=The cellar.= The cellar should extend under the entire house. If there is no cellar, the space under the floor should be well ventilated. There should be windows on at least two sides of the cellar to give ventilation and light, and the windows should be well screened. The cellar requires constant care and should be kept not only dry but clean and free from rubbish and substances that decay or absorb and hold moisture. =Care of food.= Young people should learn to care for food in the home. Food should be fresh, clean, and wholesome. It should be protected from dust and handled only with clean hands. The development of bacteria may be prevented by keeping the food cold and clean. Fruits should be washed before being used. The outer covering of berries is easily bruised, and such fruits are frequently contaminated by dust and flies. Fruit should be full-grown but not over-ripe when eaten. Vegetables such as lettuce, celery, and radishes, that are eaten uncooked, should be thoroughly washed and rinsed in several waters. =Care of garbage.= Garbage consists chiefly of the refuse matter from the kitchen. It should be kept in a clean metal can with a tight-fitting cover, since it will attract flies, rats, and other vermin. It is important that the can be frequently emptied and cleaned. Be careful that broken glass, broken dishes, nails, tacks, or old papers are not mixed with the kitchen refuse. Have a separate can or barrel for ashes and all glass and metal rubbish. The fair criterion of good housekeeping is the amount of garbage. A large amount of garbage means carelessness and waste in the kitchen. =Dishcloth and dish towels.= Beware of a greasy, damp, disease-carrying dishcloth that is hung in a warm, dark place. The dishcloth and dish towels should be kept clean by washing them with soap and hot water every day. They should be hung out in the sunshine in the open air. =Clean hands.= Clean hands mean more than personal cleanliness. They mean clean door knobs, furniture, and clothing. The hands should be washed frequently with warm water and soap, and always before handling food, after going to the toilet, and before taking the baby. CHAPTER III THE NEWBORN BABY =Suggestions for demonstrations.= =1.= Demonstrate the washing of the baby’s eyes. =2.= Demonstrate giving the baby the oil bath. =3.= Demonstrate giving the sponge bath. =4.= Show how to make the baby’s bed and how to place the baby in it. =First care of baby.= The hands should be carefully washed before handling the baby. When the baby comes his eyes must be washed with a two per cent solution of boric acid.[1] The proper care of the eyes at this time may be the means of preserving the eyesight. A fresh piece of cotton should be used for each eye. Always wash the lids from the nose toward the outer corner of the eye; then burn the cotton. The baby should then be placed upon his right side, with his head a little lower than his body.