Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-18

Tea.
about this time" in the old almanac
vernacular, look ont for moths and other
insect pests" April Is their busy month
and If the Eousekeeper can circumvent
them now, she will not have much trouble
during the rest Of the season. Before
packing furs and woolens away be sure
they are perfectly clean Garments that
are to be made over in the fall should he
ripped up now. washed or dry cleaned.
then folded in newspaper or new factory
and pinned or tied securely. leaving no
crevlce exposed; mark lcgibly with the
name of contents.
| In the large cities. owners Of handsome
furs are generally sending them to the
cold storage warehouses arranged espe-
cially for their care. Extreme dry cold is
| fatal to all insect life while the return 20
their native climate, as it were. Of the
various pelts and hides. has the effect of
Frightening and restoring their original
llustcr. Ordinary cold storage with damp
air and dripping pipes is not beneficial TO
furs. The air must be as dry a. the
Iproverblal bone" To this end, the store
rooms for furs have hardwood ceilings.
side walls ana floors. while from beams in
the ceiling depend steel racks or
shoulders as they are called, upon which
the Surrounded garments hang.
Nickel plated arms are arranged for
holding muffs. while fur rugs and carriage
blankets. handsome curtains of plush and
velour. and other draperies are suspended
without folding from rods or by the use
of clips. Shelves are laden with boxes
containing small fur articles. Therer is
a constant current Of cold dry air passing
through the room. the vents being ar
ranged so that the old air is forced ont
to admit the canstant influx of the new
f'urs are stored at prices which CORE
spond to their real value. For instance
a sealskin cloak worth $500 is stored for
the season for Sc. This includes insur-
lance on the garment protecting the own
er from loss by fire or other accident and
the CLOSING of the garment before it is re-
turned in the fall to its owner. In the
smaller towns where each family cares
for its own furs and wooens the pre-
lliminary treatment afforded in the large
storage warehouses may be put into ef-
fleet.
The first thing after n fur garment has
been received and properly checked and
labeled, is to send It 10 the beating room.
This rs its name implies IS p department
given to the thorough cleaning of the
garment. In front Of long tables placed
before wide opened windows a number Of
men stand at a distance of four to FIVE
feet apart Each holds a thin. strong
wooden rod with which he vigorously
beats the garment spread on the table
before him. 1t il surprising to see the
clouds of dust that arise After this the
r,n l.
of men who turn tubes filled with COM
pressed air upon them. forcing it through
by machinery. In this way all moth
larvae are effectually routed and the fur
becomes thoroughly removal ted and fresh
ened. The garment is then ready for its
shroud of slate calored muslin. For the
housekeeper. a thorough Gaming with a
rattan is the initial step Then hang
the garments on a line where the air
can blow freely through them. After be-
ing exposed in this way for an hour or
longer, cane again, place on a hanger and
cover with a bag Of unbleached cotton
large enough to hold the entire garment
if a coat or wrap-without folding. Pull
tight about the neck with a gathering
string. and then to make doubly sure take
la piece Of stout cord and bind the neck
of the bag closely to the hanger. If the
ARTICLES are thoroughly clean before put
ting in the bags there is no necess "
of employing the maiodorous moth balls,
Moths dislike the smell of new cotton,
and also printers ink Lavender is also
one of their pet aversions. and fur and
woolens packed away In Lavender ar.
certainly more agreeable when released
from their wrappings than those tina,
have been put away with any of the tar
preparations. Camphor is efticacious IN
Nardng off the moth flies that lay tho
eggs, but should never be laid directly
against a garment for fear of changing
the color. Wrap each bit of camphor gum
in piece of tissue paper before laying it
J near the fur
EXAMINE THE CARPET.
1t is the part Of discretion to examine
the edges OF the carpet often in the
spring. If the carpet is not taken from
the Moor, turn the edges back. brush UNI
der, then wipe with a cloth dampened
, with kerosene. Replace, and iron the car
pct, placing a damp cloth over it, The
steam and heat will destroy both moth
and larvae,
TO CARE FOR TURKISH RUGS,
If Turkish rugs are left on the floor
! through the summer-and they are quite
as well there as auywhere-a weekly eX-
, posure to the fresh air and sunshine
. with a good brushing with a stiff broom
will be all that Is necessary. If they are
, soled. a thorough washing every year OF
two will keep them in splendid condition
T If large they are better sent to a rug
cleaner: but small rugs may be washed n
home, using cold or lukewarm water, q
, scrubbine brush and any good soap. Rinse
, well and hang in the open air to dry. II
one has a hose the rnsng Is more easily
, accomplished by turning that on them.
WALL. DRAPERlES.
Rugs or other draperies on the walls
require Il closer watch than rugs on the
floor. Frequent shaking and beating will
be all that is essential. II during absence
moths should have gotten in, shake thu
rug well, then spread on the ironing
board, face down, spread wet cotton
cloth over 1t and iron with hot iron
The steam will do the work,
a UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE.