Hang or fold and put away clothing or dresses.
If there has been a coal fire remove ashes, make fire up ready to light, wipe hearth; if a wood fire, leave the ashes.
Empty slops, if there is a wash-basin in the room, clean bathroom, washing tub and basin with hot water and soap or a cleanser, such as Dutch Cleanser, and dry them with a soft cloth.
Wash out soap-dish and other crockery and always see that there is soap in the dish. Wash bowl of w.c. with a stiff brush that comes for the purpose.
Dust chair and woodwork and see that there are no spots on the mirror. Remove soiled towels putting clean ones in their place. Take great care not to let anything go down the pipes that would clog them.
The bed having now had a chance to air, turn mattress over and make up bed.
If there are any scraps on the carpet, brush them up with dust pan and brush or carpet sweeper.
Dust furniture.
Empty scrap basket and put contents in bag to carry downstairs.
Shut windows, draw shades down half-way, and arrange curtains to hang smooth; then go to next room.