The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-04

is quite easy to do such work at home,
and though the cost of living increases
in some directions it certainly is dimin-
ishing in others, says the Pictorial Re-
view.
A formula for cleaning carpets at
home has been printed many times, bub
! find few of my acquaintance know
OF it., and continue to pay for the serv-
ices of professional cleaner. This il
the recipe | gathered from one Of these
men at work in my home one day:
Three gallons of water, two bars of
white soap, five cents worth Of borax,
the same of saltpeter, one-half pint of
ammonia; boil all the ingredients until
dissolved, with the exception of the ann
monia. which should be added after re-
moving from the fire.
Use the jelly hot or cold. Have
basin OF hot water at hand; dip a scrub
bling brush into the soap mixture, then
into the hot water and apply to the car
pet small space at time. Scrub nn-
til u good lather is produced, then take
the sharp edge Of the brush or small
board and scrape all the soap from the
carpet. Wipe hard with dry cloth and
continue in this manner until the entire
surface has been gone over. Mattresses
and sofa pillows are also easily eleansed
with this jelly.
For cleaning paint, avoid soap. 1t
removes the gloss. Use instead strong
solution of ammonia about one-half
cup to gallon Of water-or better still,
though more disagreeable to use, add
the same amount of Kerosene. Kerosene
is a wonderful cleaner. 1t viii eradicate
finger marks around door knobs better
than anything else and leave the paint
nnspoiled. 1t gives a fine polish to win
dow panes and cleans porcelain with de-
spatch.
Another method sometimes employed
in cleaning white paint or enamel is that
of rubbing the soiled surface with
paste Of whiting and water. Let stand
until dry, then brush off.
Now that painted walls are the rule
for kitchens, an easy way to wash them
is in order. Set the wash boiler ON the
stove, fill with soapy water and let
boil until the room is filled with steam.
Tie clean cloth on the broom and wipe
AONI tAiG waits dhh GEilHE NuitG they
are well moistened. Going over the
walls with thin uncooked starch water
before washing them win aid greatly in
removing the CRIME. Or, let the starch
dry on the walls and brush off with a
clean broom.
For sweeping down the walls Of the
other rooms nothing can equal broom
cover made of velveteen. 1t provides
just the right friction without iniuring
the paper.
Gilt frames may be frightened by rub
bling with new baked bread moistened
with ammonia, or by washing in the
water in which onions have been boiled
and bit of sulphur added to give the
yellow color needed.
Nickel will respond to kerosene and
whiting, as win other metals. Brass cur4
tain rings are quickly cleaned by boil
ing them in vinegar. II you have
great many pieces of silver, do not waste
time polishing each one. Simply make
a boiling solution OF ne-fcurth pound
Of sal soda TO a gallon OF water, dip
in one article at time, rinse in hot
water and rub dry.
Statuary is best cleaned with starch
Or whiting dissolved in little water;
spread thiekly on and brush off when
dry.
Do not forget to oil the castors on all
AS we'll as the door hinges
md now is good time to size the edges
If the rugs to prevent their curling up
ward. For this purpose use solution
If glue-about 10,eents worth to pint
If hot water. Apply with paint brush.
In your zeal for cleanliness don't for
ret the cellar. Put some calcium chlo-
-ide in a pan and set on the floor to alb
'orb all dampness. and pour a strong
solution of sal soda down each drain.
indeed, this should be done once
month.
Dorothy Dexter.