughly and pour down some of the soda
solution.
In making ready for the painters. clean
Ing should be carefully done, as dark
marks cannot be successfully concealed by
paint. The paperhanger is usually a
clean workman, and should do his work
after the painter. as he leaves only the
scrap of paper and an occasional dab of
paste behind him. A room that has been
papered and painted inside needs no fur
Their cleaning after the work is finished ex-
cept busting and the cleaning of the win
doWs and the removal of paint spatters
which the most careful workman is apt to
leave behind him. These paint specks can
be readily removed with a little turpentine
and cold water and the edge of a penny.
Covers should always be provided for fur
nlture, to be used when sweeping. Heavy
print will last for years. or a fine close
cheesecloth makes good busting sheets.
If different colorS are used for the different
HedNy pieces or furniture and the
are made in varying size to fit the pictures
and furniture much time will be saved
Calico bags for the ends Of the curtains
will also keep them from becoming soiled
during the sweeping.
Never put water on scratched furniture
or floor if the scratch has penetrated
through the varnish.
In cleaning a soft. implanted wood floor
use scrubbing brush and sand soap. DO
not use enough water to have it run on the
moor as too much water swells and warpS
the wood, filters through the cracks and
In time decays and makes an excellent
breeding place for microbes.
In a suburban home where the household
refuse must be disposed of by the occupant
or the house an excellent plan is to have a
trench, and cover the daily deposit of gar
bage and other refuse with earth and quick
lime or air-slaked lime.
If alcohol falls on polished table pour
on olive oil or any bland oil at once. Then
sop up with soft towel taking care
not to extend the spot
Doors or polished furniture which have
been where the sun pours full upon them
may be renovated by using dressing made
Of one-third turpentine and two-thirds par
affine or boiled linseed. After oiling fur
niture polish with soft old linen. Flannel
will answer for woodwork.
rOT pOllSnlnS nne surfaces use rotten
stone and oil. For coarse surfaces pumice
stone and OIL
In waxing furniture the finest polish is
given using a piece Of cork sandpapered
smooth.
When there is a coating Of grease on
marble make a strong solution of washing
soda, thickened with fullers EARTH and
let the mixture stand on the stain a day
or two. Treat tiles In the same way.
Stains can be taken out with sand soap
or pumice stone.
Stains on mattresses may be removed by
putting them in the sun, then covering the
spots with a thick paste made by wetting
starch with cold water. Leave this on for
an hour or two, then rub off. If not en-
tirely clean try the process a second time.
Two applications are usually effectual.
Kerosene stains in carpets may be eradi-
Gated by spreading buckwheat flour over
the spots.
A novelty In mattings this spring are
those made Of prairie grass The filing Is
Of soft, dry olive color. and when woven
with warp Of blue, green. scarlet or yell
low the result is an attractive floor ooyer-