,,fowler',s ,,household ,,helps ,over #cjj ,useful and ,valuable ,helps ,about the ,home1 ,carefully ,compiled and ,arranged in ,convenient ,form for ,frequent ,use ,with ,complete ,index ,published by ,household ,publishing ,company #acb ,jay ,st41 ,albany1 ,n4 ,y4 ,to the many efficient and up-to-date housekeepers of our land this book is respectfully dedicated1 in the hope that they may find something herein to further increase their efficiency4 ,while the author does not guarantee the reliability of these household helps1 they have been carefully compiled from reliable sources and are believed to be efficient if directions are carefully followed4 ,copyright1 #aiaf ,by ,a4 ,l4 ,fowler ,,important ,,notice ,this book is fully protected by copyright and any infringement thereof will be duly prosecuted4 ,extra copies may be obtained at #aj;c each1 postpaid1 from the ,household ,publishing ,co41 #acb ,jay ,street1 ,albany1 ,n4 ,y4 ,,household ,,helps ,,the ,,care ,,and ,,use ,,of ,,gas ,,appliances ,,care ,,of ,,gas ,,ranges ,in order to get satisfactory and economical service and a long life1 any range or mechanical device must be kept clean4 ,this applies to the gas range as well1 and we therefore wish to emphasize that the little attention required is very much worth while4 ,clean the top1 the ovens and removable drip pan frequently4 ,clean broiler griddle and pan every time it is used4 ,if any burner holes become clogged1 clean them out with a piece of wire or a hairpin4 ,keep the air inlets on the shutter at the front of the burners near the levers clear of dust4 ,the suction at this point draws the dust1 which1 if allowed to accumulate1 will cause the flame to burn yellow or red instead of blue4 ,more ranges rust out than wear out4 ,to keep the range free from rust rub it very frequently with a cloth slightly oiled with any kind of oil or grease1 except kerosene or one containing salt2 we suggest the use of olive oil or one of its cheaper substitutes4 ,this is done to the best advantage while the range is warm4 ,when the burners become greasy1 remove and wash them thoroughly in soap and hot water4 ,never black the burners or top grates4 ,the broiler pan and rack should be kept out of the range when oven is being used or it will rust1 warp or chip4 ,it requires the same care any kitchen enamel ware does4 ,always leave oven and broiler doors open for a few minutes after lighting the oven burners and after extinguishing them4 ,this will dry the inside of the range and prevent rusting4 ,,use ,,of ,,the ,,range ,with reasonable care gas is much cheaper for household cooking than any other fuel4 ,every range should be equipped with a top burner lighter which is convenient and economical1 as it is just as easy to light a burner as to leave it burning4 ,never turn on the gas until you are ready to use it4 ,turn off the gas as soon as you are through with it4 ,turn down the gas as low as possible to give the required heat4 ,remember that water boiling rapidly is no hotter than water boiling slowly4 ,always open oven door before lighting oven burners4 ,plan your cooking so as to use both broiler and oven at once4 ,the same burners heat both4 ,while a roast is in the broiler1 bake the cookies1 bread1 apples or pudding in the oven4 ,when the latter are done1 use the oven to cook vegetables or bake biscuits4 ,to boil foods in the oven1 utensils should be set directly on the bottom of the oven4 ,by following this plan both the time required to cook the meal and your fuel expense will be reduced to a minimum4 ,,broiling ,,and ,,roasting ,broiling and roasting are the same form of cooking1 the former term being applied to thinner and the latter to thicker foodstuffs4 ,they consist of cooking at very high temperatures1 obtained only by exposure to the direct flame4 ,it must be done in the broiler1 which should be lighted ten minutes before cooking commences4 ,always leave broiler door open and put a little cold water in the bottom of the broiler pan to prevent the food from burning4 ,place the food to be cooked on the cold rack in the broiling pan4 ,,steaks ,,and ,,chops ,place the meat about two inches from the fire until well seared4 ,turn over and sear other side in the same way1 thus preventing the escape of the juice4 ,then lower the pan and turn down the gas until the meat is done to taste4 ,for steak allow about #aj minutes if one inch thick1 #ae minutes if one and one-half inches thick4 ,for chops allow #h minutes4 ,cooking may be done faster1 but proper tenderness of meats can only be had at the slower rates4 ,,fish ,place fish on the rack1 skin side down1 and do not turn4 ,place rack in lower part of oven4 ,baste liberally and turn down gas when the fish begins to brown4 ,allow #bj to #cj minutes4 ,,other ,,foods ,chicken1 bacon1 liver1 ham1 tripe1 and vegetables1 such as tomatoes1 peppers1 ,spanish onions1 can also be broiled to perfection in a manner similar to above4 ,,roast ,,meats ,roast meats should be treated the same as steaks and chops1 except that after the meat is seared the cooking should be done more slowly1 which will1 of course1 take more time4 ,this part of the cooking can be done with the broiler door closed1 or can be done in the upper or baking oven4 ,allow about #bj minutes to the pound for a roast4 ,,baking ,baking is cooking at moderate temperatures in a range oven4 ,the oven should be lighted from #e to #aj minutes 7depending upon the food to be cooked7 before the food is put in4 ,,bread ,heat the oven about #e minutes before using1 and bake from #de to #ej minutes on the lower rack4 ,bread should be baked in a hot oven1 should continue to rise about #ae minutes1 brown for #bj minutes longer1 and bake #ae minutes longer with a reduced flame4 ,,biscuits ,heat oven for #aj minutes4 ,put biscuits in oven and bake for #e minutes with full heat1 then turn gas off completely and bake #e minutes longer4 ,,loaf ,,cake ,heat oven #e minutes4 ,place the cake on the rack about #c inches from bottom of oven4 ,turn gas half on for about #cj minutes when the cake should have fully risen4 ,increase heat enough to make the top brown and crisp4 ,,layer ,,cake ,layer cake should be placed in a hotter oven than loaf cake4 ,heat oven #aj minutes4 ,place cake on rack in center of oven and turn out the gas for #aj minutes4 ,relight both burners turned half down for #ab or #ae minutes4 ,if not sufficiently browned increase the heat at the last4 ,,boiling ,boiling is cooking in water at a temperature of #bab degrees4 ,this is done on the open burners on top of the range4 ,there are three sizes of burners3 the giant1 the ordinary and the simmerer4 ,in bringing water to boil quickly use the giant burner1 then continue boiling on the simmerer or one of the ordinary burners turned low4 ,do not waste gas by boiling hard4 ,use covers on kettles4 ,green vegetables when boiling retain their color better if the lid is left off the pot4 ,,stewing ,stewing is cooking in a small amount of water for a long time at simmering temperature4 ,it is the most economical way of cooking the cheaper cuts of meat4 ,the simmering burner should be used for this cooking4 ,,toasters ,bread toasters placed on the top burners of a gas range supply a quick and the most satisfactory method of preparing toast4 ,large quantities of toast can be made to advantage in the broiler4 ,,gas ,,water ,,heaters ,gas water heaters supply the most economical and convenient source of hot water obtainable4 ,the automatic water heaters are made to heat water instantly and automatically upon opening any hot water faucet in the system4 ,these heaters are made in various capacities from #b to #h gallons per minute4 ,circulating tank heaters which are attached to the kitchen boiler have to be lighted every time they are used4 ,usually the heater is lighted a few minutes before hot water is required1 the time depending upon the amount likely to be used4 ,a #cj-;gallon tank may be heated in approximately one hour4 ,sufficient hot water for an average bath may be had in fifteen minutes4 ,the most economical way to handle the circulating tank heater1 when water is needed for a bath1 is as follows3 ,light heater and turn on faucet so that the water will flow into the tub as quickly as it is heated in the tank4 ,this is usually at the rate of one gallon per minute4 ,according to the city ordinance1 in residences where water meter check valves are installed on the water service1 the consumer should supply a safety water relief valve before connecting any hot water system4 ,this must be done to take care of the expansion4 ,,gas ,,flat ,,irons ,the gas flat iron is a most satisfactory and economical household appliance4 ,,furnace ,,connections ,a pipe coil should be placed in every furnace and connected to the hot water tank in order to insure an economical supply of hot water during the period when the furnace is in use4 ,this makes it possible to use the gas range in the kitchen and enjoy its convenience and economy the year round4 ,,all-,,gas ,,kitchens ,all-gas kitchens embodying the foregoing appliances are in general use owing to their convenience and economy4 ,details regarding these kitchen appliances and other gas appliances1 such as fireplace kindlers1 furnace kindlers1 coke box kindlers1 garbage burners1 gas steam radiators1 gas water radiators1 safety garage heaters and ironing machines may be obtained from your ,gas ,company4 ,telephone them1 for their salesmen are always glad to serve you4 ,,demonstrator ,most gas companies have a practical and expert demonstrator whose services are free4 ,when any gas appliance is not giving perfect satisfaction in every way1 or once a year on general principles1 you should ask the demonstrator to call4 ,,gas ,,lighting ,correct1 healthful and pleasing lighting conditions do more than anything else to brighten1 modernize and make comfortable the house of today4 ,poor light is poor economy in more than one sense of the term4 ,poor light may mean too little or too much light1 a wrong kind of light or a misplaced source of light4 ,any of these conditions cause eye strain4 ,eye strain results in eye troubles and inevitably affects the general health4 ,furthermore1 the well lighted home is an attractive center for the family1 while a badly lighted house creates gloom and a restless atmosphere4 ,gas light offers convenience in lighting and beauty in its fixtures4 ,gas light presents the real economy of the best at the least cost4 ,all new houses should be piped for gas4 ,even an old house can be equipped with ceiling1 wall and baseboard outlets with but little expense or inconvenience to you4 ,your ,gas ,company will also help you to select just the fixtures and burners you need to harmonize with the decorations in your home and to supply the best possible light for each room4 ,at your call1 the ,company will keep your equipment in thoroughly efficient condition4 ,you should use only the best gas mantles4 ,it sells them at cost to you in order to encourage their use--cheap mantles are cheap in first cost and expensive in the long run4 ,your ,gas ,company prides itself on being at your service4 ,,electrical ,,appliances ,,electric ,,service ,,in ,,the ,,home ,the home that is completely wired has at hand a tireless electric servant-of-all-work2 for the past few years have seen the invention and perfection of devices for doing household labor of practically every description4 ,these are of practical economy not only when used by the housewife1 but also in making domestic help more efficient and better satisfied4 ,in addition to the almost universal use of electricity for lighting1 with every facility for flexibility and convenience in connecting and control1 electricity may be absolutely depended upon today for washing1 wringing1 drying and ironing the clothes1 for sweeping and dusting1 for polishing1 for cleaning silver and brightwork1 for all cooking1 for such culinary processes as beating eggs1 mixing bread1 grinding meat or coffee1 turning the ice cream freezer or sharpening knives1 or1 on emergency1 for heating or cooling the house4 ,and 7contrary to popular belief71 in most of these cases electricity offers an opportunity for actual domestic economy4 ,electricity is no longer a rich man's luxury1 for its convenience1 cleanliness1 time saving and economy1 as shown by the following pages1 have made it every man's necessity4 ,,all-,,electric ,,homes ,the model home is electrically lighted1 has the kitchen equipped with an electric range1 electric dishwasher1 electric kitchen set for beating eggs1 grinding1 mixing and polishing2 the dining-room equipped with electric coffee percolator1 electric samovar and an electric toaster2 laundry equipped with electric washing machine1 motor-driven mangle heated by gas or electricity1 and an electric iron4 ,a vacuum cleaner is essential in every household4 ,other appliances which will prove their value if once tried are heating pads1 vibrators1 heating or disk stoves1 luminous radiators1 sewing machines1 fans1 pressing iron for the sewing-room and ,christmas tree outfits4 ,,electric ,,range ,cooking by electricity is an ideal method1 and the electric range makes it practical4 ,every housewife should be familiar with its advantages as it provides the most satisfactory results4 ,the electric range is reliable1 efficient and durable4 ,it saves time1 work1 worry and watching4 ,it promotes safety1 comfort and cleanliness4 ,the electric range is convenient and easy to operate1 as the heat is always instantly available and readily regulated at the turn of a switch4 ,cooking becomes a certainty1 as the same switch position always provides the same amount of heat4 ,all the heat is concentrated on the cooking and there is no excess heat wasted on other parts of the range or radiated out into the room4 ,ordinary cooking utensils are used as with other ranges4 ,cooking with an electric range can be done at a reasonable cost in consideration of the many inherent advantages above referred to4 ,the roasting of meat to the exact degree desired need not be the dread of the cook when an electric oven is available4 ,the uniformity and reliability of the heat of the electric oven facilitates the roasting of meat without constant attention and worry4 ,electric broiling insures tender chops and steaks1 as the surface of the meat is quickly seared and all its juicy tenderness is retained4 ,in order to facilitate the use of the electric range1 your ,lighting ,company gives an instruction book with every installation4 ,,electric ,,dishwasher ,after each meal scrape off the dishes and place them in the washer in such a position that the water can be thrown against both sides of them4 ,it is convenient to accumulate enough dishes to fill the washer1 as it may thereby become possible to do all of the day's dishes in one washing4 ,shake washing powder or liquid soap into the machine and add one-quarter of a cup of ammonia4 ,pour in the right amount of hot water from faucet 7according to instructions with machine7 and allow the machine to run about #aj minutes4 ,then let the water run out and pour in a little more to wash out the sediment4 ,close the drain and pour in boiling water which acts as a rinsing water4 ,run the machine two minutes more and drain4 ,raise cover immediately after the machine is stopped to let the steam out4 ,the dishes will dry by themselves with high polish1 but it is necessary to wipe the silver and glassware4 ,the washer is then ready to be used as a storage for dishes until needed again4 ,,vacuum ,,cleaner ,there are many good electric vacuum cleaners on the market1 all of which operate on the same general principle of suction4 ,the ,hoover1 however1 has a motor-driven brush in addition1 which acts as a sweeper4 ,oil the motor with a drop or two each time it is used1 according to the directions given with the machine4 ,if using a ,hoover1 the brush bearings should not be oiled as they are made of wood4 ,should the brush become stuck it is due to threads1 string and hair which have been collected by it4 ,remove the brush according to directions supplied with the machine and free all the bearings4 ,clean the bag after using by carefully removing it from the machine and shaking the dirt on a newspaper4 ,once a month the machine should be cleaned by taking off the bag1 lifting the machine from the carpet and allowing the machine to run for a couple of minutes4 ,,sewing ,,machine ,follow directions supplied with the machine as to oiling and proper size of needle1 thread1 etc4 ,do not make any adjustments unless you are sure you know how4 ,these adjustments require patience1 as the adjusting screws must be turned a very little at a time to note the effect produced4 ,do not run the machine at too high a speed as this will shorten its life4 ,when putting a motor on a foot-power machine be sure that the old machine is not over-speeded4 ,if your machine is provided with a foot release be sure that the release entirely cuts off current1 otherwise the motor will run very hot4 ,,flat ,,iron ,there are several makes of electric irons which do excellent work and have a long life4 ,the standard sizes are #c1 #f and #h pounds4 ,the #f-pound iron is best adapted for general household use4 ,if the iron becomes too hot1 disconnect the lead from the iron4 ,in case the terminals become corroded1 rub them with a piece of fine emery cloth to remove corrosion4 ,if the contacts become corroded or bent they should be replaced4 ,your ,lighting ,company maintains a repair department for all heating and cooking appliances4 ,telephone ,sales ,department4 ,,electric ,,lamps ,mazda lamps are the most efficient lamps obtainable and their use is recommended for all classes of service4 ,your electric bills depend upon the watts per lamp and the number of hours of use4 ,note in the following table that the ,mazda lamps give on the average two and one-half times as much light for the same cost as the ,gem carbon lamps4 ,the column ,cost of current per month gives the cost of burning one lamp one hour per day for one month at the maximum rate of nine cents per ,k4 ,w4 ,h4 ,table of ,comparisons ,gem,carbon,lamps ,mazda ,lamps7,type,b7 ,cost of ,cost of current per current per ,watts ,c4,p4 month in cents ,watts ,c4,p4 month in cents #cj #ab #h4a #aj #h #b4g #ej #bj #ac4e #be #bc #f4g #hj #cb #ba4f #dj #ch #aj4h #fj #fj #af4b #ajj #aje #bg4j ,,residential ,,lighting ,in most cases the following recommendations of ,mazda lamp sizes will be found most satisfactory in the home4 ,frosted lamps are recommended wherever the direct rays of the lamp may strike the eye1 as the frosting diffuses the light4 ,parlor #a-;,bracket chandelier #a--fj watt #b-;,bracket chandelier #b--dj watt #c-;,bracket chandelier #c--be watt ,side wall fixtures for decorative purposes--#aj watt1 all frosted4 ,side wall fixtures for good general illumination--#be or #dj watt1 all frosted4 ,hall ,small hall #a--aj watt ,large hall #a--be watt ,porch ,ceiling light #a--aj watt ,side bracket #a--be watt ,if used for reading light #a--fj watt ,bedroom ,ceiling light #a--dj watt ,side bracket #a--dj watt or #b--be watt ,sitting-room ,same as parlor4 ,a well shaded reading lamp with a #dj or #fj watt all-frosted bulb4 ,dining-room ,dome #a--fj watt bowl frosted #b or #c light shower #be watt bowl frosted ,semi-indirect #a--fj or #ajj watt clear ,bathroom ,ceiling or side brackets #be watt ,kitchen ,ceiling light #a--dj or #fj watt bowl frosted ,side bracket over sink #a--be watt bowl frosted ,attic #be watt ,cellar ,in installing lamps for the cellar the time they are lighted should be borne in mind4 ,as this is short1 the expense of running larger lamps--#be watt and #dj watt--is insignificant4 ,the following locations should be provided for3 ,bottom of cellar stairs #be watt ,work bench #dj watt ,laundry #dj watt ,vegetable and fruit cellar #be watt ,lamp in front of furnace #fj watt ,this latter lamp is usually close enough to also illuminate the coal bin4 ,care of ,lamps and ,fixtures ,lamps and fixtures should he cleaned once a month to insure the maximum efficiency4 ,reliable tests have shown that dirty glassware reduces effective illumination from #aj to #ej per cent4 ,,fixture ,,recommendations ,,for ,,the ,,house ,parlor ,ceiling fixtures ,indirect or semi-indirect ,side fixtures ,semi-indirect ,baseboard receptacles for table or floor lamps4 ,hall ,one ceiling fixture equipped with two lamps wired so that one or both lamps may be operated as desired4 ,this arrangement provides for a night light4 ,sitting-room and ,library ,same as parlor4 ,bedroom ,one ceiling semi-indirect fixture4 ,side brackets near dressing table1 or1 ,rigid pendant for use over center of dressing table4 ,baseboard outlet near bed for heating pad or reading lamp4 ,dining-room ,indirect or semi-indirect fixture4 ,baseboard or floor outlet for toaster and percolator4 ,floor call button attached to kitchen buzzer4 ,bathroom ,one side bracket on each side of mirror4 ,one side wall receptacle for curling iron1 shaving mug and luminous radiator4 ,kitchen ,one center ceiling light1 one side bracket over sink and one side wall outlet for iron and washing machine4 ,cellar ,five outlets should be provided for proper illumination1 one at foot of stairs1 one at work bench1 one in fruit and vegetable cellar and one in front of furnace located so as also to illuminate the coal bin4 ,a control switch and telltale lamp should be provided in the kitchen4 ,attic ,two outlets are usually sufficient4 ,a control switch and telltale lamp should be provided in the hall4 ,clothes ,press ,a rigid pendant with a chain-pull socket should be provided for each dark clothes press4 ,it is most convenient and practical to have these lights operated by an automatic switch which is opened and closed by the closing and opening of the closet door4 ,this provides a light immediately the door is opened1 while when the door is shut one may be sure that the light has not been left burning4 ,,general ,baseboard outlets should be installed in all rooms for the use of vacuum cleaner1 fans1 or other portable appliances4 ,bell-ringing transformers which provide current for door bells and buzzers should be installed for each apartment4 ,emergency gas lights should be provided for the halls1 kitchen1 dining-room and bathroom4 ,if any special requirements are not provided for in the above recommendations your ,lighting ,company will be glad to give you expert advice free of charge4 ,they pride themselves on being at your service4 ,,wiring ,,hints ,the service entrance should be of sufficient capacity to care for additional load in the form of electric heating1 cooking and other domestic appliances4 ,the branch circuits should be heavy and numerous enough to care for additional outlets for lighting and appliances as found desirable4 ,your ,lighting ,company will be glad to go over your plans with you4 ,the electric meters should be located in the cellar near the gas meter1 as this will save you the annoyance of meter readers and testers going through the house to the attic4 ,be sure and install control switches and telltale lamps on cellar and attic lights4 ,provide three-way switches in the halls so that the hall lights may be controlled from either the first or second floor4 ,all ceiling outlet lighting1 and wherever desirable1 side bracket lighting1 should be controlled by wall switches4 ,these switches should preferably be of the push-button type rather than of the snap-switch type4 ,in general the best location for these switches is on the wall of the room right next to the door which is the entrance most frequently used4 ,,fuses ,fuses on your electrical wiring act in the same capacity as a safety valve on a steam boiler4 ,whenever there is an overload on the circuit or a short circuit these fuses blow and relieve the strain on your wiring4 ,when in doubt or when in need of suggestions1 'phone the ,sales ,department of your ,lighting ,company4 ,,household ,,helps ,look in the ,index for the principal word of the article about which you desire information4 ,for instance1 ,to ,open ,fruit ,jars1 look under ,fruit ,jars ,,in ,,the ,,kitchen ,use ,sand ,soap to ,sharpen the ,food ,chopper--,if the knives of your food chopper become black and dull1 run a piece of sand soap1 or scouring brick1 through the chopper as you would a potato4 ,it will brighten and sharpen the knives and they will cut like new4 ,use pulverized sand soap or the scouring brick with which you scour4 ,kerosene for ,water ,bugs--,a small quantity of kerosene poured down the drain pipe occasionally will stop annoyance from this pest4 ,to ,prevent a ,glass from ,breaking when pouring hot water in it1 first put a spoon in the glass4 ,this method can also be used when pouring hot soup or any hot liquid in any fragile receptacle4 ,when ,butter is ,too ,hard to spread easily1 turn a heated bowl upside down over the butter dish for a few minutes4 ,this will thoroughly soften the butter without melting it4 ,to ,open ,fruit ,jars--,strips of emery board1 about one inch wide and eight inches or so long1 will be found useful to loosen obstinate fruit jar tops4 ,just place the strip around the edge of the top1 and give it a twist4 ,to ,keep ,refrigerator ,sweet--,a lump of charcoal should be placed in the refrigerator to keep it sweet4 ,when putting your best tea or coffee urn away1 drop a small piece of charcoal in it and prop the lid open with a toothpick4 ,currycomb for ,scaling ,fish--,a currycomb is better than a knife for scaling fish1 as it protects the hands4 ,cornpopper for ,toasting ,bread--,the cornpopper can be used for toasting odds and ends of stale bread which would otherwise be wasted4 ,to ,prevent ,stains ,under the ,nails--,dip the ends of the fingers in melted tallow before beginning a task which is likely to stain them4 ,to ,remove ,stains from the ,hands1 rub them with a piece of lemon4 ,starch to ,prevent ,chapped ,hands--,use starch which is ground fine to prevent chapped hands4 ,every time the hands are washed and rinsed thoroughly1 wipe them off1 and1 while they are yet damp1 rub a pinch of starch over their entire surface4 ,chapping is then not likely to occur4 ,wisp ,brush for ,greasy ,pans and ,kettles--,a small wisp brush is better for cleaning greasy pans and kettles than the string mop you use for the dishes4 ,you can