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Show HUUSL CLEANING SIMPLIFIED Easier to Keep Dirt From Walks, Step and Porches Than to Clean Rugs and Carpets. (Prepared by the United States Department Depart-ment of Agriculture.) Keeping the dirt out of the house as far as possible Is the first step in simplifying sim-plifying house cleaning. It Is easier to keep walks, steps, porches, and sills dean than to remove the dirt from rugs and floors after it has been tn. eked inside the house. Clean shoes ond rubbers mean less dirt for the housekeeper to combat. When cleaning, remove the dust thoroughly. Right methods mean removing, re-moving, not scattering the dust about to settle again. Do the heavy cleaning a little at a time and uvold the spring and fall house cleaning. Use water and cleaning agents sparingly. spar-ingly. Too much of either Injures wood and all finishes as well as weakening glue, puste, and cement. Always rub until dry the surfuce which has been dampened. Train the family to leave things In place and in good condition. Good habits are worth cultivating, and this one also simplifies the work of the housekeeper. |