As muriatic acid is very destructive of tin, do not keep the bottle in the same closet with articles made of that metal.
Removing Blood Stains.
Wash the stain in blood-warm water until the greater part has been removed; then rub on some soap, and wash until the stain disappears. When the stain is on white cotton or linen goods, scald the article after it has been washed. Never use hot water until the stain is nearly removed.
Removing Sewing-machine Oil Stains.
Rub the stain with sweet oil or lard, and let it stand for several hours; then wash in soap and cold water.
To Remove Pitch and Tar.
Rub lard on the stain and let it stand for a few hours; then sponge with spirits of turpentine until the stain is removed. If the color of the fabric be affected, sponge it with chloroform and the color will be restored.
Alcohol for Grass Stains.
Rub the stain with alcohol; then wash in clean water.