buy them two for five cents4 ,a little soap powder sprinkled on them makes a fine suds for the tinware and cooking utensils4 ,best ,way to ,strain ,soup--,when straining soup set a coarse strainer inside of a fine one and pour the liquid through both2 you will thus avoid clogging the fine one with pieces of meat and broken bones4 ,how to ,crack ,pecan ,nuts--,almost all housewives know how very hard it is to crack pecan nuts and get the meats out whole4 ,pour boiling water over the nuts and let them stand tightly covered for five or six hours4 ,the nut meats may then be extracted easily without a trace of the bitter lining of the nut4 ,use a nut cracker and crack lightly all around the nuts4 ,the work is quickly done and is not at all like the tedious process of picking out the meats from the dry nuts4 ,the meats nearly always come out whole4 ,lemon ,squeezer for ,making ,beef ,juice--,when one has to make beef juice in small quantities which does not warrant buying an expensive meat-press1 use instead a ten-cent lemon squeezer4 ,this can be sterilized by boiling and kept absolutely clean4 ,one can press out several ounces in a very few minutes4 ,quick ,way to ,peel ,carrots--,use a coarse grater to peel carrots4 ,a few passes over the grater will rid the carrots of their skins quicker than any other method4 ,proper ,way to ,slice ,bacon--,to slice bacon properly1 always place it rind down1 and do not attempt to cut through the rind until you have the desired number of slices4 ,then slip the knife under them and cut them free of the rind1 keeping as close to it as possible4 ,when ,cream is on the ,turn--,when the sweetness of the cream is doubtful and there is no more on hand and it must be used1 a pinch of soda will keep it from curdling1 even in hot coffee4 ,to ,prevent ,musty ,teapot--,when putting away a silver teapot1 or one that is not in everyday use1 place a little stick across the top underneath the cover4 ,this will allow fresh air to get in and prevent mustiness4 ,lemon or ,orange ,peel for ,tea ,caddy--,thoroughly dry the peel from an orange or a lemon1 and place it in the tea caddy4 ,this will greatly improve the flavor of the tea4 ,heat ,lemons ,before ,squeezing--,in using lemons1 heat them thoroughly before squeezing and you will obtain nearly double the quantity of juice that you would if they had not been heated4 ,to ,keep ,teakettle from ,rusting--,a clean oyster shell placed in the teakettle will keep out rust4 ,to ,clean ,gas ,stove ,burners--,pick the holes open with a large pin and apply a vacuum cleaner to take out the particles of dirt4 ,flour for ,burning ,kerosene--,wheaten flour is the best extinguisher to throw over a fire caused by the spilling and ignition of kerosene4 ,this should be a matter of common knowledge1 since flour is always within convenient reach4 ,use for ,old ,newspapers--,old newspapers clean stoves beautifully1 as well as being useful for polishing kitchen windows4 ,to ,take ,rust from ,flat-,irons1 tie some yellow beeswax or paraffine in a cloth1 and when the iron is warm1 but not hot enough to use1 rub with the wax and then rub it through sand or salt4 ,a ,good ,stove ,polisher--,a piece of burlap is a very good polisher for the kitchen stove or range when it is hot4 ,it does not burn readily1 and for that reason is better than flannel or cotton cloth or paper4 ,wire ,rack for ,use ,under ,pies--,when taking pies from the oven1 do not put them on the flat surface of the table to cool unless a high wire rack is put under them4 ,the rack helps to keep the crust crisp and they will not be soggy4 ,marble ,slab or ,plate ,glass for ,mixing ,board--,for mixing cake and pastry an old marble slab or a piece of plate glass is better than a wooden board4 ,to ,prevent ,cakes from ,burning--,sprinkle the bottom of the oven with fine1 dry salt to prevent cakes1 pies1 and other pastry from burning on the bottom4 ,wooden ,bowl ,when ,washing ,silver--,when washing silver1 use a wooden tub or bowl if possible4 ,there will be less danger of the silver getting scratched or otherwise damaged4 ,tissue ,paper for ,greasy ,dishes--,very greasy dishes should be wiped with soft tissue paper before being washed4 ,to ,skin ,tomatoes ,easily--,tomatoes nearly always have to be skinned before being used4 ,to do this easily1 place them in a basin and pour boiling water over them4 ,let stand a minute1 and then drain4 ,another method is to rub the tomatoes all over with the back of a knife to loosen the skins before peeling4 ,this is said to be better than scalding4 ,to ,peel ,sweet ,potatoes ,easily--,before putting sweet potatoes in the oven1 grease the skins and they can then be peeled easily and without any waste of the potato4 ,to ,prevent ,roasted ,meat from ,drying ,out--,to prevent roasted meat1 which is to be served cold1 from drying out and losing its flavor1 wrap it in cheesecloth while it is still hot4 ,when ,food is ,too ,salty--,when you have put too much salt into cooking food1 stretch a clean cloth tightly over the kettle and sprinkle a table-spoonful of flour over the cloth4 ,then allow the contents of the kettle to steam and in a few moments the flour will absorb the surplus salt4 ,to ,remove ,fish ,odor from ,hands--,a few drops of ammonia in the water in which you wash your hands will remove all fishy odor from the hands after preparing fish for cooking4 ,to ,remove ,onion ,smell from ,pans--,the disagreeable smell of onions which clings to pots and pans so stubbornly can be quickly removed by washing and drying the pans1 then scouring them with common salt1 and placing them on the stove until the salt is brown4 ,shake often1 then wash the pans as usual4 ,to ,prevent ,onions from ,making the ,eyes ,water--,scalding water poured over onions will keep the eyes from watering4 ,hint ,when ,baking ,bread--,when baking bread or rolls1 put a saucepan full of boiling water into the oven4 ,the steam rising from it will keep the crust smooth and tender4 ,to ,make ,meat ,tender--,a tablespoonful of vinegar added to tough meat while it is boiling or roasting will make it more tender4 ,to ,keep the ,lid on a ,boiling ,pot--,a teaspoonful of butter dropped into the water in which you are boiling dry beans1 or other starchy vegetables1 will stop the annoyance of having the lid of the pot jump off1 as it will otherwise do4 ,the butter acts the same as oil on troubled waters and keeps it calm and manageable4 ,to ,take ,fish ,taste from ,forks and ,spoons--,to remove the taste and smell of fish from forks and spoons1 rub them with a small piece of butter before washing4 ,all taste and smell will thus be entirely removed4 ,how to ,judge ,mushrooms--,sprinkle a little salt on the gills of mushrooms to judge their fitness to eat4 ,if the gills turn black the mushrooms are fit for food2 if they turn yellow1 the mushrooms are poisonous4 ,orange ,peel for ,cake ,flavoring--,do not throw away orange peel1 but dry in the oven4 ,grate the yellow part and use for flavoring cakes4 ,it will give a delicious orange taste4 ,how to ,prevent ,fish from ,breaking ,up ,when ,frying--,when frying fish1 if the pieces are put in the hot fat with the skin side uppermost1 and allowed to brown well before turning1 there will be no possibility of the fish breaking up4 ,to ,remove ,cake from ,tin--,when taking a cake from the oven1 place the cake tin on a damp cloth for a moment and the cake will turn out of the tin quite easily4 ,lemon ,juice for ,boiling ,rice--,a few drops of lemon juice added to boiling rice will help to keep the grains separate and will make them white4 ,onion for ,boston ,baked ,beans--,bake a small onion with your ,boston baked beans to prevent indigestion and add to their fine flavor4 ,hint for ,baking ,gems--,when filling gem pans with batter leave one pan without batter and fill with water4 ,this will prevent the gems from burning on top4 ,sandpaper for ,cleaning ,pots--,always keep a piece of fine sandpaper by the sink with which to clean pots4 ,to ,prevent ,cake from ,sticking to ,tins after baking1 first grease the tins and then dust them with flour4 ,lightly beat out the loose flour1 leaving only that which sticks to the grease4 ,this does away with the old-fashioned method of lining the pans with greased paper4 ,to ,peel ,apples ,easily--,pour boiling water over the cooking apples and they will be much easier to peel4 ,this will be found a considerable saving of time when busy4 ,when ,bread is ,too ,brown--,when bread is baked in too hot an oven and the outside crust gets too brown1 do not attempt to cut it off1 but as soon as the bread gets cold rub it over with a coarse tin grater and remove all the dark-brown crust4 ,mustard for ,removing ,odors from the ,hands--,ground mustard is excellent for cleaning the hands after handling onions and other things with disagreeable odors4 ,economy in ,use of ,candles--,a candle which has burned too low to remain in the candlestick can be used to the very end if removed from the stick and placed on a penny or other small1 flat piece of metal4 ,to ,get ,rid of ,spiders--,a good way to rid the house of spiders is to take pieces of cotton wool1 saturate them with oil of pennyroyal and place them in their haunts4 ,to ,rid the ,kitchen of ,flies--,take a cup of vinegar and place it on the stove where it will simmer enough to make an odor4 ,to ,clear ,beetles ,out of ,cupboards and larders1 sprinkle a little benzine over the boards4 ,this method will kill the eggs as well as the insects4 ,to ,drive ,cockroaches ,away--,powdered gum camphor will drive cockroaches away if sprinkled about their haunts4 ,to ,remove ,egg ,stains from ,silver--,egg stains can be removed from silver by rubbing it with table salt on a wet rag4 ,to ,polish ,faucets--,nothing is better for scouring a faucet than the half of a lemon after the juice has been squeezed out4 ,after scouring1 wash it and it will shine like new4 ,an orange peel will also give good results4 ,for ,scorched ,vegetables or ,other ,food--,when vegetables or other foods become scorched1 remove the kettle at once from the stove and put it into a pan of cold water4 ,in a quarter of an hour the suggestion of scorch will be nearly if not entirely gone4 ,when ,cake is ,scorched--,if a cake is scorched on the top or bottom1 grate over it lightly with a nutmeg-grater instead of scraping it with a knife4 ,this leaves a smooth surface for frosting4 ,to ,make ,muffins and ,gems ,lighter--,muffins and gems will be lighter if1 after greasing your pans you place them in the oven a few moments and let them get hot before putting in the batter4 ,to ,make ,pie ,crust ,flaky--,to make pie crust flaky1 try adding half a spoonful of vinegar to the cold water when mixing4 ,to ,make ,apple ,pie ,tender--,if you are in doubt whether the apples in your open-top pies are cooking tender1 just invert another pie pan over the pie and the steam will serve to cook the apples thoroughly4 ,to ,make ,fowl ,tender--,after a turkey or chicken is cleaned1 the inside and outside should be rubbed thoroughly with a lemon before the dressing is put in4 ,it will make the meat white1 juicy and tender4 ,to ,prevent ,meat from ,scorching--,when roasting meat1 and there is danger that it will become too brown1 place a dish of water in the oven4 ,the steam arising from it will prevent scorching and the meat will cook better4 ,a piece of greased paper placed over the meat is also considered good4 ,to ,keep ,eggs from ,popping ,when ,cooking--,mix a tablespoonful of flour in the hot grease in which eggs are to be cooked1 and break the eggs into this4 ,you will also find that the flour gives the eggs a better flavor4 ,to ,remove ,egg ,shells ,when ,cooking--,if a piece of shell gets into the egg when breaking eggs into a bowl1 just touch it with a half shell and it can easily be removed4 ,to ,keep ,yolks of ,eggs ,fresh--,yolks of eggs which are not wanted for immediate use can be kept good for several days by dropping them into cold water and keeping in a cool place--the cooler the better4 ,to ,prevent ,boiling ,eggs from ,cracking--,the four following suggestions are given in regard to boiling eggs4 ,use the one best suited to the purpose3 ,when ,boiling ,eggs1 wet the shells thoroughly in cold water and they will not crack4 ,to ,prevent ,eggs from ,bursting ,while ,boiling1 prick one end of each of the eggs with a needle before placing them in the water4 ,this makes an outlet for the air and keeps the shells from cracking4 ,if ,eggs ,which ,you ,are ,about to ,boil ,are ,cracked1 add a little vinegar to the water and they can then be boiled as satisfactorily as undamaged ones4 ,a ,spoonful of ,salt should be added to the water in which slightly cracked eggs are boiled4 ,the salt will prevent the white of the egg from coming out4 ,worn-,out ,broom for ,floor ,polisher--,when a long-handled broom becomes worn out1 instead of throwing it away1 tie a piece of felt or flannel cloth around the head and make a good floor polisher4 ,it will make work much easier and also keep linoleum in good condition4 ,footmarks can be rubbed off at any time without stooping4 ,to ,clean a ,slender ,flower ,vase fasten a piece of an old sponge onto a