OTHER HINTS

Taranaki Herald, Volume LV, Issue 13983, 14 August 1909, Page 6

OTHER HINTS

Rugs should he beaten on the wrong side, then swept on the right. Spots may be removed by the usa of oxgall or ammonia and water, using a sponge or flannel for the purpose Slightly moistened bran is equally as good as salt in brightening rug-t and carpets. Remove ink stains with milk, and after soaking up all that seems possible, either sprinkle them thickly with salt or wash them with a pure white soap, a clean brush and warm water. For grease spots use powdered magnesia or f uller s earth. Sprinkle this on the -.spots, and let it lie until the giease is absorbed. Renew it as often os necessary When moths are in the carpet they may be got rid of by scrubbing the floor with strong hot salt water before the carpet is put down, and sprinkling the carpet with salt when it is being swept.