Important: Safety Warning
This page describes practices involving highly flammable materials in ways that create a serious risk of fire or explosion.
In addition, this page directs the use of hazardous substances — such as benzine, gasoline, lye, or strong acids — for household tasks. These materials are highly flammable, corrosive, or poisonous, and the practices described have caused fires, burns, and poisonings.
This information has been left in for historical purposes but should not be acted upon.
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DIRTY COAT-COLLARS
Apply benzine, and, after an hour or more, when the grease has become softened, rub it or remove with soap-suds. TO CLEAN KETTLES easily, pour a little hot water in them and put a cover on; the steam will soften the dirt so that it may be easily removed.