6330. To Clean Windows and Mirrors

6330.    To Clean Windows and Mirrors. Tie up some finely powdered whiting in a small piece of muslin. Dab it over the glass thoroughly; the dirtier the glass the more whiting will adhere to it. Next smear it evenly with a damp rag, and let it remain until perfectly dry; then rub it off with a leather. This is an easy, clean, and thorough plan. If alcohol be used instead of water, it will dry in much less time, and polishes the glass fully better. The corners of the window-panes should receive particular attention; they are too often left dirty, and spoil the appearance of the window.

6331. To Wash Mirrors or Windows

6331.    To Wash Mirrors or Windows. For washing finger-marks from looking-glasses or windows, put a few drops of ammonia on a moist rag, and make quick work of it.

6332. Ganteine

6332.      Ganteine. A composition for cleaning kid gloves; sometimes improperly termed Saponine. Dissolve 3 troy ounces soap by heat in 2 ounces water, and when nearly cold add 2 ounces javelle water and 1 drachm water of ammonia; form a paste, which is to be rubbed over the glove with flannel till sufficiently clean.

6333. To Clean and Preserve Brewing Utensils

6333.    To Clean and Preserve Brewing Utensils. In cleaning them before being put away, avoid the use of soap, or any greasy material, and use only a brush and scalding water, being particularly careful not to leave any yeast or fur on the sides; then place them away in a clean and moderately dry situation. Should they become tainted or mouldy, take a strong lye of pearlash, which spread over the bottoms of the vessels scalding hot, and then with the broom scrub tho sides and other parts. Or: Take common salt and spread it over the coolers, etc., and strew some on their wet sides, pour in scalding water and scrub them with a broom. Or: Throw some quicklime into water in the vessel, and scrub over tho bottom and sides with it; in each case well washing afterwards with clean water. Or: "Wash well first with oil of vitriol diluted with 8 times its weight of water, and afterwards with clean water.

6334. To Restore the Color of an Acid Stain on Violet Silk

6334.      To Restore the Color of an Acid Stain on Violet Silk. Acid dropped on violet-colored silk destroys the color; to restore it, brush the discolored stain with tincture of iodine; then, after a few seconds, saturate tho spot well with a solution of hyposulphite of soda, and dry gradually; tho color will bo perfectly restored.

6335. To Transfer Engravings onto Glass

6335.    To Transfer Engravings onto Glass. First coat the glass with copal varnish, then press on the picture, face downwards, smoothly and tightly; let it dry. Next damp the paper slightly, and rub it off with tho finger, leaving the picture to be looked at through the glass.