Chapter 9

1. Cleansing and putting away all small movable articles first.

2. Wiping walls, pictures, floor, furniture, woodwork, etc., using damp cloths and brushes, if possible, so that no dust can fly, and gathering all dust on a dustpan that has a damp paper on it to collect dust.

3. Airing and sunning each room while cleaning.

4. Wiping window shades at least once a week.

5. Cleaning hangings often and laundering table and cushion covers.

6. Keeping every corner, drawer, and closet aired, cleansed, sunned and in order at all times to prevent accumulation of dust, germs and household pests.

7. Keeping all bathroom furnishings spotless and sweet, always drying after cleansing.

8. Scalding all cleaning tools and drying in sunshine, if possible, before putting away.

~2. Care of the Bedroom--~

Hygiene of the Bedroom--

1. Substances that tend to make the bedroom unhealthy are--

a. Excretions from lungs, skin, kidneys.

b. Street dust that has settled on clothing in day.

2. Relation of personal habits to healthfulness of the bedroom--

a. Leave outside wraps outside bedroom, if at all possible, at least until they have been well dusted.

b. Never put into the closet clothing that has been next to the skin during the day. Such articles should be aired by an open window during the night.