HOUSEHOLD LORE

NZ Truth, Issue 1178, 28 June 1928, Page 17

HOUSEHOLD LORE

ENAMEL HINT IF new enamel ware is boiled before 1 being used, it will not chip so quickly. It should be placed In a large pan of cold water and brought slowly to the boil. Boil for 16 minutes and allow to cool m the water. # # # A PINCH of carbonate of soda will prevent milk going sour. • # * TO remove all grease spots before * polishing, rub the stove over with a piece of old rag, dipped m either turpentine or soot. Both .are equally effective. # # • WATER-BOTTLES TO clean water-bottles, make a weak 1 solution of permanganate of potassium. Fill the bottle, allow to stand for an hour and rinse out with cold water. « * # DV placing the wool over the handle* v of two flat-irons, you will find wool-winding an easy process. # # # TO keep red-brick floors a good color, * put a little paraffin In the pail of water each time the floor is washed. * * # A HANDFUL of salt added to a pail " of whitewash will prevent it from dripping and make it stick to the wall. * « # TO make glassware brilliant, wash it 1 m warm water to which has been added a little washing blue; polish with a soft cloth. « • • YOUR GAS-OVEN A GAS-OVEN will heat much quicker •**■ if the door is left open for a lew seconds about two minutes after the gas has been lighted, as It allows the moist air to escape. * * ■•■.■' pREAM will keep fresh on the hottest ** day if it Is stood m a basin of very strong blue water m a cool place. » # # WIN EGAR and water will clean any " kind of brassware If the latter Is boiled m it. THE LATEST DANCES THAT you can't judge a book by its cover is very evident after reading that unpretentious little volume from the pen of Miss Phyllis Bates. If we have any fault to find, it is with the cover, which does not do justice to the contents. . The book is packed tight with Information, not only about the Tale Blues, but many other popular forms of rhythmical movement, and for the sum of two shillings you may spend a very entertaining evening profiting by the good advice given by one who has spent some years studying the art of ballroom dancing. Several of these articles have appeared m recent editions of "N.Z. Truth."