The Washington times., 1927-05-31

a weary existence any longer. Re-
place them with new ones.
Garbage needs special care in hot
weather because of flies and posi-
BILE spoilage Of garbage material.
Make certain that both the indoor
and outdoor garbage containers are
orator your garbage problem In
greatly simplified. If not, your out
door container should have a good
cover and be large enough to pre-
vent any overflow or litter around
the can or cans from one period of
collection to the next. 1t Is the re.
sponsibility Of every householder to
comply strictly with all municipal
regulations for the disposal of gar.
bage. Are you familiar with those
in your own municipality?
If the refrigerator case is worn
in spots, give it coat OF paint or
varnish or lacquer. The lacquers
come in lovely shades. They dry
quickly, are durable, and will trans.
form the porch furniture. the worn
service wagon, or any other piece
needing a new dress. If the re.
frigerator has had its day, lust re.
member how much you will have to
depend upon good refrigeration .
little later on. Send for the Institute
list OF approved refrigeratoFs. and
should you decide on a mechanical
reIr1gerating unit, make careful in.
qulries concerning their servicing in
your district, choosing one that is
well serviced.
You may find 1t inconvenient to
use a toaster, grill, or waffle iron
IN kitchen or porch or living
room because there is not a we'll
placed outlet. You may also be
restricted in the use of those an.
planes unless you put In another
circuit or circuits. Our Institute
bulletin, House Wiring and Light.
ing for Service" will help you, I'd
can be had from our Bulletin Ser.
vice, 119 West Fortieth ST., for Isl
cents. The following bulletins, at
20 cents each, will also lend friendly
assistance just at this time: ''The
Moth" Kitchens Planned for Con.
venience" and Cleaning Equip.
ment and Methods"
Now take tour of the closets
throughout the house. Keep a.
close lookout for moths. Shelves
should not require special atten.
ton, as they should be wiped off
regularly in the course of routine
cleaning. Do not hoard and fill up
closet shelves and hooks. Give
away those things you are reason.
ably sure you will not use again,
for they demand care and protec.
ton against moths.
All winter wooIens should be
thoroughly cleaned before being
put away for the summer. This isI
the first step in protecting them
against moths. Do not attempt
any dry cleaning at home, except
the taking out of spots. Enlist the
services of a good dry cleaner.
Send the blankets and other large
pieces which need washing to a good
laundry, if you have not good facili.
ties for doing these at home. Unless
you have plenty of safe storage
space, send your furs and coats to
storage. For home storage, use
good moth-proof bags. Send for the
Institute approved list. Moth-proof.
ing the clean wooden garments is a
worthwhile final precaution before
storing them. Golf socks, sweaters,
suits and other garments needed dur
ing the summer may be left out
safely If thoroughly moth-proofed.
II cedar chests are kept tightly GOV.
cred, they provide safe storage.
Heavy rugs, before being rolled up
for the summer, should be thorough
ly vacuum cleaned and then covered
completely with paper or with a spe.
cial case made for the purpose.
Heavy draperies are not cool, and
they are also liable to moth attack.
1t is well to have them cleaned and
put away for the hot weather, leav.
ing the light washable draperies in
their place.
Last, but not least, the summer
cushions may need attention, and
slip-covers should be taken out early
to be examined for requirements or
repairs.