To Clean a Raincoat—­Use either of the two following methods: 

(1) Use soap and water and not gasoline, as gasoline will injure the rubber.  Lay out on a flat surface and scrub lightly with soap and water; then rinse with clear water.  Do not wring.  Put on a coat-hanger and hang out to dry.

(2) Pour some vinegar into a dish and dip a soft rag or sponge into it; then place the mackintosh on the table and rub the soiled parts lightly.

If a Bug or Other Small Insect Gets in the Ear and causes severe pain, pour a little melted butter in the ear and there will be instant relief.

To Remove Soot from Carpet—­Do not attempt to sweep the carpet until it has been covered with dry salt.  Then sweep it and no smear will be left.

To Brighten a Carpet—­First sweep the carpet clean.  Then dip a soft, clean mop into a pail containing one-half gallon of water and one-half teacupful of ammonia; wring it well and rub it over the carpet; it will be as bright and fluffy as when new.

To Destroy Moths in Carpets, wring a thick towel out of water, spread it on the carpet, and iron over it with a very hot iron.  The heat and steam will go through the carpet, thus destroying the grubs.

A Moth Preventive—­If you wish to be rid of moths, pour a little turpentine in the corners of the wardrobe, chiffonier, or trunk.

To Keep Moths Out of Pianos—­Try rubbing turpentine occasionally over the woodwork on the inside of the piano, and you will never be troubled with moths getting into the piano, even when it is not used for a long time.

To Clean Gilt Frames, dip a soft cloth in the white of egg and gently rub off the soiled spots.

To Remove Ink Stains from an Oak Table, lay spirits of wine on the marks; let it remain for some time, then rub well and clean off.

To Clean Leather Furniture, add a little vinegar to warm water (not hot) and brush the leather over with it.  Restore the polish by rubbing with two tablespoonfuls of turpentine mixed with the whites of two eggs.

To Clean Bronze, make the article very hot by placing it in boiling water; then rub it well with a piece of flannel cloth dipped in soapsuds, and dry with a chamois leather.

To Clean Zinc—­Take a thick slice of lemon and rub it over the stained spots.  Let it remain for an hour, then wash the zinc metal with soap and water and it will become clean and bright.

To Clean Brass—­To keep the polish on brass, after polishing in the usual way, coat with clear varnish.  The following is a good polish: 

To clean tarnished brass use equal parts of vinegar and salt.  Rub with this mixture thoroughly, letting it dry on; then wash off in warm, soapy water and polish with a soft cloth.

Cleaning with Gasoline—­The three following suggestions are made with reference to cleaning with gasoline: 

(1) To take the odor of gasoline out of freshly cleaned garments, use oil of sassafras in the gasoline to the proportion of about five drops to a quart of gasoline.