Rules for Cleaning 1337 



4. Wash out the mop with soap and water when necessary. Rinse 

 thoroughly, wring dry, and shake out well so as to make it as fluffy 

 as possible. Hang to dry in the fresh air, or in a warm place, with 

 the head up. 



To mop a floor 



Apparatus: 



Mopping pail, mop, mop wringer, soap solution, and hot water. 

 Procedure: 



1 . Fill the pail three quarters full of hot water, add one half cup of soap 



solution, and carry it to the room assigned. 



2. Clear the floor of the room as far as possible. 



3. Dip the mop in the pail, drain without wringing, wet one section of 



the floor, and rub it clean. Rinse the mop in the pail, wring it 

 tightly, and dry the wet section thoroughly before proceeding to 

 wet another. It may be necessary to rinse the mop several times. 



4. Begin at one comer of the room and work toward the door. Change 



the water when necessary. 



5. Wash and rinse the mop, wring it tightly, and hang it head up to dry 



in the fresh air if possible. 



6. Empty the pail, rinse pail and wringer before putting them away, and 



leave the tub clean. 



To wax a floor 

 Apparatus: 

 The can of floor wax, a waxing flannel, a half yard of heavy flannel or a 

 piece of old brussels carpet, and a weighted brush. 

 Procedure: 



1. The floor must be clean and free from dust. 



2. If necessary, stand the wax can in a dish of hot water in order to 



soften the wax. 



3. Rub the waxing flannel on the wax and put a very thin, even layer 



of wax on the floor. It is better to rub along the boards than 

 across. Start at the comer farthest from the door, and do not 

 step on the waxed part. 



4. Put away the wax and flannel, and keep off the floor for at least three 



hours. The polishing can be done after standing an hour, but is 

 more work. 



5. Fold the piece of heavy flannel twice, making four layers, put it down 



on the floor, put the weighted brush on it, and rub each board, with 

 Mie grain, until it shines. The piece of carpet makes an excellent 

 substitute for the flannel. The polishing can be done on the hands 

 and kil?^§ wiUi^JUC a weighted brush, but is much harder work. 



