SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 
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Where the furniture is highly polished, or would be in- 
jured by water, use oil on the duster instead. 
Dust after the dust has settled, not when it has been 
stirred into the air. Shake and replace doilies or covers. 
Be sure that the pictures hang straight after dusting 
and that every piece of furniture is put in its right place. 
See how long it takes to clean the room ; then study 
to find out how the time can be shortened. 
Do not keep useless furniture nor have too many 
things in your room. 
The Bathroom and the bath tub require daily cleans- 
ing. In the ordinary family every one who uses the tub 
should leave it perfectly clean for the next one who needs 
it. All the furnishings of the bathroom should be kept 
sweet and clean. Use a flush closet brush daily, scalding 
it after using it. And remember that fresh air and sun- 
shine are cleansing agents. Get them to work for you. 
The Bedroom . Your bedroom needs all the fresh air 
it can get. The Girl Scout sleeps with her windows 
open. As soon as you have dressed in the morning throw 
the windows wide open again, if they have been closed. 
Open the bed, so that both sheets may be reached by 
the fresh air. Shake up your pillows and put them on a 
chair near the window. Leave your night clothing spread 
or hung where it will be well aired. Let your room have 
a fresh air bath ! 
You know already how to make a bed. You will re- 
member that all the bedclothing must be smooth and 
even, when the bed is made. You are lucky if you have 
a sister to help you make your bed, for this piece Of work 
is easier for two than for one. You will see that the 
mattress is lying straight. Once a week you (the two of 
you) will turn the mattress, end over end one week, and 
side over side the next week. Then your mattress will 
wear evenly, and not have a hollow in the middle where 
