First well beat and brush the carpet,—then to a gallon of water add
eight potatoes grated, and with this liquid wash it slightly over
with a sponge, which will not only clean it but restore it to its
original beauty when dry. Or, after it has been well beaten and
brushed, put an ox gall into a pint of water, wash the carpet over on
the right side, and it will have the same effect.
TO SCOUR CARPETS, HEARTH-RUGS, &c.
Rub a piece of soap on every spot of grease or dirt; then take a
hard brush dipped in boiling water, and rub the spots well. If very
dirty, a solution of soap must be put into a tub, with hot water,
and the carpet well beat in it, rinsing it in several clean waters,
and putting in the last water a table-spoonful of oil of vitriol, to
brighten the colours.