stick and push it down into the vase2 this will also be found useful for cleaning decanters and water bottles4 ,to ,keep ,bread ,fresh--,wash a potato1 wipe it dry and put it in your breadpan4 ,it will keep the bread fresh for several days4 ,to ,freshen ,old ,lemons--,lemons that have become old and dry can be made fresh and juicy again by putting them in a pan of hot water and keeping the water at an even temperature for about two hours4 ,a ,more ,effective ,dishcloth for ,cleaning--,in knitting dishcloths it is a good plan to put in several rows of hard-twisted cord4 ,this hard part of the cloth will clean many surfaces on which it is not advisable to use scouring soap or metal4 ,to ,clean ,linoleum1 use skimmed milk instead of water4 ,it will keep it glossy1 and will not rot it as water does4 ,a ,good ,remedy for ,burns--,cover a soft cloth with a thick layer of scraped raw potato 7,irish7 and apply it to the burned part4 ,the potato should be renewed as often as necessary to keep it moist4 ,for ,burns and ,light ,scalds--,at once coat the burned or scalded spot with mucilage and the smarting will cease almost instantly4 ,if the burn is quite deep1 keep it covered with a paste made of cold water and flour2 do not allow the paste to get dry until the smarting stops4 ,a ,,good ,,way ,,to ,,save ,,gas-- ,,read ,,the ,,pages ,,in ,,the ,,front ,,of ,,this ,,book ,brush for ,removing ,silk from ,corn--,when preparing corn on the ear for the table1 or for canning purposes1 use a small hand brush to remove the silk4 ,it will do the job more thoroughly and quicker than it can be done with the fingers4 ,to ,remove ,grease ,spots from the ,kitchen ,floor--,apply alcohol to the spots and you will be surprised to find how easily they can be removed4 ,the small amount of alcohol necessary to be used need not soil the hands4 ,to ,open a ,jar of ,fruit or ,vegetables ,which ,has ,stuck ,fast-- ,place the jar in a deep saucepan half full of cold water2 bring it to a boil and let it boil for a few moments4 ,the jar can then be opened easily4 ,to ,identify ,dishes ,which ,have ,been ,loaned--,when taking dishes or silver to a picnic or other public gathering1 place a small piece of surgeon's plaster on the bottom of each dish and on the under side of the handles of spoons and forks4 ,on this plaster mark your initials 7in indelible ink if possible74 ,the plaster will not come off during ordinary washing1 but can later be removed by putting it in a warm place until the adhesive gum melts4 ,tablet or ,slate for ,kitchen ,memoranda--,keep in the kitchen a tablet with a pencil tied to it1 or a ten-cent slate and pencil hung upon the wall4 ,the day's work is easier and smoother if you plan each morning the special tasks of the day and jot them down1 checking them off as accomplished4 ,planning the day's meals in advance results in better balanced menus4 ,writing down all groceries and household supplies as needed will save time when you go to the store or the order boy calls4 ,to ,fasten ,food ,chopper ,securely--,before fastening the food chopper to the table1 put a piece of sandpaper1 large enough to go under both clamps1 rough side up1 on the table2 then screw the chopper clamps up tight and you will not be bothered with them working loose4 ,to ,remove ,insects from ,vegetables which are being washed1 put a pinch of borax in the water4 ,it will bring any live insect to the surface at once4 ,to ,clean ,rust and ,stains from ,tin--,tins that have become rusty or stained may be cleaned by rubbing well with the cut surface of a raw potato which has been dipped in a fine cleaning powder4 ,to ,polish ,glass--,after washing glass1 polish with dry salt4 ,lemon ,juice for ,cut ,glass--,lemon juice is fine for polishing cut-glass tumblers4 ,these pretties are so delicate there is always danger of breaking the stems4 ,fill a pan half full of cold water1 place a cloth in the bottom and then add the juice of an entire lemon4 ,just dipping a tumbler about in this cleans and polishes it and it only needs drying with soft linen4 ,many ,uses of ,ammonia--,as a time saver it is unequalled when washing woodwork and windows4 ,it is fine for cleaning carpets on the floor4 ,they should be swept well and the broom washed2 then brush again with water4 ,they will look much brighter1 and if there is a lurking moth in the carpet this treatment will destroy it4 ,ammonia will set color1 remove stains and grease1 and soften fabrics4 ,a light soap suds with a few drops of ammonia added will give a sparkle to ordinary pressed glass and china impossible to secure without it4 ,hints for ,oil ,lamps and ,chimneys--,the five following paragraphs contain some good suggestions for the use of oil lamps3 ,put a ,small ,lump of ,camphor ,gum in the body of an oil lamp and it will greatly improve the light and make the flame clearer and brighter4 ,a few drops of vinegar occasionally is said to give the same results4 ,to ,prevent ,lamp ,chimney from ,cracking--,a common hairpin placed astride the top edge of a lamp chimney will keep it from cracking from the heat1 and will greatly prolong its life4 ,gas and ,lamp ,chimneys1 earthenware and baking dishes can be toughened before using by putting them into cold water which is heated gradually until it boils and then cooled slowly4 ,when ,washing ,your ,lamp ,chimneys1 lift them out of the water and set them on the hot stove2 they will not break4 ,let them steam2 then wipe on a clean cloth and they will be as clear as crystal4 ,take ,your ,lamp ,wicks ,when ,new and soak them thoroughly in good apple vinegar and you will be delighted with the result4 ,do not wring them out1 but hang them near a stove or lay out on a plate until dry4 ,this treatment will double the lighting power of your lamps or lanterns4 ,with wicks prepared in this way1 only one cleaning each week is necessary1 as the wicks will not smoke and the chimney and globe will not blacken around the top4 ,to ,mend ,broken ,china1 ,etc4--,the four following methods of mending china1 etc41 are all considered good3 ,to ,mend ,broken ,china--,mix well a teaspoonful of alum and a tablespoonful of water and place it in a hot oven until quite transparent4 ,wash the broken pieces in hot water1 dry them1 and while still warm coat the broken edges thickly2 then press together very quickly1 for it sticks instantly4 ,to ,mend ,broken ,crockery--,white lead is one of the few cements that will resist both heat and water4 ,apply it thinly to the edges of the broken pieces1 press them tightly together and set aside to dry4 ,a ,cheap ,cement for ,broken ,china is lime mixed with the white of an egg4 ,take only sufficient white of an egg to mend one article at a time1 and mix thoroughly with a small quantity of lime4 ,to ,mend ,china successfully melt a small quantity of pulverized alum in an old spoon over the fire4 ,before it hardens rub the alum over the pieces to be united1 press them together and set aside to dry4 ,after drying they will not come apart1 even when washed with hot water4 ,embroidery ,hoops and ,cheesecloth for ,cooling ,dishes--,when putting puddings or other dishes out of doors to cool1 use a cover made of embroidery hoops of proper size with cheesecloth put in as a piece of embroidery is4 ,the contents will be safe from dust and at the same time the air can circulate freely4 ,the hoops will keep the cloth from getting into the contents and also weigh just enough to keep it from blowing off4 ,to ,clean ,mica in ,stove ,doors--,to clean the mica in stove doors1 rub it with a soft cloth dipped in equal parts of vinegar and cold water4 ,to ,clean ,tarnished ,silver1 use a piece of raw potato dipped in baking soda4 ,for ,tarnished ,silverware--,if the silverware has become badly tarnished1 put it in an aluminum dish1 cover it with water1 and boil it up for a short time4 ,it will come out bright and clean4 ,to ,clean ,white ,knife ,handles--,to clean and whiten ivory-handled knives which have become yellow with age1 rub with fine emery paper or sandpaper4 ,to ,prevent ,rust in ,tinware--,if new tinware is rubbed over with fresh lard and thoroughly heated in the oven before being used1 it will never rust afterward1 no matter how much it is put in water4 ,to ,remove ,rust from ,tinware--,to remove rust from tinware1 rub the rusted part well with a green tomato cut in half4 ,let this remain on the tin for a few minutes2 then wash the article and the rust will have vanished4 ,kerosene for ,tinware ,stains1 ,etc4--,kerosene removes stains from tinware1 porcelain tubs and varnished furniture4 ,rub with a woolen cloth saturated with it2 the odor quickly evaporates4 ,to ,preserve ,enamel ,pans--,if new enamel pans are placed in a pan of water and allowed to come to a boil and then cooled1 they will be found to last much longer without burning or cracking4 ,to ,prevent ,dust ,when ,sweeping--,wet the broom before starting to sweep2 it makes it more pliable and less hard on the carpet's pile and also prevents dust from arising4 ,to ,clean ,paint or ,rust from ,linoleum--,when linoleum becomes spotted with paint or rust it may be cleaned by rubbing with steel shavings or emery paper4 ,linseed ,oil for ,kitchen ,floor--,boiled linseed oil applied to the kitchen floor will give a finish that is easily cleaned4 ,it may also be painted over the draining board of the sink2 this will do away with hard scrubbing4 ,it should be renewed twice a year4 ,window ,cleaning ,hints--,the six following paragraphs will be found useful when cleaning windows3 ,after ,polishing ,windows1 moisten a clean rag with a very little glycerine and rub it over the pane4 ,windows polished in this way do not steam and will stay clean much longer4 ,a ,cold-,weather ,cleaner for ,windows--,dampen a cheesecloth with kerosene and you can clean your windows quickly in cold weather when water can not be applied to the glass without freezing4 ,window ,cleaning ,help--,before starting to clean windows carefully brush all dust off the frames4 ,add a few drops of kerosene to the water used for cleaning and it will give the glass a much brighter and more crystal-like appearance4 ,to ,clean ,windows--,first wash the glass with water to which a little ammonia has been added and then polish with a chamois which has been dipped in water and wrung as dry as possible4 ,cloths for ,cleaning ,windows ,without ,use of ,water can be made with a semi-liquid paste of benzine and calcined magnesia4 ,the cloth1 which should be coarse linen or something free from lint1 is dipped into this mixture and hung in the air until the spirits have evaporated and it is free from odor4 ,this cloth may be used again and again and is a great convenience4 ,when soiled1 wash it and redip4 ,to ,remove ,paint from ,window ,panes--,paint can be removed from window panes by applying a strong solution of soda4 ,to ,clean a ,glass ,bottle1 cut a lemon in small pieces and drop them into the bottle2 half fill with water1 and shake well4 ,old ,stocking ,tops for ,dusters or ,dustless ,mop--,old stocking tops make good dusters when sewed together4 ,they also make good polishing cloths for oiling and rubbing down floors and furniture4 ,several old stocking tops cut into strips and dipped in paraffine oil make a fine dustless mop for hardwood floors4 ,cheap ,stain for ,wood ,floors--,ten cents' worth of permanganate of potash will stain a wood floor4 ,when dry polish it with some beeswax and turpentine4 ,it will look as though it had been that color for years4 ,put the permanganate of potash in an old tin and pour about one quart of boiling water over it2 then1 with a brush1 paint over the floor1 after it has cooled4 ,when thoroughly dry1 polish4 ,the floor will look like oak4 ,cheap ,polish for ,varnished ,floors or ,linoleum--,take equal parts of kerosene1 linseed oil and turpentine to make an inexpensive polish for oiled or varnished floors4 ,an application of this polish to the kitchen linoleum with soft cloth or mop will keep it like new4 ,varnish for ,linoleum--,to make linoleum last much longer and have a better appearance1 give it a good coat of varnish every few months4 ,to ,make ,wallpaper ,waterproof--,to varnish the paper back of the sink1 or other places1 so it may be wiped with a damp cloth1 coat with a mixture made with one ounce of gum arabic1 three ounces of glue1 and a bar of soap1 dissolved in a quart of water4 ,this amount will coat quite a wide surface4 ,,in ,,the ,,sewing ,,room ,when ,hands ,perspire and soil the sewing material1 try bathing them with strong alum water4 ,to ,prevent ,oil from ,soiling ,goods--,to prevent a sewing machine that has been oiled from soiling the material1 try the following method3 ,tie a small piece of ribbon1 or cotton string1 around the needlebar near the point where it grips the needle4 ,when ,scissors ,get ,blunt1 sharpen them by opening and drawing backward and forward on a piece of glass4 ,this will sharpen the bluntest of scissors4 ,to ,tighten a ,loose ,sewing-,machine ,belt1 put a few drops of castor-oil on it2 run the machine a few minutes and the belt will tighten4 ,to ,remove ,sewing-,machine ,oil ,spots3 7a7 ,wet the spots with spirits of turpentine and wash out with cold water