September, 1920 
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This closet is designed for a small 
household. It has the necessary sink, 
racks for brushes, brooms and dust¬ 
pan and a shelf for supplies and 
equipment. If there is space for two 
such closets, the other can contain 
the vacuum cleaner and this the sink 
and pails. Closets designed by 
Ethel R. Peyser 
Felt edges prevent this type 
of floor waxer from marring 
woodwork. The weight is 
heavy and can be swung in 
two directions 
The double dusting brush 
has soft bristles on one side 
and stiff bristles on the 
other. For tufted furniture 
there comes a pointed brush 
THE SELECTION AND 
CARE OF BRUSHES 
U PON the bristles depends the life of a brush 
or broom. Consequently examine the bris¬ 
tles before purchasing. Pay a little more, if 
necessary, for a broom made by a reputable firm. 
Good brushes are not cheap, but poor, cheap 
brushes are the poorest sort of household invest¬ 
ment. 
Although the vacuum cleaner has dispensed 
with much of the work one did with a broom and 
brush, the older equipment still plays a necessary 
role in household management. Special brooms 
come for special work and any householder can 
appreciate their value. 
Having invested in a supply of brushes and 
brooms, see that a special closet is given over to 
them. This should have a sink for filling pails 
and washing mop, racks for the brushes to hang 
on, space for the vacuum cleaner and shelves for 
waxes, tools and other supplies. 
Two varieties of dustbrushes 
are shown here, one with 
round ends and the other 
with broad, soft bristles for 
flat surface dusting 
A good brush for 
sweeping hardwood 
floors has fairly soft 
bristles with round¬ 
ed corners to catch 
all surfaces 
Finally there is the 
ordinary floor brush 
with tufted ends, 
substantial back, 
long handle and 
well-set bristles 
