Democratic Sentinel, Volume 15, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 July 1891 — THE HOUSEHOLD. [ARTICLE]

THE HOUSEHOLD.

Uinta for the 81 ok Room, Disinfectants should be used according to the doctor’s ordors, but it may be well, to state that putting saucers of various chemicals arouud a room will not disinfect tho atmosphere. Whatever is exposed to Infection, such as china, or clothing, or bedding, should be thoroughly cleansed and rinsed in some dte- • infecting fluid. Tin or galvunizcd iron pails and buckets should be used in preference to wood. Such things as cannot be was ,cd should be properly fumigated, before they can bo considered safe. Disinfectants cannot take tho place of etoonlincss. Ventilation is of great importance, and' is vorv apt to be either neglected or improperly done. There aro many sources of Impurity in tho atmosphere of tho sick room. The breath of both patient and attendants, the odor of perspiration, any uncleanliness of either person or room, imperfect trapping of waste-pipes in the house, a dirty cellar sending its miasma, up through tho registers along with tho necessary heat, and tho foul air produced,, by burning gas or lamps all combine to poison tho atmosphere. and retard tho recovery of tho sick. The standard of purity is air sufficient to remove any odor, so that a person coming in from out-doors will not beable to detect any unpleasant sineUL More fresh air is required for tho sick than for tho well. In cases of infectious, disoasos, even temperature may bo sacrificed for pure air, but in inflammatory diseases, such as pneumonia, tho evenness of temperturo Is of greater Importance. Fever patients do not tako cold to the exteut usually supposed, and their rooms should bo well ventilated.. Air should be introduced from out-dowm-with considerable caution. Never *Mow a draught of cold or damp air to come i»i contact with the patient. WindowH should be let down from the top; wiregauze might be used when the wind is. blowing, or a tall screen could. bo plaecdt between the bed and tho window. In, cases where windows must be operuxL wide to let out smoke or. unpieasantt odors, the face and head of the patient should be covered .with a light quilt until the normal temperature of the room Is restored. A good thermometer should always be found in the sick-room, and the temperature regulated by the* physician’s ordors.

ClinmlNtrjr of tho Laundry. The laundress will find it useful to. “paste this in her hat.” Thirty yards*, of cotten cloth may be bleached In fifteen a minutes by one large spoonful ol sail soda and one pound of chloride of lime. ■ dissolved in soft water; after taking out . the cloth rinse it in soft cold water sathat it may not rot. The color of French linen may bo preserved by a bath in a strong tea of cammon hay. Calicoes with pink or green colors will bo brightened If vinegar to., put in the rinsing water, while soda to * used for purple and blue. If it is desired to set colors previous to washing, put a spoonful of oxgall to a gallon of, water and soak the fabrics in tho liquid. Colored napkins are put in lye beforewashing, to set the color. The color of black cloth is freshened if it is put in a pall of water containing a tcacupful of. lye.

Hlntd to UmixekcoporK, - In case of a cut, smoke the wound wStH< burned red flannel on which has been placed a small quantity of sugar, then . tie up, after sprinkling with sulphur,. and it will heal immediately. An excellent cough mixture is mado of one ounce pressed mullein, half ounce hoarhound, one quart soft water; boll, until thin molasses; gtrain thin, add one pint New Orleans molasses; boil a few moments. Dose, one tablespoonful four times a day or after evury coughing spell. -• Keep salted provisions under briine always. Never have dark carpet and walls ia a room that Is deficient In light Only appartments open to the outer light will stand gloomy tones in decoratiou. In a severe sprain of tho ankle immerse the joint as soon as possible in a. pall of hot water, and keep it there fifteen or twenty minutes. After removing it keep it bandaged with hot clothswrung out of water, or rum and water. Wash sadirons each week beforeputting them on to beat; there will then box no danger of clothes being soiled in tbeironing. The starch is very apt to stick to them, and uhloss washed off carefully each week, Is almost sure to soil damp pieces, even if the irons are rubbed before using them. If matting becomes soiled it fs easily renovated, unless stained, with a littlesalt put into a pail of tepid water. Mop • the straw with a soft eolth wrung out., well, and dry it with auotber as the: mopping progresses. Never use soap. Some people use skim milk for rubbingout tho spots.