Never dip the gauze a second time into the oil; put used gauze into tissue paper receptacle.
If the nose accumulates dirt or mucus during the day, repeat.
Eyes. Use a fresh square of sterilized cheesecloth for each eye.
Wet the gauze in the weak boric solution (2 per cent.), and squeeze a drop into the corner of the eye.
Wash eyelids gently, toward outer corner, and carefully remove dirt or secretion.
Never put gauze in solution a second time; put gauze into tissue paper receptacle.
If eyelids are sticky or with slight secretion, anoint with vaseline, avoiding eyes.
Repeat boric wash at night, or at hourly intervals, if eyelids are inflamed.
Report severe redness or discharge to physician immediately.
Head. Use face cloth, soap, water from tub.