WASHING CARRIAGES. 515 



surprising rapidity. A few moments now and then spent in 

 examining the carriage after it has been washed will cause 

 the servant to exercise more care in the performance of his 

 work than it is likely he would otherwise devote to it. The 

 usual places neglected or improperly done are the under 

 part of the body, the angles formed by springs, iron work 

 and the spokes, the wetting of window pockets and those 

 under the seats, and carelessness in drying the various parts. 

 When washing carriages the servant should observe the 

 following rules : 



1. Never allow dirt and mud to remain or harden on a 

 carriage if it can be possibly avoided. 



2. Remove the whip, robes and all detachable cushions, 

 carpets, wheel wrenches, etc., and undo the aprons, etc., 

 before washing^. 



3. If the carriage is a covered one, such as a brougham, 

 brush out the inside thorou2:hlv and close the windows and 

 doors tight before washing. 



The carriage should not be washed in the sunshine nor 

 on the orround. If there is no wash-stand the vehicle should 

 be elevated on some planks or similar smooth substance. 



4. When " jacking up " the carriage, i. e., raising the 

 wheels, be careful to allow only the leather or rubber-cov- 

 ered pin or step of the wheel-jack to come in contact with the 

 vehicle. 



5. Don't use hot or warm water on the varnished or 

 painted surface; it softens the varnish and destroys the finish. 

 Use cold water and patience. 



6. For rough vehicles a hose without a nozzle or one 

 with a rose spray may be used. Never throw a hard stream 

 of water on any part of the vehicle. 



