To Preserve Irons From Rust
Melt fresh mutton suet, smear over the iron with it, while hot; then dust it well with unslacked lime pounded, and tied up in a muslin. Irons so prepared will keep many months. Use no oil for them at any time, except sallad oil; there being water in all other.
Fireirons should be kept wrapt in baize, in a dry place, when not used.