Concerning the Perambulator

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 212, 26 November 1927, Page 22 (Supplement)

Concerning the Perambulator

Hints on Renovating the Baby Carriage

The baby’s peramublator has suffered a good deal more than you realise from the dirt of •winter. Take it out in the strong sunlig" l of spring and you will see how grimy it looks in spite of the occasional attention in the way of dusting which it has had. Take the pram into the garden, remove the shade, the cushions, the umbrella case and other attachments. With a soft brush thoroughly sweep out the interior. Wash over the leather lining with a lather of mild soap flakes and when dry give it an application of furniture cream applied with a soft flannel. This will feed the leather and prevent it from cracking. Treat the hood in the same manner. If this has cracked, at your local oil and colour stores may be bought a soecia'L preparation that will prevent the trouble from going farther, and also render the shade waterproof again. Where Oil is Needed The wheels need special attention, and after the spokes and hub have been cleaned a little oil should be applied to nuts and springs. The outside coachwork must be treated very gently, if its high polish is not to be marred. A soft flannel rubber that has not before been used for cleaning (this is a necessary precaution, lest there be grit on a used cloth) should be dipped in tepid soap lather and the whole surface treated. A final application of furniture polish will restore the surface. If it is scratched and spoiled already it is not beyond the amateur to undertake the re-enamelling. There are several enamels on the market intended for this work specially suited for amateur use. They are quick drying and when applied liberally smooth themselves out without any expert brush work. If the coachwork is not really shabby, but merely scratched, a thing coating # of clear varnish will restore it. Shabby *metal parts should be sent away for relacquering, an inexpensive process which will keep them bright for an unlimited period.