and toilet soap1 or1 7b7 ,rub the spot with chalk as soon as noticed4 ,leave for a short time1 then brush1 and the spot will disappear4 ,to ,pair ,stockings--,for stockings with white heels or tops1 mark with indelible ink4 ,for all-black stockings1 use colored threads1 making a cross-stitch on one pair1 two cross-stitches on another1 etc4 ,to ,prevent ,cutting of ,stockings--,if the covering of the button on side elastics comes off1 wind with a fine rubber band4 ,a ,sewing ,suggestion--,a small1 inexpensive flashlight should be kept in the sewing machine drawer4 ,it will not only save many precious minutes1 but will relieve eye strain when threading a machine needle on a dark day or at night4 ,,in ,,the ,,bedroom ,to ,clean ,bed ,springs--,to clean the dust and dirt from bed springs1 set them out in the yard on a sunny day and turn the hose on them freely4 ,the sun and wind will afterward dry them in a few minutes4 ,if ,your ,alarm ,clock ,rings ,too ,loudly1 slip an elastic band around the bell to diminish the noise4 ,the wider the band that is used1 the greater will be the suppression4 ,protection ,against ,spilled ,water in ,sick ,bed--,if water is accidentally spilled in bed when attending someone who is ill1 it can be quickly dried by slipping a hot-water bag filled with very hot water between the bed covers over the wet spot and leaving it there for a few minutes4 ,to ,clean and ,polish ,brass ,beds--,brass bedsteads can be cleaned by rubbing them with a cloth which has been slightly moistened with sweet oil2 then polished with a soft1 dry duster1 and lastly with a chamois leather4 ,if this is done occasionally1 it will keep them in good condition for years4 ,but it is a better plan to use the lacquer1 given below1 after cleaning4 ,wooden bedsteads should be wiped every three months with a cloth moistened with turpentine to keep them clean4 ,to ,keep ,brass from ,tarnishing--,to keep brass beds and other forms of brass work from tarnishing1 and also to avoid frequent polishing1 the brass should be lacquered with gum shellac dissolved in alcohol4 ,apply the lacquer with a small paint brush4 ,ten cents worth will lacquer a bedstead4 ,clear1 hard-drying varnish is also good for this purpose4 ,,in ,,the ,,parlor ,new ,way to ,fasten ,lace ,curtains--,the best way to secure lace or net curtains in place over the poles is to fasten with the very fine wire hairpins1 known as invisible hairpins4 ,these are so sharp that they can be pushed through the curtains without injury to the fabric1 and are so fine that they are more invisible than pins4 ,they have the added advantage of never slipping out of place like small-headed pins1 or becoming entangled in the lace like safety-pins4 ,put them perpendicularly 7up and down7 in the curtain with the rounded head at the top4 ,filling for ,sofa ,cushions--,cut a roll of cotton in small squares and put it in a pan in the oven and heat it for half an hour4 ,do not let the cotton scorch4 ,every square will swell to twice its original size and will be as light and fluffy as feathers for stuffing sofa cushions4 ,to ,brighten ,carpets--,wipe them with warm water to which has been added a few drops of ammonia4 ,to ,clean ,picture ,glass--,clean the glass over pictures with a cloth wrung from hot water and dipped in alcohol4 ,polish them immediately1 until they are dry and glossy1 with a chamois or tissue paper4 ,polish for ,leather ,upholstered ,furniture--,turpentine and beeswax mixed to the consistency of thin cream makes a fine polish for leather upholstered furniture4 ,to ,fasten ,small ,pieces on ,furniture--,for fixing on small pieces of wood chipped off furniture1 use the white of an egg4 ,onion ,water for ,gilt ,frames--,flies may be kept from damaging gilt frames by going over the frames with a soft brush dipped in a pint of water in which three or four onions have been boiled4 ,this is also good for cleaning the frames4 ,to ,remove ,fly ,specks from ,gilding--,old ale is a good thing with which to wash any gilding1 as it acts at once on the fly dirt4 ,apply with a soft rag4 ,to ,clean ,gilded ,picture ,frames1 use a weak solution of ammonia and water4 ,go over the gilt gently with a moist cloth1 and after a few moments1 when the dirt has had time to soften1 repeat the operation4 ,do not rub hard1 and dry by dabbing gently with a soft cloth4 ,,in ,,the ,,bathroom ,for ,clogged ,lavatory ,basins--,mix a handful of soda with a handful of common salt and force it down the pipe2 then rinse the pipe thoroughly with boiling water4 ,to ,clean ,bath ,tub and ,wash ,bowl--,some housekeepers like to use kerosene in the bath tub to take off the soapsuds and stain that will gather1 but the odor is sometimes objectionable4 ,to clean the bath tub and the wash bowl in a jiffy use a half lemon rind turned wrong side out4 ,to ,clean ,mirrors--,a little camphor rubbed on a mirror after the dust has been wiped off will brighten it wonderfully4 ,to ,clean and ,purify a ,sponge--,rub a fresh lemon thoroughly into a soured sponge and then rinse several times4 ,the sponge can be made as sweet as a new one4 ,,in ,,the ,,laundry ,to ,clean ,dirty ,clothesline--,wrap it around the washboard and scrub it with a brush and soap suds4 ,brick for ,iron ,stand--,if a brick is used for an iron stand1 the iron will hold its heat much longer than when an ordinary stand is used4 ,lemon for ,whitening ,clothes--,put a slice of lemon1 with rind on1 in your boiler of clothes and it will remove stains and make your clothes white without injuring them4 ,to ,prevent ,starch from ,sticking to the ,iron--,borax and oily substances added to starch will increase the gloss on the article to be ironed and will also prevent the starch from sticking to the iron4 ,to ,make ,water ,softer for ,washing--,use four ounces of alcohol and one-half ounce of ammonia4 ,if used for toilet purposes add to this one dram of oil of lavender4 ,a couple of teaspoonfuls of glycerine to a small tubful of water will soften the lather in which flannel pieces are to be washed4 ,to ,protect ,hand from a ,gasoline ,iron--,when using a gasoline iron1 a little steam always rises from the iron and burns the hand4 ,before putting on your glove1 rub the side of the hand well with vaseline and this burning can be avoided4 ,to ,prevent ,woolen ,blankets from ,shrinking--,after washing woolen blankets put them on curtain stretchers to dry and prevent shrinking4 ,to ,restore ,flannels1 which have become hard and shrunken1 to their former softness1 soak them in gasoline4 ,to ,make ,linen ,glossy--,when a gloss is desired for linen goods1 add a teaspoonful of salt to the starch when making4 ,quick ,method of ,sprinkling ,clothes--,turn the nozzle of the garden hose to a fine spray and sprinkle the clothes while they are on the line4 ,all plain pieces can then be rolled up and laid in the basket as they are taken down4 ,starched pieces may need a little further hand sprinkling4 ,when ,laundering ,sash ,curtains1 never starch the hem2 the rod can then be run through it without danger of tearing4 ,to ,clean ,wringer ,rollers--,kerosene is excellent for cleaning the rubber rollers of a clothes wringer4 ,after it has been applied rinse the rollers off with warm water4 ,when ,ironing ,calicoes--,dark calicoes should always be ironed on the wrong side of the goods with irons that are not too hot4 ,to ,make ,white ,curtains ,ecru or ,cream ,color--,first soak curtains over night in cold water to remove all dust4 ,in the morning wash in usual way and rinse thoroughly to remove all soap4 ,then put them in boiler with a tan stocking and remove when the desired color is obtained4 ,to ,stretch ,curtains ,without a ,curtain ,frame--,fold the lace curtain double lengthwise2 then pin it on a tightly stretched line with many clothes-pins and slip a clean pole inside the folded curtain4 ,this stretches the curtain satisfactorily and saves considerable time and money when a curtain stretcher is not available4 ,right ,way to ,hang ,skirts--,in laundering skirts made of pique1 cotton or woolen pin them to the line by the waistband so they will hang straight down4 ,if pinned this way they shrink evenly all around instead of sagging1 as they do when pinned at the hem4 ,bleaching a ,scorched ,spot--,if you scorch a piece of white goods while ironing1 immediately rub the spot with a cloth dipped in diluted peroxide1 then run the iron over it and the cloth will be as white as before4 ,to ,iron ,over ,buttons1 ,etc4--,when ironing over blouses or frocks with large buttons or hooks and eyes on1 use several thicknesses of blanket or ,turkish towels to iron them on4 ,turn the garment button-side down1 and press on the wrong side4 ,the buttons will sink into the soft padding and leave a smooth surface for the iron to run over4 ,to ,restore ,color--,when color on a fabric has been accidentally or otherwise destroyed by acid1 apply ammonia to neutralize the same1 after which an application of chloroform will usually restore the original color4 ,the use of ammonia is common1 but that of chloroform is but little known4 ,to ,set ,color in ,wash ,goods before laundering3 ,any colored fabric should have color set before washing1 using the method below which is best suited to the goods3 ,for green1 blue1 pink1 pinkish purple1 lavender and aniline reds1 soak for #aj minutes in alum water1 using three ounces of alum to a tub of water4 ,for black-and-white1 gray1 purple1 and dark blue1 soak in salt water1 using a teaspoonful of common salt to a quart of water2 soak one hour and rinse thoroughly4 ,dry in the shade4 ,if in doubt about the goods1 first try a small piece of it as above and note carefully the result4 ,vinegar is also considered good for dark colors1 using one-fourth cup of vinegar to one quart of water4 ,sugar of lead is best for delicate greens1 blues and tans4 ,use one teaspoonful of sugar of lead to one quart of water4 ,to ,get ,rid of ,ants--,to rid the house of ants1 smear the cracks and corners of the infested rooms with balsam of peru4 ,,miscellaneous ,a ,cheap ,floor ,wax--,a satisfactory and economical floor wax which is excellent for use on hardwood floors3 ,to one-half cake of melted paraffin add one teacupful of turpentine4 ,apply to the clean dry floor with a cloth2 then polish with a woolen cloth or weighted brush4 ,it gives an excellent polish and keeps the floor nice and light4 ,to ,loosen ,screws and ,nails which have become rusted into wood3 7#a7 ,drop a little paraffin on them1 and after a short time they can easily be removed1 or1 7#b7 ,hold a red hot iron to the head of the screw for a short time and use the screwdriver while the screw is still hot4 ,to ,put ,hooks in ,hardwood--,when putting hooks in hardwood1 use a clothes-pin to turn them1 or slip the handle of a knife or any small steel article through the hook and turn until it is secure in the wood4 ,this will save your fingers from aching4 ,insoles from ,old ,felt ,hats--,cut out pieces from old felt hats big enough to fit the inside of your shoes4 ,this makes a fine insole1 and is a great help to keep the feet warm4 ,novelty ,candle-,holders--,rosy-cheeked apples1 polished and hollowed out to receive the end of a candle1 make charming candle-sticks at a children's party4 ,especially where a color scheme of red and white is carried out1 nothing prettier or more suitable could be designed4 ,lime for ,damp and ,musty ,cellars--,a few lumps of unslaked lime in the cellar will keep the air pure and sweet and also absorb the dampness4 ,handy ,ice ,pick--,if an ice pick is not available or is misplaced for the time being1 an ordinary hat pin gradually forced into ice produces a crack and separates the ice without a sound4 ,needles and even common pins are used in hospitals to crack ice for patients4 ,help in ,freezing ,cream ,quickly--,if the freezer is packed half an hour before the mixture is put in the can the freezing will be speedier4 ,allow three times the quantity of ice that there is of salt4 ,mix before using1 or put in the freezer in layers4 ,cutting ,off ,old ,bottles and ,their ,uses--,a bottle may be cut off by wrapping a cord saturated in kerosene oil around it several times at the point you wish to cut it1 then setting fire to the cord1 and just when it has finished burning plunge the bottle into cold water and tap the end you wish to break off4 ,odd shaped or prettily colored bottles make nice vases4 ,the top of a large bottle with a small neck makes a good funnel4 ,large round bottles make good jelly glasses4 ,many other uses will no doubt suggest themselves to your mind4 ,more ,serviceable ,umbrella ,jars--,place a large carriage sponge in the bottom of the umbrella jar to prevent umbrellas from striking the bottom of the jar and breaking it4 ,the sponge will also absorb the water from a dripping umbrella4 ,squeaking ,hammock--,if your hammock has an annoying squeak where the rope or chain is joined on the hook1 slip the finger from an old glove over the hook before putting on the rope or chain4 ,to ,lubricate a ,clock--,if your clock stops on account of being gummed with dust1 place a small piece of cotton saturated with kerosene in the clock1 and leave it there several