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thoroughly washed and scalded and hung out of doors 
to dry. 
The Bed 
A metal bedstead is better than a wooden one, as wood 
holds odors and moisture, and is apt to have more cracks 
and crevices for germs or bugs to lodge in. It should be 
white, for then it shows when it needs cleaning and bed 
bugs keep away from white surfaces which show them 
up easily. 
If possible, have the bed in a part of the room, where 
the drafts will not strike the patient every time a door 
or window is opened, and where the light does not shine in 
the eyes. If it can be placed so that the patient can see 
from the window so much the better. 
To Make an Unoccupied Bed 
Remove pillows and bedclothes, one at a time, being 
careful not to let corners drag on the floor, and put to 
air. Turn the mattress over from end to end one day, 
and from side to side next day. If the patient does not 
have to return to bed at once leave to air for at least half 
an hour. 
An old blanket, old spread or a quilted pad, spread over 
the mattress not only protects the mattress but prevents 
the sheets from wearing out, and may make the bed more 
comfortable. These should be kept clean. 
The bed for a sick person is frequently made with a 
rubber sheet and a draw sheet. The draw sheet is so 
called because its proper use is to be drawn through under 
the patient without greatly disturbing her and give her 
a cool fresh place to lie on. Therefore it should be long 
enough to tuck in sufficiently under one side to allow 
of this being done. An ordinary sheet folded in two 
from top to bottom and placed with folded edge toward 
the head of the bed may be used. It should entirely 
