Evening star., 1926-03-26
Definite Plan i'm Cleaning
Practical Suggestions Are Offered Showing How
Some Simple Changes Will Result in
Saving Time and Energy

only soft busters, free from gritty
substances, should be used. Silk and
chamois are excellent because they
leave no lint.
For upholstery either a vacuum
cleaner or a brush is the most enec'
tive tool. Leather furniture coverings
last longer and look better IL rubbed
occasionally with castor oil or a com
mercial leather polish to restore the
oil that gradually dries out. but 1t
must be used sparingly and be we'll
rubbed in.
Daily or frequent dusting OF win
doWs and mirrowS will keep the glass
clean and bright a long time without
special cleaning. The most effective
LIQUID cleaners are clear water or
water to which washing soda, borax,
ammonia, or kerosene has been added.
To dry clean. whiting or a commercial
powder Of the same f1nepess should be
used. made into thin paste with water.
then rubbed off with a soft cloth or
paper. This also is a good way to
clean mirrors and picture glass.
Clean Storage Places.
1t is easier to keep house in order
if it is equipped with storage facilt-
ties. Less time Is wasted in looking
for misplaced articles II similar ones
are stored together and If the con-
tents of boxes, drawers and closets are
suitably labeled and listed. Articles
that have outlived their usefulness
should never be stored, even II there
is space. as they simply add to the ma
terial that must be cared for. without
giving any service in return.
Attics and cellars do not need to be
as frequently or carefully put In order
as living rooms, but they should be
gone over often enough to keep their
contents in good condition. A cellar
may be damp and, Of course, in this
case will require special care because
things stored in it may spoil and be-
fects that all over the house. IL
should be regularly ventilated, and
open windows and doors should be
screened against insects and dirt.
Upholstered walls should be white
washed occasionally because the llght
color reflects the light and the white
wash is germicide. Boxes or
shelves in which things are stored
should not be set directly on the moor.
but instead they should be raised on
racks or blocks of wood to avoid
dampness and mustiness. Old news
papers, magazines and paper boxes
cause they absorb moisture and be-
come moldy.
Scrupulous cleanliness everywhere
on the premises is the best protection
against insect and animal pests.
Screen all windows and outside doors.
Fill cracks and holes in floors and
walls. Clear up all crumbs. Leave
no food uncovered. Keep garbage III
closed receptacles and insist on promDt
disposal. and allow no stagnant we -eT
in or near the house.
To sum up: Keep dirt out OF the
house by cleaning walks, steps,
porches and window sills often. and by
screening windows and doors near the
ground. Reduce the number OF dust
collecting articles and places. such as
unnecessary cupboards and super
fluous draperies and bric-a-brac. Do
heavy cleaning little at a time, and
have a supply of good cleaning tools.
Use water and cleaning agents spar
ingly, because they may spoil finishes
and weaken glue. paste or cement.
Make all the family help by leaving
things where they belong and in good
condition.