hours4 ,the fumes from the kerosene will loosen the dirt1 and the clock will run again as well as ever4 ,a ,grape-,basket for the ,clothespins1 with a wire hook fastened to the handle1 will save much time when hanging out clothes2 it can be pushed along the line and will always be handy for use4 ,for ,worn ,carpet ,sweeper ,pulleys--,to keep the wood pulleys on carpet sweeper brushes from slipping after they have worn smooth1 wrap once or twice with adhesive tape4 ,this will also keep the pulleys from wearing unevenly with the grain of the wood4 ,to ,protect ,clothing ,spread on the ,grass for ,bleaching--,when linen pieces or small articles of clothing are placed upon the grass to whiten1 much trouble may be prevented by spreading a strip of cheesecloth over them and fastening it down with wooden pegs or hairpins4 ,this does not prevent bleaching1 but keeps off worms and bugs1 and prevents the articles from being blown away by the wind4 ,to ,soften ,paint ,brushes that have been used for varnishing and not been cleaned1 soak them in turpentine4 ,to soften brushes that have dried paint in them soak in hot vinegar or in turpentine or gasoline4 ,vinegar for ,dried ,mucilage--,when mucilage has dried at the bottom of the bottle1 pour a spoonful or two of vinegar in it1 and let it stand awhile4 ,the mucilage will be as good as ever4 ,to ,remove ,paper ,labels1 wet the face of the label with water and hold it near a flame or stove4 ,to ,separate ,postage ,stamps--,when postage stamps stick together do not soak them4 ,instead1 lay a thin paper over them1 and run a hot iron over the paper4 ,they will come apart easily and the mucilage on the back of the stamps can be used as though it was new4 ,soap ,application ,when ,eyeglasses ,steam--,to prevent annoyance caused by a deposit of moisture upon eyeglasses1 when going from a cold into a warm atmosphere1 moisten the tips of the fingers and rub them over a cake of soap4 ,then rub them over the lens1 and polish as usual4 ,one application every day or two is all that is necessary4 ,for the ,invalid's ,room--,a few drops of oil of lavender in boiling water is excellent for the invalid's room4 ,for ,perspiration ,odor--,the unpleasant odor of perspiration often causes much annoyance4 ,instead of using perfumery1 wash the body with warm water to which has been added two tablespoonfuls of compound spirits of ammonia4 ,this will leave the skin sweet1 clean1 and fresh4 ,for a ,sprain--,salt and vinegar1 bound on a sprain1 will relieve the pain in a very little while4 ,to ,prevent a ,blister on the ,heel--,if shoes slip and cause blisters on the heels1 rub paraffin on the stocking4 ,in a short time the slipping will stop4 ,for ,burns1 ,etc4--,if you burn your finger or hand make a strong solution of bluing water and soak the affected part in it for ten minutes1 or longer if necessary4 ,the pain will quickly disappear and no soreness will result4 ,for ,insomnia--,a heaping bowl of bread and milk1 seasoned with salt1 and eaten just before retiring1 is recommended as a sure cure for the worst case of insomnia4 ,sulphur to ,rid ,house of ,rats--,sulphur will successfully rid the house of rats if sprinkled in bureau drawers1 closets1 and around holes where they are liable to come in4 ,the farmer1 also1 will find that his corn will not be troubled if he sprinkles it about the barn4 ,to ,get ,rid of ,mice--,mice do not like the smell of peppermint1 and a little oil of peppermint placed about their haunts will soon force them to look for other quarters4 ,lumps of camphor placed about their haunts is another effective method of keeping mice away4 ,to ,kill ,weeds--,if annoyed with dock1 dandelion1 or other weeds1 fill an oil-can with kerosene4 ,with a knife cut the weed off at the ground1 or just below1 and put a drop or two of kerosene on the heart of the weed4 ,it will not grow again afterward4 ,to ,take ,mildew ,out of ,leather--,mildew on leather may be removed with pure vaseline4 ,rub a little of this into the leather until quite absorbed1 and then polish carefully with a clean chamois leather4 ,to ,destroy ,earthworms--,to rid the earth in flower-pots of worms1 mix a small quantity of finely-pulverized tobacco with the earth in each4 ,to ,induce a ,canary to ,take a ,bath1 sprinkle a few seeds on the water4 ,this added attraction will make the bath become a habit with the little pet4 ,a ,cure for ,leaky ,pens--,empty the fountain pen and clean it thoroughly2 fill with ink and apply some soap to the threads of the screw4 ,if ,your ,fingers ,become ,stained with ,ink1 wet the head of a match and rub it on the spots4 ,then rinse the fingers with soap and water and the ink will quickly disappear4 ,a ,handy ,pen or ,brush ,holder for ,your ,desk--,a sheet of corrugated paper is a handy thing to have on your writing desk to hold wet pens or brushes4 ,the paper will absorb the liquid and the corrugations will hold the pens or brushes in convenient position4 ,a ,novel ,match ,scratcher--,to avoid matches being scratched on the wall-paper almost as much as on the match-scratch1 try the idea of removing the glass from a small oval or square picture frame and framing a piece of sandpaper just as one would a picture4 ,put a small screw-eye on top of the frame1 thus allowing it to hang perfectly flat against the wall4 ,the frame prevents the match from being carried over the edges of the sandpaper onto the wall4 ,emergency ,white ,glove ,repair--,if your white glove rips or tears accidentally just as you are putting it on to go out1 and there is no time to mend same1 put a small strip of white adhesive plaster over the spot and it will never be noticed4 ,to ,keep ,rugs from ,slipping--,cut a three-cornered piece of rubber sheeting to fit each corner and sew it firmly in place4 ,another way is to take a piece of heavy1 rough sheathing paper a bit smaller than the rug and lay the rug on that4 ,for ,sagging ,chair ,seats--,when cane-seated chairs sag they can be tightened by washing the bottom of the cane in hot water and soap2 then rinse in clean water and dry out-of-doors4 ,two ,uses for ,velveteen--,old velveteen1 fastened over a firm broom1 is excellent for wiping down walls4 ,to polish furniture1 use a piece of velveteen instead of chamois leather4 ,the former is much cheaper than the chamois and serves just as well4 ,saltpeter for ,icy ,steps--,ice on marble or stone steps can be thawed by sprinkling several handfuls of saltpeter on it4 ,an ,easy ,fly ,exterminator--,to drive out flies put twenty drops of oil of lavender in a saucer and dilute it slightly with hot water4 ,the sweet1 heavy odor of the lavender is very disagreeable to the flies1 and the house will soon be rid of them4 ,to ,avoid ,mistakes with ,poison--,when poison is kept in the house1 push two stout1 sharp-pointed pins through the corks crosswise4 ,the pricking points remind even the most careless person of danger4 ,to ,pick ,up ,broken ,glass--,even the smallest pieces of broken glass can be easily picked up by using a bit of wet absorbent cotton1 which can afterward be destroyed by burning4 ,for ,leaky ,vases or ,other ,ornamental ,bric-a-,brac--,if a valuable flower vase leaks1 take some melted paraffin1 such as is used over jelly-jars1 and pour it into the vase and let it harden over the spot where the leak occurs4 ,it will not leak again4 ,polish for ,floors--,rub polished floors with a mixture of one-third raw linseed oil and two-thirds paraffin4 ,afterward polish with a dry cloth4 ,to ,prevent a ,rocking ,chair from ,creeping across the room while rocking in it1 glue strips of velvet on bottom of chair rockers1 and the annoyance will cease4 ,to ,mark ,place for ,picture-,nail--,when just the right position has been found to hang the picture1 moisten your finger and press it against the place where the nail should go4 ,this does away with the awkward reaching for hammer and nail while holding the picture against the wall4 ,an ,unbreakable ,bead ,chain--,a violin string makes an excellent chain for stringing beads4 ,it will stand a great amount of wear and tear and will practically last forever4 ,when ,packing ,flowers for ,transportation--,when flowers are to be sent some distance it is a good plan to place the ends of the stems in a raw potato4 ,they will keep as fresh as if in water4 7#a7 ,to ,keep ,flowers ,fresh--,to keep flowers fresh put a small piece of sugar in the water4 7#b7 ,to ,keep ,flowers ,fresh1 place a pinch of bicarbonate of soda in the water before putting them into a vase4 7#c7 ,cut flowers with woody stems will last much longer in water if the stalks are scraped for about three inches up4 ,when ,taking ,down ,pictures in ,house-,cleaning ,time a stick with a deep notch in the end1 to lift picture-cords from hooks1 is a great convenience4 ,to ,tighten ,your ,eyeglasses--,if the tiny screws in your eyeglasses need tightening1 you will find that a small steel pen answers as well as a screwdriver4 ,to ,mend ,celluloid--,moisten the broken edges with glacial acetic acid and hold them together until the acid dries4 ,to ,clean ,white ,enameled ,furniture--,first remove all dirty marks with a flannel cloth dipped in wood alcohol4 ,then wash at once with tepid water to which has been added a little fine oatmeal4 ,never use soap or soda4 ,felt for ,dining-,chair ,legs--,thin strips of felt glued to the bottom of dining-chair legs will deaden the noise and save the hardwood floors4 ,when ,baby ,chokes--,a choking infant can be quickly relieved by pressing between its eyes with your thumb and finger4 ,to ,remove a ,fishbone from the ,throat--,cut a lemon in two and suck the juice slowly4 ,this will soften the fishbone and give instant relief4 ,new ,uses for ,macaroni--,a stick of macaroni will serve in place of a glass tube for a patient who cannot sit up in bed to drink1 or will sometimes induce a child to drink its milk when otherwise it would not4 ,for the ,restless ,baby--,when the creeping baby is placed on the bed for his daily nap1 use a large safety-pin to pin his clothes to the bed1 or to a strap fastened to the head or foot of the bed4 ,to ,drive ,nails in ,plaster without cracking the plaster1 put the nail in hot water for a few minutes and it can then be driven in securely without damage to the wall4 ,plaster of ,paris for ,mending ,walls--,when painting walls and the plaster is in need of mending1 fix it with plaster of paris mixed with some of the paint you intend using to paint it with4 ,this will prevent the mended spot from showing4 ,to fix a white wall1 mix plaster of paris with turpentine and oil4 ,to ,remove ,smoke ,marks from the ,ceiling1 frequently due to a smoky lamp1 mix a thick paste of starch and water1 and with a clean flannel cloth spread it over the entire mark4 ,allow it to stay on until thoroughly dry1 then brush off with a soft brush1 and the discoloration will disappear like magic4 ,to ,clean a ,raincoat--,use either of the two following methods3 7#a7 ,use soap and water and not gasoline1 as gasoline will injure the rubber4 ,lay out on a flat surface and scrub lightly with soap and water2 then rinse with clear water4 ,do not wring4 ,put on a coat-hanger and hang out to dry4 7#b7 ,pour some vinegar into a dish and dip a soft rag or sponge into it2 then place the mackintosh on the table and rub the soiled parts lightly4 ,if a ,bug or ,other ,small ,insect ,gets in the ,ear and causes severe pain1 pour a little melted butter in the ear and there will be instant relief4 ,to ,remove ,soot from ,carpet--,do not attempt to sweep the carpet until it has been covered with dry salt4 ,then sweep it and no smear will be left4 ,to ,brighten a ,carpet--,first sweep the carpet clean4 ,then dip a soft1 clean mop into a pail containing one-half gallon of water and one-half teacupful of ammonia2 wring it well and rub it over the carpet2 it will be as bright and fluffy as when new4 ,to ,destroy ,moths in ,carpets1 wring a thick towel out of water1 spread it on the carpet1 and iron over it with a very hot iron4 ,the heat and steam will go through the carpet1 thus destroying the grubs4 ,a ,moth ,preventive--,if you wish to be rid of moths1 pour a little turpentine in the corners of the wardrobe1 chiffonier1 or trunk4 ,to ,keep ,moths ,out of ,pianos--,try rubbing turpentine occasionally over the woodwork on the inside of the piano1 and you will never be troubled with moths getting into the piano1 even when it is not used for a long time4 ,to ,clean ,gilt ,frames1 dip a soft cloth in the white of egg and gently rub off the soiled spots4 ,to ,remove ,ink ,stains from an ,oak ,table1 lay spirits of wine on the marks2 let it remain for some time1 then rub well and clean off4 ,to ,clean ,leather ,furniture1 add a little vinegar to warm water 7not hot7 and brush the leather over with it4 ,restore the polish by rubbing with two tablespoonfuls of turpentine mixed with the whites of two eggs4 ,to ,clean ,bronze1 make the article very hot by placing it in boiling water2 then rub it well with a piece of flannel cloth dipped in soapsuds1 and dry with a chamois leather4 ,to ,clean ,zinc--,take a thick slice of lemon and rub it over the stained spots4 ,let it remain for an hour1 then wash