Cut some white curd soap in small pieces, pour boiling water on them, and add a little pearlash. When the soap is quite dissolved, and th...

In cleaning patent-leather boots, first remove all the dirt upon them with a sponge or flannel; then the boot should be rubbed lightly over...

Mix a little white of egg and ink in a bottle, so that the composition may be well shaken up when required for use. Apply to the kid with...

Nothing is better for cleansing brushes than ammonia; it does not soften the bristles, as soap and soda do. Put a teaspoonful of ammonia in...

Toilet articles and manicure implements which have ivory handles that may have become darkened, may be cleaned by rubbing the handles with ...

White swansdown may be washed in soap and water, after washing, shake it out, and when the down is somewhat raised, shake it before a clear...