Household Discoveries and Mrs. Curtis's Cook Book

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House Cleaning: Polish

To Polish Windows. - Polish windows with dry chamois or tissue paper or an old newspaper slightly moistened.

Or apply with a moistened rag powdered indigo, pumice stone, or fuller's earth, and polish.

Or fold a piece of cheese cloth and put a quantity of pulverized pumice stone between the folds, stitching around the edge to keep the powder from spilling. Polish chimneys and window panes with this prepared cloth.

It gives a high polish instantly, and will last a long time.

Or with a soft cloth rub a little vinegar on the glass. Rub dry and polish.

To Prevent Windows from Steaming. - After cleaning the glass, rub over it a rag slightly moistened with glycerin.

Windows-To Keep Out the Sun.- Make a paste of powdered gum traga- HOUSE CLEANING canth and white of egg. Beat with an egg beater and let it stand twentyfour hours. Apply with a soft brush and let dry.

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