To clean a velvet-pile table cover, first remove all dust by hanging up the table cover and carefully beating it; then treat it several times with benzine, pressing each time so as to remove all the dirty liquid; then hang it in the open air to dry. Of course, this dry cleaning should be done in a room in which there is neither fire nor artificial light. After thoroughly drying, if the table cover is not sufficiently clean, lay it on a table and carefully sponge it all over with a mixture of equal quantities of methylated spirit and water. Do not wet it more than is absolutely necessary, and immediately dry it by pressing dry, clean linen cloths upon it. Again dry the cover, and brush it carefully with a moderately stiff brush to raise the pile.