HINTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 179, 30 June 1937, Page 12

HINTS.

To clean water-bottles quickly and thoroughly, drop in small pieces of newspaper with a little water and shake vigorously. Eucalyptus will remove chewing-gum and grease from clothing, without damaging the fabric. If dipped in hot water before frying, sausages will not burst. To remove mildew from linen, moisten tlie affected parts and sprinkle liberally with salt. Leave in the sun, renewing the treatment as the cloth dries. If possible, leave the cloth out overnight in the rrost.

To remove rain-spots from felt hats, wring a towel out of hot water, lay over the hat, and hold near the fire. As the towel dries, the spots will vanish. To clean playing cards, rub them with a soft cloth dipped in can de Cologne. Then dry them, and rub with another soft cloth.

Mattresses null keep in better condition if fitted with loose covers of calico, or other durable material, which can be taken off and laundered regularly. Do you know that a crushed-up eggshell, placed in the coffee-pot, will also the grounds to settle? Flat-irons will retain their heat longer if a clean brick, instead of a metal stand, is used. To prevent linen from going yellow when storing, wrap in an old piece of linen, dyed in strong blue water.

Bran may be used to clean wallpapers. Dust walls thoroughly, and apply the bran with a dry sponge, rubbing gently. Do not use the same bran twice.

To remove paint stains from clothing, soal; the spot well i j equal parts of ammonia and spirits of turpentine. Repeat two or "three times if necessary, and wash out in soapy water. If you add-one teaspoon of olive oil to an omelette, it will make it beautifully light.