TO CLEAN IVORY.
Beads and pendants of carved ivory need frequent cleaning if they are in constant use. To remove the dirt which collects in the small crevices, a soft toothbrush and a good dental plate powder mixed to a paste with warm water should be used. This treatment cleans and polishes the ivory without scratching it, and also helps to keep it a good colour. Carved ivory boxes and ornaments may be satisfactorily cleaned in the same way. Knife handles which have become discoloured should be rubbed with half a lemon dipped in salt. Furniture cream is effective for cleaning ivory-backed brushes and other dressing-table accessories. For piano keys, methylated spirit is fhe best cleanser.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20234, 19 February 1934, Page 9
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116TO CLEAN IVORY. Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20234, 19 February 1934, Page 9
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