Evening star., 1927-04-22

! nopaIarized filet net for curtains, be
| cause in this fabric there is such a
! large range Of colors and it is so easy
To make up. When window shades be
come faded or discolored. they can be
made to look like new by painting
them over a shade darker than the
original cotor one side should he
treated and allowed to dry before the
other side Is treated. 1t may be ncces>
sary to apply second coat If they are
very much faded.
Floor Coverings.
CARPETS and rugs should he cleaned
with a vacuum cleaner. unless ii is
thought best to send them to profess
sional cleaner II they are cleaned at
home with a vacuum cleaner, the sur
face can ne finally freshened by wash
ing them over with a carpet coap or
with dry-cleaning brush. Cover Eour
kitchen floor with linoieum, which is
easy to clean and Is soft. warm and
elastic. Select good pattern and
grade which will last well.
odd bits Of iin1ieum, such as are
usually thrown away when floors
have been recovered during Spring
cleaning. may be used in variety Of
ways. The constant scrubbing OF
woodwork in the Kitchen, which IS
necessary to maintain a fresh ana
spotless appearance. can be avoided
BY covering it with linoleum. Such
articles as tables, shelves in the
kitchen and all the woodwork sur
rounding the kitchen sink may be
treated in this way Afterwards, just
A wipe with moist cloth and dirt
vanishes. If the wall behind the sink
or wash bowl has not been9 tiled.
sheet of linoleum will form an excel
lent substitute. especially If it has
tiled pattern Fasten 1t to the walls
by means of nails provided with
ornamental brass heads. A good piece
of cork linoleum when cut TO shape
Will form an excellent bath mat,
which is very pleasant for bare feet
and vet is not slippery when wet.
Soiled wall paper can be cleaned
with dough or dry bread, that is, ii
the paper is not badly soiledi working
downward with light. even strokes.
Warm bran is also effective for this
purpose. but is loose and powdery
and a little more difficult to handle
for that reason. Grease spots on wall
paper are best treated by a paste of
fullers earth mixed with water and
made stiff as possible, then brushed
off when dry. Bathroom walls, which
are usually finished with washable
paint or wall paper, should be washed
with warm water and mild soap.
Washable paper can lie bought in diff.
ferent colors and designs, one of the
most practical being q Dtue.and-white
tile This is suitable for bathroom or
kitchen. II grease is spattered on
this paper or dish water distIgures it,
a cloth wrung out Of warm water will
quickly clean the surface.
Pictures should be examined with a
view to seeing whether the backing
is in good condition and whether the
cords are safe, as these are apt to
wear at the point here they touch
the picture hook and where they come
in contact with tine screw eyes.
Wooden frames should be cleaned
with furniture cream. For gilt frames
onion water is excellent, afterward
drying with soft cloth. Carefully
wash and dry oil paintings that have
become duh, Rub gently with a cloth
wrung out Of turpentine. give coat
Of good copal yarnish and dry in
warm room free from dust. good
way 10 remove rusty screws is TO
apply little vinegar, leaving it for a
few minutes to penetrate before using
the screwdriver. This method is effec.
tive when oil fails to do the work.
After pictures have been washed and
place them in different po-
sitions. a little change in the placing
Of different pieces of furniture and in
the hanging Of pictures will usually
be welcomed by the family.
Furniture Treatment.