Handy Hints By The Way

NZ Truth, Issue 1207, 17 January 1929, Page 14

Handy Hints By The Way

The popularity of aluminium is due to its attractive appearance and its economy. * * * Its chief virtues are that it does not burn the food, nor does it affect the flavor, and at least one-third less heat is required. '

If aluminium- ware is to be set aside for any length o£ time it should be kept perfectly dry and free from dust. A •thin coating of olive oil will do much to keep it m good order and condition. # # * When buying aluminium-ware remember that tne whiter It looks the better it is, for real alumhrlum is a. silvery, white. The bluish tint denotes that inferior metals have been mixed with it. " ■• . '» * • . . Stubborn. stains may be removed by using- a cloth dipped m lemon, rhubarb or tomato juice. * tf • * " ' Dark alkaline stains may be removed by placing a piece of lemon m the saucepan, Ailing it with cold water and bringing it to the boil, and should the saucepan become badly stained it will respond to a gentle rubbing with woodash and bicarbonate of soda.