Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 243, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 October 1910 — Care of Brooms. [ARTICLE]

Care of Brooms.

With the increased cost of brooms, the thrifty housewife wishes to preserve their usefulness as long as possible. Soak a new broom for several minutes in hot suds; this not only toughens but tightens the broom whisps. Then hang it up to dry. A broom, when not in use, should always be hung up. Cut a groove around the handle and tie a cord around it, leaving a loop for hanging, or use one of the patent fasteners which screw to a door. These may be bought for a few cents. The soaking process should be repeated every fortnight. Another housewife washes her boroms in cold soap water, rinses thoroughly in cold water, snaps off all moisture possible and pressing the corns into shape places where they will dry slowly. All matting will also last longer when occasionally wiped up with salt and water.