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Literary
September 5, 1911
The Tacoma Times
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
What is this article about?
A practical guide titled 'EVERY-DAY HELPS FOR HOUSEKEEPERS' offering tips on meat storage, paint removal from windows, rug cleaning, milk glass washing, cheese preservation, tea stain removal, dish cleaning, floor maintenance, furniture polishing, towel handling, soot removal from carpets, clothes whitening, and shoe relief.
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EVERY-DAY HELPS FOR HOUSEKEEPERS
Hang meat in a cool, airy place, but not in a draft, for that makes it dry and hard. To remove paint from the glass of a window is quite a simple matter. A cloth dipped in hot vinegar will do it. Rugs should not be shaken, but instead hang them on a clothesline and beat them with a cane beater kept for the purpose. Milk glasses should always be rinsed in cold water previous to washing in hot soap suds if you wish them to be clean and bright. To prevent cheese getting mouldy, wrap it in a cloth that has been dipped in vinegar and wrung as dry as possible. Keep in a cool place. If a cloth is stained with tea it should be taken off at once, and boiling water poured through it. This will take the stain out completely. Dishes that have become brown and burnt from constant baking may be easily cleaned after they have been steeped for a while in borax and water. To clean tiled floors warm water and soap will be found best, then dry with a soft cloth and finish with a little linseed oil on an old silk handkerchief. It is not generally known that wringing out a cloth in hot water and wiping the furniture before putting on furniture cream will result in a very high polish that will not finger-mark. Damp towels should never be put into a clothes basket or bag and left there for days before being sent to the wash. Mildew is almost sure to result. Before being put into the basket towels should be carefully dried. If soot has fallen upon a carpet do not try to brush it off. Leave it until you have thoroughly dried a double handful of salt. Spread this upon the soot and then sweep. No black smear will remain. A good way to whiten clothes which have become a bad color is to put two or three slices of lemon in the boiler with the clothes. The rind should be left on. They will make the clothes much whiter and will remove all the stains from pocket-handkerchiefs, children's aprons, etc. If you are at any time compelled to wear a shoe that pinches it may be of value to know that a folded cloth dipped in hot water and laid over the offending part will at once afford relief. By changing the cloth a few times to keep up the heat, in a few minutes the leather or kid will shape to the foot. Rub a little sweet oil on before polishing; you will have no more trouble.
Hang meat in a cool, airy place, but not in a draft, for that makes it dry and hard. To remove paint from the glass of a window is quite a simple matter. A cloth dipped in hot vinegar will do it. Rugs should not be shaken, but instead hang them on a clothesline and beat them with a cane beater kept for the purpose. Milk glasses should always be rinsed in cold water previous to washing in hot soap suds if you wish them to be clean and bright. To prevent cheese getting mouldy, wrap it in a cloth that has been dipped in vinegar and wrung as dry as possible. Keep in a cool place. If a cloth is stained with tea it should be taken off at once, and boiling water poured through it. This will take the stain out completely. Dishes that have become brown and burnt from constant baking may be easily cleaned after they have been steeped for a while in borax and water. To clean tiled floors warm water and soap will be found best, then dry with a soft cloth and finish with a little linseed oil on an old silk handkerchief. It is not generally known that wringing out a cloth in hot water and wiping the furniture before putting on furniture cream will result in a very high polish that will not finger-mark. Damp towels should never be put into a clothes basket or bag and left there for days before being sent to the wash. Mildew is almost sure to result. Before being put into the basket towels should be carefully dried. If soot has fallen upon a carpet do not try to brush it off. Leave it until you have thoroughly dried a double handful of salt. Spread this upon the soot and then sweep. No black smear will remain. A good way to whiten clothes which have become a bad color is to put two or three slices of lemon in the boiler with the clothes. The rind should be left on. They will make the clothes much whiter and will remove all the stains from pocket-handkerchiefs, children's aprons, etc. If you are at any time compelled to wear a shoe that pinches it may be of value to know that a folded cloth dipped in hot water and laid over the offending part will at once afford relief. By changing the cloth a few times to keep up the heat, in a few minutes the leather or kid will shape to the foot. Rub a little sweet oil on before polishing; you will have no more trouble.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Housekeeping
Domestic Tips
Cleaning Advice
Household Maintenance
Stain Removal
Fabric Care
Literary Details
Title
Every Day Helps For Housekeepers
Subject
Practical Housekeeping Advice
Key Lines
Hang Meat In A Cool, Airy Place, But Not In A Draft, For That Makes It Dry And Hard.
To Remove Paint From The Glass Of A Window Is Quite A Simple Matter. A Cloth Dipped In Hot Vinegar Will Do It.
A Good Way To Whiten Clothes Which Have Become A Bad Color Is To Put Two Or Three Slices Of Lemon In The Boiler With The Clothes.
If Soot Has Fallen Upon A Carpet Do Not Try To Brush It Off. Leave It Until You Have Thoroughly Dried A Double Handful Of Salt.
Rub A Little Sweet Oil On Before Polishing; You Will Have No More Trouble.