ther this is the only cleaning possible,
though if the glass is much soiled it can be gone over with a sponge
wet with alcohol; or with whiting mixed with diluted alcohol or
ammonia, followed by much the same rubbing process employed in cleaning
silver, with a final polishing with soft paper, tissue preferably,
which gives the finest possible shine to any vitreous surface. If
there are inside or outside blinds, they must be well brushed, and
casings and sills which are much soiled washed, before the glass is
cleaned. The requirements for successful window cleaning are a third
of a pail of hot water containing a little ammonia or borax, plenty of
clean, soft cloths free from lint, a complete absence of soap, and a
decided presence of energy--aye, there's the rub! The less water used
the better. Instead of allowing it to run down in tears, squeeze the
cloth out nearly dry, going quickly over one pane at a time, following
immediately with a dry cloth, and then polishing. Wrap the cleaning
cloth around a skewer and go into the corners and around the edges of
the glass. Nothing is more productive of distorted vision than looking
through a glass darkly. Wherefore, for the sake of the mental as well
as the physical eye, see that Phyllis's window cleaning is a success.

After the bedrooms are in order the halls and passages on the same
floor, and the bathroom, are swept and cleaned.

FRIDAY

On Friday Mrs. Grundy's living rooms and first-floor halls are treated
to their weekly renovation, which is similar to that which the bedrooms
receive, only there is more of it. The preparation of the drawing-room
for sweeping is more elaborate, containing, as it does, more pieces of
furniture and bric-a-brac to be cared for. All movable pieces are
dusted and taken from the room. Upholstered furniture must be well
brushed, going down into the tufts and puffs with a pointed brush
similar to that used by painters, and pieces which are too large to
move covered with a dust sheet. A vigorous brushing with a whisk broom
will be necessary around the edges of the carpet, in the corners, and
under the heavy furniture. Mirrors must be polished, glasses, frames,
backs, and wires of pictures wiped off, and fancy carving which the
duster will not reach cleaned out with a soft brush.

If the room contains a marble mantel, it can be cleaned with sapolio or
almost any good scouring powder, and tiles washed with soap and water.
The fire