TO CLEAN FLOOR-CLOTHS.

Sweep them and wipe them with a damp flannel, after which wet them

all over with milk, and rub them till bright with a dry cloth.

N. B. Floor-cloths should be chosen that are painted on fine cloth,

well covered with colour and perfectly dry. The durability of the

cloth depends greatly on these points, and particularly on its having

had time for the paint to get quite dry. Old carpets answer extremely

well, if painted and hung up to season some time, before they are

laid down for use.