CLEANING A CARRIAGE. 169 



peated until every speck of mud lias been washed 

 off. When this has been done, the water may be 

 removed by the use of a sponge, the greatest care 

 being exercised that no grit which may be taken 

 up by the sponge is rubbed over the varnish, as it 

 will most assuredly scratch it and leave a permanent 

 mark. When the water has thus been sponged oft', 

 a leather may be used to finish up with, and when 

 everything is quite dry, a fresh dry leather may be 

 lightly passed over. In the washing the under 

 parts of the carriage must receive as much attention 

 as the rest. The cushions having been removed 

 and thoroughly dusted, and the inside lining brushed, 

 the metal work may be cleaned, and the work is 

 completed. 



The carriage may then be placed in the coach- 

 house, and should be completely covered with a 

 linen cover, in order to preserve it from dust, etc. 



Where possible, a hose will be found of the 

 greatest service in cleaning carriages ; but it is 

 essential, in any case, that the ground whereon the 

 carriage is placed for washing should be paved, inas- 

 much as, if this is not observed, the splashings from 

 the gravel prevent the wheels from being properly 

 finished. If it is impossible to finish a carriage the 

 same day that it is used, the washing should never 

 be omitted. 



