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Show K IT WOOD, canvas, plastic, and j cord webbings In outdoor fur- niture can be kept clean with warm j soapsuds and brisk scrubbing. Al- j ways rinse well, and wipe off ex- : eess water. Glass and tile table tops , need frequent washing with warm j suds. Because foam rubber is a long dryer, it's advisable to cover such pillows with a zippered removable ticking that's quickly and easily launderable in hot soapsuds. This way, the pillow itself will not have to be washed very often. ' Soot and dirt should be washed off of house plants to permit the leaves to "breathe." Protect earth in the pot with a piece of round plastic or waxed paper slit at one : side and slipped around the stem. Dip leaves with a sudsy cloth, then a rinse cloth. For very delicate foliage, use an atomizer or spray RECIPE OF THE WEEK Crisp Sandwich Filling (Makes cups) cup sieved avocado Vi cup grated carrot cup finely chopped cabbage Yi teaspoon grated onion teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice To prepare avocado, cut Into halves lengthwise and remove seed and skin. Force fruit through sieve. Add remaining ingredients in-gredients and mix well. to apply the soapy solution and rinse water. Let plants dry away from sunshine. Flexible plastics like draperies, shower curtains, or place mats can be tubbed or sponged with warm soapy water, rinsed and wiped dry. Upholstery and hard-surfaced plastics plas-tics like furniture or counters can be wiped with a well-suded sponge or cloth, then rinsed and wiped dry. If washable and color-fast, rugs can be shampooed at home. Apply "dry" suds with a cloth, sponge, or brush. Work on one section at a time, overlapping to avoid rings. Remove soiled suds with a clean rinse cloth and blot all possible moisture with a clean, dry cloth. Work quickly, avoid saturating moisture, and keep the windows open to speed drying. Clean bird cages at least twice a week; change the paper every day. A transparent plastic bird cage can be washed in soap and water, perches, swing, seed and water cups, and floor trays. |