the zinc metal with soap and water and it will become clean and bright4 ,to ,clean ,brass--,to keep the polish on brass1 after polishing in the usual way1 coat with clear varnish4 ,the following is a good polish3 ,to clean tarnished brass use equal parts of vinegar and salt4 ,rub with this mixture thoroughly1 letting it dry on2 then wash off in warm1 soapy water and polish with a soft cloth4 ,cleaning with ,gasoline--,the three following suggestions are made with reference to cleaning with gasoline3 7#a7 ,to take the odor of gasoline out of freshly cleaned garments1 use oil of sassafras in the gasoline to the proportion of about five drops to a quart of gasoline4 7#b7 ,if a little salt is added to gasoline which is used for cleaning wool or silk material1 there will be no ring remaining when dry4 7#c7 ,put about one-third part of vinegar in the water with which you dampen the cloth when pressing an article that has been cleaned with gasoline4 ,this will not only remove the scent of the gasoline but will prevent circles forming4 ,alcohol for ,cleaning ,white ,kid ,articles--,pure alcohol is better than gasoline for cleaning white kid gloves or other white kid articles1 as it dries quickly without the unpleasant odor that gasoline leaves4 ,five cents' worth of alcohol cleans a pair of gloves beautifully4 ,to ,clean ,white ,kid ,shoes--,make a lather of pure white soap and milk for cleaning white kid shoes4 ,brush as much dirt as possible off the shoes before scrubbing with the lather4 ,if ,new ,boots or ,shoes ,will ,not ,polish1 rub them over with half a lemon and leave until thoroughly dry4 ,repeat this once or twice if necessary4 ,new ,tag for ,shoe ,lace--,if a tag comes off a boot or shoe lace1 press a little melted black sealing wax round the end of the lace and shape it to form a tag4 ,it will serve almost as well as the original4 ,to ,renovate a ,shabby ,serge ,skirt1 sponge it over with hot vinegar until the stains and grease marks disappear2 then thoroughly press on the wrong side with a fairly hot iron4 ,to ,remove ,shine from ,woolen ,goods--,wet a piece of crinoline and lay it over the shiny surface of the goods4 ,cover with a dry cloth and press with a hot iron4 ,pull the crinoline away quickly1 as you would a plaster1 and this will raise the nap of the goods4 ,to ,remove ,shine from ,black ,cloth1 rub it well with a piece of flannel dipped in spirits of turpentine and dry in the open air4 ,to ,clean a ,black ,dress--,take a dozen ivy leaves and steep them in boiling water4 ,let it stand until cold2 then rub well over the stained parts4 ,this solution will remove all stains and make the cloth look fresh4 ,to ,clean ,men's ,clothing--,take a soft cloth1 dip it in alcohol1 and press it lightly over a cake of pure soap2 then apply it briskly to the article to be cleaned4 ,after sponging the garment carefully1 press it4 ,in cases of obstinate grease spots1 rub well with a lather made from pure white soap and luke-warm water2 then sponge off with alcohol and proceed as above4 ,wall ,paper ,remover--,to remove wall paper in about one-half the usual time1 take one heaping tablespoonful of saltpetre to a gallon of hot water1 and apply it to the paper freely with a brush4 ,a whitewash brush is best for the purpose1 as it covers a broader space than other brushes4 ,keep the water hot1 and after a few applications the paper can be easily pulled from the wall4 ,to ,clean ,wallpaper1 make a paste of three cupfuls of flour1 three tablespoonfuls of ammonia and one and one-half cupfuls of water4 ,roll it into balls and rub it over the paper4 ,it will make it as clean as when new4 ,tobacco for ,plant ,insects--,one tablespoonful of smoking tobacco soaked in a quart of water for twelve hours or more makes a solution that will destroy insects and promote the growth of the plant4 ,it must be poured on the soil about every two months4 ,when a ,wax ,candle is ,too ,large for the holder the end should be held in hot water until it is soft4 ,it can then be pressed into shape to fit the hole and there will be no waste of wax1 as when slices are shaved off the end of a candle4 ,salt ,water to ,clean ,matting--,a cloth dampened in salt water is the best thing for cleaning matting4 ,to ,lay ,new ,matting--,cut each width six inches longer than necessary4 ,then unravel the ends and tie the cords together4 ,when the matting is taken up to be cleaned it cannot unravel and there will be no waste4 ,to ,clean ,white ,furniture or ,woodwork--,use clean turpentine and a soft cloth to clean white enameled woodwork or furniture4 ,it will remove all spots without removing any of the gloss1 as soap is liable to do4 ,to ,remove ,spots from ,varnished ,wood--,spots made by water on varnished tables or other furniture may be removed by rubbing them with a cloth wet with camphor4 ,to ,clean ,greasy ,woodwork--,paint or woodwork that has become greasy can be cleaned with a cloth dipped in turpentine4 ,then wipe with a cloth dipped in water to which a little kerosene has been added4 ,to ,clean ,soiled ,marble--,pound two parts of common washing soda1 one part each of pumice stone and finely powdered chalk1 mix together1 sift them through cheesecloth1 and make into a paste with water4 ,apply thickly and let it dry on2 then wash well with soap and water and rub well with a soft cloth4 ,never use acids on marble as they destroy the gloss4 ,to ,clean ,oil ,spots from ,marble1 first wash the stone thoroughly2 then place a sheet of blotting paper over the spots and set a hot iron on it2 this will draw the oil out and the blotting paper will absorb it4 ,handy ,fruit ,picker for ,farmers and ,suburbanites--,take a large tomato can or other tin can and cut a ,v-shaped hole in one side at the top1 about #a-a_/b inches wide and #b-a_/b inches deep4 ,on the opposite side of the ,v-shaped hole1 nail the can to a long pole4 ,this device is useful for picking apples and many varieties of fruit from upper branches where it is almost impossible to reach them by ladder4 ,it also prevents damage to the fruit by falling4 ,,to ,,remove ,,stains1 ,,etc4 ,all spots and stains can be removed much more easily before washing4 ,fruit stains are probably the most common and they will usually disappear if the stained portion is held taut over a basin and hot water poured over and through it4 ,butter or ,salt for ,stains--,to remove fruit1 tea or coffee stains from cotton or linen goods1 rub butter on the stains and then wash with hot water and soap4 ,remove wine stains by sprinkling salt on them and then pouring boiling water through them4 ,to ,remove ,indelible ,ink--,use equal parts of turpentine and ammonia to remove indelible ink when all other methods fail4 ,saturate the garment well1 and let it soak2 then rinse it thoroughly in warm water4 ,to ,remove ,grease ,stains from ,white ,woolens1 use cream of tartar and water or alcohol4 ,to ,remove ,perspiration ,stains--,the stains caused by perspiration can be removed from garments by the application of a mixture consisting of three parts of alcohol1 three parts of ether and one of ammonia4 ,salt to ,remove ,perspiration ,stains--,to remove perspiration stains from clothing1 soak the garments in strong salt water before laundering them4 ,to ,remove the ,stain of ,mud from clothing1 rub well with a raw potato4 ,to ,remove ,fruit ,stains from ,linen the following suggestions are given3 7#a7 ,fruit ,stains on ,linen should be smeared with glycerine and left for about an hour2 then wash the stains in warm soapy water4 ,repeat the process if necessary4 7#b7 ,to ,remove ,fruit ,stains from ,linen--,before sending table linen and white garments to the laundry all fruit stains should be well dampened with alcohol4 ,all traces of discoloration from the fruit will have vanished when returned from the laundry4 7#c7 ,to ,remove ,fruit ,stains from the ,tablecloth1 apply powdered starch while fresh4 ,starch for ,removing ,blood-,stains--,to remove blood-stains from material which can not be washed1 cover the stain with lump starch that has been dampened to about the consistency of very thick paste4 ,as the starch dries1 the stain will go4 ,to ,remove ,mildew--,the four following methods are given for removing mildew3 7#a7 ,buttermilk for ,mildew--,articles that have become mildewed should be boiled in buttermilk4 ,rinse well in warm water after boiling and hang in the sun4 ,the same process will effectively bleach materials that have grown yellow from lack of use4 7#b7 ,salt for ,mildew--,mildew can be taken out by rubbing the stains well with a fresh tomato and covering with salt2 afterward place garment in sun4 7#c7 ,to ,take ,out ,mildew1 mix equal parts of powdered borax and starch with half as much salt2 moisten the whole with lemon juice1 spread the mixture on the mildewed spot and place the garment in the sun on the grass4 ,renew the mixture every morning until the stain disappears4 7#d7 ,alcohol for ,mildew--,mildew may generally be removed by dipping articles into alcohol4 ,to ,remove ,road ,oil--,kerosene is best to take out road oil on most fabrics1 as it evaporates and does not injure same4 ,to ,remove ,wax ,stains--,to remove wax or tallow stains1 lay a piece of brown paper over them and apply a hot flatiron4 ,after one or two applications the paper will absorb all of the wax or tallow from the cloth1 leaving no trace behind4 ,to ,remove ,tar ,spots1 put a little lard on the spots and let them stand for a few hours1 then wash with soap and water4 ,to ,remove ,iodine ,stains1 immediately immerse the stained article in a gallon of water to which has been added about two teaspoonfuls of plain household ammonia4 ,to ,remove ,blueberry ,stains--,blueberry stains may be removed by washing at once with cold water and white soap4 ,to ,remove ,grease ,spots--,to remove automobile grease1 or any dark1 heavy grease1 from washable fabric1 apply a small piece of butter and rub it in well2 then wash with soap and rinse4 ,to ,remove ,tea and ,coffee ,stains from any white goods1 soak the spots with glycerine and let them stand for several hours untouched4 ,afterward wash with soap and water4 ,to ,remove ,grease ,spots from ,tablecloths1 coats1 trousers1 etc41 sandwich the article between two pieces of blotting paper and rest a hot iron over the damaged part for a few minutes4 ,to ,remove ,rust ,stains1 the three following suggestions are given3 7#a7 ,tomato ,juice for ,iron ,rust--,tomato juice will remove iron rust and fruit stains from wash goods4 7#b7 ,rhubarb ,juice for ,rust ,stains--,the worst rust stains can be removed without injury to the fabric by the application of boiling rhubarb juice4 7#c7 ,to ,remove ,rust ,stains--,spread the rust-stained part over a bowl of boiling water and rub it with salt wet with lemon juice2 then place it in the sun4 ,repeat this process until the stain is light yellow2 then wash the cloth in weak ammonia water and afterward in clear water4 ,to ,remove ,ink ,stains--,the following various methods are recommended for removing ink stains3 ,chinese ,plan for ,removing ,ink ,stains from ,clothing--,wash the article with boiled rice2 rub the rice on the stain as you would soap1 and wash with clear water4 ,if first application is not effective1 repeat the process4 ,this has been found to work like magic1 even with stains not discovered until entirely dry4 ,a ,sure ,cure for ,ink ,stains--,to remove ink stains from wash materials pour a tablespoonful of kerosene on them and rub well2 then rinse in kerosene and the spots will immediately disappear4 ,this should be done before being washed4 ,to ,remove ,ink ,stains--,to remove ink stains without damage to the fabric1 place the stained portion over a saucer and cover the stain with powdered borax2 then pour peroxide of hydrogen over the borax4 ,do not pour water over the borax4 ,the stain will disappear almost immediately4 ,ink ,stains ,can be ,removed without injury to the most delicately-colored material4 ,mix some mustard to a thick paste and spread it over the stain4 ,after twenty-four hours sponge thoroughly with cold water2 no trace of the ink will remain4 ,to ,remove ,ink from ,linen ,after it ,has ,dried ,in--,wash out as much of the ink as possible in a pan of milk4 ,then put the article to soak in another pan of milk1 letting it stand until the milk turns to clabber4 ,then wash out and not a trace of ink will remain4 ,ink on ,carpet--,if ink is spilled on the carpet1 wash it out at once with sweet milk and sprinkle it with white cornmeal4 ,let it remain over night4 ,the next morning sweep it up and the colors will remain bright4 ,to ,remove ,ink from a ,carpet1 soak up as much of it as possible with blotting paper4 ,then saturate the spot with plenty of milk1 and after some time1 having removed the milk with blotting paper1 rub the carpet with a clean cloth4 ,,index ,,to ,,gas ,,and ,,electric ,,supplement ,the ,care and ,use of ,gas ,appliances #a;a ,care of ,gas ,ranges #a;a ,use of the ,range #b;a ,broiling and ,roasting #b;a ,steaks and ,chops #c;a ,fish #c;a ,other ,foods #c;a ,roast ,meats #c;a ,baking #c;a ,bread #c;a ,biscuits #d;a ,loaf ,cake #d;a ,layer ,cake #d;a ,boiling #d;a ,stewing #d;a ,toasters #e;a ,gas ,water ,heaters #e;a ,gas ,flat ,irons #f;a ,furnace ,connections #f;a ,all-,gas ,kitchens #f;a ,demonstrator #f;a ,gas ,lighting #g;a ,electrical ,appliances #h;a ,electric ,service in the ,home #h;a ,all-,electric ,homes #h;a ,electric ,range #i;a ,electric ,dishwasher #i;a ,vacuum ,cleaner #aj;a ,sewing ,machine #aa;a ,flat ,iron #aa;a ,electric ,lamps #aa;a ,table of ,comparisons #ab;a ,residential ,lighting #ab;a ,parlor #ab;a ,hall #ab;a ,porch #ab;a ,bedroom #ab;a ,sitting-room #ab;a ,dining-room #ac;a ,bathroom #ac;a ,kitchen #ac;a ,attic #ac;a ,cellar #ac;a ,care of ,lamps and ,fixtures #ac;a ,fixture ,recommendations for the ,house #ac;a ,parlor #ac;a ,hall #ad;a ,sitting-room and ,library #ad;a ,bedroom #ad;a ,dining-room #ad;a ,bathroom #ad;a ,kitchen #ad;a ,cellar #ad;a ,attic #ad;a ,clothes ,press #ae;a ,general #ae;a ,wiring ,hints #ae;a ,fuses #af;a ,,index ,,to ,,household ,,helps ,alarm ,clock1 ,to ,diminish ,noise of #ag ,ammonia1 ,many ,uses of #ab ,ants1 ,to ,get ,rid of #bb ,apple ,pie1 ,to ,make ,tender #h ,apples1 ,to ,peel ,easily #g ,baby1 ,choking1 ,to ,relieve #bi ,baby1 ,restless1 ,hint for #cj ,bacon1 ,proper ,way to ,slice #c ,bath ,tub and ,wash ,bowl1 ,to ,clean #ai ,bead ,chain1 ,an ,unbreakable #bi ,beans1 ,hint for ,baking #f ,bed ,springs1 ,how to ,clean #ag ,beef ,juice1 ,squeezer for #b ,beetles1 ,to ,get ,rid of #g ,black ,cloth and ,woolen ,goods1 ,to ,remove ,shine from #cc ,black ,dress1 ,how to ,clean #cc ,blankets1 ,woolen1 ,to ,prevent ,shrinking #bj ,bleaching ,clothes1 ,to ,protect #be ,blister on ,heel1 ,to ,prevent #bf ,boiling ,eggs1 ,hints for 7four7 #i ,bottles1 ,how to ,cut ,off1 and ,their ,uses #bd ,bottles1 ,glass1 ,how to ,clean #ae ,brass ,beds1 ,polish for #ag ,brass1 ,how to ,clean #cb ,brass1 ,to ,keep from ,tarnishing #ah ,bread1 ,cornpopper for ,toasting #b ,bread1 ,hint ,when ,baking #e ,bread1 ,to ,keep ,fresh #i ,bread1 ,when ,too ,brown #g ,broken ,glass1 ,to ,gather ,up #bh ,bronze ,articles1 ,to ,clean #ca ,brushes1 ,paint1 ,how to ,soften #be ,bug or ,other ,small ,insect in ,ear1 ,relief for #ca ,burners1 ,gas ,stove1 ,to ,clean #c ,burns1 ,remedy for #aj1 #bf ,butter1 ,how to ,soften ,when ,hard #a ,cake ,flavoring1 ,orange ,peel for #f ,cake1 ,to ,prevent ,burning #d ,cake1 ,to ,prevent ,sticking to ,tins #f ,cake1 ,to ,remove from ,tin #f ,cake1 ,to ,remove ,scorch from #h ,calicoes1 ,dark1 ,how to ,iron #ba ,canary1 ,to ,induce to ,bathe #bg ,candle ,holders1 ,novelty for ,children's ,party #bc ,candles1 ,economy in ,use of #g ,candle1 ,wax1 ,hint ,regarding #cd ,carpets1 ,ink on1 ,to ,remove #ch ,carpet1 ,soot on1 ,to ,remove #ca ,carpets1 ,to ,brighten #ah1 #ca ,carpet ,sweeper ,pulleys1 ,worn1 ,to ,repair #bd ,carrots1 ,quick ,way to ,peel #c ,cellars1 ,damp or ,musty1 ,remedy for #bc ,celluloid1 ,how to ,mend #bi ,chair ,seats1 ,cane1 ,to ,tighten #bg ,chapped ,hands1 ,to ,prevent #b ,chicken1 ,to ,make ,tender #h ,chimneys1 ,lamps and ,wicks1 ,hints for 7five7 #ab ,china1 ,hints for ,mending 7four7 #ac ,choking ,baby1 ,to ,relieve #bi ,chopper1 ,food1 ,sand ,soap to ,sharpen #a ,clock1 ,how to ,lubricate #bd ,clothes1 ,bleaching1 ,to ,protect #be ,clothes1 ,to ,sprinkle ,quickly #ba ,clothes1 ,to ,whiten ,when ,washing #bj ,clothesline1 ,dirty1 ,to ,clean #bj ,clothespins1 ,grape ,basket for #bd ,clothing1 ,men's1 ,to ,clean #cc ,cockroaches1 ,to ,get ,rid of #g ,color1 ,to ,restore in ,fabrics #bb ,color1 ,to ,set in ,wash ,goods #bb ,cooling ,hot ,dishes1 ,hint for #ac ,corn ,silk1 ,to ,remove from ,corn #aj ,cream1 ,to ,use ,when it is on the ,turn #c ,crockery1 ,hints for ,mending 7four7 #ac ,curtains1 ,lace1 ,new ,way to ,fasten #ah ,curtains1 ,lace1 ,to ,stretch ,without ,frame #ba ,curtains1 ,sash1 ,hint for ,laundering #ba ,curtains1 ,white1 ,to ,make ,ecru or ,cream ,color #ba ,cushions1 ,sofa1 ,etc41 ,hint for ,filling #ah ,cut ,glass1 ,polish for #ah ,damp ,cellars1 or ,musty1 ,remedy for #bc ,dining-,chair ,legs1 ,to ,protect ,floors from #bi ,dishcloth1 ,best ,kind of #aj ,dishes1 ,greasy1 ,to ,clean #d ,dishes1 ,loaned1 ,to ,identify #aa ,dress1 ,black1 ,how to ,clean #cc ,dust1 ,to ,prevent ,when ,sweeping #ad ,dustless ,mop1 ,how to ,make #ae ,earthworms in ,flower ,pots1 ,to ,destroy #bg ,eggs1 ,boiling1 ,hints for 7four7 #h ,eggs1 ,to ,prevent ,popping ,when ,cooking #h ,eggs1 ,yolks of1 ,to ,keep ,fresh #h ,egg ,shells1 ,to ,remove from ,cooking #h ,egg ,stains1 ,to ,remove from ,silver #g ,eyeglasses1 ,how to ,tighten ,screws #bi ,eyeglasses1 ,to ,prevent ,steaming #be ,faucets1 ,how to ,polish #g ,finger ,nails1 ,to ,prevent ,staining #b ,fire1 ,kerosene1 ,to ,extinguish #c ,fish1 ,to ,prevent ,breaking ,up ,when ,frying #f ,fish1 ,currycomb for ,scaling #a ,fishbone in ,throat1 ,to ,remove #cj ,fish ,odor1 ,to ,remove from ,hands #e ,fish ,taste1 ,to ,remove from ,forks and ,spoons #e ,flannels1 ,to ,restore ,when ,hard or ,shrunken #bj ,flashlight for ,sewing ,machine1 ,use of #ag ,flat-irons1 ,to ,remove ,rust from #d ,flies1 ,to ,get ,rid of #g ,floor1 ,kitchen1 ,to ,remove ,grease from #aj ,floor ,polisher1 ,worn out ,broom for #i ,floors1 ,polished1 ,finish for #bh ,floor ,wax1 ,a ,cheap and ,good #bc ,fly ,exterminator1 ,an ,easy #bh ,food1 ,too ,salty1 ,remedy for #e ,food ,chopper1 ,sand ,soap to ,sharpen #a ,food ,chopper1 ,to ,fasten ,securely #aa ,fountain ,pens1 ,leaky1 ,cure for #bg ,fowl1 ,to ,make ,tender #h ,frames1 ,gilt1 ,to ,clean and ,remove ,fly ,specks from #ai ,fruit ,jars1 ,to ,open #a1 #aa ,fruit ,picker1 ,handy1 for ,farmer or ,suburbanite #ce ,furniture1 ,leather1 ,to ,clean #ca1 #ce ,furniture1 ,to ,mend ,small ,pieces on #ai ,furniture1 ,white ,enameled1 or ,woodwork1 ,to ,clean #bi1 #cd ,flowers1 ,how to ,pack for ,transportation #bi ,flowers1 ,to ,keep ,fresh 7three7 #bi ,gas1 ,good ,way to ,save #aj ,gasoline ,iron1 ,to ,protect ,hand from #bj ,gasoline1 ,hints for ,cleaning ,with 7three7 #cb ,gas ,stove ,burners1 ,to ,clean #c ,gems1 ,hint for ,baking #f ,gems and ,muffins1 ,to ,make ,lighter #h ,gilt ,frames1 ,to ,clean and ,remove ,fly ,specks from #ai1 #ca ,glass1 ,broken1 ,to ,gather ,up #bh ,glass1 ,drinking1 ,etc41 ,to ,prevent ,breaking #a ,glass1 ,polish for #aa ,glove ,repair1 ,white1 ,emergency #bg ,grease1 ,to ,remove from ,kitchen ,floor #aj ,greasy ,woodwork1 ,to ,clean ,hammock1 ,squeaky1 ,remedy for #bd ,hands1 ,chapped1 ,to ,prevent #b ,hands1 ,to ,remove ,fish ,odor from #e ,hands1 ,to ,remove ,odors from #g ,hands1 ,to ,remove ,stains from #b ,hooks in ,hardwood1 ,how to ,put in #bc ,ice ,cream1 ,to ,freeze ,quickly #bd ,ice ,pick1 ,handy1 for ,emergency #bc ,icy ,steps1 ,etc41 ,remedy for #bh ,ink ,stains on ,fingers1 ,to ,remove #bg ,ink ,stains on ,linen1 ,carpets1 ,etc41 ,to ,remove #ch ,ink ,stains on ,oak ,table1 ,to ,remove #ca ,insect in ,ear1 ,relief for #ca ,insects1 ,to ,remove from ,vegetables ,when ,washing #aa ,insects1 ,plant1 ,to ,destroy #cc ,insoles from ,old ,felt #bc ,insomnia1 ,cure for #bf ,invalid's ,room1 ,perfume for #be ,iron1 ,gasoline1 ,to ,protect ,hand from #bj ,ironing ,over ,buttons1 ,etc41 ,hint for #bb ,iron ,stand1 ,brick for #bj ,kerosene ,fire1 ,to ,extinguish #c ,kerosene for ,water ,bugs #a ,kettles and ,pans1 ,greasy1 ,to ,clean #b ,kitchen ,floor1 ,etc41 ,finish for #ad ,kitchen ,memoranda1 ,tablet or ,slate for #aa ,knife ,handles1 ,white1 ,to ,clean #ad ,labels1 ,paper1 ,to ,remove #be ,lace ,curtains1 ,new ,way to ,fasten #ah ,lace ,curtains1 ,to ,stretch ,without ,frame #ba ,lamps1 ,wicks and ,chimneys1 ,hints for 7,five7 #ab ,leather ,furniture1 ,to ,clean #ca ,leather ,upholstery1 ,polish for #ai ,lemons1 ,to ,increase ,juice from #c ,lemons1 ,old1 ,to ,freshen #i ,lid1 ,to ,keep on ,boiling ,pot #e ,linen1 ,to ,make ,glossy #ba ,linen1 ,to ,remove ,stains from #ce - #ch ,linoleum1 ,to ,clean #af ,linoleum1 ,varnish and ,polish for #af ,loaned ,dishes1 ,to ,identify #aa ,macaroni1 ,two ,new ,uses for #cj ,machine ,oil1 ,to ,prevent ,soiling ,goods #af ,marble1 ,to ,clean ,soil or ,oil ,spots from #cd ,match ,scratcher1 ,novel and ,useful #bg ,matting1 ,how to ,clean and ,lay #cd ,meat1 ,roast1 ,to ,prevent ,drying ,out #e ,meat1 ,to ,make ,tender #e ,meat1 ,to ,prevent ,scorching #h ,mending ,china and ,crockery1 ,hints for 7four7 #ac ,mica in ,stove ,doors1 ,to ,clean #ac ,mice1 ,to ,get ,rid of #bf ,mildew in ,leather1 ,to ,remove #bf ,mildew in ,cloth1 ,to ,remove 7four7 #ci ,mirrors1 ,to ,clean #ai ,mixing ,board1 ,best ,kind of #d ,moth ,preventive #ca ,moths in ,carpet1 ,to ,destroy #ca ,moths1 ,to ,keep ,out of ,piano #ca ,mucilage1 ,dried1 ,to ,restore #be ,muffins and ,gems1 ,to ,make ,lighter #h ,mushrooms1 ,how to ,judge #f ,nails in ,plaster1 ,to ,drive ,without ,damage #cj ,newspapers1 ,old1 ,use for #c ,nuts1 ,pecan1 ,how to ,crack #b ,odor1 ,perspiration1 ,to ,remove #be ,odors1 ,to ,remove from ,hands #g ,oil ,lamps1 ,wicks and ,chimneys1 ,hints for 7five7 #ab ,oil1 ,machine1 ,to ,prevent ,soiling ,goods #af ,oil ,spots1 ,sewing ,machine1 ,to ,remove #ag ,onion ,smell1 ,to ,remove from ,pans #e ,onions1 ,to ,prevent ,eyes ,watering ,when ,peeling #e ,paint ,brushes1 ,how to ,soften #be ,pans and ,kettles1 ,greasy1 ,to ,clean #b ,pastry1 ,to ,prevent ,burning #d ,pecan ,nuts1 ,how to ,crack #b ,pen or ,brush ,holder1 ,handy1 for ,desk #bg ,perspiration of ,hands ,when ,sewing1 ,to ,prevent #af ,perspiration ,odor1 ,to ,remove #be ,picture ,glass1 ,how to ,clean #ah ,picture ,nail1 ,to ,mark ,place for #bh ,pictures1 ,hint for ,taking from ,wall #bi ,pie ,crust1 ,to ,make ,flaky #h ,pies1 ,wire ,rack for ,cooling #d ,plant ,insects1 ,to ,destroy #cc ,poison1 ,to ,avoid ,mistakes ,with #bh ,polisher for ,stove ,when ,hot #d ,postage ,stamps1 ,how to ,separate #be ,potatoes1 ,sweet1 ,to ,peel ,easily #d ,pots1 ,hint for ,cleaning #f ,raincoat1 ,how to ,clean 7two7 #cj ,rats1 ,to ,rid ,house of #bf ,refrigerator1 ,to ,keep ,sweet #a ,rice1 ,hint for ,boiling #f ,roasted ,meat1 ,to ,prevent ,drying ,out #e ,rocking ,chair1 ,to ,prevent ,creeping ,over ,floor #bh ,rugs1 ,to ,prevent ,slipping on ,floor #bg ,rust and ,stains in ,tinware1 ,to ,remove and ,prevent #aa1 #ad ,rust1 ,to ,remove from ,flat-irons #d ,salty ,food1 ,remedy for #e ,sash ,curtains1 ,hint for ,laundering #ba ,scalds1 ,remedy for #aj ,scissors1 ,to ,sharpen #af ,scorch1 ,to ,remove from ,cake #h ,scorched ,spot1 ,to ,bleach #ba ,scorched ,vegetables1 ,etc41 ,remedy for #g ,screws and ,nails1 ,rusty1 ,to ,loosen #bc ,serge ,skirt1 ,shabby1 ,to ,renovate #cb ,sewing ,machine ,belt1 ,to ,tighten #af ,sewing ,machine ,oil ,spots1 ,to ,remove #ag ,shine on ,woolen ,goods and ,black ,cloth1 ,to ,remove #cc ,shoe ,lace1 ,new ,tag for #cb ,shoes or ,boots1 ,to ,make ,them ,take ,polish #cb ,shoes1 ,white ,kid1 ,to ,clean #cb ,silver1 ,hint for ,washing #d ,silver1 ,to ,remove ,egg ,stains from #g ,silver1 ,tarnished1 ,to ,clean #ad ,skirts1 ,right ,way to ,hang #ba ,smoke ,marks on ,ceiling1 ,to ,remove #cj ,sofa ,cushions1 ,etc41 ,hint for ,filling #ah ,soot on ,carpet1 ,to ,remove #ca ,soup1 ,best ,way to ,strain #b ,spectacles1 ,to ,prevent ,steaming #be ,spiders1 ,to ,get ,rid of #g ,spilled ,water in ,sick ,bed1 ,remedy for #ag ,sponge1 ,to ,clean and ,purify #bj ,spots on ,varnished ,wood1 ,to ,remove #cd ,sprain1 ,to ,relieve #bf ,stains1 ,all ,kinds1 ,to ,remove #ce - #ch ,stain1 ,cheap1 for ,wood ,floors #af ,stains1 ,to ,remove from ,hands #b ,stains ,under ,finger ,nails1 ,to ,prevent #b ,stamps1 ,postage1 ,how to ,separate #be ,starch1 ,to ,prevent ,sticking to ,iron #bj ,stockings1 ,to ,pair #ag ,stockings1 ,to ,prevent ,cutting by ,elastic #ag ,stove1 ,polisher for ,hot #d ,sweeping1 ,to ,prevent ,dust ,when #ad ,sweet ,potatoes1 ,to ,peel ,easily #d ,tea ,caddy1 ,orange or ,lemon ,peel for #c ,teakettle1 ,to ,keep from ,rusting #c ,teapot1 ,to ,prevent ,musty #c ,tinware ,stains or ,rust1 ,to ,remove or ,prevent #aa1 #ad ,toasting ,bread1 ,cornpopper for #b ,tomatoes1 ,to ,skin ,easily #d ,turkey1 ,to ,make ,tender #h ,umbrella ,jars1 ,hint for #bd ,upholstery1 ,leather1 ,polish for #ai ,varnished ,floors1 ,polish for #af ,varnished ,wood1 ,to ,remove ,spots from #cd ,vase1 ,slender1 ,to ,clean #i ,vases1 or ,bric-a-,brac1 ,leaky1 ,to ,mend #bh ,vegetables1 ,to ,remove ,insects ,when ,washing #aa ,velveteen1 ,two ,uses for #bh ,wall ,paper1 ,to ,make ,waterproof #af ,wall ,paper ,remover and ,cleaner1 ,recipes for #cc ,walls1 ,broken1 ,how to ,mend #cj ,wash or ,lavatory ,basins1 ,to ,open ,clogged #ai ,water1 ,spilled in ,sick ,bed1 ,remedy for #ag ,water1 ,to ,soften for ,washing and ,toilet ,purposes #bj ,water ,bottles1 ,to ,clean #i ,water ,bugs1 ,kerosene for #a ,watery ,eyes1 ,to ,prevent ,when ,peeling ,onions #e ,wax for ,floors1 ,a ,cheap and ,good #bc ,weeds1 ,to ,kill #bf ,white ,curtains1 ,to ,make ,ecru or ,cream ,color #ba ,white ,glove ,repair1 ,emergency #bg ,white ,kid ,articles1 ,to ,clean #cb ,window ,cleaning ,hints 7six7 #ae ,wood ,floors1 ,cheap ,stain for #af ,woodwork1 ,greasy1 ,to ,clean #cd ,woodwork1 ,white ,enameled1 ,to ,clean #cd ,woolen ,blankets1 ,to ,prevent ,shrinking #bj ,worms1 ,earth1 in ,flower ,pots1 ,to ,destroy #bg ,wringer ,rollers1 ,to ,clean #ba ,zinc1 ,how to ,clean #ca