This date in 1918 was a nervous time in history as America waited to sign the declaration officially ending World War I. It was to be signed on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th minute of the 11th hour. As participants waited, they fidgeted, squirmed and played with their pens. Soon they had ink on everything -- clothes, carpet, walls and furniture. But they were battle-seasoned veterans and knew how to mop up. They attacked clothes immediately, dabbing and blotting with rubbing alcohol and dry-cleaning fluid. Others cleaned walls with paint thinner or bleach. Still others used ammonia or detergents, even vinegar, to cut through the dye and oil-base of ink. General George S. Patton was also born on this day and later was heard to say, "I would be proud to show you men how to clean ink stains anytime, anywhere -- that's all." And that's the On The House tip for today.