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To Take Lime out of Cloth.
Lime spots on woollen clothes may be effectually removed, by putting a little
strong vinegar on the part, which completely neutralizes the lime, and does not
usually effect the color; but it will be safest to wash it over with a cloth
dipped in water, and rub it till nearly dry.
Hartshorn and alcohol mixed together are very useful in taking spots out of
cloth or merino, applied with something that will not leave lint.
To Take Wax or Spermaceti out of Cloth.
Hold a red hot flat-iron within an inch or two of the cloth, and this will make
the wax or spermaceti evaporate entirely; then rub the place with a towel (that
is free from lint) or clean brown paper.
To Remove a Stopper from a Decanter.
Wet a cloth with hot water and wrap it round the neck of the bottle; this will
cause the glass to expand, and the neck will be enlarged so as to allow of the
stopper to be withdrawn without any trouble.
Precautions against Fire.
Perhaps it may not be improper to remark that houses have been saved from being
destroyed by fire at night, by there having been buckets of water left in the
kitchen.
Never go to bed without seeing that there is a supply in readiness. Housekeepers
should also arrange their family affairs so as to have as little going about
with lights by servants as possible. Chimneys should be swept at proper
intervals, and if you burn them, let it be on a rainy morning and never at
night.
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