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