Handy Hints By The Way

NZ Truth, Issue 1209, 31 January 1929, Page 14

Handy Hints By The Way

Lemon juice is an excellent means of removing stains froni brass. j ' ; # * * . White woodwork will clean much easier if a. little turpentine is added to the water. • ' * ■ * • * New sillc stockings should always be washed before being worn, as washing toughens the silk and they ai-e less likely to ladder.. * # *' A solution of curd-soap, warm water and a tablespoon of methylated spirits will prevent Jap silk from becoming yellow when washed. The silk should be well rinsed m cold water.

If a saucepan lid is placed over thc frying-pan the contents will cook more quickly. * * * . * If sponged with ammonia and water a shabby black or blue silk dress will come up as good as new, « «■ * Blanched onions are more digestible. * '• « A A saucer placed at the bottorii of a saucepan will prevent a boiled pudding' from sticking. * # # , A little vinegar added to the water will prevent poached eggs from breaking.