CARE OF FURNITURE.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 278, 25 May 1917, Page 3 (Supplement)

CARE OF FURNITURE.

!'u ret;iiii tin' Utility nnd freshness ill' J>:i 1 111< <I :tml jvolislicd iuriiitui'O. the later >li<>uld In' earelully wiped evoit other <lny, it not every d,:y. Some jHMiple make a point i>l lia\ni£ their fiiniiture ru'iU'd owe a. week with

ii rag dampened 'n kerosene. Though kerosene cuts the dirt, it is also true that in the caso of painted furniture ol tho cottage type it usually, it' nob always, causes the enamelled .surface to "how a myriad of tiny lines, which in fine widen and deepen to considerable cracks in tho paint, down to the wooti itself. All that is necessary to keep such furniture fresh is a daily wiping over with a soft cotton rag," moistened in warm water. (The cloth must only ho moist, not wet). After this, the furniture ,should bo gene over with a dry cloth to make sure no moisture is kept to dull tho polish. > case of a soiled white soap with tepid water should be used, caro being taken to Jrv the wood thoroughly. Or if tho soil is obstinate, an excellent plan is to remove it/with a moist flannel dipped in bran, the latter supplying jiust enough "friction" to remove tiio stain without injuring tho polish.