The cleaning of faucets you will learn about under
" Cleaning Metals/' but if you have the old-style plumbing
remember that the chain and basin-stopper should be scoured
daily; the lint and hair removed from the pipe, and any
portion of the basin that comes in contact with the water
be cleaned thoroughly. Wipe out the holes in the overflow
with a small skewer. Scrub the bath tub, the basin, and
seat of the toilet ; wash and wipe the soap dishes and glasses,
and put all toilet articles in order, and as many as possible
out of sight. Hang damp towels where they may dry,
and have a special rack for fresh towels where they may be
found quickly, when needed by guests.
When all the family use the same bathroom, each one
should have a rack for towels and a special place for the
toothbrush and the like, and not use those of another person.
A set of drawers, or a wall closet where individual articles
may be kept from the dust, is hygienic as well as convenient.
Once a week, and more often if necessary, put a hot sal-
soda solution down the toilet pipe, and when any odor is
detected use chloride of lime. Let it remain for half an hour
then scour with a small cotton mop as far down as possible.
Wash and air the mop and all cloths used in the cleaning.
How to Use a Bathroom. Children should be shown how
to use the various appliances. After a bath in the tub, open
the valve and as the water runs out, wash along the sides
before the scum settles; otherwise there will be a dirty
water mark which, if left to dry on, is hard to remove. Rinse
and wash all over the tub with clean water and wipe dry.
Have a face cloth and a foot cloth, and always wash and
rinse them after using, but your towels may be put into the
hamper.
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Always wipe the basin even if you have only washed your
hands, and if you have been so careless as to slop water all
about the marble, wipe it up. A cloth for this work (a small
square of grey crash is suitable) should hang near the basin
and each person know its purpose.
Always flush the toilet until the water is clear. If flushing
is insufficient, as unfortunately it is in some cases, wash oft'
with toilet paper and flush again. Wash your hands always
after using the toilet.
Never put into the toilet matches, rags, hair, or anything
that cannot be dissolved.
Always air the room before leaving it ; put towels in order ;
remove soiled articles, wash your hands, and in short be sure
that you have left no trace of your personal use of the bath-
room.
Picking-up and Putting in Order. In addition to the special
care in each of the various rooms there is more or less of daily
work which is commonly called " picking-up." This work
is necessary to the orderly appearance of the house, but it
need not be carried to such an extent that the house has no
home atmosphere, no indication of being really enjoyed and
lived in, instead of being in order for company. Order is
desirable but there are times when disorder is unavoidable.
There is a disorder of work which differs from the disorder
of dirt.
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Presented as published in 1915. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation, not the original instructions.
AI-modernized reading of the original text
The cleaning of faucets you will learn about under " Cleaning Metals/' but if you have the old-style plumbing remember that the chain and basin-stopper should be scoured daily; the lint and hair removed from the pipe, and any portion of the basin that comes in contact with the water be cleaned thoroughly. Wipe out the holes in the overflow with a small skewer. Scrub the bath tub, the basin, and seat of the toilet ; wash and wipe the soap dishes and glasses, and put all toilet articles in order, and as many as possible out of sight. Hang damp towels where they may dry, and have a special rack for fresh towels where they may be found quickly, when needed by guests.
When all the family use the same bathroom, each one should have a rack for towels and a special place for the toothbrush and the like, and not use those of another person.
A set of drawers, or a wall closet where individual articles may be kept from the dust, is hygienic as well as convenient.
Once a week, and more often if necessary, put a hot salsoda solution down the toilet pipe, and when any odor is detected use chloride of lime. Let it remain for half an hour then scour with a small cotton mop as far down as possible. Wash and air the mop and all cloths used in the cleaning.
How to Use a Bathroom. Children should be shown how to use the various appliances. After a bath in the tub, open the valve and as the water runs out, wash along the sides before the scum settles; otherwise there will be a dirty water mark which, if left to dry on, is hard to remove. Rinse and wash all over the tub with clean water and wipe dry.
Have a face cloth and a foot cloth, and always wash and rinse them after using, but your towels may be put into the hamper.
THE CARE OF BEDROOMS 17
Always wipe the basin even if you have only washed your hands, and if you have been so careless as to slop water all about the marble, wipe it up. A cloth for this work (a small square of grey crash is suitable) should hang near the basin and each person know its purpose.
Always flush the toilet until the water is clear. If flushing is insufficient, as unfortunately it is in some cases, wash oft' with toilet paper and flush again. Wash your hands always after using the toilet.
Never put into the toilet matches, rags, hair, or anything that cannot be dissolved.
Always air the room before leaving it ; put towels in order ; remove soiled articles, wash your hands, and in short be sure that you have left no trace of your personal use of the bathroom.
Picking-up and Putting in Order. In addition to the special care in each of the various rooms there is more or less of daily work which is commonly called " picking-up." This work is necessary to the orderly appearance of the house, but it need not be carried to such an extent that the house has no home atmosphere, no indication of being really enjoyed and lived in, instead of being in order for company. Order is desirable but there are times when disorder is unavoidable. There is a disorder of work which differs from the disorder of dirt.