Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17

day is essential. Two tubs half filled with
hot water must be in readiness, one con-
tanning enough shaved soap to make a
strong suds; in the other may be lan a
part Of cake of soap. Add to each tub
a quart of water in which has been dis
solved half a cupful Of borax. Place the
blankets in the first tub and work about
until ali dirt disappears. Wiring out all
soapiness and place in the second tub,
washing again in the first. Then rinse
in a weak suds and put through the
wringer. adjusting the rollers so that they
will squeeze out the water thoroughly.
Hold the blankets lengthwise several times
to an even width, which win allow them
to pass through the breadth of the wringer.
ing them on the line that they may not
drag out of shape. 1t must be remembered
that the three waters should be of equal
temperature The blankets should be dried
perfectly before taking in. They then
should be folded carefully and placed in
a clean white sheet, large enough to cover
them on all sides. No ironing Is neces-
sary. A board or marble table top may be
laid over them to press them down.
Furniture Polish.
Take equal quantities of CASTLE soap and
beeswax, cut them into fine shavings, then
dissolve in turpentine till you have a cream
like paste. Apply in the usual manner.
This recipe Is excellent for either polished
floors furniture, as 1t cleanses and has
no sickness.
The stationary belongings Of the bath room
tubs, shower bath, lavatory and closet
there should be room completely furnish
ed. a soap dish, spongeholder, soiled linen
basket, tumbler holder, robe hook, match
box and toilet paper holder. Each one of
these articles should be kept in order. with
exactness and regularity. Plenty of soap
and warm water should be used on the
enameled work, with occasional additions
Of ammonia. The nickel plating should be
rubbed with a soft dry cloth, whiting being
used as pollsher.
Patent prescriptions for nickel plate
should be avoided. as they aften contain
an acid that destroys the metal
Sanitary plumbing Is of such great i'm
portance that in building a house every
item that makes for show should be cut
out If 1t deprives the bath room of the best
class of work. Cases of Illness are GER
tain to follow cheap plumbing. with aoc-
tors bills to prove a severe punishment for
the false economy.
In Cleaning
stopped waste pipe first remove thu
crate in the sink. Get three round pieces
of leather which will fit the waste pipe,
a
half feet long and place the three pieces
of leather on top of each other. Drive a
long nail through the center and into the
end of the handle. Insert in the waste
pipe and move quickly up and down.
To Remove
Grease from the finest fabrics without in
juring them the following preparation:
One quart of rain water, two ounces Of
ammonia. one teaspoonful of saltpeter and
one ounce of shaving soap. cut up fine
Place a pad of absorbent cotton or blotting
paper under the spot In the garment when
rubbing It.
To Clear Stains
On white flannel or blankets apply a little
pure glycerin mixed with the yolk of an
egg. Allow this to remain for an hour and
then wash in a lather made of boiled SOAP
All wooiens should be washed in soap that
has been dissolved by boiling. 1t Is best tc
use rain water, If possible.
Cover
An old hat pad with crepe, and use it for
brushing velvet and velveteen.
Combinations of flower and vase are sought
much, and 1t is more important that the
receptacle be artistic in shape and color
than of expensive cut or decoration. Vases
should be chosen, as to shape, with refer
ence to the flowers they are to hold and
with view to harmony or artistic contrast
In color. White, pale sea green, delicate
rose. sea shell pink and pale amber all are
effective
Sea green and pale amber are unsur-
passed for holding brilliant or decided col
ors. such as crimson roses, carnations,
American BeAuty roses, rich dahlias and
carnations. and asters in various shades
of pink. Mauve. purple and maroon flowers
combine perfectly with either. while yellow
roses, daffodils chrysanthemums and all
other flowers of the same color are superb