Show N Turn the mattress every week first from end to end next from side to 0 side to get maximum wear and comfort from it After oiling the sewing machine machin stitch through a blotter several times This takes up all surplus oil on the machine and keeps keep's from getting it on the material 0 0 Dental floss is fine for mending elastic because it wears so long Take care in mending that tiny rubber threads are not damaged Sew between them When painting woodwork coat the door knobs locks etc with vaseline so that the paint can be easily wiped off if it splashes on these surfaces 0 Equal parts of salt flour and vinegar make an effective paste to clean brass copper or pewter Apply the paste let stand for an hour rub off wash with water and then polish 0 o You can clean glazed chintz by spreading it on a flat fiat surface and sponging quickly with water Press on the wrong side with a warm iron or on the tile right i side using a slightly dampened dampen d dI I pressing cloth I |