(2) If a little salt is added to gasoline which is used for cleaning wool or silk material, there will be no ring remaining when dry.

(3) Put about one-third part of vinegar in the water with which you dampen the cloth when pressing an article that has been cleaned with gasoline.  This will not only remove the scent of the gasoline but will prevent circles forming.

Alcohol for Cleaning White Kid Articles—­Pure alcohol is better than gasoline for cleaning white kid gloves or other white kid articles, as it dries quickly without the unpleasant odor that gasoline leaves.  Five cents’ worth of alcohol cleans a pair of gloves beautifully.

To Clean White Kid Shoes—­Make a lather of pure white soap and milk for cleaning white kid shoes.  Brush as much dirt as possible off the shoes before scrubbing with the lather.

If New Boots or Shoes Will Not Polish, rub them over with half a lemon and leave until thoroughly dry.  Repeat this once or twice if necessary.

New Tag for Shoe Lace—­If a tag comes off a boot or shoe lace, press a little melted black sealing wax round the end of the lace and shape it to form a tag.  It will serve almost as well as the original.

To Renovate a Shabby Serge Skirt, sponge it over with hot vinegar until the stains and grease marks disappear; then thoroughly press on the wrong side with a fairly hot iron.

To Remove Shine from Woolen Goods—­Wet a piece of crinoline and lay it over the shiny surface of the goods.  Cover with a dry cloth and press with a hot iron.  Pull the crinoline away quickly, as you would a plaster, and this will raise the nap of the goods.

To Remove Shine from Black Cloth, rub it well with a piece of flannel dipped in spirits of turpentine and dry in the open air.

To Clean a Black Dress—­Take a dozen ivy leaves and steep them in boiling water.  Let it stand until cold; then rub well over the stained parts.  This solution will remove all stains and make the cloth look fresh.

To Clean Men’s Clothing—­Take a soft cloth, dip it in alcohol, and press it lightly over a cake of pure soap; then apply it briskly to the article to be cleaned.  After sponging the garment carefully, press it.

In cases of obstinate grease spots, rub well with a lather made from pure white soap and luke-warm water; then sponge off with alcohol and proceed as above.

Wall Paper Remover—­To remove wall paper in about one-half the usual time, take one heaping tablespoonful of saltpetre to a gallon of hot water, and apply it to the paper freely with a brush.  A whitewash brush is best for the purpose, as it covers a broader space than other brushes.  Keep the water hot, and after a few applications the paper can be easily pulled from the wall.

To Clean Wallpaper, make a paste of three cupfuls of flour, three tablespoonfuls of ammonia and one and one-half cupfuls of water.  Roll it into balls and rub it over the paper.  It will make it as clean as when new.