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To destroy Moths in Furniture: All the baking and steaming are useless, as,
although the moths may be killed, their eggs are sure to hatch, and the
upholstery to be well riddled. The naphtha-bath process is effectual. A sofa,
chair or lounge may be immersed in the large vats used for the purpose, and all
insect life will be absolutely destroyed. No egg ever hatches after passing
through the naphtha-bath; all oil, dirt, or grease disappears, and not the
slightest damage is done to the most costly article. Sponging with naphtha will
not answer. It is the immersion for two hours or more in the specially prepared
vats which is effectual.
Slicing Pine-apples: The knife used for peeling a pine-apple should not be used
for slicing it, as the rind contains an acid that is apt to cause a swollen
mouth and sore lips. The Cubans use salt as an antidote for the ill effects of
the peel.
To clean Iron Sinks: Rub them well with a cloth wet with kerosene oil.
To erase Discoloration on Stone-china: Dishes and cups that are used for baking
custards, puddings, etc., that require scouring, may be easily cleaned by
rubbing with a damp cloth dipped in whiting or "Sapolio," then washed as usual.
To remove Ink, Wine or Fruit Stains: Saturate well in tomato juice; it is also
an excellent thing to remove stains from the hands.
To set Colors in Washable Goods: Soak them previous to washing in a water in
which is allowed a tablespoonful of ox-gall to a gallon of water.
To take out Paint: Equal parts of ammonia and turpentine will take paint out of
clothing, no matter how dry or hard it may be. Saturate the spot two or three
times, then wash out in soap-suds. Ten cents' worth of oxalic acid dissolved in
a pint of hot water will remove paint spots from the windows. Pour a little into
a cup, and apply to the spots with a swab, but be sure not to allow the acid to
touch the hands. Brasses may be quickly cleaned with it. Great care must be
exercised in labelling the bottle, and putting it out of the reach of children,
as it is a deadly poison.
To remove Tar from Cloth: Saturate the spot and rub it well with turpentine, and
every trace of tar will be removed.
To destroy Ants: Ants that frequent houses or gardens may be destroyed by taking
flour of brimstone half a pound, and potash four ounces; set them in an iron or
earthern pan over the fire until dissolved and united; afterwards beat
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