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the pupils have had training in the care of their bed-rooms, this experience, together with their lessons in cleaning, should enable them to keep any of the other rooms in the house in good order. It should be pointed out that, in these days of sanitary building and furnishing, there is no necessity for the semi-annual "housecleaning" of former times. Each week the house can be thoroughly gone over, with the exception of laundering curtains and washing wood-work, and these duties might be taken in turn, a room at a time every week, so that the work will not accumulate. The class should be taught to consider the economy of time and energy and encouraged to provide themselves with all the latest aids they can afford. The cleaning methods which are necessary for this work and which have not been formally taught, should now be definitely outlined. These are the weekly sweeping, weekly dusting, and cleaning special metals. DIRECTIONS FOR WEEKLY SWEEPING 1. Dust and put away all small articles. 2. Lift the small rugs, sweep them on both sides, out-of-doors if possible, and leave them to air. Rugs too large to take out should be brushed and folded over to allow of sweeping the under side and wiping the floor beneath. 3. Cover the furniture with dust sheets. 4. Shut the doors and open a window. 5. Begin at the side of the room farthest from the door and sweep toward the centre; sweep from the other side toward the centre; gather the dust in a dust-pan and empty it into the garbage pail or fire. 6. Put away the broom and dust-pan. 7. Leave the room shut up for a few minutes, in order to allow the dust to settle. 8. Use a "dustless" mop to dust the floor. DIRECTIONS FOR WEEKLY DUSTING 1. Use a soft cotton or cheesecloth duster very slightly dampened. 2. Roll up the covers that are over the furniture and carry them outside, in order to shake off the dust. 3. Wipe the dust from the furniture, pictures, window-sills, ledges, doors, and baseboard, being careful not to scatter it in the air. 4. Change the duster when necessary. 5. Replace the small articles. 6. Wash and dry the dusters. CARE AND CLEANING OF METALS IRON OR STEEL Utensils made of these are heavy, but strong and durable, and hold the heat well. 1. Care: They must be kept dry and smooth. Moisture causes rust, roughens the surfaces of the utensils, and makes them more difficult to
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