Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-10-19
GIVES ADVICE ON UPKEEP OF
THE HOME

Last week the Home Demonstra.
ton Agent Laura B. Rutherford dis
cussed the possibilities for practic-
ing economy in our fall and winter
wardrobe. This week she has the
following suggestions to offer.
We are all interested in "Sugges-
lions for economy" provided these
suggestions do not stint the mem
bers of the family of that which they
may need. Economy" should mean
to all of us, spending the Family
Income wisely" and not stinting on
one phase of needs to supply an
other. In addition, therefore, to
giving due thought and considera-
ton to how much shall be spent and
saved on clothing for this season,
let us give thought to how we can
practice economy on the general
upkeep Of the home, for instance,
maybe the floors of your home need
attention and maybe by giving the
proper attention now, when they are
to be used under more strenuous and
pressing conditions for a period of
six months, at least, they may give
longer and better service at less
cost. The old adage, "a stitch in
time saves nine," is so true that it
always with us and practice the
principle it teaches.
Protection from heavy usage and
weather for buildings at large is a
money saver at all times. This may
be done by painting, oiling, varnish-
ing, etc. Floors received the hard
est wear during the winter months,
so they should be given due consid-
GRAFTON at this season of the year.
Perhaps, for the hardwood floors, a
varnish and wax is all that may be
needed, but for those floors that are
made of soft wood and wear and
splinter easily, one may see the need
for thorough scraping to get rid of
splinters and old paint and heavy
varnish; maybe a crack and wood
filler and then a thorough treatment
of stain and varnish, or maybe oil
ing, for the old floor of rather soft
or hardwood, good treatment is to
first thoroughly clean the floor. If |
painted, remove all paint by wash |
ing with a strong I've solution or a |
commercial paint remover. If I've is
used take care not to'get hands into
it. A long handed brush or broom
stubb covered with cloth, both make
good utensils to work with. Also if
we is used, the floor should be thor
)ughly rinsed with vinegar water.
After the floor is clean and dry.
make up the following floor oil your
self and apply according to direc-
ions.
Floor and Furniture Oil OF Polish
One pint of linseed oil; u pint of
and u pint vinegar.
When buying the linseed oil, ask for
hat which has been boiled. If YOU ]
annOt get the boiled, then you will
lave to do that. Take care when
'oiling the oil to put it into a sepa-
ate pan and then set this into
anger pan of cold water, and let it
oil in this manner. This will avoid
anger of fire. When the oil is :
oiled and cold, mix with the tur-
entine and vinegar and it is ready
} use. Any oil preparation will 7
arken wood some, so floors that are f
be treated with this polish will
eed no stain. This mixture makes
n excellent furniture polish too, so J
eep some on hand to rub up the )
lrniture with. Now about applying
to the floors; use dry cloth and
lturate it with the oil, then rub on
lie floors. The first application will II
equire quite bit of "elbow grease"
so don't be afraid of strong rub
ing. But once the floor has abb l
'rbed this oil, the work thereafter =
Ill be very little. Be careful not to
ave surplus oil on the floor. Go
ver it with dry cloths and rub n
ard until it is absolutely dry. Ii n
is is done there will be no show of n
acks and you will have floor you M
i'll be proud of and also one that
i'll be easily kept looking fresh ano
&C. This oil polish is a splendid N
'eservative for floors and there
re is very fine to use on porches
cause they are exposed to the R
Gather. In case one expects to use R
is polish on floors that are very II
rk anyway, the oil that is drained
ON the automobile is fine to use in
ace of the linseed oil and is much 81
IS expensive. 1t has already been 81
lied in the car, so all that Will st
ed to be done is to strain it well
d mix as directed for linseed oil.
lis, however, does darken wood T
lch more than linseed oil so it is T
t advisable to use it on light floors u
on furniture. ~