Have the floors well swept and cleaned of spots. Then with a cloth rub the dye in well, taking care to wipe up and down the floor, so as to prevent streaking.
Let it dry, then wipe over with weak lye, and as soon as this dries off, rub with a waxed brush.—Mrs. Dr. P. C.
To Clean Paint.
Wring out a clean flannel, take up as much powdered whiting as will adhere to it, then rub the paint. Wash off with clean water and rub dry with a soft cloth, and it will look new. Not for paint in imitation of oak.—Mrs. R.
To Wash Oil-Cloth.
Wash oil-cloths with salt water; say, one pint salt dissolved in a pailful water. When dry wipe over with a little milk and water.—Mrs. H. D.
To Wash Oil-Cloth.
Sweep it well. Wash with cold water, using a brush. Then wash with milk and wipe dry. Never use hot water.—Mrs. R.
To Wash Carpets.
Shake, beat, and sweep well. Tack firmly on the floor. Mix three quarts soft, cold water with one quart beef's gall. Wash with a flannel, rub off with a clean flannel, immediately after putting it on each strip of carpet.—Mrs. R.