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Windows Washed

Windows are hard to wash, so as to leave them clear and polished. First, take a wooden knife, sharp-pointed and narrow-bladed, and pick out all the dirt that adheres to the sash; dry whiting makes the glass shine nicely. I have read somewhere, that weak black tea and alcohol is a splendid preparation for cleaning the window-glass, and an economical way to use it would be to save the tea-grounds for a few days, and then boil them over in two quarts of water and add a little alcohol when cold. Apply with a newspaper and rub well off with another paper, and the glass will look far nicer than when cloth is used. The Beds. When mattresses and feather-beds become soiled, make a paste of soft-soap and starch, and cover the spots. As soon as it dries, scrape off the paste and wash with a damp sponge. If the spots have not disappeared, try the paste again.-ANNIE R. W.

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