Clean gilt frames with a cloth moistened in turpentine.
Carpets can be cleaned and colors restored by going over occasionally with a broom dipped in warm water in which a little turpentine is added.
An equal mixture of turpentine and linseed oil will remove white marks from furniture caused by water.
THINGS TO AVOID
Avoid biting the thread; it is harmful to the teeth.
Never leave matches where rats can get at them.
To remove ink-stains from clothing, soak the spot in sour milk.
Salt and vinegar will be found excellent for scouring copper kettles.
Keep an oyster shell in your tea kettle to prevent the forming of crust.
Delicate glass can be safely washed in very hot water if slipped in edgewise.