TO CLEAN ARMCHAIRS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 178, 26 June 1940, Page 6

TO CLEAN ARMCHAIRS

ONE OF THE BEST METHODS Even the best looked after armchairs and couches do begin to look sbabbj r after a time and here is one of the best methods 1 know for giving them "refreshers." Choose a nice bright day—there is nothing like a bright day for real!}- showing up a shabbiness and tlia:t is why it is best to tackle a job when it looks at its worst, l'f you can take the furniture out of doors so 'much the better. If not, throw open the window wide and work a,s near to it as possible. Cover up all the other .furniture before you start. Place a damp sheet all over the ehai r. Now get busy. Take a cane or carpet beater and really let rip on the chair. Remove the sheet, which will now be simply laden with dust. Now take a haid small scrubbing brush—a new one if* possible—a cheap one will do for this purpose, and brush vigorously. Cet into oIJ the corners—that is the idea of using a small brush. Next, some nicely warmed bran, Rub this all over the upholstery especially round the head and arm rest where most of the dirt collects. Rub in a little at a time, frequently using fresh supplies. Keep it nice and hot. Now for a good brush with another clean brush. Next attend to the woodwork. Give it a good polish; inspect the castors and renew if necessary. ' :