Democratic Sentinel, Volume 5, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 August 1881 — Valne of Ammonia. [ARTICLE]

Valne of Ammonia.

Ammonia -will remove finger marks from paint, where there would otherwise have to be a good deal of scrubbing with soap, which takes the paint off too. Ammonia is useful to wash all the brushes that are used in a household. Nothing will cleanse greasy sinks, pans or scrubbing brushes so well. A teaspoonful in a basin of warm water will make hair brushes beautifully white. Take care not te let the back of brushes dip below the surface ; rinse them with clear, warm water, and put them in a sunny window to dry. A small bottle of ammonia is also useful for the wardrobe. Keep a little sponge with it, and when woolen dresss are stained or soiled thev are easily cleaned by passing a little diluted ammonia over the spots. Fold a towel, and place it under the spotted or soiled portion while you are cleaning the dress.