Stuffing Cushions

Flaxseed and tallow are used in Germany as a stuffing for cushions. One part of tallow to 10 parts of flaxseed are employed, the mobility of the greased seed rendering the cushion very soft and pliable.

Disinfectant For The Breath, Etc

A very weak solution of permanganate of potash is an excellent disinfectant for light purposes, such as rinsing spittoons, neutralizing the taint of diseased roots of teeth, cleansing the feet, and keeping the breath from the odor of tobacco-smoke. Permanganate is not poisonous.

How To Clean Mildewed Or Stained Engravings

Moisten the paper carefully, and suspend it in a large vessel partially filled with ozone. To evolve the latter, the simplest way is to clean pieces of phosphorus and place them, half covered with water, in the bottom of the jar in which the pictures are hung. On a large scale, a Ruhmkorff coil, giving a constant discharge of electricity, would be preferable.

How To Remove Substances From The Eye

Take hold of the upper eyelid, near its angles, with the index-finger and thumb of each hand. Draw it gently forward, and as low down as possible over the lower eyelid, and retain it in this position for about a minute, taking care to prevent the tears from flowing out. When, at the end of this time, you allow the eyelid to resume its place, a flood of tears washes out the foreign body, which will be found adhering to, or near, the lower eyelid.

Fermentation Of Food

This should be guarded against as the warm weather approaches. This action is always liable to cooked vegetables when set aside. Instead of warming up cold messes, it is better to scald them.

How To Destroy Bugs, Fleas, Etc.,

This mixture, which has been patented in France, consists of 80 parts of bisulphide of carbon and 20 parts of essence of petroleum.

Cheap Paint For Floors

This is made of 5 lbs. French ochre, 1/4 lb. glue, and 1 gallon hot water. When well dried, apply one or two coats of linseed-oil.

Oak Stain For Floors

An oaken color can be given to new pine floors and tables by washing them in a solution of copperas dissolved in strong lye, a pound of the former to a gallon of the latter. When dry, this should be oiled, and it will look well for a year or two; then renew the oiling.

Preparation Of Floor Wax

Heat to boiling 2 ozs. of pearlash, 10 ozs. of wax, and A pint of water. Stir frequently, until a thick fluid mass is formed from which, upon removal from the fire, no watery liquid separates out. Add boiling water cautiously, until no watery drops are distinguishable. Place on the fire again, but do not allow to boil, and add by degrees 8 or 9 pints of water, stirring constantly.

How To Clean Porous Earthenware

This often becomes foul with organic matter when used to hold water. Use 1 oz. muriatic acid, rubbed on exterior and interior with a piece of flannel. Wash afterward with hot water.