How To Remove Ink

To Remove Ink from paper or engravings, put ¼ pound of chloride of lime to 1 quart of soft water. Shake and let stand twenty-four hours, then strain through a cotton cloth. To 1 ounce of this lime water add 1 teaspoonful of acetic acid. Apply to the blot and the ink will disappear. Absorb the moisture with blot-ting paper. The remainder may be bottled, closely corked and set aside for future use.

How To Remove Grease Spots

To Remove Grease Spots from books, papers or engravings. Apply French chalk, pulverized, to each side of the spot. Close the book or put a weight on the engraving. Rub off carefully the next day. Repeat the operation if necessary. Lay a blotting paper over and apply heat if necessary. Common chalk can be used, but is not nearly as successful.

How To Remove Berry Stains

To Remove Berry Stains from books or engravings. If one is so unfortunate as to crush a berry on a book or engraving, light a brimstone match and let the fume come in contact with the stain, and it will disappear as by magic.

How To Polish Tortoise Shell

Rub in rouge powder with a bit of soft cloth. Rub afterward with the hand.

How To Clean Gold Chains

Put the chain in a small glass bottle with warm water, some pulverized chalk and a little grated Castile soap. Cork the bottle and shake vigorously. Rinse in clear cold water, wipe on a towel and the polish will be surprising.

How To Clean Plaster Of Paris Figures

Use toilet soap-suds and a shaving-brush. Rinse well. Dipping them in a strong solution of alum-water will give them the appearance of alabaster.

How To Clean Old China And Majolica

The little cracks and checks in china, majolica and earthenware will disappear and the dish look as good as new if boiled in milk.